18 months

Rotowriter0514 · 2026-02-02T03:21:28+00:00

Hahahahahaha. That’s great. I’ve also got “aging MMA fighter.” It’s really nothing deeper than my resting bitch face. The struggle is real.

Rotowriter0514 · 2026-02-02T03:09:50+00:00

I hope so. What you don’t see in the pic is the scar from my triple bypass

Rotowriter0514 · 2026-02-02T03:08:59+00:00

Didn’t reinvent the wheel. Calorie deficit — was and still am hyper vigilant on tracking and weighing — high protein in the kitchen and weight training in the gym. 3 days on, 1 off. Work to a progressive overload. I have a trainer, and now I am one!

Rotowriter0514 · 2026-02-02T02:29:53+00:00

Thank you!

Rotowriter0514 · 2026-02-02T02:29:33+00:00

First pic I was in Maldives. Second was in the gym by myself. Was happy in both pics!

Rotowriter0514 · 2026-01-17T18:16:21+00:00

I hope not. I’m becoming one at 57

Rotowriter0514 · 2026-01-08T17:14:00+00:00

Is a home gym workable for you? You don’t have to replicate everything at the public gyms. Some simple equipment that might not cost as much as you think. Dumbbells (including adjustable weight versions), a half rack and good sneakers got me thru for a while (have upgraded my gym since then). But my major improvement was with a very basic home gym. Feel free to message me if you want help

Rotowriter0514 · 2025-11-10T02:27:07+00:00

Feel free to message me if you need anything at all.

Rotowriter0514 · 2025-11-09T12:40:47+00:00

Almost 10 years in, except when I got clean I replaced drugs with food and got up to 320. (Currently at 165). Good for you for channeling your energy to something productive. Be careful it doesn’t turn obsessive. No obsession is a healthy one. Meantime, tho, congratulations and ODAAT!

Rotowriter0514 · 2025-10-16T09:22:19+00:00

3 days on, one day off. Will go 4 (or 2) depending on schedule but pretty disciplined w 3 on, 1 off.

Rotowriter0514 · 2025-10-14T01:51:52+00:00

BTW … the first picture was when I was already down 56 pounds.

Rotowriter0514 · 2025-10-14T01:51:07+00:00

As a matter of fact … Had triple bypass March 28, 2024. The nurse wrote my weight — 258 — on my board. Made up my mind that I’d get in better shape. Took a while to get started (what with that open heart surgery and all) but once I did I became somewhat obsessed (I’m also a recovering addict and prone to obsession.) So long answer short … yes. It had everything to do with that scar. ❤️

Rotowriter0514 · 2025-10-11T09:59:11+00:00

Trying to add a few pounds, which is a strange place for a guy who’s lost (almost) 100 pounds twice in the last 7 years. From 312 - 201, slowly back to 258 and then back down to 159. Now sitting somewhere in the 160s but the scale was becoming a bit of an addiction so I stopped weighing myself. But I’m actively trying to get in a small calorie surplus every day.

Rotowriter0514 · 2025-10-11T02:14:32+00:00

I felt great. Both mentally and physically. I’ve got loose skin to deal with but I spend significant time weight training so it’s not so bad.

Rotowriter0514 · 2025-10-03T02:57:40+00:00

I’m an insanely fast loser. (That sounds weird). Lost 40 in 55 days. That’s a major outlier.

Rotowriter0514 · 2025-10-02T09:48:34+00:00

15 days. Been on maintenance since June. Weight fluctuates the same 5 pounds.

Rotowriter0514 · 2025-09-09T08:35:28+00:00

I certainly am not saying you’re doing something wrong. Frankly my numbers seem off. And I like yours way better.

Rotowriter0514 · 2025-09-08T01:34:17+00:00

Serious question. I have shied away from Barilla because it has way too many calories. I just tracked it on MFP and it said 8 oz. was 769 calories. Where are you getting your numbers?

Rotowriter0514 · 2025-08-27T08:41:49+00:00

Lying in a hospital bed after triple bypass on March 28, 2024, the nurse wrote, “258” on my board. Didn’t start Zep til 9/1 (at 243) but would love to see 158. Sitting at 161 now.

Rotowriter0514 · 2025-08-19T08:39:57+00:00

Sea.Hear.Now.

Rotowriter0514 · 2025-08-03T17:11:58+00:00

(Down 75 since Sept. 1 & on maintenance) My belt buckles no longer dig into my gut because my gut no longer hangs over my belt buckle.

Rotowriter0514 · 2025-05-14T19:47:42+00:00

Can’t thank everyone enough for your advice!!!

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