(Let’s not forget, I started at 255.)

And I’m up to 8 miles of strenuous hiking — did my house to Parker Mesa last weekend; doing a 7-miler with 1400 feet of elevation gain next weekend.

And I think it’s time to get back into Krav Maga. I’m in good enough shape now that I could get through a session without dying.

I lost the first 10 or 15 pounds very quickly, in a month, without really trying. I had a variety of medical problems, and it’s amazing how quickly not being able to keep anything down (and other assorted digestive issues I will avoid mentioning) can make you lose weight. (Good doctors and being careful with myself mean that I’m fine now — no issues as long as I take care of myself.)

Once I actually saw that weight loss, though, I decided to keep going. Once my appetite came back, I actually started eating healthy portion sizes, and avoiding the really bad stuff. (Turns out those Hagen-Daz one-pint ice-cream tubs are NOT supposed to be single-serving. Who knew?)

One year ago, I weighed in at 255 lbs. (I’m 5′11″.) This morning, I weighed in at 212 lbs. I think I should probably be around 185, and I know I can (and will) get there.