54, 6'0, 240lb... Career IT Tech, father to 2 and stepdad to 3... married twice now separated for the second time. Have had asthma all my life and diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes last year. I took control of my diet and cut carbs to no more than 150g a day. Went from 275 to 230. My Diabetes was fully under control with diet and moderate exercise alone and my asthma was all but cured as there is a link between asthma, diet and diabetes.

I stopped being rigorous in counting carbs over the holidays and ballooned back up to 245 lbs. I am getting it back under control and my goal is 190 lbs even.

I have decided not to let it drag me down. I want to be healthier and better looking for the 2nd half of the game than I was in the first half.

I'm smarter more capable and a better man than I ever before, now I just have to get my body to catch up and keep up with my desire for a better life.

Wish me stamina and will power... luck is for the lottery. =]