I'm a strong guy so I carry "weight well". With that said, 2 years ago I hit 245 and had to purchase size 38 pants. Over a period of 5 years, I had slowly ballooned to 245 from 180 (28 waist). Throughout those years, I actively lifted weights and in the beginning, I didn't really mind the weight because it wasn't that noticible. Then one day, after not lifting in some time, I went to the gym and took off my over shirt and began lifting with only my shorts and hanes undershirt. With mirrors all around, I couldn't escape the fact that my weight was getting out of control. People that I am close with never really noticied because I slowly gained all the weight and again, I'm a muscular guy.
Now, 2 years later, I am down to 215 pounds and feeling much better. My target is to get back into waist size 30 pants. I'm in 34 right now.
This site is jammed pack with great insight and wonderful tips. Thanks CPH!!
