A big change these past 4 months!

[Midwest Custom Fly Rods]

I've always been able to carry a lot of weight because of my 6'6" frame, but these past few years it's been piling on more and more now that I turned 40 last year. So I decided to do something about it and to get back into better shape at 40 yrs old than I ever was even at 20 yrs old.

Feb 15th I weighed myself and I was 395lbs I said that was it I gotta change this. I quite smoking 15 months ago and I told myself if I can stop smoking after 15 yrs of doing it, then losing weight should be easy to do compared to quitting smoking. So 4 months ago I started changing the way I eat, started working out and doing about 3-7 miles of cardio each week, and have stuck to the change in lifestyle like my life depends on it, because in a way it does.

So in the past 4 months I have dropped 91 lbs now. Still plan to drop another 74 lbs, but I'm more than halfway there now.

Here's a before and "current" pic. Left is me at one of the PA Fish-ins at 395lbs...right is me this morning at 304 lbs.



I find it quite amazing the difference in myself not just physically, but mentally now after just these past 4 months. I just feel so my better, can do so much more, and feel 20 years younger. I still have about 74lbs to go. I want to hot 100lbs by the end of this month, 120 lbs by my annual 16 day Au Sable vacation July 20th, then 165 lbs by the end of the year which will put me at 230 lbs, which is good for my height of 6'6".

Little ways to go, but I'm getting there'

Steve

[LadyFisher]

WOW - good for you! That's one heck of a challenge and it looks like you're doing great. Make sure you also eat healthy in the process, don't want you getting sick.

[Eric-WD]

Congratulations, your biggest problem is going to be keeping in cloths that fit. I just started the weight loss thing, 8 pounds the first week and on my way down.

Eric

[TyroneFly]

Congratulations! Good luck with the rest of your goal. You are clearly on your way!

[Midwest Custom Fly Rods]

Congratulations, your biggest problem is going to be keeping in cloths that fit. I just started the weight loss thing, 8 pounds the first week and on my way down.

Eric

Eric that's very true. I actually am to the point now of where I have been having to buy some new shirts&shorts because my old ones are getting way too baggy on me the past couple weeks. The shirt I have on in the pic is one that I use to not even be able to button, but now I can not only button it but I have about 5-6" of space in it lol.

8lbs the first week is a great start, stick with it. The first 2 weeks are rough but after that it becomes a habit and gets easier.

Steve

[NJTroutbum]

Steve...thats pretty danged awesome!

Ralph

[Thunderthumbs]

Steve,

WAY TO GO!!! It's one of the most difficult things to do. Keep it up!

TT.

[Kerry Stratton]

Good work. Keep it up.

I too have made a few changes to my life style. I have managed to drop over 20 pounds in the last 3 months from 210 downd to about 185. I lost it all by eating smarter and about half as much food at each meal along with walking 2 to 3 miles each morning. I have managed to eliminate one diabetes medication and we are looking at eliminating another soon. My doctor was more than surprised at my last visit and ask what caused me to make the changes. He laughed when I told him that he only had to tell me once my diabetes would kill me if I didn't take care of it. Amazing how much a change in diet and a little exercise will do for your health.

[Flyfish Dog]

Congrats! But how about are you losing the weight? Thats impressive for sure.

[NewTyer 1]

I lost 27 lbs in 2-1/2 months just by not drinking sodas or eating candy bars. also, by keeping active and portion control. The Dr's say it is better to eat 5 small meals a day and make sure you eat lots of fruits and vegetables. Not sure how you are doing it but, keep it up. Great job.

By the way, if you are a Veteran, the VA Hospitals have a weight loss program called MOVE. You may want to check it out.

Good Luck