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Geam

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Hi, everyone. I'm Jason, 24 for a couple more weeks, 6'1", and I live in a suburb of St Paul/Minneapolis. I have been overweight my whole life (or at least a better part of it) and I think I am actually serious about losing some more of it.

I moved down here from Duluth, MN in October 2004 and probably weighed about 300# then. (I hated scales -- and do not really care for them now.) In January 2006 I joined a gym because I was finally not being asked to work so much overtime (the respite from OT was only a couple weeks, but the money was nice) and I have been going with moderate regularity since.

I have been down to 249# (I was glowing with pride) in April of this year, but have since been lazy and not been to the gym enough while continuing poor eating habits.

Now I think I am ready to quit the poor eating habits (I'm not on a strict diet, just trying to use smaller plates and bowls for better portion control) and trying to find a good plan for the gym. The past several weeks I have been walking 4 miles a couple times a week, but I need to get back into a plan with lifting weights, too.

My next goal is 240#. When I reach that, I think I might get my first tattoo. I have wanted one for a while and that will give me time to finalize what I want and give me a good life landmark to remember it by.

I will stop rambling. See you on the boards. :)

--Jason
 
Hey there Jason,

welcome to the WLF. For a more accurate portion control methods, you may want to invest in a food scale, measure cups, and spoons. It makes things so much easier. Also, you can log your info at or Both are free, so figure out which works best for you. Good luck with your weight loss.

-MGB
 
Hey Geam,

Welcome to the WLF. It looks as if you are off to a good start. Browse around the forum, there's tons of info here that is very useful. Be sure to start a diary also to track your progress. Good luck with your goals!
 
Welcome to WLF bro it sounds like we have almost the same experience but about 200lbs apart I too lost alot of weight was doing good then fell back into the old routine. Since comming here only 5 days ago I am baack on track and you will be too. Great info out here in journals and posts and many people are willing to answer any questions I have found so your in the right spot brother. GOod Luck and welcome

Brad
 
Welcome to the forums Jason and congrats on your progress so far! Can't wait to see the tattoo!
 
Hi! Glad to see you're making a commitment to better living! I'm new too... I have a feeling this place will be a great motivator! Good Luck!
 
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