From 282 to 232

I am at 50 pounds weight loss. I feel much better. More energy and just a better outlook on life. My story begins with me being at normal weight throughout school. At high school graduation I was 160 pounds and I am 6 foot three male. I joined the Navy and remained active and normal weight for the next few years. I got married at age 21 to an amazing woman and we liked to eat and cook Mexican food as she is Mexican. My weight slowly started coming on and by the age of 34 I was 282 pounds. I had high blood pressure and just very bad negative self-image that caused anxiety and poor self-worth. I hated being in a room full of people because I felt like they were judging my fatness lol. My breaking point came at age 35 when I won a 10 year government service award and the picture that was taken revealed a really fat guy standing next to a fit Navy Captain. I was like twice his size. It was heartbreaking but was the motivation I needed. I went to the doctor and requested 2 months of phentermine to kick things off. I owe my success not on the medication because I only took it for 2 months but my success came from my fitness pal. For the first time in my life I held myself accountable for the food that goes into my mouth. I love logging food and treat it like a game that will extend your life. I am hoping to lose weight until I get to 215. Today I am very happy and proud of my accomplishments. If I can do it, anyone can. I use to eat tons of food like 3 bigmacs and chocolate and 5 cokes per day. I had not limit. Today I feel in control of my life thanks to my fitness pal. My high blood pressure is normal. No more anxiety. No more doubt. No more poor self image. I just log and stay in control. My diet log is always open if you desire to view. I welcome more friends as well. Best of luck to you all. Do it for you and no one else. Sure if is hard logging but in the end you will be happier I swear.