In March of 2006 I topped off the scales at 305 lbs. I huffed to go up stares, waddled around, and was aghast that I was wearing size 48 pants. My blood pressure was out of control. This is a long way from the athletic paratrooper of my 20’s. I came to the heart-felt decision that I needed to change my life in a fundamental way.

I started exercising regularly, began a healthy diet that avoided fat and was heavy on fruits, lean proteins and high-fiber vegetables. Most importantly I worked to improve my knowledge of fitness and nutrition. While my journey continues, I hope this blog can help others, and keep me motivated.