Alright so here are the stats:

Age: 24
Height: 5'10"
Goal: 160

A few years ago, I was 216 pounds and totally unhappy with the way I looked and felt. I decided things had to change. I was only 21 years old. I should have been in the best shape of my life! I pretty much had to teach myself how to eat healthy and exercise. I grew up with a family that ate huge meals and never worked out. Once I figured it out though, the weight just started to slowly melt away.

So since spring of 2005, I have lost 46 pounds (as of 5/21/2008) and I couldn't be happier or more proud of myself. I'm so glad I found this site. It's really nice to be able to talk with other people in the same situation as I am. I only wish I had found it sooner! :)

Perhaps the best part about losing the weight has been that I finally feel ready to change my whole life and become a Police Officer. I found out 5/1/08 that I'll be going to the Police Academy this summer!!! I'm one of 60 recruits chosen out of 3000 people who signed up for the test. If I hadn't lost the weight, I would never have made it. That makes all of the hard work and sweat WELL worth it! Now I'll be getting paid to work out for the next 6 months. :)