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I'm 6'2" and I weigh 370 pounds. These are the first things you notice about me. I am 34, Married with 2 boys (7 and 2.5). they are a HUGE motivation for me. I compete in strength sports (Highland Games and a little Powerlifting). I have used these as justification for my size for a long time. "I am just a BIG STRONG GUY" Recently I was at a competition and a 5'8" 210 pounder kicked me around the field all day. I threw poorly for my personal standards and realized that I had crossed a line some time back from being an athlete to just being too big. In these sports there are alot of 300 pound guys and alot of masters class guys (40 years+) but very few 300 pound masters, this makes me think about long term effects of my size. I have a good understanding of diet and exercise. I have won provincial contests for my efforts with trips to Vegas and Mexico. World Health Club These goal I set keep me focused and on track. but once the goal is reached and I do not have the contest as a tool to keep me focussed, I start to slip a little bit and a little bit more. before you know it I am at the bottom of the slide. I will have my initial phone consultation with LBSC in Toronto in a couple of days. I am hoping to have my surgery in early September. (this will allow me to finish my HG season). The more I read on this forum and other sites the more questions that I have.

"You keep saying in your mind "well I'm healthy and and comfortable with my weight, as long as I can maneuver around with my weight I'm fine". But to tell you the truth you're not," Amen Haze That is pretty much the realization I came to last month on the field. Brandy. The info I have found has been a great find and I am sure I have only scratched the surface.

This is my first post so take it as you will... I have used ALOT of different protien shakes in my days a a competitive athlete and have found that the Muscle Milk by Cytosport is hands down the best flavorwise. 30 plus flavors ranging from rootbeer float to egg nog (christmas only). breakdown is 32g Protein, 12g fat, 16g carb including 10 of Fiber. per 300cal serving. I don't know how this fits into diets and reccomended foods but i thought I would throw it out there. Dan (hoping to band)