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wildwildbil

wildwildbil

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Hey there. Here's the deal, I'm a 37 year old man who survived a stroke almost 18 months ago. Yes that's right a stroke. I now have a part of my brain that is pretty much worthless.

The good news... I have recovered well. If I don't want you to know I have had a stroke, you won't. I ain't no Tedy Bruschi, but if I take my time and think about what I am doing I make it look good.

The bad news, I was fat before the stroke, I lost weight in the hospital, and now, with the residual pain I do have, plus what I think is effects from some of my meds, I have become lazy and have reached weights I once swore I would kill myself if I ever reached.

Suicide is not an option, it never was. But I am feeling like I am killing myself every day. I need help! I need help badly! I feel the real possibility of dying sooner rather than later if I don't shed a few pounds. I was lucky once, next time I might not be. I don't care if I ever look good with my shirt off! I don't care if I am ever called thin! I just want to get healthy so that I can see my kids graduate/marry/and produce another generation.

Almost 2 years ago I quit using smokeless tobacco thanks to some fools I found on the internet. I say that because I know this kind of stuff can work, and more importantly it can work for me.

Oh, you may have noticed I called myself fat. I know we live in a society where people are easily offended, but I truly do not intend to offend anyone. I am the only FAT person I know. I don't judge others and will never use the terms I use for me in reference to others. But I don't deny who and or what I am.
 
Welcome! You sound determined, I'm sure you can do it! Just stick to it and remember it takes time and hard work which I'm sure you know all about

good luck! You can do it! :D
 
Welcome to the forum.

You tell us that you have recovered well from your stroke - and I am sure that must have take a lot of hard work by you. The good news is that with hard work and focus - a lot of us here have managed to lose a lot of weight. The information is here - as is the support. I am sure that you will be able to make your weight loss dreams come true.

Strict food control and exercise is all that it takes. I started off by going out walking every day and walking as far as I could. As soon as I could go further I did. Pretty soon I was walking pretty surprising distances.

I also started off by cutting out the obvious bad things - chocolate and sweets - fattening desserts. Bit by bit I honed it into something a whole lot more nutritious.

Check out the exercise and nutrition sections.

As for building up a support network - I suggest that you start a diary - see who visits and visit them in their diaries. You can also visit other people's diaries and leave a message for them. As time goes by you can build up a rapport with some people - friendships are formed. I also found it a good idea to join in challenges and join clubs. Generally - the more that you post in forum - the more people that you know and the more support you get out of it.
 
Thanks everyone.

I'm taking what you say to heart. I've read through a few diaries and will probably start one in the next few days. The motivation/accountability is what I need.
 
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