Hi there, I'm James. I was a skinny kid who grew into a muscled up teen and young man, who then got lazy and grew into a chubby, then fat man. I'm married, own some land, and have two young kids. My wife and I were 126 pounds and 192 pounds respectively and very physically active when we moved in together many years ago -- but that didn't last. As it turns out, domestication can lead to late mornings, missed runs and training, and much larger, unhealthy meals.

Our little girls are 4 and 1, and we live on 6 acres. My wife and I both decided recently that if we're going to keep up with these kids, or be able to anything on our land, we are going to have to cut the crap -- out of our diets, that is! We've been following a high fat low carb diet, aiming for ketosis, for about five weeks as of the time of this bio (Jan. 11, 2018) and we've both seen some decent changes.


Update: 2/27/19

I'm down to 285. Not a huge drop in weight, but I'm also down to a size 38. I'm lifting heavier than I ever have, and I'm lifting 3 days a week and running two days -- running in 9-10 minute intervals now!

I'm changing my goal weight after a discussion with my trainer. I can just about do a full pull up at 285 pounds. He said a more reasonable goal weight might well be whereever I am when I can do five solid pullups -- and he estimates that'll be the 240-250 range. With me already down to a 38, I figure another 35-50 pounds would have me in a 34 or a 36 anyway -- and I'd bet money I could do 5 solid pullups at 250. So, I'm modifying my goal weight to 250 ... for now!