I've never had a "chisseled"body but I've always thought of myself as having an average body type. By 39 (currently 41) I was at 245lbs. but I carried it well (or so I thought) and felt okay with my weight.
In early 2008 my life and health began unraveling. I began seeing the symptoms of sleep apnea (exhausted all the time and only thought about sleeping). I developed severe acid reflux and on top of all of this, I had a cough that would not stop (no I don't smoke).
All I can say is fast forward to Christmas 2008 and I was at 316lbs. MISERABLE! Not only did my physical condidition deteriorate, but my mental state suffered as well.
Well, I realized I could either go in the path I was on and die or I could try to do something about it. So far I've lost about 31lbs. but I'm not stopping here. I PROMISED my daughter I'd be at 200lbs. by May 2011.
What does this have to do with a weigh loss success story? Well, I've found that by seeing sites with photos showing regular evey day folks who have lost large amounts of weight really motivates me.
I hope you'll share your stories and photos with me.
Please send me mail to losing100lbs@gmail.com.
I'd love to post your story and photos.
