Big_Bob
New member
Hello all,
I started my weight loss journey two weeks before the start of the new year. I wanted to ease myself into my new lifestyle instead of just jumping into it and failing like many times before. My strategy is simple and effective. So far I have gone from being 438 pounds to today's weight of 423 pounds. I use an app for IPhone called lose it. It gives me the amount of calories I need based on my BMR and all you have to do is track what you eat. I recommend this app, their database of food is extensive.
I get questions a lot from people asking me how much I want to weigh when I'm done. The answer I often give is, "I don't know" and "I'm not on a diet, I am changing the way I eat forever." I have been very large my entire life, I don't know what my "goal weight" is. When I feel good I will maintain that weight. After losing the first 15 pounds, I can feel myself getting smaller. It's not much when you weigh as much as I do, but every journey starts with a single step. My first step is tangible and it feels good.
I work as a captain on ships in the Gulf of Mexico. I have six weeks left before I go home. My short term goal is to be 400 or under by that time. I want my wife to see the difference in my body. I didn't start my lifestyle change for her though, I am doing it for me. I want to be active and able to do physical activities without hurting myself. Success is tangible, we all have the will to succeed!!! Thanks for reading. Good luck to everyone!!!
I started my weight loss journey two weeks before the start of the new year. I wanted to ease myself into my new lifestyle instead of just jumping into it and failing like many times before. My strategy is simple and effective. So far I have gone from being 438 pounds to today's weight of 423 pounds. I use an app for IPhone called lose it. It gives me the amount of calories I need based on my BMR and all you have to do is track what you eat. I recommend this app, their database of food is extensive.
I get questions a lot from people asking me how much I want to weigh when I'm done. The answer I often give is, "I don't know" and "I'm not on a diet, I am changing the way I eat forever." I have been very large my entire life, I don't know what my "goal weight" is. When I feel good I will maintain that weight. After losing the first 15 pounds, I can feel myself getting smaller. It's not much when you weigh as much as I do, but every journey starts with a single step. My first step is tangible and it feels good.
I work as a captain on ships in the Gulf of Mexico. I have six weeks left before I go home. My short term goal is to be 400 or under by that time. I want my wife to see the difference in my body. I didn't start my lifestyle change for her though, I am doing it for me. I want to be active and able to do physical activities without hurting myself. Success is tangible, we all have the will to succeed!!! Thanks for reading. Good luck to everyone!!!
Glad you are already noticing a difference as I'm sure this helps you stay motivated to keep going.
