18 months ago I was fat and out of shape, I couldn't stand exercise (so I didn't do it), my diet consisted of pretty much whatever I wanted to shove in my piehole.  For most of my life I could do that but since I hit the big FOUR ZERO age my body has decided to rebel.  So I started packing on weight at my worst I had 31% body fat with 230 pounds of weight, now at 6'2" with clothes on you wouldn't guess how out of shape I was.  My cholesterol and trigliceryides were completely out of control and off the charts high.  Even with this knowledge I really didn't do much until my wife gave me some tough love, something I absolutely had to hear because I'm not sure I would have been motivated without that.  What she said I'll keep private, it has been my motivation since.

I needed to find an exercise program that would keep me motivated and be something that I would want to do on a regular basis.  I had tried Crossfit a couple years ago and told myself there's no way I can do this, it's too hard.  In June of last year I started going to a local Crossfit gym or box as they call themselves.  At first it was hard, but the people that were with me in my daily class were grandmas, out of shape men and women, I didn't feel like I was alone in my journey.  It took me about 6 months to get comfortable with the movements, but for the last 6 months I've gotten better.  The proof is that at my last checkup I'm now at 20% body fat, so a full 11% drop in 18 months.  My weight has dropped 18 pounds as well, most of that being fat.  My cholesterol and trigliceryides are much better too.  

I find myself watching what I eat much closer than I ever have, never really depriving myself if there's something I want, but being concious of how much I put in my mouth.  Portion control is really crucial to my success.  Eating alot more vegetables and lean proteins as well, but not refusing a slice of pizza or a donut if that's what I want as a treat.  I know it's cliche but watching what I eat (hate calling it a diet) and exercise together are the best way for me to lose weight.