Many people have asked me how I lost 80 pounds last year. Even though I've put some weight back on, they still want to know.

The simple answer is that I ate right and exercised.  I usually don't get the impression those asking wanted to hear that.  People usually want to hear that I found some magic pill or easy diet.  In reality, though, there is no magic pill or easy diet.  There are medications to help us lose weight, but they are most effective when we combine the medication with exercise and proper nutrition.

Similarly, there are many diet programs that can help.  Again, they work best when combined with exercise.

Sometimes, folks ask if I had surgery to lose weight.  Again, I feel like they're looking for an easy route.  Weight-loss surgery, however, is not an easy solution.  To be safe and successful, the patient must follow a strict diet r ...

Welcome to Road to a Million, a blog about the real issues we face as we try to reach our goal of losing million pounds in Oklahoma City.  This first post will tell you a little about my journey and introduce you to some of the topics I'll discuss over the next several months.

 You may be wondering why you would want to read the postings of some stranger or wondering what makes me qualified to write this in the first place.  The answer to both questions is the same - because I am struggling with many of the same issues you face as I try to lose weight.  I know what it's like to fight off (a ...