Fat, drunk and stupid is no way to go through life...

alucardd20
alucardd20 Posts: 39 Member
edited October 23 in Introduce Yourself
hey !

Tired of being a big fat guy. I need to lose a ton of weight. I am starting a Keto diet monday, right now I am counting calories to get my stomach used to eating less. I am 6' and 550lbs, I am big Tank that can barely move. One day at a time I am slowly doing things to get myself back in control.

I gained all my weight in college, stuffing my face, and drinking the night away, which ultimately made me stupid, as I didn't do to well in my classes.

Each day is a challenge for me, as I am eating better and slowly walking away the pounds. I can't go to a gym, as my doctor said I'd be too big to use the equipment, but suggested I join the local pool rec, and use the pool to swim in as that is very low impact on the joints, and is a good amount of resistance that I will lose weight nicely.

That's my story. Let's be friends!
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  • roselinville
    roselinville Posts: 8
    welcome to the site. I feel the same way. Sometimes support is the best thing.
    Renee
  • envy09
    envy09 Posts: 353 Member
    Good luck man! We all start somewhere, and it looks like you're on the right track.
  • mwbulechek
    mwbulechek Posts: 162 Member
    Feel free to add me.
  • Siege_Tank
    Siege_Tank Posts: 781 Member
    Why Monday? I know it can be hard, but never put off tomorrow what you can kick *kitten* at today!
  • LifeIsNotADressRehearsal
    LifeIsNotADressRehearsal Posts: 745 Member
    Over here! :smile:
  • Kjandcuttysmom
    Kjandcuttysmom Posts: 146 Member
    Hi,
    You can do this! You have a great support system here to help you.
    Take care
    shine
  • TouchDownJesus
    TouchDownJesus Posts: 23
    Welcome to the gang! Feel free to add me!
  • bhhblue
    bhhblue Posts: 147 Member
    Feel free to add me!
  • Masterdo
    Masterdo Posts: 331 Member
    Set goals and write them down. Not weight goals, those are the side effects. Things you want to do on a day to day basis, or new activities you want to take part in but can't or won't because of your weight. Like this walking and swimming that could be the first steps towards going to the gym, or hiking, rock climbing, whatever :)

    Setting these goals will give a purpose and rewards and all sorts of nice subtle incentives to your journey. At some point you will question your choice of going through this hard change, and that list will help you kick your self doubts aside :)

    Good luck!
  • racerchick31
    racerchick31 Posts: 91 Member
    =) Hi! Welcome to MFP!

    Feel free to add me if you want.....There are a lot of great people on here & very supportive. I'm here if you need me.

    You can do this!
  • Healthydiner65
    Healthydiner65 Posts: 1,552 Member
    I wish you the best! You are very honest and you use that to your advantage by logging every BLT(bite,lick and taste) you eat and exercise you will succeed.Just one suggestion to consider.Set smaller goals Maybe 50 pounds at a time.When you reach one goal then set another. It won't seem so overwhelming that way! Good luck!
  • WhiteRabbit1313
    WhiteRabbit1313 Posts: 1,091 Member
    No lie. I've been all of those things at some point in my life. Ha!

    Don't let yourself get discouraged. Stay open-minded. It's easy to get defensive during major life changes. I'd suspect that you are reasonably good at rationalizing bad behaviors and self sabotaging. Don't let your alter ego win. There's nothing shameful about having a problem, or host of problems, as long as you face them head on. Shame comes from knowing you have a problem and deciding not to face it.

    I'm glad you're here. You have a real shot at being the man you know exists deep down. Best of luck to you!
  • JenMcCrory
    JenMcCrory Posts: 105 Member
    You an do this!! Add me for support x
  • Kaleigh2013
    Kaleigh2013 Posts: 9 Member
    Welcome!
  • endlesoul
    endlesoul Posts: 98 Member
    Welcome, this is a great place to keep track of your journey. Like all places you get the good with the bad just hang in there. Try to get a good support system, one site isn't enough sometimes.

    I noticed you mentioned "Keto" diet. My son has been on it for awhile with great results. His journey started with "http://www.reddit.com/r/keto/" which has a lot of people who use My Fitness Pal. There is a whole sub Reddit section with various Keto info.

    Good luck!
  • mrpink84
    mrpink84 Posts: 15 Member
    Thanks for the link endlesoul! I'm going to check it out too. Feel free to add me alucardd20! I've enjoyed a life of overindulgence as well and I'm paying the price but eating healthy. Going to check out this Keto diet too! Good luck man.
  • Beccy2pointoh
    Beccy2pointoh Posts: 8 Member
    I spent about 10 years being drunk & stupid & it also made me fat (300lbs) plus I caught a bad case of the type 2 diabetes. Spent the last few years sorting that out by losing 40lb but still have some weight loss to go. If I can smarted up, sober up & stop stuffing my face them you can too. Good luck
  • alucardd20
    alucardd20 Posts: 39 Member
    Cool thanks for all the nice and supportive words. To answer the question of why I am starting monday, is mainly because I was waiting to get paid, so I can hit walmart and buy all the foods I need to keep focused and have all the distracting foods out of my house. So while I was waiting, I was watching what I was eating and putting it in MFP, to get used to it.
  • tower913
    tower913 Posts: 32 Member
    Welcome! It is the small goals that will lead you to the big ones! Just remember to stay focused and keep going for it ! If you ever need support use the community on here. Everyone is more than willing to lend a helping hand!
  • llangstraat
    llangstraat Posts: 130 Member
    Welcome! Feel free to add me! This site is a great support network through your bad days and your good days!
  • NewMnky1
    NewMnky1 Posts: 264
    Don't underestimate the power of walking. When I started there was no way I would have even thought of going to a gym. I started by walking slowly, then started to get a little faster then started to challenge myself to do my walks in less time than it took before. I lost about 60lbs by just walking and watching my calories (I was on a low calorie doctor supervised program). It was only about two months ago that I bought an elliptical for home and started doing that, and just this week started to see a personal trainer.

    One step at time, don't expect to start doing major workouts, just do what your body can handle and over time it will naturally increase.
  • Unodragone
    Unodragone Posts: 33
    can you give this midget some inside info on a Keto diet? I totally respect the fact you are now pulling up your boot straps and marching forward in a better direction, making that decision alone ...you definitley get kudos from me :bigsmile:
  • neon7girl
    neon7girl Posts: 230 Member
    Oh geez.. add me. Loved the reference, btw...fat, drunk and stupid...you are either an Animal House fan or an Artie fan...either way is a win-win.
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    Adding you :) Anyone else that wants can add me as well :) Best of luck to us all :)
  • KANGOOJUMPS
    KANGOOJUMPS Posts: 6,474 Member
    YOU CAN DO IT!!!, I agree with the fat and stupid,,,, but always nice to have a good drunk.
  • JeffinRaleigh
    JeffinRaleigh Posts: 85
    =) Hi! Welcome to MFP!

    Feel free to add me if you want.....There are a lot of great people on here & very supportive. I'm here if you need me.

    You can do this!
    ^^ What she said.
  • faceoff4
    faceoff4 Posts: 1,599 Member
    You have a great attitude and I really hope you stick with it and stay motivated! You will reach all your goals if you do and good luck!
  • sunsnstatheart
    sunsnstatheart Posts: 2,544 Member
    Great post - Welcome to MFP! Just move man, every day, just move - and have fun with it.
  • msshiraz
    msshiraz Posts: 327 Member
    congrats! Feel free to add me, I started at 340, down 71 lbs so far.

    If you are going to wait to start Monday, don't sabotage your weekend with "the final meals" of bad foods. The balance is to find a way that you can have pizza, or beer, or whatever, in moderation. And log you food every day- do this for your success! Its too easy to fall off the wagon if you don't log your food.

    Water aerobics are a great way to go- or just swimming too. Congrats on this first step!
  • Flamencoflynnie
    Flamencoflynnie Posts: 61 Member
    Who are calling fat, lazy and stupid? That is a different person. You are the streamlining, motivated and smart guy. Whatever size we start at we all start at the same place emotionally and I am with you. I dont know where you are but I'm sending you lots if love and support. Please feel free to add me or pm at any time.

    Hugs.
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