SuperSized me needs to go

jedinite66
jedinite66 Posts: 3 Member
edited October 2024 in Introduce Yourself
At 36 with wife and three young children ages 8, 6, and 3 I need to change my lifestyle to be able to play with my kids and be around for them a long time.

305 lbs is the heaviest I've ever been.

I'd love to get down to about 220 (200 would be fantastic) and need some help doing it. My wife is with me on this and supports me as a wife can.

Small steps at first, 3-5 lbs per week for the first month. I believe this is doable as I don't think the weight is supposed to be there. I have an easy time with the first 20 or so lbs, as I start eating better and exercising it melts off. After that the battle really begins, can I stay away from chips, soda, fast food, etc.....for a LONG LONG time.....

If you think you can help, I will take all the advice and support I can get.

If your local, hit me up we can walk, exercise, something....

THANKS!!!

Steve

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  • SueGeer
    SueGeer Posts: 1,169 Member
    Don't know if we're local cos you don't say where you're from....lol :flowerforyou:

    I'll add you as a friend anyway

    Sue :smile: x
  • Qarol
    Qarol Posts: 6,159 Member
    If your local, hit me up we can walk, exercise, something....
    I'm local to my locale...
  • chauncyrenayCHANGED
    chauncyrenayCHANGED Posts: 788 Member
    You can do it!!
  • DietingMommy08
    DietingMommy08 Posts: 1,345 Member
    This site is VERY helpful.

    Keep your head up and look forward to the goal.

    U can do this!!! :o)
  • vdegraff
    vdegraff Posts: 87 Member
    Hi Steve. Welcome. Maybe set very small short term goals for long term rewards. I started out with a goal only to lose 1 lb per week in June 2011. As of October 19th, I had lost 38 lbs. I did lose a lot at first, which was great, but then I hit the eventual plateau. But on average, I lost about 8 to 9 lbs each month. I did this with MFP by tracking my calories in and calories burned. The nice thing is that I really didn't deny myself too much and I've learned to enjoy excercising. If you are not physically active yet, then start off just walking several days a week. Start offf with just small distances and then eventually increase your walk. When you are healthier and stronger, then opt for other activities to expand your workout. Also, don't forget to log your time playing with the kids (catch, basketball, just goofing around. . .)

    Now, I have just recently had WLS, so I'm starting to shed 1 to 2 pounds each day, but that will surely decrease and I will remain on my low calorie, moderate exercise plan throughout the rest of my life. You are young, you have time to take this process slow. Enjoy it. Embrace it. Good for you for letting Mr. SuperSized you go.

    Good luck. Add me if you like
  • janeitg
    janeitg Posts: 33 Member
    You CAN do it. Just remember if you fall off the wagon to get back on again. Remember that your life, wife, children and health are more important than any food.
  • TDGee
    TDGee Posts: 2,209 Member
    Good luck, keep moving forward. Tattooine can be a tough place to get a good walk in safely, with all the Sand People lurking and all.
  • robin52077
    robin52077 Posts: 4,383 Member
    Good luck, keep moving forward. Tattooine can be a tough place to get a good walk in safely, with all the Sand People lurking and all.

    Nooooo...he's currently on Dagobah with Yoda...so it's the SWAMPS you have to watch out for!
  • jedinite66
    jedinite66 Posts: 3 Member
    Damn you guys must read minds, I am a huge (no pun intended ) Star Wars fan!! So funny to read posts about Tatooine and Dagobah :) HAHAHAH

    It wouldn't hurt to live by some Yoda knowledge right

    Try NOT, DO or DO NOT, there is no TRY!!
  • Justjoshin
    Justjoshin Posts: 999 Member
    Good luck, keep moving forward. Tattooine can be a tough place to get a good walk in safely, with all the Sand People lurking and all.

    Nooooo...he's currently on Dagobah with Yoda...so it's the SWAMPS you have to watch out for!

    This is ridiculous, I've been trying to get a training session with Yoda since the 70s and this guy just stops in and tadda?
  • Drunkadelic
    Drunkadelic Posts: 948 Member
    Damn you guys must read minds, I am a huge (no pun intended ) Star Wars fan!! So funny to read posts about Tatooine and Dagobah :) HAHAHAH

    It wouldn't hurt to live by some Yoda knowledge right

    Try NOT, DO or DO NOT, there is no TRY!!

    I think your user name gave you away :smile:
  • Marlouand
    Marlouand Posts: 1 Member
    Hello, I just wanted to stop by and introduce myself. My name is Mary I live in Jville and am scheduled to have a tummy tuck on December 20, 2011. I would love to be down 25 to 30 lbs before D-day. So I started writing my food down today. I actually love to workout but unfortunately I love to eat as well so prayerfully I will accomplish my goal. And so it begins!!!!
  • jedinite66
    jedinite66 Posts: 3 Member
    Didn't even think of that :) heheheheh
  • robin52077
    robin52077 Posts: 4,383 Member
    Didn't even think of that :) heheheheh


    mmmm...intelligent this one is not....

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    (j/k):wink:
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