On a mission to find the old me

rainman3k

During the 90's I was overweight by 20-30 pounds, but active and able to maintain an active life style.

If I could erase the 2000's I would be really happy, but unfortunately I cant do that.

On February 1, 2003 I was involved in a serious snowmobile accident that required surgery on one of my legs and left me with severe back pains.

At my annual physical two weeks prior to the accident I weighed in at 204. During the 8 months I was laid up with the injuries I ate myself up to 290. I had become a stress eater and a work from home employee, not a good combo for me.

Between 2004 and 2010 I managed to add almost an additional 60 to that number.

Christmas photos from 2010 left me ashamed as to what I had become. I called my Dr. and scheduled an appointment for the soonest date to get a physical and a starting point on the mission to find the old me was hiding in this body.

Thankfully after all of the tests the Dr. put me through I had an amazingle clean bill of health, but the warning signs were everywhere that if I kept on the same path that could change drastically.

So on February 1st of this year I embarked on a mission to return to the body I had back in the 90's.

On 2/1/11 I weighed in during my physical at 348

I made some changes to my diet and started getting a little more active - things like parking at the end of the parking lot, walking around the neighborhood.

At a visit to my Dr. on 8/29/11 I weighed in at 314 and was feeling good that the changes were working, but during September I felt that I had reached a plateau with losing.

I had a Dr. appointment on 9/26 and weighed in at 309, I was happy with what I had done so far, but knew I could do more. So I commited to sticking to an 1800 calorie diet and joining a gym. I started doing some Internet searches and found this site on 9/29 but actually signed up on 10/3. I loaded it on my phone and have been tracking my calories and exercise (well except for strength work, haven't figured that part out yet) closer than I ever have because it has become so easy. I went back and entered my hand written notes for the days prior to joining and found that I was close on stuff but had room for improvement.

Reading stories and comments of other members on the site has led me to go out and purchase tools such as a food scale, supplements, pedometer and a few other things.

At a follow up appointment today at my Dr's I stepped on the scale and weighed in at 300

In a strange way I feel really good and motivated, more so than I have ever been. I think reading all of the success stories has driven me to work extra hard the last 2 weeks in every facet of my mission.

Thanks to all for the motivation you have provided so far and I look forward to the becoming more active on the site!

Ray

23ahol

Great job, man!
You need P90X to get you all the way back in shape and then build the new man you always wanted to be.

lizsmith1976

Great work! Don't ever get discouraged, just think about how much you have done so far! Sounds like it has been a great year so far and I hope during the rest of this year and in 2012 you meet all of your goals! Good luck!!

ProudMomoftwo

Terrific job on your mission to a healthier you!
You have done amazingly well so far and your outlook and attitude will take you even farther.
Looking at your profile pics - I can already tell a transformation happening. Good for you!
MFP is a great place for encouragement and tips.
I have learned a lot on here too - like eating clean, watching portions, and exercise.
That is what it is all about.

Friend me if you like
Keep pushing forward.

SkimFlatWhite68

I just read your blog. Wow, you have done so well. Congratulations and well done!