About
My name is David, and as the title of my blog states, I am FAT. I believe my battle with weight began around the age of 9, and I am now 49, so I have been FAT for 40 years.
I have tried numerous diets with varying degrees of success/failure; at 6’1″ tall, my adult weight has ranged from a high of 350 to a low of 238. Currently I am fluctuating around the 290 range.
In 1997 I was diagnosed with Type II diabetes – a condition which is exacerbated by obesity, and contributed to the necessity of a below knee amputation of my right leg on August 1, 2001. Additionally, I have a condition known as “Charcot” in my left foot. This severely limits the physical stress I am willing or able to place on the foot.
So with all of this in mind, I am writing this blog to announce that tomorrow I am beginning life anew. I will attempt to post daily updates regarding my food intake, workout regimen, and hopefully physical/health improvements. Additionally I will post with regard to my state-of-mind and emotional condition.
David IS Fat 
Jul 28, 2011 @ 04:52:06
Jul 29, 2011 @ 16:36:33
I’m glad you ran into my blog so I could see yours as well! You are making great progress and I look forward to following along your journey!
Jul 29, 2011 @ 17:12:24
Thank you for the kind words 🙂
Good luck in good health,
David
Jul 29, 2011 @ 21:00:08
David, i am so glad you found me, so i could find you. I cannot wait to jump in and start reading your journey
bee
Jul 29, 2011 @ 22:23:46
I like reading your posts as well.
Kindest regards,
David
Aug 01, 2011 @ 21:22:22
good luck david
Aug 01, 2011 @ 21:47:59
Thanks, I like your blog.
Aug 04, 2011 @ 23:54:07
David,
Thank you for the find.. I’m sorry it took me so long to subscribe to you!!! You are doing a great job… KEEP IT UP!!! I have enjoyed what I have read so far and look forward to reading more!!!
Vin
Aug 05, 2011 @ 08:58:13
Thanks, I’ve enjoyed reading yours as well.
Continued success,
David
Aug 07, 2011 @ 13:20:02
Thanks for tracking me down so I could check out your blog too! It’s great to see someone fighting and suceeding!
Aug 07, 2011 @ 15:22:55
My pleasure, I’m looking forward to reading more of your posts.
Good luck,
David
Aug 09, 2011 @ 15:01:56
So glad that you visited my site. I am looking forward to following you on your primal lifestyle since my daughter is doing the same! : )
Beth
Aug 09, 2011 @ 16:47:57
Hi Beth,
Thanks for following along; I hope your daughter has great success with the lifestyle change.
Good luck in good health,
David
Aug 20, 2011 @ 11:50:55
WOW. I am so inspired and impressed! Thank you for sharing your journey – It is a blessing and encouragement for me, as I am only in week 2 of mine. 🙂 thank you, thank you, thank you!
Aug 20, 2011 @ 22:31:07
My pleasure; good luck in your journey to good health,
David
Aug 25, 2011 @ 06:46:34
Good luck on your journey!!!!! So glad your are making a positive change and sharing it 🙂
Warmest Regards,
Jenny
Aug 25, 2011 @ 09:28:16
Thank you for the comments, and for following along Jenny.
Good luck in good health,
David
Aug 26, 2011 @ 18:04:34
Thank you for the comment, looks like you’re having some great success on your journey! I look forward to following along with your progress! 🙂
Aug 26, 2011 @ 19:58:56
Thank you for the comment and for following along … The more the merrier!
Good luck in good health,
David
Aug 27, 2011 @ 10:10:38
Thanks for visiting my blog….good job…I’ll be following!
Aug 27, 2011 @ 15:35:50
Thanks for commenting and following along.
Good luck in good health,
David
Aug 29, 2011 @ 08:02:08
You are such an inspiration, David!
My uncle recently had 1/2 his left leg amputated, and I will recommend that he reads your blog… I think it would be good motivation for him, as he does not have a prosthesis yet and is feeling pretty helpless. You are such a great example for diabetics and amputees.
Keep up the good work!!!
Aug 29, 2011 @ 11:07:45
Thanks for the comment and for following along. If your uncle needs to chat (via email, messenger or phone), I’d be happy to talk to him.
Regards,
David
Aug 29, 2011 @ 15:39:41
Thanks David, I think talking to someone else who has gone through something similar might really help him, he has been really down lately and feeling helpless. Could you email me your contact info (phone number and email address, he is not on messenger) and I will pass it along?
My email address is MrsVeggiePants@gmail.com
Thanks again and keep up the good work!!
Aug 30, 2011 @ 08:51:11
Best of luck on your journey! Consistency and setting short term goals will get you where you want to be! 🙂
Donavon Israel
BODYbyDONAVON.com
Aug 30, 2011 @ 11:06:29
Thank you for commenting and following along Donavon.
Good luck in good health,
David
Sep 03, 2011 @ 16:39:01
Good luck with everything David! Changing your life is hard, but it’s a journey we all need to take at some point. You’re a brave guy, and I wish you all the best!
Sep 03, 2011 @ 17:52:46
Thank you very much; as of tomorrow I will have been doing this for 26 weeks, and I don’t see myself going back to the old way…ever.
Kindest regards,
David
Sep 05, 2011 @ 20:36:26
David,
I’m so glad you found my blog! I hope my posts will add even more motivation, ideas, and support to the awesome journey with which you are already having so much success. Congrats on your hard earned results and best wishes for continued success!
~L
Sep 06, 2011 @ 16:45:43
Thanks for posting and for your support; I’ll be following your blog.
Kindest regards,
David
Sep 14, 2011 @ 19:29:28
Hi David! Good luck to you! We’ve been Primal for a month now so I plan on writing more posts about what we learn and love and hope to help you too.
Best regards,
Robyn
Sep 14, 2011 @ 20:18:00
Hi Robyn, Thanks for commenting, and best of luck.
Kindest regards,
David
Sep 28, 2011 @ 07:57:44
Good luck! Keep fighting diabetes!!
Sep 28, 2011 @ 09:40:06
Thank you Miriam, and good luck to you as well 🙂
Dec 05, 2011 @ 09:18:49
You are doing so well! Good luck! Thanks for finding my blog. Will be subscribing to yours!
Dec 05, 2011 @ 13:42:18
Welcome aboard, and good luck to you too.
Kindest regards,
David
Dec 06, 2011 @ 06:24:35
Hi David, thanks for visiting my blog and commenting the other day. Reading your ‘about’ page is really inspiring. I am certain that you can meet your health and weight loss goals! Best of luck and I look forward to reading more about your journey 🙂
Dec 06, 2011 @ 14:30:32
Thank you for the kind comments; I too am looking forward to following your progress.
Kindest regards,
David
Dec 16, 2011 @ 22:29:08
Good luck,David!
Dec 17, 2011 @ 16:39:50
Thank you!
Jan 19, 2012 @ 21:33:06
Hi David,
I know I haven’t gotten over here much lately, but I always check out your progress in my inbox. Congrats on getting back to the gym full time!
I wanted to let you know that I passed along a few blogging awards to you. 🙂
http://ishallbeatoad.wordpress.com/2012/01/19/some-really-overdue-blog-awards-and-some-new-ones/
Feb 16, 2012 @ 22:30:39
Congrats on losing 60+ pounds. Keep at em! I’m pulling for you!
Feb 16, 2012 @ 23:12:50
Thanks for following 🙂
Regards,
David
Feb 16, 2012 @ 22:52:00
I’m very happy for your ambition to strive and make a change! Most people that haven’t been overweight for very long….don’t even have the motivation you have. So keep it up… Please check out my page… or add me on facebook http://www.facebook.com/alisha.leehan
You should check out my 90 day challenge program.. one of the men on my team has his mom on it – and she recently was able to STOP taking her diabetes medicine.
http://www.alishanicole.myvi.net
Look forward to keeping up with your progress!
Feb 16, 2012 @ 23:13:29
Thanks for following along. 🙂
Regards,
David
Apr 20, 2012 @ 12:18:43
David – this is an outstanding blog. Congratulations on taking control of your life and on your fantastic results. I’ve been at this primal thing for about 6 weeks and while its still early, I don’t see myself going back to my previous way of eating. I’ll definitely be following along. Keep up the great work.