Hello,

I am an American living in Bahrain, off the coast of Saudi. I was born in 1966, that makes my 40 something. I don't have all the shopping options people have stateside, so dieting is a bit more of a challenge, but not really, the basics, chicken and vegetables are available here no problem. It can be tough to find spinach or other certain items, like Jalapeno's.

I weighed 137 lbs when I was 18, around 1984. Around 1991 I was around 200 lbs. And I topped out at 275 in 2011! That was my "bottom".

I enjoy computers, video games, bike riding. I recently learned its 80% what you eat, so becoming a runner is not so important. :-P My family and I also love going to Disneyworld, and traveling. Sometimes I drink too much beer poolside, hence my "beer belly".

For the time being I am counting calories, and working with a nutritionist. My goal is 1500 calories a day.

Goals - 1st serious attempt.
1st - 240 lbs (lightest since 2007)
2nd - 230 lbs by March 31st 2012(Done 3/29/2012)
3nd - 220 lbs by April 30th 2012(May 30th!)

2013 Goals -
1st - 200 lbs by March 31st
2nd - 185 lbs TARGET WEIGHT for now.

Regards, John