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I'm in.

I was a stocky little kid despite all that energy & activity that goes with being young, so in some ways it's been harder for me to stay fit.

As a young adult I was very thin but no longer athletic.

I'm 6' and my ideal weight is about 180. I'm fairly active now - lots of cycling and softball - but my weight teeters at about 220. I've been trying to lose weight lately and have gotten down to 210. I'm 35.

My goal is 180, even 190 would be a huge victory. I think marriage put the weight on, as it often does. My wife and I are both trying to lose weight but we're both battling a sweet tooth.

I know what the culprits are: starch and sweets. I've cut out soda, cut down on beer - switched to light beer. Snacks are still hanging on, though. It's going to be tough!