Just someone looking for the other side...

[SHYJESTA]

Hello all, i'm Tom I recently came across this forum, yet I highly doubt by chance. Three weeks ago, it finally got to me, at the age of 25, I finally got so tired of being "fat" unfortunately I still am. However I have lost 9 pounds in those few weeks, I weighed 319 and now am at 310. The kicker is; standing only around 5ft5 I basically could pass for a ball! I gave up all liquids other than water, no soda or anything. I do add lemon juice to my glass of water on occassion. I gave up all sweets and chips, in other words no snacking at all. I no longer eat until I feel like vomiting, gross huh? I thought so aswell, amazingly I have no cravings (yet). I figured if I could meet people who are in the same boat as me, I could learn from them and vice versa. Anyone have any tips on what type of exercise I should do, I lift weights 3 times a week, but haven't done any cardio thus far, I have 2 kids 1 and under so I want to be around for a long time and watch them grow, I don't want to die because I am selfish and chose to eat my life away. I was told Action cures fear, it now time to prove it.

Tom

 

[emma606]

hi tom

i just found this forum today, im pretty excited about it. i think it will help me alot with weight loss. i would think walking would be a great exercise. thats what im gonna start doing at first, as well as some other things. congrats on the 9 pounds! seems like your doing awesome so far.

hope to see u keep comin

 

[slimby43]

hi tom and welcome. i havent got any exercise tips unfortunately, as thats something im working on increasing myself. so far im walking faster and further and doing stretching/ free weights 3/4 times a week. im sure you will recieve plenty of motivation and advice from this forum. try posting in the harsh truth section if you want some expert advice. slim
ps i know what you mean about feeling like a ball - im very short myself

 

[redstrat22]

It's great to see you're taking action. Starting is the hardest part, and you're already past it, so great job!

Keep it up!


P.S. If you are looking for exercise/nutrition tips, I have recently started a blog just for that. I update it daily with general health and weight loss tips. The link can be found in my signature.

 

[mishi]

I have been there with the eating until you make yourself sick and then even wanting more! Sounds like you are on to a good start! Welcome!!

 

[GoodFriendEva21]

good for you on putting your foot down and saying you want change!..

something as simple as walking is a great way to start! even if its down the street.. slowly youll build up to walk longer faster walks. my advice is to slowly build up a workout routine..

i had to throw away all junk food too.. if its not in the house makes things easier and im really good at not buying things i dont need so when i grocery shop its a breeze to go in with what i planned to buy.