I am trying again this year. I usually do well for the first 3 months but then fizzle out. I am hoping that using spark people will keep me focused. -------- Jan 2014 update: I lost a total of 105 pounds in 2013. I will leave my original introduction from last January to remind me how pessimistic I was when I started this. You can't help but be pessimistic when you try and fail, repeatedly. I think that the biggest difference in 2013, was that I tracked ALL my food, even when I "cheated". This made me consistent, which lead to success, which lead to more success. It also helped to know how much protein and fiber I was actually having. Since I wasn't getting enough of either, I increased them. I also learned that I did NOT have to stick to 1200 calories to lose weight. Eating 1600-1800 worked fine, as long as I was consistent. What I like about tracking is that you are not just eating vaguely healthy, you actually KNOW how many nutrients you are getting and can adjust, accordingly. During the past few weeks, I have slipped into old habits. I got to the point where I knew that I would be "dieting" in January, so I was having my last meals (last pizza, last roast beef sandwich, etc.) This was not a good strategy and I knew it but it is time to get back to my routine. I am actually excited!

I plan to lose over 100 pounds this year, hopefully by Oct 1st. Update: I lost 105 lbs in 2013. Now I need to lose another 30 lbs in 2014. My weird little weight loss hobby continues... Goalposts: Jan 9, 2013 starting weight 324.4 lbs. At 5'5" that was a BMI of 54. Jan 17, 2013 started on spark people at 320 lbs. 01/30/2013: 5% 03/01/2013: 10% 04/09/2013: 15% 04/15/2013: 50 lbs gone 04/25/3013: hit 270 (same weight as driver's license) 05/07/2013: 60 lbs gone 05/25/2013: 20% 05/31/2013: 70 lbs gone 06/14/2013: 75 lbs gone 07/02/2013: 80 lbs gone 07/04/2013: 25% 07/09/2013: 85 lbs gone 07/29/2013: 90 lbs gone 08/18/2013: 95 lbs gone 08/21/2013: 30% 09/01/2013: 100 lbs gone! 09/25/2013: 105 lbs gone 09/28/2013: 33% That is 1/3 of myself gone! 10/16/2013: 110 lbs gone 10/30/2013: reached original goal weight of 210 lbs (but still plan to lose another 15lbs) <BR

I am going to eat 1,300 - 1,600 calories per day. I want to experiment with calorie cycling. I need to get enough protein (apx 100-140grams). Also: eat a f@&kton of vegetables! Strength train 2 - 3 times per week Boxing 2 - 3 times per week Hopefully, I can also squeeze in some treadmill time a couple of times per week. I would like to do the couch to 5k program but it is hard to find the time... Walk dog everyday (1 or 2 miles). Take dog to beach or park on the weekends. To stay motivated, I will read success stories and other posts a few times a week.

I am 46 years old, living in Chicago, and my starting weight was 324.4 pounds (at 5'5" that was a BMI of 54). I hope to weigh apx 190 by April 2014. As long as I keep losing 1% per week, I will reach this goal.

I have missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I have lost almost 300 games. On twenty-six occasions, I have been entrusted to take the game's winning shot...and missed. And I have failed over and over and over again in my life. And that's why I succeed. -- Michael Jordan

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