Try strapping this on and carrying it around for oh, say years.

Blasted into the 220s this week and also broke through the 50 pound barrier.  Week 29 of the LCHF lifestyle saw me drop 5 pounds to 227.5.  If you are keeping score at home that makes 51 pounds lost overall.  Also managed to lose an inch of that stubborn girth to bring my middle to 43″, an 8 1/2 inch reduction overall.

My 3XL shirts fit me like tents now.  On the other hand, some 2XLs that have been hanging unworn in the closet for a couple of years actually look good on me again.  I’m now wearing 38″ waist jeans (with a belt!).  And of course it feels great to not struggle so much with daily tasks like putting on my socks or picking up dropped darts.  Not to mention that laying down that 50 pound bag of rice just makes me feel better in general (no more pregnant woman style backaches!).

So, 12 pounds left to go to reach my target weight.  Then I can go into “maintenance mode”.  Meaning I might occasionally be able to enjoy some of the foods I’ve been missing the most.  Like a big fat baked potato to go with my steak.  And some ice cream for dessert!

Onward and downward!

“Are you sure the baby is mine”?
No, it’s just a big ol’ bag of rice.

UPDATE:  More good news.  Just did my BMI calculation and I’ve gone from being obese to just good ol’ fashioned overweight.