In January of 2010 I weighed 360 pounds. I was BIG, That month I decided to do something about it. I started walking 3 miles a day and by October 2010 I was down to 280 pounds. Later that year I got a promotion at work and started college. In the midst of having the best year of my life my weight started to come back on. I wasn't paying much attention to working out and backslid.
In September of 2011 I moved to Pittsburgh, PA to work at Harvest Bible Chapel Pittsburgh as their Worship Leader. By January of 2012 I was up to a staggering 390 pounds. I was HUGE! Motivated to do something about it. I started hitting the gym but could not get any traction. Being almost 400 pounds I began to experience pain that I had never known. My knees and lower back were constantly in agony. I became desperate to be healthy and explored all options to turn this ship around.
March 2012 I decided to have "Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy". A procedure that would remove most of my stomach to help me regulate my eating. I NEVER once though surgery would solve my problems and it didn't! What it did do was give me an amazing start to get back on track!! April 1, 2012 I started my pre-op diet at 390 pounds, May 1, 2012 I went into surgery at 366 pounds and today July 27, 2012 I weighed in at 301.
I'm back on track and more determined than I've ever been! My goal weight always has been 230 and I'm going to reach that goal. There is a belief that having surgery is the easy way out. My experience I've had is proof that, that statement is not true! If you would like to check out my journey click the link here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWj1_cgFCi8&feature=plcp
The next year of my life is going to be an amazing time of transforming my fat body in to a slim, healthier and more muscular one!