Moved by your piece. Well done for making the change! A real inspiration xxx :wave:

Hey Mark:

That is a really great story - thanks for posting it - very inspiring.
Way to go !!

LizzyLC

You've gotten me more interested in this site with your lovely tale!

Wow. I don't think words quite cover how impressed I am with your dedication and honesty. I too am training to compete again one day, and I already find the BMI a bit wacky. I wear size 10-12 and it places me in the overweight range. Too much muscle is always better than too much fat. So I ignore the BMI, and the scales at times too.
Anyway, enough about me. Well done on your efforts, train hard - and all the best!

what an amazing story...thank you for taking the time to share it.

Wow! You have done so well! Who would have thought something so little can change so much in a person! Congrats!

i'v been on atkins for 5 days and havent lost weight what should i do????

wow.....awesome !!!

Mark, your story is beautiful. I admire your ability to change in an unsupportive environment. Your daughter is very beautiful and very fortunate to have such an awsome dad. God Bless!

I enjoyed reading your story and it is inspiring for me. Thank you for sharing your story.

What a beautiful story. Good for you for sticking to things. Sounds like you and Grace were meant for each other :)

Congrats neighbor!

You have a done a fine job of taking care of yourself against many odds and now you are free to be totally devoted to your precious daughter. You did good!

Best to ya,

Mark, thank you for the inspiration!
Congratulations on your success and on the choices you've made! Your little girl must be very proud for her dad!

I don't think that you went too far... and while you look ok to me, my opinion is that you could still lose 5-10 lbs.