Diet. WHAT?

[edhorch]

Those of you who know me from high school will remember that when I graduated, I weighed 115 pounds (52kg, about 8 stone).  I even made a bet (which I won) with my best friend's father that I wouldn't be overweight on my 40th birthday.  By 1998, I was still only at 125.  Then I quit smoking, and almost immediately jumped to 140.  A heart-disease

Comments

[vavaverity]

congrats on all the healthy changes! i know what a big deal it is. good for you! that plan i'm doing has a cookbook online if you're looking for interesting things to try. http://lyngenet.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Cookbook-TLGP.pdf enjoy!

[redaragorn]

Bravo, bravo. As one of those in the category of "have struggled with weight issues their entire lives", I can relate entirely. I've hit another one of those mental blocks myself lately, when I look and find myself 20 lbs heavier after a stressful move (what move ISN'T?!?). Add about 40 lb to all your numbers above and your story IS my story, pretty much. I'd be over the moon to be down to 180 right now, and I think I'd be thrilled with my running times at that weight. Just one word of caution. Don't push too hard. It's a guaranteed route to burnout and extreme disappointment when you fall off the horse. Good luck!!

[skipperja]

Glad to see that your diet and exercise are working. I was 'always' skinny, but between 40 and 60 I gained about 2/year. I should be about your weight and after slowly approaching 200 pounds and doctor check-ins recorded over 200 I decided I do something. The overweight condition of my step dad and my father-in-law before they died was an encouragement.

I started counting calories and walking (plus yard mowing, etc.) and in 16 months I'm now at 160 pounds. I think I may try for 155 or even 150. Then if possible add a few pounds of muscle.