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As far as I can remember I was never a small kid. My mother tells me that I started gaining weight on our family vacation to Singapore when I was 5 years old. In my teens, I remember being teased as being over-weight and always dreaded getting on the weighing machine in front of my classmates at our annual health check at our school. As far as I can recall I was always a fat and overweight. My parents have been pushing me forever to lose weight and get fit.
The weight never seemed to get off and I gained more after graduating college and my marriage. Due to a medical problem in 2002, I found out that I weighed about 360 pounds. My doctor at the time told me if I need to live longer, I need to lose weight. Period. That was a wakeup call.
This was the first leg of my journey. I started with a low carbohydrate and high protein diet and in addition was on a tread mill 40 minutes a day. I knew this was drastic but I had to do it for me and my loving wife. She was very supportive throughout and would work out with me just to give me company. She didn't have to lose any weight. I lost about 80 pounds in 6 months. I came down to 280 pounds. I came down from size 52 jeans to size 46. Due to personal circumstances, I went to maintenance mode for a while.
Recently, in June 2008, I had my in laws visiting us from India for a couple of months. With all the "love" my cloths started feeling tight. I weighed myself and my eyes literally popped out. I was back at 300 pounds. I knew I cannot go back where I came from. This was the start of second journey.
With the power of internet and presence of community of Dr Ian Smith's 50 Million Pound Challenge, I set my target at 200 pounds. I followed the same diet and exercise pattern but it seemed to get more difficult as I started getting closer to my target weight. I am at 220 pounds and feel great. I have inspired a lot of people around me to get healthy as they see me as a living example and not just someone on TV.
Dr. Smith's community is a big factor of my progress. The tools, community/blogs and most of all the inspiration to keep going has really helped me.
Thanks again. Sid and Nidhi
Comments (11)
what type of vitamins or supplements do you reccomend taking while on the challenge?
Posted by Paula Bosarge | March 7, 2009 10:52 AM
Posted on March 7, 2009 10:52
Wow! Great progress. I saw Dr. Ian's book this weekend and started to get it and put it back down. You have just motivated me to get the 4 day diet. I looked at the time and said to myself that it was unrealistic. How could I be thinner in 4 days. Well....I guess I will just have to go out and buy it and try it.
Thanks for telling your story.
Posted by Troy | March 2, 2009 8:14 AM
Posted on March 2, 2009 08:14
I recently joined the 50million pound challenge and I am excited. I work in an office and I sit most of the day. Exercising is never a problem but I live in New Orleans and food is tied to our culture tremndously. And the food is so gooood. I am not trying to be skinning I just need to be fit. Reading the comments on this blog is encouraging. I need to lost 30lbs. Let the games begin.....
Posted by Robin Hayes | February 19, 2009 11:57 AM
Posted on February 19, 2009 11:57
i am a night shift worker, 7a -7p 3 0r 4 times a week, having a hard time with knowing when to eat and my days running into nights when i am off. any suggestions
Posted by mep | February 1, 2009 9:46 PM
Posted on February 1, 2009 21:46
You're such an inspiration! Keep on keepin on!!!
Posted by Edie | January 31, 2009 9:18 PM
Posted on January 31, 2009 21:18
Great job! I am so proud of you. You let me know if you can do it so can I!
Posted by sherry | January 26, 2009 6:42 PM
Posted on January 26, 2009 18:42
Sid, that's wonderful! You're a great inspiration and photo! I just began my journey. I have 74 pounds to go...
Posted by Crystal | January 24, 2009 2:14 PM
Posted on January 24, 2009 14:14
Well, today I started the challenge. I have 100 lbs to lose. I am tired of looking this way, I feel like an embarrassment to my kids, husband and myself. I am hoping that this is the extra boost I need to get to where I would like to be. Good Luck to all.
Posted by Anonymous | January 20, 2009 8:46 PM
Posted on January 20, 2009 20:46
I started my challenge before I signed up with the 50 million pound challenge. I started my challenge on January 2, 2009 after going to the doctor and getting the reading for my blood pressure. I did good until I started feeling better then I converted back to my old habits. I was scared straight for a little while but all that ended this past weekend. I fell off the wagon or better yet sabotaged my effect to lose weight. For some strange reason I start out good then as always I mean always sabotage what works for me. I don't know whether subconcoiusly I think that I don't deserve to be healthy or what? But I just do. Sabotage my effort that is. I can visualize doing all the right stuff in my head but when it comes to carrying it out in real life I start out good then my effort quickly fade. I asked myself the hard question "why am I scare to lose the weight?" My daughter who loves me soo much wants this so bad for me but only I can make the decision to lose the weight for myself. If anyone has any suggestion on how I can put a stop to this destructive behavior I am open to your opinions.
Thanks
Sharon
Posted by Sharon | January 20, 2009 12:53 PM
Posted on January 20, 2009 12:53
I cannot have any dairy. How can I make a meal plan and still enjoy foods with out dairy?
Posted by Dannie | January 20, 2009 9:41 AM
Posted on January 20, 2009 09:41
I have just started the 50 million pound challenge. I have lost 180 pounds in the last 7 years but unfortunately gained 40 of that back last year due to 2 Cancer treatments. But, Praise God, I am Cancer free and I am more determined than ever to get back into shape! I just need a little motivation and accountability! Help me out - I need a cheerleading section! Go-Go-Rah-Rah!
Posted by Carolyn | January 20, 2009 9:20 AM
Posted on January 20, 2009 09:20