My name is Duane Taylor.  I am a 44-year-old male, currently residing in Aurora, Colorado.  On August 16, 2004, I made a decision to start living healthy and make some major / permanent changes in my lifestyle.  At the time of my decision, I weighed 375 pounds and had a 54-inch waist.  I experienced a multitude of physical ailments including foot & back pain, sore knees, frequent indigestion, acid reflux disease, headaches, and lack of energy.  My blood pressure was outrageous, cholesterol (and triglyceride) levels were dangerously high, and I snored loud enough to wake up the neighbors on either side of our house.  OK ... not quite that bad, it was frighteningly loud! 

I became seriously committed to eating right.  By decreasing bad carbs, eliminating sugar from my diet, adding a multi vitamin, and drinking lots of water, I am pleased to report that, as of January 2006, I have lost 127 lbs and 15 inches in my waist.  Since that time I have successfully maintained this weight loss and lifestyle; while building lean muscle mass.  As a result, I no longer suffer from the various aforementioned physical challenges.

No surgeries or diet pills; just the “3 D’s” – a serious Decision to be Disciplined & Diligent.  My current lifestyle now includes 600 - 800 crunches per day, weight lifting 3 days-a-week and cardio activity: walking on my
SportsArt treadmill, for 75 minutes, 6-7 days-a-week.

I have a beautiful wife, a 12-yr-old & 3-year-old daughter.  I’ve got to see both of my kids graduate from college.  I was not going to be around another 20 years at 375lbs by just eating & eating & eating.  Although, food DOES taste good.  Nothing tastes as good as healthy feels.

I am a charismatic orator, have a passion for helping others, and want to tell my (whole) story.  My mission is to motivate and encourage others to live healthy, happy, and prosperous lives.

Thanks,

Duane E. Taylor
Denver, CO