Introduction and Goals

My name is David and I am 44 years old.  I have been heavy most of my life. 

When I was younger it usually didn't bother me because I was athletic and could fit in easily most of the time.  It's strange sometimes the random memories that stick in your brain.  When I was in elementary school, I took great pride in being the fat boy who usually won dodge ball.  As the big kid, you were thought to be an easy target.  It brings a smile to my face just thinking about it.

I was always proud to break any stereotypes about what a big kid could or couldn't do.  In basketball, I didn't want to be the center, I wanted to be the point guard.  So I practiced a lot and became a very good dribbler who could drain a 3 point shot.

Every once in a while I would come across people who wanted to make fun of me, but because I had  friends, I had people who stood up with me or for me.  Of course, being the funny guy was another way to deflect any pain that I would feel.

I am currently using Diet to Go to help me lose weight and to permanently change my eating habits.  I had been searching for something that would help me make a lifestyle change.  With Diet to Go, I believe that I will be able to take the weight off and keep it off. 

In order to achieve my goals: I will need the support of family and friends, I will need to be mentally ready to make the changes, I will need to have a strong enough "WHY" in order to stay on track when I mess up, and I think that Faith will also play a strong part.

Short term goal is to lose 10-12 lbs per month. 

Long term goal is not a specific weight, but to have a 40 inch waist.

I started Diet to Go a few months ago at 493 lbs and a 67 inch waist.  I haven't measured myself lately, but I can tell by my belt that I am making progess.  I usually weigh myself on Friday mornings.  My latest weigh in was on (9/3/10) and I weighed 472 lbs.

I have lost 21 lbs.  Yeaaaahhh!!!!