Single dad getting fit
pacmanjack
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I went kind of backwards, posting a couple of days ago in the "Success Stories" section before ever introducing myself here.
I'm Jack, a divorced, devoted father of two boys. In about 2005, I had my weight near where I wanted it, (sub-200) by working out regularly and eating right.
Then I got divorced (not my idea, wife of 16 years shocked me). Threw me into a tailspin, and eventually I weighed 255 lbs in the spring of '10.
I'd gotten that down to the mid-230s, but was still looking and feeling terrible. Then, on May 1 of this year, I made a committment to myself to finally do it. I started going to the gym all the time and am down to 221.5 as of a couple of days ago. I've been using myfitnesspal to track calories as well as log exercise... and it's a great tool.
Before (255) and now (221.5) photos are included in my "Success stories" post:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/261495-getting-there-pics
Anyway, I'm looking to network with others committed to getting fit, so feel free to make contact.
-Jack
I'm Jack, a divorced, devoted father of two boys. In about 2005, I had my weight near where I wanted it, (sub-200) by working out regularly and eating right.
Then I got divorced (not my idea, wife of 16 years shocked me). Threw me into a tailspin, and eventually I weighed 255 lbs in the spring of '10.
I'd gotten that down to the mid-230s, but was still looking and feeling terrible. Then, on May 1 of this year, I made a committment to myself to finally do it. I started going to the gym all the time and am down to 221.5 as of a couple of days ago. I've been using myfitnesspal to track calories as well as log exercise... and it's a great tool.
Before (255) and now (221.5) photos are included in my "Success stories" post:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/261495-getting-there-pics
Anyway, I'm looking to network with others committed to getting fit, so feel free to make contact.
-Jack
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Welcome to MFP! And congrats on the weight you already lost :-)0
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Great job!!!! Keep up the commitment0
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Good for you! You look great with the progress you've made so far. Definitely a noticeable difference. Best of luck in your journey. This site is fantastic for building a network of support. Feel free to add me.0
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Congrats on your weight loss!!
Best of luck! You can do this!0 -
Welcome and congrats!0
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Congrats Jack! Keep up the great work!0
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Thanks so much for being so welcoming. Very appreciated here.
-Jack0 -
Welcome and congratulation on your loss Pacmanjack.0
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Stress and depression will do that to you for sure.
Congrats on what you've lost so far and good luck on what you want to lose in the future!0 -
Thanks again, everybody. Love this site/tool.
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Hi jack and welcome ! Like you I lost some weight before joining mfp but the past 40lbs or so using this site have been by far the easiest, you will find so much support and motivation here
Feel free to add me if you would like to offer each other some support
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Sorry about your divorce, 16 years.....what a shame. I am sorry.
Feel free to add me as a friend, welcome!0 -
I understand stress eating. My husband was ill for many years and after he passed away stress eating was a part of coping. Once I decided I was tired of being physically and mentally sad, that was it! It does get better and make sure to always remember you are worth it! You will definitely feel happier! Good luck!
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you lasted longer then I did!! I'm got divorced after a year and a half... long enough to have a child! I got large fast! BUT I've lost 50lbs so far... now I'm working more on the fine tuning.. toning up.. you CAN do it.. and your kids will see your dedication and determination and you will set an amazing example! YOU CAN DO IT!0
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