Fighting off the slide into slothful senility.

English Mike

15 months ago, I weighed in at 282lbs, my BP was around 135/85, my sleep apnoea & snoring were terrible & I was getting through at least four pints (proper 20oz ones...) of 5%+ beer every night.
Having met up with a good friend in the US in late 2017 & been amazed at his change in physique from rotund to regular, I took the decision to sort myself out, though not with the intent of doing so as dramatically as he has.
Back in January 2018, I could manage about a half mile walk in 10 minutes before needing to stop for a minute, so I built on that, cut down seriously on the potatoes, pasta, bread & rice & did my best to reduce the beer consumption.
By November last year, I was down to 245lb, could walk 3 miles in 45 minutes without a break & my BP was down to 125/70. I'd also found that a dash of grapefruit juice in a pint of diet tonic water is a good substitute for IPA.
Unfortunately, winter weather set in & I slacked somewhat in my endeavours & was still 245lb in mid February, though like many, I put on a couple of lbs over Christmas, so at least they'd gone.
Since mid February, I've been a lot more active (doing up a property I inherited) & believe me, even a moderate amount of activity makes a world of difference when it's extended over 5 days a week.
I've also seen my beer consumption fall to less than a quarter of what it was & my wine intake down to a bottle once a week.
I'm down to 236lb (only another 46lb to go...), my BP is now 118/68 & my mental outlook is way more positive than at this time last year.

I can say without reserve that moderate physical activity & moderating alcohol intake are probably THE best things anyone can do to improve their health, mental attitude & longevity.

Roll on hitting 190lbs some time this year...

Pumpkinslinger

Well done! Sounds like you're on the right path, one I need to follow!

Vince

That is absolutely brilliant Mike...keep it up mate...you can only get better with time. I’m especially impressed with the change in your blood pressure.

pete4d

Good luck on the weight loss , I've had a hard time getting mine down (6'2" 220-225 Lbs.) , old eating habits are hard too quit. Cheers

Bushmaster

The deer in Texas better look out! Mike's comin' and he'll be fit.

gelandangan

Good job on the weight loss.
I also been trying to come down from 107 kg 2 years ago, now I am yoyoing at 100 kg. 10 more down would be great.
I am considering to have stomach stapling surgery later on this year, more for my type 2 diabetes than fitness (ok that too).
Frankly I have been tired of carrying this long range fuel tank with me.

slimjim

English Mike up your momentum until you make the finish line!