How I lost 100lbs last year.

I actually went off the wagon for a while. However, I'd like to share a story of mine on how I lost over 100 lbs last year.

How I lost over 100 lbs.

High blood pressure, pre diabetes, trouble climbing stairs and depression. They were all conditions that were due to my weight. I was almost 400 lbs in January of 2007. I couldn’t take it anymore. My doctor said that I had to control my blood pressure and weight or I would die of a stroke. All I could think about was my son after the doctor had told me this. My son was 4 at the time.

The first thing I did was go on a low carb- low salt diet for about a month. I ate only salads with homemade dressing that I had made out of Mrs. Dash Italian Blend and Apple Cider Vinegar. After about a month of sticking to this rabbit food diet, I lost over 40 lbs and my blood pressure was almost in the normal range.

I joined the local YMCA and walked on the treadmill for about 20 minutes a day. I didn’t kill myself, I just cranked up the music on my MP3 player and walked, and walked and walked.

I then when on a strict version of the Atkins diet and only drank water. This melted more weight away and in a matter of 5 months I was under 300 lbs. I felt better but I was no where near my goal.

So this is where I am at now. I have pretty much maintained my current weight, but I still have a lot of work to do. I haven’t been to the gym in a while and need to get that motivation back.

In my opinion, loosing weight is 90% mental, 5% what you eat, and 5% of how you use your body.

If you are struggling with a weight problem, I know how you feel. I’m about to go back on the Adkins diet and take off the last 100 lbs.

If you want to join me or follow my progress drop subscribe to this blolg. I’ll share my experiences or if you need some guidance I’ll give you a tip or two.