I felt winded going up stairs and embarrassed that I was not finding clothes that fit in regular stores and that I was going to have to start shopping at the big and tall stores. I wanted to return to the guy who was not a blob. I never viewed myself as a 300+ pound guy, but I became one. I was surprised that I was never really hungry. There were always better, filing food choices available. I feel like an athlete – like I am 15-20 years younger. I now ride and race bicycles.