He Used to Latch onto Fad Diets. Then He Ran Off 245 Pounds - msnNOW

“I’m 42 years old, and I’m quicker, more athletic, and stronger than I’ve ever been.”.

Start Weight: 425 pounds.

End Weight: 170 pounds.

But I always responded by putting the weight back on and more when I finished the diet.

For example, I latched on to the Atkins Diet right as it was gaining nationwide momentum.

By following the diet and working out six days a week for 12 weeks, I lost 60 pounds, bringing my weight down to 175.

After losing weight on Atkins, I arrogantly thought I could get back in better shape because I’d done it before.

After college, I worked from home, and before I knew it, the scale at home, with a capacity of 350 pounds, read error.

I peaked at 425 pounds.

I love my friends to death, but no one said anything as I kept putting on weight; I think they didn’t want to hurt my feelings.

Before I made changes to my diet, I ate things like a McDonald’s breakfast of several thousand calories six days a week.

Over time, I was able to get my diet loaded with clean proteins, fruits, and veggies.

By making these changes, I was able to lose 150 pounds by 2009.

Through running and eating habit changes, my weight now sits at 170 pounds.

I’m 42 years old, and I’m quicker, more athletic, and stronger than I’ve ever been.