A good freind of min just did that . . . he's been overweight as long as I've known him, bouncing between big and bigger for years.

Last year, he got serious about his health (being in throwing distance of 50 does that, I hear) and he cut soda, started watching what he ate, and began a daily waling regimen, using an iPhone ap to plot walking courses near work and home and then goiing for long walks while listening to various podcasts.

The result: in the space of a year, he lost 120 pounds. He exceeded his goal by 10 pounds, and is actually eyeing trying to go further and actual be in a shape some would call thin for the first time in his life.

A lot of work, and I'm proud of him for his accomplishment.

So it is do-able, for everyone looking to make that commitment.



Quote Originally Posted by AJ Collector View Post
Let me start off by saying I am still over weight 5'8 and 205.... I already lost 15 lbs. and have been working out 3 days a week as well as walking and using wii fit......

My strength factor is at a high again, I am benching 180 for my third set for 8 to 10 reps, and I think that’s pretty good for a guy in his upper 40s.

I am by no means an authority but here is what has been working for me.....if you drink soda, STOP! Switch to water today, this in itself will impact your weight loss dramatically.
I also still eat what I want but my portions have been reduced, as well as dropping almost all the processed goodies from my diet.

WALK!!! Leave the car at home if you can and walk to the store if possible, after dinner instead of grabbing the remote walk around the block a few times and the pounds will fade away......

Hope some or all of this helps.......good luck!