This Guy Lost 175 Pounds Using The App Lose It!

Chuck Gowing, 49, of Palm Bay, Florida had the scary experience of seeing a co-worker have a heart attack. It's something that hit a little too close for comfort -- Chuck weighed in over 350 pounds himself. The shortness of breath, bad sleep and body soreness only compounded his health problems. 

On a recent flight, Chuck had to ask for a seat belt extension -- the final straw. His life had to change. He started tracking his food intake using the popular app "Lose It!" to shed the extra pounds he had accumulated in his life.

Chuck had a history of unsuccessful attempts prior to trying out the app. He tried Weight Watchers, low-carb diets, even starving himself on occasion. Nothing helped, until he tracked his calories using the Lose It! app.

The first things to go was his unhealthy eating habits. Carbohydrate heavy things like pizza, bagels and pretzels were the first thing to go. He learned to love fruit, vegetables, nuts and dairy and to "actually crave them and love how [he] feels after [he] eats them." Making his own meals has allowed him to take control over what he is eating.

He now runs or walks between four and six miles every day and sticks to three meals a day with two snack breaks.

When asked for advice for others, who are or were in his shoes, he writes: "Eating out? Go online and check the menu ahead of time -- make your decision before you go -- when the menu arrives don't open it -- you've already made your decision."

Via : https://boutder.blogspot.com