I've told this elsewhere, but after being the fatboy all my life, I finally lost the excess weight last year by embracing the low-carb lifestyle. about 10 years ago I was creeping up towards the 300 lb. range, cut back on the portions & had a gradual loss to about #225 at the beginning of 2003. Then a variety of health probs hit, including diabetes, & I started losing in a big way! I don't recommend these drastic measures to anyone, but it seemed my only option at the time...recently went to a party with some friends who hadn't seen me in 2 years, & they took a while to recognize me! So I have to say grats to all who are fighting the battle & losing (weight, that is), if I can do it after 47 years, you can do it too!

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