I managed to wrangle a friend of mine to write about his experience in losing weight.

So, without further ado.

Ladies, and Gentlemen, I would like to introduce you to Joe.

Joe, the folks.

Folks, Joe.

I have been over weight for many years (and still am), I am a 36 year old male. Here is my story on losing weight. It was on December 4, 2006 I went and talked to a nutritionist. At this time I was getting heavier by the month and knew I needed to do something to help me lose the weight. Even before this time I would see my family doctor every 3 months and every time I would gain 10 to 15 lbs over the 3 month time. The doctor would say you need to watch your weight (I would say I do, I watch it go up) because the older you get the harder it is to take it off. My regular doctor would do blood test on me every 6 month and everything was very good, sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure etc.

So after one of my doctors appointment in November of 2006 I called and made the appointment with the nutritionist. I always knew what to do but never did it. Here is what my routine was before I went to the nutritionist: I would not eat breakfast or lunch, just dinner and no kind of exercise. My routine now is: I eat a bowl of oat meal, fruit and 1 glass of skim milk for breakfast. Lunch I will eat salad, or grilled chicken sandwich with fruit. Dinner I will eat anything but watch portions.

There were two big items I do that have helped me lose weight. One was I cut out all sodas or drinks with sugar. I drink skim milk, water and diet tea that has nothing in it. The second item I do is walk for 1/2 of an hour every morning on my treadmill (which I had for years and never used it but to hang clothes on).

As of this date (4/27/08) I have lost 95 pounds. The first year the weight came off fast. The last few months I lose about 1 pound a week (which is a good thing). I have 60 pounds to go to get to my goal and after that. I will make another goal.

Joe, thanks for sharing your struggle with us. I am in awe of your weight loss. Great job, and keep it up!!

Namaste.

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