Hello, World!
OneFatDad
Posts: 8
Hello everyone, my name is Matt, but I've coined the nickname: OneFatDad after my 5 year old pointed out that Daddy, is fat.
I'm 28 years old, have 2 kids (5 and 8 months), and ever since high school I've been a larger guy. I've at most been 375-380, but currently sit at 350. Over the past 3-4 years I've fluctuated between 375 and 240, but I've always gone about it the wrong way. I hope through interaction with likeminded people and peers with similar situations, I can motivate myself and teach myself to take it off the right way.
Social media is a HUGE motivator for me, and so I'm taking my journey online. I've created a Blog, Youtube Channel, and Twitter, and I hope to use all 3 to not only motivate myself, but also help motivate others. I won't post links, as I don't want this to be seen as some cheesey way to get viewers. Just mentioning them as part of my "story".
My biggest drive in all of this? Show my kids a healthy way to eat, and how to stay active. Neither of them are fat like daddy, thankfully, but how can I expect them to make the right decisions on food and exercise in life, if I don't follow what I tell them.
I hope to become a common name around here on my journey, and I can't wait to take it with you all.
I'm 28 years old, have 2 kids (5 and 8 months), and ever since high school I've been a larger guy. I've at most been 375-380, but currently sit at 350. Over the past 3-4 years I've fluctuated between 375 and 240, but I've always gone about it the wrong way. I hope through interaction with likeminded people and peers with similar situations, I can motivate myself and teach myself to take it off the right way.
Social media is a HUGE motivator for me, and so I'm taking my journey online. I've created a Blog, Youtube Channel, and Twitter, and I hope to use all 3 to not only motivate myself, but also help motivate others. I won't post links, as I don't want this to be seen as some cheesey way to get viewers. Just mentioning them as part of my "story".
My biggest drive in all of this? Show my kids a healthy way to eat, and how to stay active. Neither of them are fat like daddy, thankfully, but how can I expect them to make the right decisions on food and exercise in life, if I don't follow what I tell them.
I hope to become a common name around here on my journey, and I can't wait to take it with you all.
0
Replies
-
Welcome!!! Kids are so funny. Im sure you will find what youre looking for on here! I LOVE it!! My husband just got into it as well....feel free to add both of us. my husbands username is ESNESTER. Im on here a ton so only add me if thats what youre looking for....Good luck and Im sure you will do GREAT!!! Just have to apply yourself...0
-
Hey there Matt, welcome! Looks like you have a lot of motivation already, but I would love to offer some more motivation and support! Feel free to add me as a friend.0
-
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/DRNESTER/view/what-i-ve-learned-so-far-while-losing-20lbs-of-baby-weight-408761
This is a blog like to what is working for me!!! If you want to check it out...probably all stuff that you've heard of before0 -
Thanks you guys! I've added both of you as friends, and look forward to watching your journeys as I embark on my own.0
-
Hi Matt, welcome to MFP.
I used to be a Fat Mummy. My daughter, who's 12 now, used to tell me that she couldn't wrap her arms around my waist because I was soooooo FAT. But that's not the case anymore.
You're definitely in the right place. I love MFP to track my calories, my workouts and to meet new people who are a wealth of information and support.
Feel free to add me as a friend. One certainly can't have too many supportive friends.0
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 393.4K Introduce Yourself
- 43.8K Getting Started
- 260.2K Health and Weight Loss
- 175.9K Food and Nutrition
- 47.4K Recipes
- 232.5K Fitness and Exercise
- 426 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.5K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153K Motivation and Support
- 8K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.3K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.7K MyFitnessPal Information
- 24 News and Announcements
- 1.1K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.6K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions