The Prodigal Son Returns....

Hello Everyone on the California Board...

I have been away for a very long time from this board, while I sorted out my life.  I really want to get involved again, and I am finally taking that first step.

Having started my journey at 408 pounds, then going through some hard times and getting down to a scary 148 pounds, I prayed and prayed on it until changes had finally happened in my life.  I became involved with EAS Body For Life and the 2008 Body Challenge, and I started serious weight training and eating right.  My prayers were finally answered, and I am doing so much better now - I have gained a large amount of muscle and I am feeling so amazingly wonderful...

Folks have been writing to me and asking about my whereabouts and what I had been up to.  For recent photos and my online blog of my weight training adventures, just check out my web page at:

http://www.bodyforlifestyle.com/mikesbodyforlife

I hope to be on here more often now, and getting back into life.  So many of you have been so incredibly encouraging and supportive, and I want you to know that I really appreciate it from the bottom of my heart.

I love you guys!

- Michael

You look great!  Congratulations!

Well for some reason I cannot see your profile on that link. However I do want to congratulate you on turning your life around and becoming healthy.  I do not know what happens sometimes.....as we either get too skinny or like me gain. I found a way to turn my life around too and re-dedicate my life to health. YOU GO MICHAEL.....I am very happy for you!!!!!  

Some great recipes on that site, thanks for posting, Michael!

You look great...you've gone the whole way from unhealthy to healthy... what a role model for us all!

Lori

I love Body For Life! You look fantastic! I can't wait to get the weight off and be able to do the training program again. It was one of the best plans I have ever done in my years of trying to lose weight! Keep up the great work!