Great post Scott! Good job on taking action turning things around.

I'm 6' and from high school until I was in my mid/late twenties I could never get over 167lbs. Well that changed when my wife got pregnant. I gained 1 lb less than her putting me at 213 lbs. What can I say I'm a sympathetic husband. I dropped over half of it after our daughter was born.

Two work injuries/surgeries in the past couple years I gained back some going back to 204 lbs and lost a TON of muscle strength. I'm actually thankful for the injuries to an extent. I got the time with my lil girl and I quit smoking 1 1/2 years ago while out.

I think I'm finally nearing recovery and am actually thankful for our Occupational Conditioning Center. Recently I've been able to start strength training and conditioning. Back down to 189 lbs and gaining some muscle strength/endurance again.

I've changed the things I eat, cut my portions in half (was always "Slim" and could eat anything), and exercise more than most of my life. Not to mention I'm done with factory work, going back to school, and trying to start a few things of my own.

I really respect your posting this and wish you guys the best of luck. Even if we are the warm and fuzzy GP community, I wouldn't have it any other way. LOL. It's not car related, but I don't think it would be a bad idea to have a lifestyle or whatever section. GPF will always have my respect and loyalty. Somewhat reminds me of when I first got into CGP almost a decade ago.

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