My Story

My name is Robbie Leffel.  I’m a 34 year old husband and father of 2 (1 of those is still in the oven!).  At the end of September 2011 I weighed 326 lbs.  I’m six feet tall, so I should weigh about 185ish.  I have been overweight for most of my adult life.  I got this way because I love food to a fault.  Like someone who is addicted to illegal drugs needs their fix, I too must have my fix.  I need food.  I’m a food addict.  If I do not get the foods I crave my body shuts down.  My mood changes, I lose all motivation, and I get migraine headaches, terrible headaches.  The first day of every diet always ends in a massive headache.  Yes, even this one.  But I survived, as I usually do.  And here I am.  This is my confession.  I am being brutally honest with you and myself here.  If I stick to my plan I consider that “sober”.  If I don’t (off the wagon), I start over.

I have started and failed many diets.  I may be a failure, but you cannot call me a quitter.  This time, however, I am taking my focus a step further.  I am on my own plan that I designed and I am following advice from someone very wise- Yoda.  He said, “Do or do not…there is no try”.  That is my mantra.  Can you here Marshall Mathers in the background?  Lose Yourself.  You only have one opportunity.  That is my soundtrack.

So follow my tumblr or just come back and check on me every now and then.  I will be here.  Hopefully, boasting a large number of days and a decreasing weight.  And I am always looking for encouragement. Thanks for reading!