My Story
I referee Football and Basketball.
When Football season ended last October, I was a whopping 273 lbs. I decided it was time to start doing something about it.
Weight loss is really quite simple. Reduce your caloric intake and/or increase what you burn. For me, that meant a couple things. I started eating less at meals. I quit buying soda pop altogether. Cutting out those 1-2 or so 12 packs a week did wonders. Haven't bought a 12 pack since then. Do occasionally enjoy one with lunch, but that's about it.
I was getting a pretty good amount of exercise on the court, but knew I needed more. $300 of one of my fee checks in January went for a new treadmill. Great addition to the bedroom.
Once BB season ended, I knew I had to keep the exercise regimen up. The treadmill was great, but I needed more. I started bicycling just about everywhere I could, including work. Been doing that all summer long.
11 months and 58 lbs later, I'm down to 215. I still haven't hit my goal, but I know that I will. I'll be 200 by December 31st, and 185-190 by the end of the basketball season.
It's all about wanting to change your life and change yourself. I look back now and can't believe I ever let my weight soar to where it was. Want a little motivation--turn on NBC on Tuesday nights and check out The Biggest Loser. Massive weight loss is doable. Just don't expect it to happen overnight.
[Edited by Whistles & Stripes on Sep 29th, 2005 at 08:30 PM]
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