Hello, I'm ready for a change.

DoctorVonWer

My name is Marcus, and I am 23 years old. I am 6'3, and 400 lbs. And I am frustrated. I have always prided myself on being the type of overweight person who doe snot get worn easily. I played multiple sports in from the age of 11 till I graduated high school at the age of 18. I have always considered myself active. Apparently not active enough. I work in a restaurant 6 days a week. I try to do a mile on the treadmill every day, and have reached a time of 24:00 per mile while walking. i just want to improve. I cut out fast food completely about 6 month ago (taco Bell, Sonic) and it has been at least a few years since I touched McDonalds, Burger King, or Wendys. Soft drinks have been gone for about a month now, replaced by water and my normal amount of fat free milk I drink (gallon every two days).

Like I said, I am angry. Angry at myself. I am scared. I have missed out on so much of my life due to my weight, and I am tired of it. I just need help. I'm lost. I have no idea for a proper diet (I do eat veggies and fruits, with no junk food), or even whether or not my exercise is actually working with me or against me.

Royalsbatwench

Hi Marcus! It looks like you've made some great changes so far. I look forward to your updates

Hippolytan

Hi Marcus!

Have you heard about the Ketogenic diet? If not, I highly suggest that you look into it.

Basic Info: http://dualfit.com/keto-diet-the-complete-guide/
Recipes: http://eatketo.com/
Community Site: http://www.reddit.com/r/keto

Try keto for a week and see how that goes. Typically, people will lose 10-15lbs in the first three days.

DoctorVonWer

Hi Marcus! It looks like you've made some great changes so far. I look forward to your updates

Thank you very much.

DoctorVonWer

Hi Marcus!

Have you heard about the Ketogenic diet? If not, I highly suggest that you look into it.

Basic Info: http://dualfit.com/keto-diet-the-complete-guide/
Recipes: http://eatketo.com/
Community Site: http://www.reddit.com/r/keto

Try keto for a week and see how that goes. Typically, people will lose 10-15lbs in the first three days.

I looked into that, but did not know if it was for me. I'll check it out again.

Jhergh

Like I said, I am angry. Angry at myself. I am scared. I have missed out on so much of my life due to my weight, and I am tired of it. I just need help. I'm lost.

Hello Sir! I understand where you are coming i feel like this year is MY YEAR FOR BIG CHANGES. If i don't fight for it now, than i feel like i can almost drown myself in sorrow. Its funny because July of last year i was just so upset at myself, just like you are now. I quit smoking and now im fighting against myself to prove that it is mind over matter. Marcus if you really want to lose weight have fate in yourself and patience. Losing weight takes time but your body will feel the changes before your mind does. I just joined this site a few days ago. Lets lose weight together! (Just a side note males are suppose to lose weight faster lol so i guess i need you to help set an example!)

NicholeRobb

Hello Marcus! Sounds as if you are doing all the right things, so I can understand your frustration. I haven't even managed to cut out all the junk from my diet yet! Remember, it's important to have the right support system for your journey and I believe you will find that here. I vowed this year was my year for real progress. I started here in March of '12. I did good until June then I fell off the wagon for 6mo. Now I'm back and more determined than ever. I vowed this was my year for real change. If you'd like to add me feel free!

DoctorVonWer

Thank you, very much. It's nice to have people to actually communicate with about this process, seeing as how none of my friends are overweight. They don't exactly understand what I am going through.