The Prodigal Son Returns....

Hello Everyone on the GLBT 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

Hi Michael, Thanks for sharing this link. I looked at your photos, and your results (from all your hard work) are amazing. How did you get your tummy so tight and flat? One of the photo**** home for me. The one where you got down to 148#'s. You admit that you are too thin, and it hit me! Maybe this is what my g/f, sister, neice and friends was seeing when I got down to 138#'s. (I'm a "big boned" 5' 10") I just didn't see it. I hadn't had any pictures taken of me at that weight. But I took their word for it, and put on 12#'s. EVERYONE says I look much better. I feel better too. I realize you can really be too thin! For the first time, seeing your photo made it materialize for me. Thank you for sharing. -julie

WOW! You are looking sooooooo much better now. I think as a result of being overweight we have problems seeing how we look. Congrats on realizing that you need to add some meat to your bones.