ComebackKid
New member
Hello all,
I came here today, the day before my birthday, to say that I have finally had enough. While not skinny in high school I was in decent shape. I was defensive line on my school's football team and threw shot-put and discus on track. I ate like any teenager, pizza...burgers...etc., but I did not eat to much. Then came college.
I went away to culinary school and grabbed a job working full time as a line cook at a local hotel. Between the massive days (up by 5:30 for the commute to school, work by 3 pm which got out at 11:30) and the absolute abundance of any food you can possibly imagine I started to put on the pounds. I was tired, lived for my job and school, and ended up falling into a steep depression. I had ballooned from 190 lbs to 250 in around 3 years. I had 2 girlfriends leave me (not that I blame them) which furthered the cycle of self abuse through food (a.k.a emotional eating) and working more hours.
After college I took a job as a sous chef and after a couple of years of that I became a corporate chef contracted out to a private college. I lived for my work, 80 our weeks and lots of rich foods. At my yearly physical my doctor told me that if I did not cut way back on my stress levels, the rich foods, and start getting some exercise I was cruising swiftly towards type 2 diabetes. I am not sure why but something in my snapped. I immediatley went out and quit my job.
I am currently hovering just above 300 lbs and work a 40 hour week M-F in a cushy little insurance gig. We have a fully equipped company gym and nutritionist on call. In a few months I am moving to Phoenix, AZ and I am starting my life fresh. I want to drop the weight and feel good about myself again....where do i go from here?
Thanks for your time,
The Comeback Kid
I came here today, the day before my birthday, to say that I have finally had enough. While not skinny in high school I was in decent shape. I was defensive line on my school's football team and threw shot-put and discus on track. I ate like any teenager, pizza...burgers...etc., but I did not eat to much. Then came college.
I went away to culinary school and grabbed a job working full time as a line cook at a local hotel. Between the massive days (up by 5:30 for the commute to school, work by 3 pm which got out at 11:30) and the absolute abundance of any food you can possibly imagine I started to put on the pounds. I was tired, lived for my job and school, and ended up falling into a steep depression. I had ballooned from 190 lbs to 250 in around 3 years. I had 2 girlfriends leave me (not that I blame them) which furthered the cycle of self abuse through food (a.k.a emotional eating) and working more hours.
After college I took a job as a sous chef and after a couple of years of that I became a corporate chef contracted out to a private college. I lived for my work, 80 our weeks and lots of rich foods. At my yearly physical my doctor told me that if I did not cut way back on my stress levels, the rich foods, and start getting some exercise I was cruising swiftly towards type 2 diabetes. I am not sure why but something in my snapped. I immediatley went out and quit my job.
I am currently hovering just above 300 lbs and work a 40 hour week M-F in a cushy little insurance gig. We have a fully equipped company gym and nutritionist on call. In a few months I am moving to Phoenix, AZ and I am starting my life fresh. I want to drop the weight and feel good about myself again....where do i go from here?
Thanks for your time,
The Comeback Kid
