It's about time I started this properly....

jhunter2010

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Hey guy, I'm Jon, 24, from Southampton in the UK and it's about time I lost some weight and kept it off.

My main problems are a desk job with long hours and a massive love of crisps (and I mean massive). Also, I barely eat anything healthy and snack all the time so I'm hoping for lots of support from you guys or I might end up slacking again

I've never really been too bothered about having a few extra pounds but recently it has just got too much and i'm feeling so much more unhealthy than ever before. I can't even tie my shoes without feeling temporarily out of breath because of my stomach pressing on my lungs (is that even possible? i dont know but it's bad)

I'm getting great support from my amazing girlfriend and we're gonna try and get healthier together but I figured having you guys would definitely help too and i'm sure I can help you any way you need too :) My target is to go from 290 pounds to 190 in one year as we're going traveling around the world starting dec 2010 and I would love to be able to do some treks that I certainly wouldn't be fit enough for now.

So, yeah, this is me, sorry I rambled a bit there. I'm gonna post some pictures in the before and after thread so I can show you all what i really need to sort out and hopefully i'll be able to update every couple of months with some improvements fingers crossed.

Jon :)
 
Welcome to the forum and I wish you well with your weight loss goal. One hundred pounds in a year is definitely achievable. And yes, it is nice to be able to tie one's shoes again.
 
yes, when you crunch to tie your shoes there is so much extra tissue mass where it does not belong that your internal abdominal organs are compressing against your diaphragm and then compressing your lungs so they can not fill with air. (i teach human anatomy, among other things)

... I can't even tie my shoes without feeling temporarily out of breath because of my stomach pressing on my lungs (is that even possible? i dont know but it's bad),,,
 
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