If it weren't for freakin' leap year, today would be 2 years since I logged into MFP daily - that includes logging my food not just being an expert in the forums. If you have nothing to do for the next 2 hours, my friends can check out my log.

730 days? I get asked if it's a record. The answer is hardly.

The truth is, like so many of you, I came on here to lose weight. I had congestive heart failure a few months later, and that changed my focus from becoming a male stripper, to getting fit so that I could see my youngest off into the wonders of adulthood.

I have learned a lot since I got here. Like WTG is not a typo for WTF and NSV is Non-Scale Victory and not "No Sexy Virgin." Context is vitally important. I have learned to most weight-losers gain back an average of 73% of whatever they lost, and that just about everyone fails within 5 years.

That really sucks!

During my second year I was down to 203 - within view of one-derland. And then the unthinkable, the scale started going back up. It hovers at about 208, but my waist is 3" smaller, my quads are almost 5" inches bigger, my feet and most everything else remains the same.

The cardiologist is thrilled with my heart's condition, and my blood work is excellent - all without taking supplements. Except for a mild flu, I have not been sick at all this year.

In year 2, I set a new PR for the 10K; running it in under and hour, ran my first half marathon, and now I am training for my first marathon in the fall! I log 35+ miles a week running, I don't record walking, strength train 2 days a week doing body weight exercises, and log my food on MFP.

Oh yeah, and not only was I able to get fit by putting in the effort, prayer, and support from you all, I feel better than I have in 30 years.

Here are a couple of pics too.

That's me at 276 pounds. Summer 2010

That's me at 214 pounds.

Thanks to everyone that has commented on my blogs, posts, and comments. Thanks for getting me through my heart recovery and knee surgery, C25K and B210K, my first 1/2 as well as the Bermuda Triangle: Thanksgiving Christmas, and New Years.

I guess the best part of MFP is the inspiration I get from those that are still ahead of me, and the fellowship with those that take the chance to friend request me.

Now it's on to year 3 and get to my goal weight!