UK Folk - Hello!

justinthetree

Hi I'm Justin, in my twenties, from the UK. Weighing in at an embarrassing and ashamed weight of 260lb. I've always been big even as a child and always been sick of it.

I work as Paramedic and recently found myself in a position where I was so short of breath after getting to a patient after a 15 minute walk around a lake that I was so guilty and ashamed because if that patient had been seriously unwell (thankfully they weren't!) I felt I would have been useless because I was so short of breath myself! That's when I finally made the commitment to change, although I've tried before and fallen off the bandwagon for a number of reasons I'm determined to do it now.

I've recently come out of the long term unhappy relationship and moved away from some of the struggles in my life, although they feel like excuses they were massive barriers to weight loss and living healthy for me. I started at the gym just before Christmas using a program customised for me and have an hours personal training session a week. I try and get to the gym at least three times a week, sometimes tricky with shift work but I also try and swim and recently started running, with my goal to not only lose weight but take part in some kind of running event this year such a 5k or 10k, something I've never done.

With weight loss comes confidence, something I lack. Sure, when I'm in my green uniform in my yellow ambulance I'm confident in my ability and my job. But in civy street, I lack confidence and self-esteem, again something I'm ashamed of. I'm hoping it will come hand in hand with one another!

It's not going to be easy but I want to get to my first goal of 196lb and take it from there!

Looking for those in the UK (and afar) to share my journey with and gain motivation from others and give motivation to others too!

J

lilac_bunny

I am in health care and felt my weight was affecting my job too. I find the things I can accomplish in the workplace really help motivate me. Feel free to add me if you want. My diet certainly isn't perfect but I do log everyday and my diary is open.

rugratz2015

Good luck x