Summer 2017- At 37, I realized that it was time to hit the weights again and get back into shape. I hit them hard for 5 months or so. I was 212lbs (20-22% BF) and was at my peak strength. However, I had lots of pain, especially in my shoulders. I pushed through the pain until...my bicep tendon tore from the shoulder. Major depression began.

Aug 2021- This mental health disorder has made me sedentary for 5 years. I had dropped from 212lbs in 2017 to 193lbs in 2021. This wasn't a good loss though. It was all hard earned muscle and I was left with a 38" waist and man boobs. I had chest pain one weekend and CT found multiple clots in my lungs with pericarditis, and fatty liver disease. Bloods had elevated liver enzymes and D-dimer >4k. I was pretty unhealthy mentally and physically and it looked like the end was near.

Feb 2022- The beginning of my current journey. My wife has helped me a lot. She started this journey with me as a "100 day challenge". This challenge was to get in better shape so we would look good on our trip to Florida which was the beginning of June. It was a very difficult start and I had some health challenges but we managed to each drop 15+ lbs. I went from 193 to 174. She went from I think 138 to 120.

Sept 2022-(175lbs) After vacation, we both fell into maintenance mode for the summer but my wife and I are back on track. We are eating better and exercising again. The 100 day challenge only had 2 cheat/fail days. However, this time I seem to be cheating at least twice a week. I try not to get too upset when it happens but it sucks. I will keep pushing forward knowing that I am much healthier and have a chance to be with my wife and children longer. I'm also looking forward to seeing a one year transformation picture. :)