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My name is Dave, I'm 28 live in Comstock Park, MI (grand rapids).
I have 3 kids (6 F, 4 F, 1 1/2 M), married for the last 6 1/2 years, 2 dogs and I was born with a bad heart.

At 16mo old I had open heart surgery (Transposition of the Great Arteries) and during the surgery my left lung was fused together and only works maybe 15-20%

My hobbies include cars.. racing and building, computers, cell phones etc.

I joined this forum to try and find some ways that I myself can get my body and health back on par. I am 5' 7" weight 165lbs and would like to loose my stomach and maybe get in better shape (for me and my family).

Last Nov right before Thanksgiving I decided that it was time to lose the weight. I was at 185lbs was wearing a 36/30 pant for the last 8 years and about to move to a 38/30 and I needed to act fast. I started myself on my own homemade diet..

no fast food
no pizza
smaller portions
cheese, water, veggies, chicken, rice was alot of what I ate.
not a soda drinker
lunches at work were turkey sandwich on wheat bread and mustard.. PLAIN

In late Jan I had gotten down to 149lbs and felt AMAZING.. I am into a size 32/30 pant, can fit a mens medium shirt (no more need for L-XL) and I had more energy..

One morning on the way to work I stopped at MCD's and had a breakfast burrito (I was SO HUNGRY). well 1 burrito lead to I can eat out in moderation etc and now here I am in April back to 165lbs..

I want to get back to a lower weight, thin the midsection and maybe even cut up a bit.

What I hope to gain from this forum is:
a new better way of eating, better for me, better tasting foods.
an exercise plan that I can do with my bad heart. (minimal weights, cardio, etc)
support
friends and well... fun :)

THX for reading.. I look forward to making new friends and finding the better me.


Dave
 
it always sucks to get to a good weight then gain back. I think it's more annoying than being heavy to begin with! Not only are u fat but you're fat and disappointed! Good luck getting the weight back off. I'm in the same boat. Went from 240-155-230
 
Welcome SURDave. :)

Well it sounds like you had a good thing going with your foods. Sorry you fell off the wagon with McD's. Could it be that although your diet was full of healthy foods, you possibly restricted too hard if you felt that super hungry craving that took you to your downfall at the hands of the evil burrito? Seems to me you could go back to your healthy diet - consider whether the portions and frequency of your meals was too small - and add in a goodie/treat once a week so you don't feel so completely deprived that you want to binge at some point.

What exercises does your doctor approve of? You could call his/her office and tell them you're looking for safe exercises. Ask if walking is okay - that's always my first suggestion as it is very low impact. You can start very small - a few minutes at a time - and add a minute here and there as it becomes easier. See if swimming or other water exercise is approved for your heart issues. You definitely need some physical exercise - choose it carefully though.

Good luck!
 
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