Hello!

[RandyBobandy]

Hello there. I'm not sure where to start off, but I'm sure this post will end up being tl;dr.

I am a real big dude. Much, much bigger than I should be. I'm not sure of my exact weight...but, a 2xl t-shirt fits me, and my jeans are defiantly the max size available at your typical super center. I have always, always been a big guy...all of my family is big. Its just how I was raised.

I lost some weight back in the day...it was the summer I went through my last growth spurt (tall, not wide). I remember fitting in a size large...and I wouldn't mind being there again! I felt GREAT about myself. I'm not looking to be a twig here...I think I would hate that. I'm just looking to be thinner so I can feel comfortable with myself when I look in the mirror.

I'd like to mention here that I am NOT a person who is typically swayed by the popular media. I don't care about stars, I don't care about any of that. I don't care about being "hot"...but I'm to the point where I really would like to slim myself down.

Also, I'm strange...I'm not your typical fat person. I am sorta active...I mean, I walk everywhere I need to go. I am more than able to ride my bike multiple miles, up hill, etc. Its not like I run out of breath doing most activities. Granted, I certainly can't jog or do an insane amount of pushups, etc.

Personally, I'm disgusted by the typical fat person. And thats what really bothers me! I hate to be grouped in with them, because I'm not like that - at all. I'm a pretty educated person...and I hate being a "fat American".

So...heres where I've come. I'm looking to try out the Shaolin Monk diet - which consists mainly of rice, beans and fruit. I only want to do this for a few months, to cleanse myself of all the garbage I've been eating. I'm very in touch with my spiritual side, and meditate on a regular basis. I feel like this is right for me.


Edit: I'd like to add that I will be starting this Wednesday, as I have had a BBQ planned for the past few weeks I really can't cancel on now. I know thats your typical fatty excuse, but I really intend on doing this! Of course, Tuesday, I'll keep this in mind and eat cautiously.

 

[Stacy]

First, being in a weight loss forum making statements about being disgusted by fat people isn't going to warm any of us "disgusting fat people" up to you. But what do I know, I'm just a "fatty" that you don't want to be "grouped in with". Self hate isn't going to get you far in this world, neither is being prejudice towards other people based on their size. Once you learn to be more accepting of people of different shapes and sizes I think you will be a much happier person.

I came here to welcome you, but it's hard to welcome someone who is rather insulting to the majority of the people on this site, as most of us are here to lose weight. Regardless I wish you no ill will and wish you luck on your journey.