cyclonesforever
New member
Hey guys, I'm sorry for the length of this first of all but my name is Jerry and as you might see by my username I am a huge Iowa State Cyclones fan. I'm 22 years old, 6'3 and pushing 250 pounds. I'd say I'm pretty large although not huge, but I've gotten to the point that I just don't care anymore. A few years ago when I was in high school I weighed 190 lb, starter on my high school football team, and was in incredible shape. Long story short, on my 18th birthday I slipped on a patch of ice and just destroyed my collarbone and ended up sitting on my butt for a few months and then once I healed from that I broke my elbow and couldn't do much for another several months. By the time I was fully healed I weighed about 235 lb and was upset with myself. College came and classes got significantly harder which meant less time for sports and can't workout as much as I'd want and needless to say I'm currently pushing 250 lb. I have gotten to the point that I'm constantly depressed. I had gotten to the point that on weekends I'd sleep in all day just wanting to die or I must admit that I've missed classes because I'm embarrassed of my weight and how my clothes fit. I look at myself and instantly look away from the mirror because I can't stand to see it anymore. I ended up watching a movie on Netflix interviewing these guys who had lost massive amounts of weight and they all said that support and people talking to them and pushing them through their struggles was the most important thing to keep their spirits up to lose the amounts they did so I decided to join here. My goal weight is around 180 lb and to push myself I have convinced my sister to do Tough Mudder this September in KC as an incentive as me having to workout and forcing me somewhat. That's my story and why I've come to this site so I if you'd like to say anything that'd be awesome, otherwise I guess just root me on and wish me luck.
