I created this blog "From 270 to 200" to chronicle my attempt to lose, well, about a third of my body weight. Unfortunately, between the time I set it up and the time I actually started a) writing, and b) losing weight, I actually gained a few pounds. "From 274 to 200" didn't have quite as much of a ring to it, so I left it as it was. Deal with it. :)
About me--I'm a retired Air Force pilot who now flies for a major US airline. When I graduated from the Air Force Academy in 1987, I weighed 185 pounds. I spent the next 24 years yo-yoing my weight, finally reaching 2010 at a less-than-impressive 270 (OK, 274) pounds. Since I consider 200 to be my "ideal" weight, that puts me at about 30% above my desired weight--quite a way to go, I know. But it's doable...
Why do this blog? Partly to keep me focused, but also to share what works, what doesn't work, and what I learn along the way. So I hope you find this informative, interesting, and worth your time.
I have a long way to go, but it's not hopeless. As recently as 10 years ago, I weighed only 200. That was after I had trained for several months for a week long, cross-state bicycle ride, and I was in about the best shape of my adult life. When I started getting in shape for THAT, I weighed 238. That was 38 pounds, and I did it in 4 months. If I were to be just as successful now, I would expect it to take at least 8 months to get back to 200 pounds again. So I hope you're ready for a long ride...
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