Mike's Introduction.

mikew0828
mikew0828 Posts: 3 Member
edited November 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Hey, MFP community!
My name is Mike. I'm 23 years old. I'm a CNA.
I'm a HUGE emotional eater and as a result of that I had gotten (embarrassingly) obese. When it got to the point that I was constantly sleeping and out of breath I decided that it was probably due to the negligence of my health. I was recommended by a family member to a GP. She did all my blood-work and told me it was safe to go on a diet/exercise with no restrictions. I'm proud to say I had a starting weigh of 210 LBS. and now currently weight 189 LBS. and even though that's only 21 LBS. I can already feel the difference. I feel fantastic. I look forward to making friendships with all you guys on here.

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  • MinmoInk
    MinmoInk Posts: 345 Member
    Great job Mike! Welcome. Lovely story and glad you're making yourself healthier!
  • mygnsac
    mygnsac Posts: 13,413 Member
    So wise getting it under control while you are still young! Just hold something that weighs 21 pounds and you'll know why you are feeling the difference. Good job!
  • mikew0828
    mikew0828 Posts: 3 Member
    MinmoInk wrote: »
    Great job Mike! Welcome. Lovely story and glad you're making yourself healthier!
    mygnsac wrote: »
    So wise getting it under control while you are still young! Just hold something that weighs 21 pounds and you'll know why you are feeling the difference. Good job!

    Thanks for the welcome! You are guys are seriously awesome. :)


  • kvalhion
    kvalhion Posts: 16 Member
    Welcome and congrats! How tall are you? I wouldn't normally consider a male at 211 to be obese. Not skinny maybe, but theres lots of males that start out at a higher weight :)
  • mikew0828
    mikew0828 Posts: 3 Member
    kvalhion wrote: »
    Welcome and congrats! How tall are you? I wouldn't normally consider a male at 211 to be obese. Not skinny maybe, but theres lots of males that start out at a higher weight :)
    Hey, man. Thanks for the welcome! I'm 5'9 and my starting weight was 210. That's a BMI: 31.0 which is obese.



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