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Meet Chris "Recovering Fat Boy" Joy

Fifty-something year old, husband and father of two, who woke up one day and decided he was tired of being fat. Follow along his journey to discovering better health and better life.

Take a look at his eBook, From There To Here: A Weight Loss Journey. Watch his YouTube series. Enjoy some of the delicious recipes he's developed. You can support us a little via PayPal if you find any of the recipes, workouts, or stories helpful.

120lbs
in 13 Months

Tale of the Tape

My Timeline

I've Had Enough

During a telephonic physical (COVID), my doctor complains I need to lose weight. I snap! "Quit telling me what I already know! Don't tell me I need to lose weight, tell me how to lose weight!" She signed me up for the Mindful Living Institute.

2021-08-23 Monday

Consulting with Nidhi

I have my first consultation with my counselor, Nidhi. She tells me not to start until after the holidays, so we make a plan to start in January.

2021-10-29 Friday

Feast! Feast! Feast!

I figure, if I'm going to lose weight next year, I may as well enjoy myself now! I eat everything I know I won't be able to eat next year. My weight shoots up to 355lbs.

2022-01-16 Sunday

Let's Get It Started!

I start the Mindful Living Institute's program. I do my initial weigh in, learn about the process, install the app. I'm cautiously optimistic.

2022-1-17 Monday

First Weigh-in

After my first week on the program, I have my first weigh in. I'm down to 342lbs! Woo-hoo! This just might work!

Of course, I've been here before. I've lost weight in the past, and usually put it back on (and more). But what I like about this program is there's an exit strategy. We're focusing on losing the weight now, but the final Phase teaches me how to keep it off... forever!

2022-01-24 Tuesday