Bodybuilder to Obese
punkypump
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Hello,
Yes, I am a former bodybuilder that is now obese. How does that happen you say? Well, it takes an all-or-nothing type personality. I went from working out 2 or 3 times a day, to eating 2 or 3 servings for dinner. It has been a roller coaster. Not only physically, but mentally. It’s hard to admit my story because I suffered for a long time, to what I termed, food anxiety. I am searching for friends to help me on my journey to a lifestyle that is healthy and not extreme. Please feel free to add me, or ask me questions.
XOXX PUNKY
Yes, I am a former bodybuilder that is now obese. How does that happen you say? Well, it takes an all-or-nothing type personality. I went from working out 2 or 3 times a day, to eating 2 or 3 servings for dinner. It has been a roller coaster. Not only physically, but mentally. It’s hard to admit my story because I suffered for a long time, to what I termed, food anxiety. I am searching for friends to help me on my journey to a lifestyle that is healthy and not extreme. Please feel free to add me, or ask me questions.
XOXX PUNKY
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Welcome back! I’m on the same boat kind of, lost over 100 pounds and gained it back and then some. So I am here doing it all over again 🤞🏻5
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Ditto, you are not alone!
I am a former "all-or-nothing type" marathon runner that is now obese. A stress fracture of the hip when the stress eating of Coivd hit in early 2020 = 50+ pounds heavier in 2022.1 -
I feel all of you and am excited that you are a part of the MyFitnessPal community. I continue to struggle with my weight and should win an award for my yo-yoing! Success for me started with one tiny adjustment to my diet and my physical habits. It took years to get down to a manageable weight because I knew if I jumped into a weightless program or fad diet, I'd go right back to my bad eating habits. So, I did the long haul of small tweaks and from it developed really good habits for myself.
Good luck to you, to all of you. We are all in this fight together. Stay strong!2 -
I have never been a hardcore bodybuilder but can certainly relate to your story @punkypump. Food anxiety, binge tendencies, emotional eating, etc... battling this for years now. I just rejoined MFP yesterday to try and dial things in a bit. I wish you the best.1
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I am also in a similar situation. Lost 50+, managed to keep most of it off but can’t seem to build up any consistency to lose the 10+ lbs I regained. I’ll have a good few days - they go off the deep end and regain the good I did. It’s very frustrating when you know what to do, how to do it, but just don’t listen to yourself. How can we help each other?1
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Hello,
Yes, I am a former bodybuilder that is now obese. How does that happen you say? Well, it takes an all-or-nothing type personality. I went from working out 2 or 3 times a day, to eating 2 or 3 servings for dinner. It has been a roller coaster. Not only physically, but mentally. It’s hard to admit my story because I suffered for a long time, to what I termed, food anxiety. I am searching for friends to help me on my journey to a lifestyle that is healthy and not extreme. Please feel free to add me, or ask me questions.
XOXX PUNKY
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
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Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
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