This is a time to change

TheBeerRunner
TheBeerRunner Posts: 2,777 Member
in Introduce Yourself
Well, I am committed this time. I have said this before, but this time it's different. I'm getting older and I haven't got any healthier living the way I have been for the past 29 years. I want to not always feel like garbage, I don't want to feel like an 80 year old man every day I get up and have to deal with a sore back or sore knees because I'm overweight... I'm tired of having to monitor my blood sugar. My doctor said that most of my health issues will go away or be less severe if I lose 25% or more of my body weight... I agree. It's time for a change, and this time I have to stick with it. Not just for me anymore, but for my daughter. I want to be there for all her important life events, I don't want to die young because I was unfit. This time the weight comes off and stays off. No more slacking, no more excuses.

Who's with me?

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  • elephant_in_the_room
    elephant_in_the_room Posts: 145 Member
    Congratulations on the decision, welcome here, and yes, please stay with it.
    Yes, for the sake of your daughter. I wish everyone with kids I know did that for them. You want to be still there with them in 20, 30 years, and you want to be a role model. They need that from you. "you are losing the right to destroy yourself" (the Hip Mama Survival Guide).
    Wishing you all the best. Weight loss is good, but exercise is even more important than weight loss, according to all I've read and experienced myself.
    Hugs!
  • AntoniaOC
    AntoniaOC Posts: 9
    Hi I'm quite new to all this. I'm am currently on the atkins induction phase, I train daily too. I'me addicted to keep fit and it feels great. Can't weight to reach my ideal weight. Long way to go yet..

    Day 5: -8lbs lose. I guess most of this is water weight.

    If anyone fancies adding me then great stuff, any extra motivation or ideas we can share can only help us.

    Ps. How do I add my ticker like everyone else has done? (Newbie)
  • 212ackley
    212ackley Posts: 431 Member
    I am in the same situation...let's do this!
  • runwmeNC
    runwmeNC Posts: 612 Member
    Hi I'm quite new to all this. I'm am currently on the atkins induction phase, I train daily too. I'me addicted to keep fit and it feels great. Can't weight to reach my ideal weight. Long way to go yet..

    Day 5: -8lbs lose. I guess most of this is water weight.

    If anyone fancies adding me then great stuff, any extra motivation or ideas we can share can only help us.

    Ps. How do I add my ticker like everyone else has done? (Newbie)

    Nice going so far. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/settings <--- copy and paste this into your browser to add ticker to posts.

    David
  • TheBeerRunner
    TheBeerRunner Posts: 2,777 Member
    I'm trying to train 5-6 days a week. I have a hard time with going too hard and being too worn out to do it two days in a row. It's funny, if you saw me in real life you'd never think a person my size could run 5 miles... But I've ran a couple of 5 mile races in the past, with another one coming up in March. My primary issue is overeating and not realizing how much garbage I'm actually putting into my body. By cutting out a lot of unnecessary calories and junk (like diet soda and energy drinks), I'm sure I can make a big change and have it last.



    To add the ticker, go to Settings and check the box to add a ticker to your posts.
  • TheBeerRunner
    TheBeerRunner Posts: 2,777 Member
    PS if anyone wants to add me as a friend, please do. Support is huge when it comes to exercise and weight loss.

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