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Weight Loss - Two Years On!

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(I've had folks asking how I was doing, so this is an update!)

I have a lot to be thankful for this 4th of July.

On July 4, 2010, I weighed 404 pounds.
On July 4th 2011, I weighed in at 199 pounds.
On July 4th, 2012, I weigh around 210 pounds now that I've muscled back up from lifting weights, and walking/running.

Two years ago, I could not have run more than 100 yards, and only then if something was chasing me. This morning, I ran 2 miles in 20:01, with a personal best time for one mile of 9:59.

Here's a pic showing the old me on July 4th 2010, and me today - AFTER the run, and mowing the lawn in 100 degree heat. I'm carrying around 30 pounds of excess skin that won't go away without surgery, so I'll never look svelte. But I'm damn proud of that excess skin!

I'm thankful for all the support I've had from family, friends, and folks I've met, and I'm thankful that in some small way, my success has helped inspire a few other folks to work on regaining their own health.

It's not just about losing weight folks. It's about being healthy.
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