[David]

Originally Posted by petep9000

I've lost about 50 lbs since around this time 2006. I think I'm around 165 n0w. I was very, very unhappy back then and would just stuff my pie-hole with all the wrong stuff (donuts, cakes, pie, bottles of Coca-Cola) etc. Horrendous. Oh, and never exercise either.
I decided to try to take control, and I think I did a good job so far.
I cut back on sweets and fat dramatically, only eating them as occasional treats. I eat loads of fiber, fruits and veggies. Plus, I do TONS of walking for exercise. True, I probably should do some weight-bearing exercise too, or get my heart rate up higher. But, it seems to be working and I feel great.
I actually had to be worked up at a cardiologist at one point: I used to get chest pains from climbing stairs and other exertion. Arteries are clear based on a catheterization they did, and he said "try to lose some weight".

p.s, I'm around 5' 10"

Congratulations, J.!

I'm trying to lose weight, but I keep gaining it. I lift weights twice a week & do cardio the other days. The more muscular I get, the heavier I get. But there's a spring in my step, a lithe bounce & boing! I'm a lot like Tigger now.