sillywilly221
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Hi all. My name is Steve. Currently, I am 270, but this does not define me.
My reason for wanting to lose weight is because my life is great career wise, but I fear that I've let my body get away from me.
At my lowest, I was 190lbs in 2002. I got there by using ephedrine products and working out. I did not drink much at that time.
From 2002 - 2005, my weight climbed steadily reaching an all-time high of 275. The reasons for my gain were many fold. One, I turned 21 and started drinking. I had avoided drinking, as it was illegal. I have an addictive, driven personality. What has allowed me to be very successful at a young age has also led to my large waste. When I develop a habit, good or bad, I stick with it.
Anyway, in 2005 during grad school, during the summer, I began working out and eating less. I got down to 240. When I went back to school and got back into my old routine, I gained back 15lbs.
When I graduated from grad school, I moved back home and did an internship in New York City. This was great. I had to walk a minimum of three miles per day to get to work. I got down to 238 by the middle of 2006.
My internship ended and I began working. Since 2006, I have steadily rose in my career of choice and I have recently moved to the Pacific Northwest. Starting a new, difficult job led me to fall into old bad habits to allow me to focus 100% on work i.e. eating McDonalds and pizza most nights.
Now, I am back to 270. Honestly, I have no problems physically or socially, but I know this is because of my youth. At some point, my weight will catch up to me and I want to live past 50.
I am joining this group because I really want to achieve this goal.
I started 9/1/07. My goal is to lose between 35 and 50lbs in three months.
Many ask, I am 5'10.
The sad part, is I have stretch marks on my torso and varicose veins on my legs. I was concerned about the varicose veins. After being tested, my doctor assured me it was genetic, but the weight gain may have sped up the natural process. Great! Haha.
Lastly, I believe part of my weight gain is due to a personal tragedy in my life I am not yet comfortable sharing.
Well, I just bared my soul. Great to be here.
My reason for wanting to lose weight is because my life is great career wise, but I fear that I've let my body get away from me.
At my lowest, I was 190lbs in 2002. I got there by using ephedrine products and working out. I did not drink much at that time.
From 2002 - 2005, my weight climbed steadily reaching an all-time high of 275. The reasons for my gain were many fold. One, I turned 21 and started drinking. I had avoided drinking, as it was illegal. I have an addictive, driven personality. What has allowed me to be very successful at a young age has also led to my large waste. When I develop a habit, good or bad, I stick with it.
Anyway, in 2005 during grad school, during the summer, I began working out and eating less. I got down to 240. When I went back to school and got back into my old routine, I gained back 15lbs.
When I graduated from grad school, I moved back home and did an internship in New York City. This was great. I had to walk a minimum of three miles per day to get to work. I got down to 238 by the middle of 2006.
My internship ended and I began working. Since 2006, I have steadily rose in my career of choice and I have recently moved to the Pacific Northwest. Starting a new, difficult job led me to fall into old bad habits to allow me to focus 100% on work i.e. eating McDonalds and pizza most nights.
Now, I am back to 270. Honestly, I have no problems physically or socially, but I know this is because of my youth. At some point, my weight will catch up to me and I want to live past 50.
I am joining this group because I really want to achieve this goal.
I started 9/1/07. My goal is to lose between 35 and 50lbs in three months.
Many ask, I am 5'10.
The sad part, is I have stretch marks on my torso and varicose veins on my legs. I was concerned about the varicose veins. After being tested, my doctor assured me it was genetic, but the weight gain may have sped up the natural process. Great! Haha.
Lastly, I believe part of my weight gain is due to a personal tragedy in my life I am not yet comfortable sharing.
Well, I just bared my soul. Great to be here.
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