This is a repost of something I tossed on the site a few weeks ago. It was squeezed between a couple other posts that day, but I wanted to make sure everybody saw it.
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Bonus Material
You know, as Rob, Becky and I (and now Billy and Dave!) go through this whole transformation, it's easy to focus on the obvious changes. Our pants are looser, our shoulders look bigger, we might see part of an ab, etc. We focus - rightfully so -on what the scale says, and how many calories we take in on any given day.But I'm starting to notice some other changes. Changes that could mean that my body has more life in it now than it did five weeks ago.
Back in January of '06, I was given a C-Pap machine. It's an oxygen mask you wear at night that keeps your air passage open. Mine closed an average of 83 times per hour thanks to my sleep apnea. Sleep apnea, for those that don't know, is an affliction that keeps you tired and weak in the short-term, but could also lead to strokes and heart attacks in the long term.
Well, long story short, I can't sleep with that mask on. Too uncomfortable. So, because of that, I often wake up in the middle of the night gasping for air, or choking. An average of one to two times each week, normally.
But since I've started eating healthier and excercising, I haven't woken up choking or gasping once. Apnea is partially caused by being severely overweight. I was 365 when I was diagnosed. As I sit here at 337 (now 330!) - still a long way to go - this is proof that I'm on the right track.
Also, I have somewhat severe acid reflux disease. That heartburn kills me when it hits. It's bad enough that I've been prescribed meds for it for the last two years.
I'm happy to report that I have not had any heartburn since the diet changed. Nothing.
This is why I'm doing it, people. Sure, I'd love to look like Bill Goldberg, or any number of Men's Health cover men, but that would just be a bonus. I want to live past 40. I want to see my kids graduate college and get married (in that order, girls). I want to retire to the Bahamas with my skinny, healthy wife.
It starts here. It ends here.
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Here, Here.
It's amazing how many common (or not so common) ailments can be cleared up not only by just losing weight, but sometimes just by not eating crap anymore. Too bad doctors these days know zip about nutrition and just whip out the prescription pad (or maybe they just know that 90% of people won't stick with dietary changes)
Hi Kevin and all F.A.T members
I was wondering if you take in new members in you F.A.T. group. I decided that this year was the one where I would drop the pounds for good. While surfing, I stumbled on Billy's page and learned about F.A.T.
This is what I need to help me out and keep my motivation up. A bunch of guys that are in the same shoes and that seem to know what they are talking about.
I'm 36, out of shape and 60 pounds evier than I should be (current weight 235). So my goal is to loose 60 pounds by the end of the summer. I want to do it the good old way by exercising and eating right.
I don't have a blog at this moment but will surely start one if I can get in ;-)
In any case, I think you're all doing great (I haven't been able to access Becky's blog :-( ) and wish you all best of lucks! I know you'll get there.
Whyves
whyves_23@yahoo.ca
We ALWAYS welcome new members! Come on in, and get slim with us!
yeah- start up a blog and we'll all link to you. it's a great way to stay motivated!
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