Making it a lifestyle

xBabyLlamaDrama
xBabyLlamaDrama Posts: 53 Member
edited November 2024 in Introduce Yourself
A little background - I've struggled with weight since elementary school. I started playing football and got in pretty good shape, gained some confidence, etc. When football ended though, I kept eating like a football player.

A year or two after that, and a couple rejected dates later, I decided I'd lose weight. Coupled up MFP with a pretty nice workout routine and from May to August dropped 45 pounds. I loved how I looked, I gained a ton of confidence, and eventually a girlfriend.

Then college classes resumed. I worked 30+ hours a week, went to class full time, and had a newly found girlfriend. Finding time to workout became hard, and I let myself slip into eating unhealthy when going out on dates, etc.

My relationship failed, I've put on 65 pounds, and I got my degree and an office job. I have no excuse for not getting in shape (not implying my relationship was an excuse anyway) - I have time to prepare meals, eat at a regular schedule, and time after work to get fit. So that's what I'm going to do. Started Monday, and I'm going through this with a few of my family members, so there's a great accountability system in place.

Let's do this MFP peeps. I've got goals, you've got goals, let's hit em and go even further.

-Will

Replies

  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    what i'm taking from all of this, is that you're interested in very shallow girls that care mostly about aesthetics.

    i mean, don't get me wrong, looking good and being healthy is something that is important in a relationship.

    good luck in eating healthy and working out. hope you can stick to it.
  • xBabyLlamaDrama
    xBabyLlamaDrama Posts: 53 Member
    Thanks for your feedback. I was worried that was part of what was coming across, which is why I tried to explain a little.

    What I was trying to say was the first time I did it, a lot of it was to look good for girls. I agree, and that's part of why I didn't stick with it.

    My relationship failed for a few reasons, none of which had to do with my weight gain. I'm not doing this for girls now. I'm doing it for me.

    Hope that clarifies a little. Thanks for wishin me well!
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    i get it. i was 22 once too, and thought that being lean and in shape would make me more desirable to the fairer sex.
  • slideaway1
    slideaway1 Posts: 1,006 Member
    Good luck mate, as you have said confidence will come from looking after yourself and working hard in the gym. I'm sure you will achieve your goals.
  • Lennonluv2
    Lennonluv2 Posts: 956 Member
    I'm 44 and was on my way to losing 100 pounds, then my 11 year marriage fell apart and I turned to food. I'm trying to get back on track and make it a lifestyle. I thought I was there and yet when the *kitten* hit the fan, it was too tough for me.

    Every day I have to start fresh and work at not berating myself for messing up. I'm glad to see someone as young as you with such awareness. You can do it, I know I can get back on track too. Good luck!
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,149 Member
    Great news, since this is about you now and you know what to do, all you need to do is go get it! Good luck!
  • xBabyLlamaDrama
    xBabyLlamaDrama Posts: 53 Member
    Thanks everyone!
This discussion has been closed.

Categories