Hi...my name is Damien and I'm a food addict.

destreich
destreich Posts: 6
edited October 1 in Introduce Yourself
Wow, I'm blown away by the quick responses from this community to my initial post about measurements of water glasses. I thought I'd throw up an introductory post since I'll be sticking around for a while (seeing as this website/iPhone software is amazing).

I'm a 25 year old single part-time father living in Australia with a 6 year old daughter. Recently I started living with my old man to help him out as a fulltime carer (he has heart problems, lung issues and leg ulcers, poor thing). For most of my career life however I have worked for Google as a top tier specialist. As much of a dream as my career has been for an IT enthusiast it has also been one of the most sedentary.

Currently I am 152kg (335lbs) @ 174cm (5'8") and although I do not have any body image issues (I'm far too happy go lucky), I recently got diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes which gave me quite a shock and a wake up call. I am managing it extremely well on 1000mg of extended release metformin per day. My doctor has prescribed me Duromine (phentermine) 40mg tablets which I am on day three of... I am an extremely organised person and have adopted to take a 'three pronged' approach to my new lifestyle changes. Firstly, medication, secondly, longterm dietary changes and learning how to eat right and being mindful of portion control and lastly, excercise. I signed up on Monday for a local 24hr gym (extremely useful for my sleep patterns). I am also taking multi-v's and extended release vitamins Cs.

Hopefully on a strict 1500 cal/day diet, with three to four 1 hour gym cardio sessions per week (30 min walk, 30 min cycle) and adding in the Duromine, I should be on my way to back to double digits in no time. I actually really love eating right and excercise. I just have to break out of old habits.

Peace out,

Damien

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  • countinonme
    countinonme Posts: 85
    Same here.. A person feels better when they eat right.. The excercise makes me feel awesome! (Kinda sweaty, too...) lol... Hope to see you on here.. It's helped me a lot. I gotta lose 135 lbs. Hopefully down to 130 lbs.. Will know on Thursday.. (Weigh day). Have a good one!
  • HollieDoodles
    HollieDoodles Posts: 678 Member
    Hey Damien, It sounds like you're well on your way to success! Congats and best of luck on your journey :)

    Best wishes,
    Hollie
  • methetree
    methetree Posts: 381
    Welcome Damien!

    Happy to be on this journey with you. Feel free to add me as a friend if you want someone for support and conversation!

    You are to be commended for taking care of your Dad and for being a good father to your daughter!

    That is an awesome commitment....
  • eeeekie
    eeeekie Posts: 1,011 Member
    Welcome! Congratulations on making the first step in the right direction...MFP is a fantastic choice in aiding you in bettering yourself.
  • Lexie28
    Lexie28 Posts: 219
    Damien,

    You have come to a wonderful place for plenty of support and motivation. Good Luck on your journey :flowerforyou:
  • steadyeddie2
    steadyeddie2 Posts: 14
    Welcome, Damien. Keep coming back!
  • JsGirl93
    JsGirl93 Posts: 1,156
    Welcome! We're with you all the way!
  • rachellosesitall85
    rachellosesitall85 Posts: 497 Member
    Welcome Damien!
  • destreich
    destreich Posts: 6
    Thanks so much all for the kind welcome and support via friend requests and comments. It is extremely appreciated. :)

    Keep Smilin'

    D
  • tamanella
    tamanella Posts: 500 Member
    Welcome to MFP Damien! I, too, am a food addict and I really do like to eat healthier and exercise when I'm on a roll. I feel so much better too. I've actually been on here since January but have had a few set backs and really had to focus on what was really important to me...my health, family, life or food? I've been reading a really good book that has really helped me come to some decisions and renewed my commitment to life long weight loss and maintaining that loss. This has been the best site for keeping me on track. People here are awesome and a lot of my friends on here just wouldn't let me quit even when I went MIA for several weeks. They kept messaging me and commenting on my profile letting me know how much they cared and missed me. Isn't that awesome!! So, again I say WELCOME! Feel free to add me as a friend if you'd like. I would love to support you along the way! Good luck!
  • princesstoadstool82
    princesstoadstool82 Posts: 371 Member
    Fantastic!!! this place is awesome damian :)

    the diary teaches you about food, so calories in them.. to drink lots of water, and choose healthy fresh fruits and vegies! you say your having vitamin C..? how much would you be taking a day mg? cause just by eating a few strawberries, and other fruits, and broccoli, i'm over 100mg aday! is amazing!

    i've learned to read lables, i've brought a set of food scales, and i weigh my food, and have correct portions... and i've managed to stay around my calorie goal ( i'm not super strict ), i dont eat low fat food, unless they are the same as the full fat minus the fat ... so with out the fillers, or extra sugar.. all the food i eat is real :)

    i've been doing this for 15 days, and i was 103.5 and on sunday i weighed in at 101.7.. thats 1.8 kg loss!! small but a start also, i'm going for 5kg goals ... so i dont lose heart..

    anyways i hope you enjoy it here!!! feel free to add as friend :
    all the best!!
  • atd81
    atd81 Posts: 225 Member
    Welcome to the fray Damien! :)

    You'll find a lot of people here will readily provide advice, valuable motivation and friendship. First step to improvement is recognition :) Good luck and if you need some motivation, feel free to add me :)
  • em1976
    em1976 Posts: 119 Member
    A fellow aussie here:)Seems you have had your epiphany day:)Thats a great start imo.Don't forget to take your measurements,also perhaps a Beginning pic so you can look at it now and then as you progress.

    Welcome,good luck and please feel free to add me as a friend if you find yourself in need of a boost:)
  • 1sabella
    1sabella Posts: 6
    Go for it!!!:happy:
  • healthyjen342
    healthyjen342 Posts: 1,435 Member
    WELCOME! and it sounds like you have quite the plan! You've made a GREAT choice and I wish you the BEST OF LUCK!
  • sunrize_sc
    sunrize_sc Posts: 157 Member
    It works if you work it!
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