Introductions

forme2310

Hello All,

I have lost 46 pounds to go but have at least another 100 to lose but I am not thinking of the big picture I break it down one day at a time. I plan my meals out the night before or the day before because I work nights so my days and nights are opposite of most as I am sure you can tell when I post the most is when most of you are sleeping. I do exercise but I am also exploring what caused me to eat its not that I just wanted the food. I am figuring out what is eating me so I can learn to resolve in other ways than turning to food. I have made awesome friends on here and also belong to OA. I have alot of support and love in the room and don't know where I would be without my sponsors. But most importanlty take it one day at a time and break it down to smaller attainable goals. I am finally under the 300 pound mark and have not been there in years.

I come froma family of big people and my mom was a remarkable woman but she was very heavy and she gave up on life and died in her early 60's. She is one of my biggest motivations as I want to live a long healthy life where I can take care of myself and be a pain to my partner of eight years. I am doing this for me as I am stubborn at times and don't want to be taken care of by others and I want to live life to the fullest. I also want to live it for my mom too she was a special lady but her time never came well she was here on Earth and I miss her terribly but I am here and I am going to do a marathon some day.. I am doing my first 5 k on January 21st with my dog STymie (son) I will walk it but I am in training as I drop more weight I will be able to pick up my speed. But we all have to start some where. Start out small and you will be amazed at where that takes you my friend. Hope I did not ramble to much just wanted to share as this is not my time around the block I have lost 100 pounds in the past but did not keep it off as I never figured out what was eating me I just ate it!!!! Have a fablous day.

Hope to hear from you and I work nights so I am up when the world is sleeping so to speak lol I also am training to do a 5 k on January 21st hope to be one of many this year. This one I am doing with my dog Stymie he is my son and very spoiled. It is for a Resuce group that helps dog finds home etc etc so it should be a great day.

I live in Augusta GA with my partner Mike of almost Ten Years its a long time lol. I love to chat and talk just ask him so feel free to send me a message or ask questions here. This is what the group is for.

Have a glorious night

Larry

stevenleagle

Welcome Larry, you're on track!

frogman4591

Hi,

My name is Dale and I live in Nebraska. I am 57 years old and weigh 150. Growing up on a farm I never struggled at all with weight or exercise, in fact I was around 125 lbs until I got married in 1986. My wife is a very good cook, and in a couple of years I weighed 165 lbs. I am 5'7" and small framed, so that was obese for me

In 1994 I suffered a back injury, and in one of my follow up visits, the doctor asked me how much I weighed. I told him around 160, and he said if I took off 20 lbs I wouldn't have to carry it on my back. Made sense to me, so I did it. But having a desk job since 1986, gradually the weight has come back on. Sure I take walks and use the treadmill, but I eat more than I burn.

Starting Jan 1 of this year, I begin to log my food and exercise into MFP. I have a goal weight of 137 lbs. I am also using the Couch to 5k plan, preparing to run this summer. My wife is a personal trainer, and I have humbled myself to use her experience to get this old body back into shape. I also hope to ride a 100 mile bike ride this summer.

I am also in two 12 step programs, and know the value of men helping men, as my sponsors help me.

Thanks for starting this group. I need the accountability and friendship of other men.

Dale

uk_james

Hi everyone, just wanted to say a quick hello. Just started on the weight loss plan about 3 weeks ago. Want to lose about 3 stone and feel fit again. My partner is doing this with me too, which means we've got each other to help stay on the straight and narrow! Doing it with combination of lower calorie diet and lots of exercise, we're aiming to get to the gym 6 times a week. In the main doing short burst cardio (cross trainer, spinning bike machine, etc), always followed by a min 20 min swim. Only been doing this for three weeks but really feeling and seeing the difference already. Looking forward to getting some support and sharing the journey with guys on here too. James