That's the one benefit to being an ex-athlete, not far removed (only about 5 years) from being in my pique physical shape. Before I got on the program I maxed on my lifts and still benched around 300lbs. I chalk it up to the density of muscle (it's still there, I just could never see it). Not to mention, I'm 6'3"...I'm sure that helps a bit. This is probably why I never admitted my problem to myself. My favorite drinking game with old friends was "guess how much Jake weighs." No one ever came close to 362. In fact, rarely did someone guess i was a 300 pounder, I usually got high 200's. Fortunately, I admitted I had a problem and decided to fix it.
Hit 55lbs. down this morning, weighing in @ 307lbs.
So far my triglycerides have dropped from 310 to 140, cholesterol from 190 to 160, my BP is now normal, I've lost 2.5in. in my neck, went from a size 50 pants to a size 44 and dropped from a 3x to a 2x shirt.
Also, Breedy....those are some nice results bro, I'll be joining you in the next few months.