Men struggling with excessive weight

terrichcombo

I've had a lifelong struggle with excess weight, and hit "rock bottom" in December 2010 after 2 hip replacements, heart attack, metabolic syndrome, through the roof cholesterol levels (my triglycerides were 1,609 at one point!). Through much family/friend support, honesty (that I had a problem with food), accountability, I've been able to shed 105 lbs. This is a lifelong journey for me, and I welcome any others who may be struggling or have struggled. We are not alone!

kommodevaran

Well done in replacing the struggle with honesty, and succeeding!

dukeofthedeck

Good for you! Continued success on your journey.

grebber1

I've been overweight my whole life as well. Always the biggest kid in school, always stuck out like a sore thumb everywhere i went.
Mother's side of the family is big, at least her father and her. Bad eating habits and no self control led me to be at one point 420 pounds. Currently down to 382. Yoyo diets came and gone. Relationships are few and far between. Wake up sore and with a feeling of sadness that this is my life, is this how is going to bend until i die?
Through the years I've often wondered what I could become. Could I ever be thin? Acually be fit? Is it even possible? What's it like to be able to do 1 single pull up? Take my shirt off in public and impress people instead of discusting them. Self doubt creeps in before I even start.
44 years have gone by and I let my weight pretty much define my whole life. It really sucks and it's upsetting to say the least. I'm just so sick of it. Everything about being overweight just plain sucks. If you don't think so then your just lieing to yourself.
Just losing the little bit I have I already feel so much better. I already feel like a new man and everything seems so much better. (Until I look in the mirror and see I have much work to do but that's ok) I've identified my past mistakes in trying to lose weight and I won't do them again. I'm tired of missing out on life because of my weight.

terrichcombo

thank you kommodevaran and dukeofthedeck for your comments and encouragement!

terrichcombo

grebber1, thank you for your honesty and having the guts to post! I can say that I've been there and done that, and truly get those kind of thoughts/feelings, "stinkin' thinkin'". It seems to be a much too easy thing to slip back into those negative, self-loathing thoughts. I think it's a great accomplishment that you have been able to lose 38 lbs so far - "just losing the little bit I have I already feel so much better. I already feel like a new man and everything seems so much better" Amen! Yes, it is a lot of work to do but it's so worth it. One day, one meal at a time! Thank you again, and keep on truckin'!

mulecanter

The best part of losing the weight are the string of NSV's that come with each 5-10 pound loss. Little things like looser skin, a bit more muscular definition, less sore knees, an extra quarter mile, a belt notch change, etc. Keep going, it only gets better.

grebber1

Paying more attention to the nutrition side this time. All other times I wanted a quick fix and practically starved myself. Well... that doesn't work for very long. I gave up on that fad. How ever long it takes, it takes. I would exercise so much on so little that I was always weak and nauseous. Going about it a different way this time and giving my body what it needs. We shall see how this goes

sdanemrtn

32 years old, tipped the scale at 429, this morning. My rock bottom is where I am currently standing, but eager to make steps out of the rock, down here, and claw my way back. Would love to connect with you gents.

terrichcombo

Welcome sdanemrtn! I've been at rock bottom and have done a lot of clawing my way back too...one step, one meal at a time. It's quite a journey but well worth the trip! Honesty, lots of support, accountability has helped - it's good to know we're not alone on this quest! Thanks for your honest post, and again, welcome!

mulecanter

@terrichcombo @sdanemrtn

I highly recommend this challenge:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/114605-weight-loss-challenge-and-support-group

Its a good way to join a group of like-minded folks struggling to lose in a mildly competitive team organization. It's fun and I've found I succeed more when my results affect the team.

Machafin

Good luck guys on your journeys, keep your heads up and stayed focused on the long term goal!

hoppgeorge

Thank you for the post. I’d be happy to add you. Could use a few guys in the same boat on my friends list! Best of luck to you all! Add me if you like!