Drum roll.....
 
The smell of victory is actually pretty nasty around my exercise bike... but......
 
 
Time to stabilize and find a balance in my life that includes the occasional cheeseburger and fries.
 
April 5 through August 5th - total weight loss 65.3 pounds.
 
Pants from 42 to 34
 
Shirts from XXL to L
 
Third party exercise and diet advice - $ 0
 
Actual cost - thus far about $ 2500.  (bought 40, 38, 36, and now 34 pants plus all sorts of shirts and exercise wear)