Newbie to this site but not to fitness or forums

[zxe003]

Hey all....just checking in. A little about me: I've been lifting on and off since Junior year of High School (I'm now 30 years old). While I'm no stranger to lifting weights, cardio and diet have always been my least favorite until this last year. I decided in May of 2009 to really concentrate on cutting and improving my overall fitness, so those two components have been more critical than ever to my success. I started at about 260lbs running 3 to 4 days a week and was able to drop 10lbs and take on the hike to the top of Half Dome in Yosemite by the end of June. Now, nearly a year after I began, I am now at 210lbs at 5' 11". Not lifting super heavy like I used to, but definitely more volume and can run consistently 4 miles or more a day. Not sure about my BF%, but visibly it's far less than it has been in years! By August I plan to be at about 190lbs and around 10-12% BF. *Quick note-One major difference this time around is that I have become significantly more disciplined around my diet and nutrition. Not completely dialed in, but definitely staying away from processed foods as much as I can, eating much smaller portions more frequently and being conscious of about how many calories I consume daily. Hope to learn even more as I go and share my progress along the way.