Introducing me, the big guy.

[elyk]

I posted the following in the Diary forum but figured it would be a good way to introduce myself here.

I was always the skinny guy right up until I hit my thirties. Married, kids, content with my life and having a physical job, I never really had any issues. Then it happened. I was injured on the job with a hip injury and my life became very sedentary.

10 years later, here I am. Wow, 10 years. I am now self employed and the hip is probably as good as it is ever going to get. I have actually not had any pain in it for quite some time come to think of it. Now I am constantly refered to as the 'big guy'.

Anyways, I am overweight, tired all of the time, absolutely no energy to do anything around the house, with the kids, or even for myself. Quite a disappointment I have become. My life sucks and my family does not desrve this. I know who I am, who I want to be and how I want to carry myself throughout the rest of my life but this current situation I find myself in needs to change.... and it is about to.

So... overweight, smoke, no excercise, no cares with my diet. Truly sad. I am at 271lbs now and my goal is to get down to 190lbs in the end... I should say before I get to the end.

The journey begins right here, right now. I am looking forward to what Part II in my life will bring me.

I have to say.... I am greatly inspired by many people here, been through a lot of the before and during posts and I am very impressed. I am going to count on you to keep that fire burning underneath me hot.

Cheers!

My stats:
Height: 6' 3"
Current Weight: 271
Target Weight: 190
Current BMI: 33.9
Target BMI: < 20.0

 

[Emiko]

Yay!

I know who I am, who I want to be and how I want to carry myself throughout the rest of my life but this current situation I find myself in needs to change.... and it is about to.

I love it, there's a quote that is totally in alignment with what you wrote:

At the center of your being you have the answer; you know who you are and you know what you want. ~ Lao Tzu

Once you make up your mind about what you want, it's just a matter of time before your reality catches up with your belief. I'm looking forward to following you on your journey!

 

[Cord the Seeker]

Welcome, Kyle!

I wish you success in reaching your goals. If there is anything I can do to help, just ask.

 

[treehugger]

Making the decision to start is the hardest part, the rest is getting a good schedule and keeping your eye on the prize. You can do this!!!

 

[elyk]

I can and will do this. Looking forward to my first workout tomorrow. I know there will be a lot of pain!

Thanks for all of the welcomes!!