Losing 50 pounds and what it does for your body

To understand what losing 50 pounds does for your body, go to the building materials section of your local hardware store and pick a 50 pound sack of sand or concrete. Pick it up and carry it on your back all day – then you will have some idea of what damage is being done every single day that you are carrying the excess weight..

I was 56 years and approximately 260 pounds and I had been seriously overweight for the majority of my life. However I was fortunate enough to have escaped the typical consequences such as diabetes and high blood pressure…so far.

In January 2021 I decided to stop ignoring my weight and accept that a massive change was necessary. I decided to start steering my own future. Steering it in a direction which gave me the best possible chance of living a healthier and happier life. I decided to lose weight….and with a starting point of 260 pounds….I had a lot to lose.

Everything in life has pros and cons including losing weight, so in this short blog post I will explain what losing 50 pounds does for your body – or to be more specific what losing 50 pounds did for my body and you can then decide for yourself if it’s something for you to try

The Cons

Throughout my life I had never felt the cold. Even in the coldest of winters with 12 inches of snow on the ground you would see me wearing a tee shirt and light winter coat…..Not any more…..I really feel the cold

The Pros

I have more energy.

Increased mobility makes daily tasks like tying shoe laces or picking things off the floor are now much easier.

• I have more stamina
• My belly is smaller and so are my inner thighs
• Chafing is no longer a problem when I walk
• My sleep quality is better than before
• I am told by my wife that I snore less
• I smile more

Conclusion

I can accept the fact that I need to wear more clothes in the winter – it’s a small price to pay. Overall I feel good about health and my achievement. How many other 57 year old men can say that they walked 3600 miles in the last 12 months ?

What makes it even better is that my two sons have been with me from the beginning. All three of us have lost weight. In fact one of my sons has set up his own website – lifebythomas.com. Thomas demonstrates what can be achieved when you are positively motivated.

If I can do it, and if Thomas can do it, YOU CAN DO IT TOO.

Thanks for taking the time to read this post. If something I’ve said in this post has resonated with you then please leave a comment