Big & Tall People, UNITE!
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Ha.. Nice to find a corner on this site for big guys... Not just people looking to lose 25 lbs so they can post buff selfies on the forums non-stop.
I'm 36, 6'2", and currently 419 lbs. Started trying to lose again on August 5th weighing in at my highest ever 450 lbs.
I've always been a big guy. Hell, I've had the nickname BigNate for as long as I can remember. My story is the same as a lot of big guys (I'm assuming). I was a three sport athlete in HS.. one sport in college, and nothing since getting married and having kids. Sitting behind a desk nine hours a day doesn't help either. All the while eating like I still needed 7k+ cals a day. None of it was ever "unhealthy" food. Had my cholesterol checked not long ago and it was only 115 total (LDL was 63) and blood pressure was normal. I just eat way too much.
Knees and back are starting to revolt so it's time to do something about the weight.
Oh well, that's enough for now. Glad to find somewhere on MFP that feels like home.0 -
welcome, Big Nate 0
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Welcome aboard, Nate. I, too, am 6'2" and 36. No kids for me yet, though. Glad to have you here.0
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6'2 36 year olds are known for being awesome. They did a study... probably0
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Big and Tall? I think I qualify for this one! 6'2", 360-ish. Good to see a fellow group of giants.
I've spent the last decade as an amateur Highland Games athlete, but never really did a whole lot of gym work. Just eating big and throwing heavy things. I started actual gym work last year to see if I could knock some size off without losing strength. Started out at 380, got down to 340, and now back up about halfway. Really need to focus on controlling my eating, but the squats and deadlifts work up such an appetite!
Don't really have a goal weight any more, just a bodyfat percentage. I'll be doing the BodPod test as soon as I can, so I have a good estimate to work with. Caliper tests put me at 25-28%, and I want to confirm that before I take it as gospel.0 -
Hi guys. I'm between 5'11'' and 6' and currently weight abt 320. My top weight was in 2001 when I weighed in at 444lbs. I had gastric bypass that year and wound up losing half my bodyweight and got down to 222lbs. I kept it off pretty well for about 5 or 6 years but then I loast focus on keeping up my workouts and let 15 or 20lbs a year creep on until my 45th borthday when I weighed in at 341. I have decided that I've got to get back on track and work to make sure my lifestyle changes are permanent this time. I'm hoping to get back down to around 220 or 230lbs and make sure a bigger percentage of that weight is muscle.0
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I'm in, 6'6" 320-325 depending if I weighed myself before or after lunch.
Creeping up to my 41st0 -
Doesn't seem to be a super active group (as far as posts go), but I'll jump in, too.
I'm 38 years old, 6'6", currently 305 lbs or so.. down about 15 from this time 3 weeks ago..
I got in the 300+ lb club a few years ago, and, in 2009, managed to drop from around 315 down to just under 240.. even managed to run a full marathon that year.. but I met my goals, and didn't make it a lifestyle change, and have crept back up since.. This time is different.. not "dieting", just eating less and moving more as a lifestyle.
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Whats good everyone, , Name big Josh., Also go by BIG BUBBLE,26 yrs old 6'2 358 lbs, new to myfitnesspal, made the choice last night after I tried out for a semi-pro football team, did well in tryout,, coach called me last night and asked to lose 43 pounds by may 5th. im glad to be new to this group, and happy that there is this group, cuz skinny ppl telling me how to lose weight makes me want to smack them with a turkey sandwich.0
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We understand
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Hey I'm Nikki!! I'm 6'2 401lbs and only 21.... My goal is 200 lost in 14 months! I need all the support I can get and I'll give it too!!! Could someone post a picture of their weight loss at 6ft plus. I'm really curious to see how the body image changes based on my height!0
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Hello guys, I'm Mark, 56, 319, down 16 lbs since starting once again about 13 days ago. I noticed that you guys are horrid the gym very hard. We'll, I'm not what you'd call a gun rat, I don't even remember the last time I was in a gym. I couldn't do much there anyway, I'm doing real well to walk floor an hour.
Last physical my numbers were great. My only real health problem is weight. I would love to get out of the 300 Club and I should by May 1st.0 -
Hello Nikki, welcome! This group is not very active, but you'll find support when you need it. Sorry I can't help you about the picture, maybe you could ask to another woman (not many around here, not lately anyway).
Hello Mark, welcome to you too. I too had good result by walking only at the beginning: any exercise is a good exercise! Strenght training is really important though, as it's the best way to retain muscle mass while in a caloric deficit. Muscle is very, very hard to build and easy to lose: you should really aim to keep what you have.0 -
So sorry that this board seems to have been deserted lately. Had a few slip ups myself, but back on track and feeling great! Glad to see the new members!0
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Howdy Cap! I'm one of the newbs. glad that you're back.0
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Hey Fellas,
I noticed there hasn't been a ton of activity on here, but I figured I'm part of a very small community so at the least I'd join up.
I'm 6'7" and as of today 358 pounds. I just started working out and eating right after a few years of neglecting myself.
I'm 26, and back in college my mother passed away from a massive heart attack. At that point in time I was 375 pounds and in serious trouble. I worked my way down to 275 pounds in under a year, and sprained my ankle. While I was laid up, I was made fun of a lot by the people I used to call my friends because of my saggy skin acquired through my rapid weight loss and lack of toning (I was just running on an elliptical for an hour as hard as I could). I lost all interest in my health and was back to 370 not long ago.
A few months ago I moved 1,200 miles away from home, and with all of the free time I have, I was able to once again take notice of the disaster that has become my health. It's been two weeks now, but I'm as motivated as I've ever been.
Glad to meet you all.0
