Yes, I have a big mouth and belly. lol

MuffinTopMan74

Hello, my name is Ken, and I am 48. As an adult (21+), I have had sedentary employment positions, from being a long-distance truck driver for many years to working in an office behind a computer all day, constantly working 50+ hours, and coming home to get on the computer to game and enjoy life. I never exercised except push mowing the yard and other minor things. Anyway, I had three stents at 39, ignored them, and right before my 48th in June, I had emergency bypass surgery. I had a quintuple bypass and six other procedures, which were painful and stressful. I went through rehab, and now I m in the gym lifting weights, watching my calories, and enjoying the pains of a beginner weightlifter. I have my group called MORE PROTEIN, PLEASE. I enjoy chatting and learning new recipes, but I also enjoy life while I become healthier. If you are interested in weightlifting, dieting, weight loss, and just chatting, join my group and stay in this one. The more group, the better; that way, we can be supported and support many others.

avbrinck

Nice to meet you, Ken. Lol at your username. My name is Anna and I am 42. I have the same issue of having a sedentary job. I also was traveling a lot for work, staying in tiny towns in South Nowheresville where the only thing to eat is gas station pizza. And when I work a lot, I eat a lot of sweets and stuff to keep me going. I'm working part time now, as I feel that was the only solution. I just can't handle those 50 to 60 hour weeks, as it was driving me insane. I realize it's fairly normal, but I couldn't manage. I actually started playing video games becuase it's all I had energy to do after work, other than going straight to bed. Anyway, I'm ready to get back to exercising and losing weight!

MuffinTopMan74

Hi Anna, very glad to meet you. I very well understand your lifestyle as it mirrors my own. Always working and doing the best we can to pay bills and provide a chance for ourselves for prosperity and avoid poverty. I started in a gym about a month ago and am doing quite well. No, I am not trying to be superman, but I follow a beginner workout plan as a bodybuilder does. My diet is high in protein and carbs but lower in fat. Meal planning has become easier with Myfintess food diary, and I read the nutrition panels on what I am buying. A steady breaking-in period is the best way instead of going all in. I set my calories according to my BMR (1884); my protein intake is 1g per cm of height (140 to 162), I try to keep fat as low as possible (under 25% of calories), and the rest is complex carbs like white rice. Anyway, I could write a lot, but it is better to stop at this point. I understand your position, and I am cheering you on! Oh, if I want a piece of cake, I eat it, or pizza, I just macro it in.