UtahToad

6 foot 2, eyes of blue!

My name is David, 49 years old. I'm a Toad (old nickname) obviously from Utah (re: my username) and have been on the weight trail for many years... basically from childhood. Although I've always been heavy (big ol' offensive lineman, not a running back LOL ), I was in relatively good shape for most of my life, but 3-1/2 years ago I was diagnosed with Type II Diabetes, and I have been much more conscious of my eating and exercise habits since. I plan to get myself back down to my ideal weight (which, by no means, is my goal BMI weight! :? )

I have a wife, who works for Weight Watchers and is skinny and healthy-food conscious. I have 5 children, three adults and two younger children -- 3 girls and two boys (GBBGG). I love to ride my bicycle and my motorcycle, and never get enough of either! :( I enjoy exercising and love the outdoors.

I have recently started to increase the intensity and frequency of my daily routine, and have felt the benefits. Combined with my food intake consciousness, it should make a good difference in my weight.

Love to ride my bike, both my Specialized mountain bike, and my Suzuki m50 Cruiser. I'd say it's because I love the feel of the wind in my hair, but that's getting thinner... and I wear a helmet besides! :)

One wife, five kids, and love 'em all!
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Starting weight: 323 lbs, BMI 41.5 - "Severely Obese" (the real journey started at 360 lbs.)
Goal #1: Get BMI below 40 (311 lbs.) - Done 7/21/08 (From "Severely Obese" to "Severely Overweight")
Goal #2: Get below 300 lbs. - 1/14/09
Goal #3: Lose 10% of my bodyweight. (289 lbs.)
Goal #4: Get to my pre-marriage weight (275 lbs.)
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Ultimate goal:
Get BMI below 30 (233 lbs.) (From "Severely Overweight" to "Overweight" ...and that's good enough for me and my body type.)