Hey I'm an 18 year old overweight Guy here's my story...

BR3ANDA

That was just a rude response as far as I am concerned. He wasn't trying to talk down to anyone. He was talking honestly and telling us about his life and how it had been. Don't rail on people for being honest and innocent in how they say things. I don't know about you but I am too mature to let the words fat-*kitten* and ugly bother me. I know who I am and most of us on here do also. Don't dog this guy for reaching out for help. IF YOU had read the post without bias, you would have seen he wasn't saying anything hurt anyone. You tell him to grow up.........maybe you need to grow a thicker skin and not get offended so easily? I don't want to be rude but we are ALL here for ONE reason and we need to accept each other and help each other.
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Yes, exactly!

sladeuk

i no the feeling of being to heavy but like urself i have tried everything under the sun apart from surgery to which i dont want to go down that road but on here i have been reading loads of topics and they all have helped in there own ways
keep up the good work and feel free to add me if u wish

TakinSexyBack

@Nighthawk: You're reading posts online from an 18 year old stranger who is looking to change his life for the positive, who is openly admitting to past mistakes and immaturity....and you choose to attack him for doing so? I realize everyone has their own pasts that shape their perspective, but how do you expect someone to grow into maturity if you never let them grow from the mistakes they have made? Negativity creates negativity. Why not show some positive guidance?

I totally agree with the post made above!!!!!!!!!!! Don't worry about Nighthawk...........apparently he thrives off of hunting and hurting people!

BR3ANDA

Look, i'm sorry that i said anything. Who really cares if anyone calls overweight people fat, fat-*kitten*, ugly and old when anyone does? Nobody. And this is a weight loss site not a site for bullies .

He wasnt bullying anyone, he was just sharing how he felt about himself and he's hoping to find a way to make it better. Lots and lots of overweight people, even healthy slim people, look at themselves in negative way sometimes, myself included (I'm one of the fat ones). He just wants some help, like everyone else here.

amyram

Please feel free to add this old, fatass. I've got thick skin and realize we are all here to lose weight and get fit. Hopefully we can help each other along the way. :laugh:

BR3ANDA

Please feel free to add this old, fatass. I've got thick skin and realize we are all here to lose weight and get fit. Hopefully we can help each other along the way. :laugh:

I'll take you up on that offer too!

suuffpigs

I''m new to this site, i don't why this is getting so nasty

Dean513

Like you, I was 18 when I got my wake up call. I was 260 lbs and getting heavier, I didn't have a clue how to start losing weight. I joined the local Y because they had an indoor track and didn't want anyone to see the fat *kitten* running on the street. I eventually got down to 170, with the help of a lot of running, weight training and diet. I'm now in fifites and in the best shape of my life, I have run marathons and am hoping to do my first Crossfit challenge in the fall. Once you start challenging yourself all the extreme things you want to do will happen. Good Luck!

130annie

Hello, in the first sentence it states before you knew you were fat "YOU WOULD LOOK AT FAT PEOPLE AND MAKE FUN OF THEM" what i missed hearing was that you regretted it, I was the skinny person standing up for those overweight people, time and time again, from the bullies. I saw how it tore them apart, how it tore my sis apart. And I'm sorry, but when you suggest that the heavier you is "ugly" that's a strong term, moreso, what does that imply to those who are overweight? I just think that "ugly" is best suited to describe someone's character. Never mind, i can see that you don't understand this point of view. Best of luck to you anyway.

@Nighthawk: You're reading posts online from an 18 year old stranger who is looking to change his life for the positive, who is openly admitting to past mistakes and immaturity....and you choose to attack him for doing so? I realize everyone has their own pasts that shape their perspective, but how do you expect someone to grow into maturity if you never let them grow from the mistakes they have made? Negativity creates negativity. Why not show some positive guidance?

To the OP, you really have come to the right place. Losing weight is all about diet, fitness and strength come from exercise. To perform at your optimum you really need a balance of both diet and exercise. It sounds like you're already used to working out to some degree, so I would really spend some time revitalizing your diet with healthy foods (think fruits, raw veggies and lean cuts of meats) and practicing portion control. Since you're 18 and there is a good chance you're still living at home, I recommend talking to your parents about your plans so they can support your changes or accept you cooking for yourself.
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I like this...

satxtrap

I think the best piece of advice anyone could give you here is to ask questions. A lot of questions. The extra weight can come off a whole lot quicker if you approach this smartly and there are so many folks on here ready to help and encourage you. Lots of confusing and conflicting information out there and lots of knowledge generous folks in here.

Looking forward to watching you post your progress pics. (And damn ain't it hot down here in Tx?)

fatcheeksme

Hi. You can add me if you'd like and we can do this together

Living4Liz2012

I can so relate, and you came to the right place. Good luck on your journey, and feel free to add me if you would like:)

betterme1291

Best of luck on your journey