Less weight can bring about many benefits

My wife and I have been bouncing back and fourth with our weight loss efforts. This has been true up until near the end of December 2008. Something clicked this time or at least we appear to be more focused and determined then ever before. Our goals are similar but different but our determination is the same. As I mentioned, something has clicked this time. We seem to be having better success this time and we even seem to be enjoying our efforts. I've lost 8 pounds so far and my wife has lost somewhere around 12 pounds.
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According to a BMI that I did on myself recently, I'm considered overweight. At the time of this post I am at 180 pounds and loving it!

Until you have all of the following in order, any weight loss efforts will be harder to achieve:

1. Portion Control
2. Determination / will power
3. Focus

Now finally the benefits:

1. Speed - Though, you don't have to be a runner like me to appreciate this one.
2. Better health - Feeling better, and perhaps avoid health problems
3. Save money - You could possibly avoid unforeseen medical bills and who knows what else.
4. Improved self image - We all look and feel better without all that extra baggage.

I could go on listing reasons why loosing weight is good for you, but, you get the picture.

In conclusion, I'm thinking of a mathematical equation to apply to this topic:


H = M - W (Health = Mass - Weight) Or if you are a runner,
S = M - W (Speed = Mass - Weight)

Have a great day!