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I wanted to be a professional athlete until I realized I was not good enough. Then I realized a teacher influenced me so much in school and so I wanted to teach High School history and coach football. Here I am today living the dream.
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I am here for a number of reasons. I am 35 6'1 and weigh 390. I have high blood pressure, I have lowered kidney function, I am sure I have sleep apnea. I am a teacher and was doing a weight loss challenge at work and well I had been sick and hit 390...the biggest I have ever been. I did a lot of reading on here and have…
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Just starting out but I can't wait until I can stop living the embarrassment of asking for a seatbelt extender.
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I am 35 year old father of three looking to lose around 150 pounds. Taking it slow this time learning what I do wrong and not setting myself up for failure.
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Missouri
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I am just tracking my food right now but this is a huge eye opening statement for me. I never though of the calorie deficit as a sum, just one day at a time. If I had a bad day i would think of that as failing, even if every other day I was around 1000 calories below my maintenance line. This is a great perspective about…
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Many people on here said it's the best way to start. I've failed every other way I have tried so why not.
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I am just tracking my food. I havent changed my diet or activity level. I am doing this for a few weeks to get mindful of what I am eating and to get through Christmas. They I am going to make small changes every so often. I am 390 lbs and I can't fail anymore.
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Thanks for all of the kind words and support. I understand I am not a failure I just have not succeeded in the past. I am taking the advice of many and keeping track of calories. I will start with that and see where I am after Christmas Break. Other than that I am not making any plans. I made a decision to only tell my…
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Thank you all for the wonderful words. I have taken your advice and began logging my meals yesterday. It was not pretty but I am doing it. I will do this over the next few weeks as I enjoy the holiday season. It is not going to be easy to make any significant changes this time of year. I made a list of all of the things I…
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She has tried many times as well when we met 14 years ago. In our relationship we have each gained about 100 lbs. It is a journey we should take together.
