starting new life

Sounds like a tough and scary place to be starting from. The good news is, this is all in your control. Start with reading the stickied posts at the top of the getting started and general diet sections. Particularly the ones marked most helpful posts. It's a lot to read, but well worth it.

Oh Hi Doug youll b amazing dont worry. Your wife will be amazed when u look hot ok. It doesn't take as long as you think to change habits. At 33 your body will adjust faster than u think. Add me if you want buddy

Hey Doug! You can do it. Choose the "lose 2 lb per week" option then eat 2000 calories below that number. What you are able to target is a loss of 1% of your body weight each week, so for now a first week loss of eating a little less is going be upwards of 20 lb. The 2nd and 3rd weeks are different from the first, and by the 2nd month your mind is starting to get accustomed to the idea of choosing to eat a little less. It may take a year or more for you to get to a point where you realize that you don't have the same temptations or triggers you do now. In the meantime, log all your eats accurately. You'll need to use a food scale to properly weigh everything you eat.

Start small. Add me if you like. I'm cheering you on!

Hi Doug. Yes, you have some work ahead of you, but you can do it. Baby steps. Move as much as you are able to. You will get stronger.

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1357291/super-obese-why-isnt-the-weight-falling-off-me/p6

Please read this!! This man is younger but similar story and very inspiring!

Good for you for wanting ting to start on a road to better health. I've spent the past few days at the hospital with my mom who had a heart attack. Best to get healthy before it's too late. Way to go!!!

Good luck Doug, you are in the right place everyone works together to help us reach our goals, you should read some of there stories some of them are very inspiring.

Doug, I look forward to following your progress. I want to hear about all of the gains your weight loss brings you. The little things that people take for granted... be it getting out of bed more easily, or picking something up from the floor without discomfort. These are the victories that will keep you motivated; the ongoing improvement in your quality of life. Others who have come back from the brink can attest to this.

You've got this. You deserve each victory that awaits along the path, and there are many to be claimed and savored. We're all rooting for you! Keep us updated and you'll have more support than you'll know what to do with!

Doug you have so many people voting for you already I know it's hard especially if you can't exercise cuz that's how I am but I am losing the weight it's not coming off as quickly as I would like it but that's another thing add me if you like I would love to be one of your friends

Hi Doug, you can do this. One step at a time stick to fresh foods and plenty of water. Go Doug alway around if you need cheering on!!