Well here's the skinny on the month of May.... See what I did there. Hehehe...

I only lost 5 pounds this whole month, but I am still ecstatic! Considering the month consisted of a 7 day trip to Vegas where meals were catered (I was a little naughty), a guys weekend, a wedding, and a ton of rain I am taking it as a win! Vegas was tough I cheated, but wisely... I ate fruits and veggies in moderation and not the cookies and cakes. Guys weekend could have been better. Slice or 2 of pizza, too much rum with Coke zero.... Wedding... Yea I sucked there. Was a groomsmen and the finger foods were fabulous! But it was really just 1 day. Other than that I walk a whole 4 miles in the month compared to my normal 15 or more a week.. Bad me, bad puppy too since he lost out.

Overall I went clothes shopping and bought a few 2xlt shirts. Yep 2xlt those following alone I started at 4xlt! Have not worn a 2xlt since 2000! Figured out that I am only 50 pounds from my goal weight and that I am past half way there so I am ahead of schedule!

So here's to my bad month, and turning it around and kicking its a** in June! Hopefully I'll be back with another 10 to 15 gone and be under or right at 300!

Rob

It is a new new month and it is time for that update..

Weight is 330.4 which is 50.1 pounds off!

Chest is now 53” down from 58

Waist is 53 down from 60 (measured at belly button for consistency)

Neck 18 down from a 20

I have had to buy all new clothes as nothing was fitting! I feel better and I am much more motivated.

I was hoping for a bigger loss in the month, but the massive amounts of rain and the week of kinda diet while on a business trip I can't complain. Beside muscle weighs more right, at least that's my story!

I also walked a little over 16.8 miles on the trail despite the rain and cold.

Ready for May and I am looking to come out of it about 10 more lighter!

Rob

FTS is definitely versatile.  How much longer are you on soft foods? There are a ton of things that you can work with on that one.. Sugar Free jello, whipped creme from the squirting can, mac n cheese, and more....

As some may know I am the quite one stalking the forums and occasionally posting my progress I have made. Today I had a moment where I finally realized the life changing changes that I have gone through.

Really quick I'll dabble in to me then I'll share this mind blowing experience. I am 29 and on Dec 31st I weighted 382. Today 3 whole months later I am still on the diet... Turning away sweets and things I shouldn't have... I have lost 40 pounds! Wow!!

So taking the new puppy to the vet this morning I parked and went in got his shots and such and walked back to my truck. Well guess what, it didn't start! There was no one around to help at the moment family or friend wise and I had a rather important meeting that I needed to attend.  Without a thought I grabbed my backpack with my work stuff and his lease and walked home.

What's so special here? Well it was 2.5 miles to my house. In a suit. With 50 pounds of stuff on my back. It was a non stop walk at a pace of 18.5 miles per hour which got me home in just under 40 minutes. I started my walk tracker, why not log the exercise right...

Once I got home I realized what I did. Non stop walking.... Not gasping for breath. ... Not soaked like I came outta the pool... Relaxed and ready to move on with the day.

6 months ago, heck 4 months ago I would have never even tried that in running shorts and no backpack, let alone make it home alive or in a decent condition!

This has truly changed my life and I so thankful for finding this lifestyle and what it has allowed me to do. I have often thought of the process and what I have achieved. Picking up potatoes to see and feel what I have lost. Visiting friends that I haven't seen to see reactions. Walking.. running.  Climbing stairs without losing my breath. But reaching that moment today it really set in how far I have come and it builds the desire to reach my goal.

I just had to share this, for those that doubted or needed a new perspective on how to measure achievements. The scale and measurements are great, but the real would applications are what we all started this for. What have you seen change, what are you working towards changing? These are what should be the driving factors not the stupid scale!

End of March update or close enough to at least post. The scale this morning read a whopping 342.3 which means in 3 months I have dropped 40.2 pounds and I honestly can not recall anytime in my life where I have felt this good.

Knee and joint pain has all but disappeared. I amazed myself 2 weeks ago by taking a 6 mile walk on the trail running behind my house and I can proudly say that it was fairly a non stop walk the entire time! Since then I have been doing regular 2 mile walks with the puppy almost every other night. No stops or breaks and I am never out breathe. (Once in a while a cute puppy stop but not a required one)

I decided to setup a dr. Appt. to just double check all the goodies and I have the lowest blood pressure of my life at 130 over 90 which the Dr was shocked at especially with my height and build. Blood work was done and everything was well within normal guidelines, with the exception of cholesterol which was off the charts at 487. On mess for that right now and it has never been high out out of wack so we are monitoring that one.

I just have to say thanks! This is the first diet that I have been able to easily follow and not stray from (I think 3 time total and they were special occasion and in LIGHT moderation) I have reached that point of nothing fits and it's finally for the reason that's it's too big!

Rob

New member looking for friends and support as I try and make some serious life changes.

I am 28 and 6'8" but pushing the 400 mark. I am tired of clothes shopping, the remarks, comments, and all the other stuff that I need to consider being big.

I hate the gym, and have bad knees. Tried riding bikes with my daughters but folded up the crank trying to peddle. Starting Jan 2nd I am going back on the Akins diet and going to try and stay on it this time.

Any help or feedback would be appreciated.  Local friends would beneficial (Limerick Pa).

Rob