history: I lost 40 pounds by eating right and going to the gym. Some people were surprised at my results.  I lost 40 pounds by eating right and going to the gym. Some people were surprised at my results. That's awesome! What type of foods did you mostly eat? Before I ate anything I wanted_comma_ but when I made a change_comma_ I threw out all pasta and sweets. I ate only chicken salad and green beans. 
current: Those sound like much healthier choices. Congratulations! How long did it take to achieve your goal?
next: About 2 years. Now that's not just losing weight, but also building muscle. 