I'm very happy that I was challenged by Deanna and Stuart.  I've been very unhappy with my physical appearance and condition for several years now... borderlining a little on depression.  Hell, I need to be honest; it's depressing.  My circumfurance around my belly is 49.5", my clothes hardly fit... and even if they do, I feel self conscious in most of them.  My health has suffered a bunch too... I feel lethargic, worn down, and I struggle tying my shoes... a short flight of stairs winds me.

   I've "started" a lot of times, but cheat and go right back to my poor eating habits.  I'm not an "atta boy" kind of dude, but I do appreciate the accountability on this DietBet site.  

   I'm looking forward to a successful month and 6 months (2 separate contests).  The first month requires 4% loss in body weight and the 6 month contest requires a 10% reduction in body weight.  My starting weight is 254.2 lbs.  Day 1 starts NOW!  p.s.  I don't know how to rotate a photo.  haha