OK, if you've been around on the forums and stuff since mid-late 2002, you probably know my journey on the Body for Life program. It was something that I was very hardcore about and started in October 2002.

Being ready to be decidicated and giving it my all, I took the plan, modified it a tad, and well, between October 2002 and May 2003, I lost around 75lb - 80lb. Technically, my peak was more around 95lb, but that dealt with me basically starving myself a couple weeks before heading into E3 2003 because I wanted to reach a certain weight...but I gained that back within a week once.

Anyhow, that E3, I stopped the plan. I was rather happy with myself, was very active, and just told myself I wouldn't abuse the eating (that is, stuff myself overly full whenever I ate, which is most overweight's people biggest mistake in addition to simply eating the wrong food.)

From May 2003 to August 2004, I pretty much maintained this wait within a 5 pound range on average. Never really looked out on what I was eating, but just made sure to only eat enough to make me full and no more. My muscle/fat ratio certainly fluctuated I would say, though.

In August / early September, out of nowhere, I gained a significant amount of weight...around 20lb, over the course of 2 - 3 weeks. And I've been around there since then. This is not what I wanted and have been very upset with myself!!!

My girlfriend moved in with me in mid-October and we have decided to go back on the plan I was on before, BFL...with my modifications (essentially, lower fat intake)...and we started this week. It's going well for me, but she's having a little trouble (more like, complaining!!! :p), but she's sticking with it and I'm proud of her.

The first week or two is always the most difficult as the cravings for everything you are used to eating drive you crazy, but once we get past it, it should be smooth sailing!

Wish us luck!