Please allow me to introduce myself...

BuckTheBMI
BuckTheBMI Posts: 106 Member
in Introduce Yourself
... I'm a man of girth... and waist. I've been this fat for a long long year.... eaten many a dessert... and paste-ry!

Hello All!

I figured a little Rolling Stones parody would be a good way to break the ice. My name is Eric. I used to be in great shape (Marine Corps, Powerlifting, etc.) but that was a long time ago before marriage and three daughters. Now I am nearing middle age and more resemble the Goblin King from The Hobbit rather than my young svelte self! I have lost weight (and gained it back) several times in the past but after getting some alarming results from the doctor (and the fact that I am turning 40 this year) I am ready to work hard at making some long lasting lifestyle changes that will aid me during the back half of my life. So, that's me in a nutshell... about 60 pounds to lose... hopefully plenty of time to lose it.

If you need a friend or want to be my friend just let me know... I have found that the more support we have the better we do!

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  • cedarkins
    cedarkins Posts: 27 Member
    Love your introduction! Lol! Friend request coming your way.

    I too have been up and down the roller coaster ride that is weight loss. Let's support each other through the insanity and finally get of this crazy ride! ;-)
  • cbhubbybubble
    cbhubbybubble Posts: 465 Member
    I started singing n my head as soon as I saw the subject line...had to open it to see how you'd finish it off. I'm pretty new, but feel free to add me.
  • ehample
    ehample Posts: 19
    Hey Eric,
    I'm in the same boat. 43 now and need to trim a few off. Metabolism is slowing down making it way harder. This program was one of the best things I've done to loose weight. I exercise regularly as well but watching my food has been the key. Started out at 344 a week shy of two months ago, now I am 282. Still have another 60 to go but am doing well. Be happy to help if I can.
    Eric
  • BuckTheBMI
    BuckTheBMI Posts: 106 Member
    Cedarkins: It is a rough roller coaster to get off of but we need to do it! Yo-yo dieting is actually worse for you than just being heavy (from an article I read... don't quote me on that.) I am starting the changes tomorrow... but tracking today just so I have something to look back on and laugh.

    cbhubbybubble: Friend... added. Let's do this! I am newer than you so it's ok... we will help each other!

    Ehample: The second Eric I have befriended today! I guess we, as Erics, are always looking to improve ourselves! Congratulations on the killer results!
  • BuckTheBMI
    BuckTheBMI Posts: 106 Member
    I was sent this link via email by a mind reading member of the MFP community! I figured I would post it here since it probably can't be linked enough!

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1235566-so-you-re-new-here?hl=so+you%27re+new+here

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