I'm trying to do much the same thing, except I've never really been a healthy weight. I'm 6'1" and between 230 and 240 (BMI 30-31, just into the obese range)--I don't have a scale at home although I'm planning to get one. I am down from 270 at my peak about 5 years ago.gregthehand wrote:I'm in the process of losing a lot of weight. I've lost about 40 lbs and then Christmas and the Vegas trip came and I gained about 10 back. I mostly eat a very regimented diet, drink lots of water, dont' drink sodas (even diet), and I walk about 2 miles a day. Once I lose some more weight I'm going to start jogging some of those two miles, right now it would reak havoc on my knees.
My reasons for doing so are this:
- I'm single but don't enjoy the benefits of being a bachelor because I lack the confidence in my physical appearance to "make contact".
- I look at pictures of myself and say "Man do I really look that fat?!"
- I find it easier to conceal carry when I'm not so wide in the middle.
- I just like the way I look better when I'm thinner, and I haven't been like that since I was in the Army.
I get plenty of exercise--I've stopped taking the bus and instead walk to and from school 5 or 6 days a week--5 miles round trip. I am also planning to start jogging once I get my weight down a bit--like around 220. I figure for my body type, 200 is a good goal even though my BMI would still be around 26 (overweight is 25-30, "normal" is 18.5-25)
My problem is I really like good food and good beer. I have been doing better though--only eating out once a week, and of course moderation in alcohol consumption is always a good idea.
To keep this gun-related, I know losing the extra around my middle will make carry easier. I do carry OWB, which I find both more comfortable and more concealable with the holsters I own.