[Obesity Discussion]

Originally Posted by cquallis

Hi,

Calvin here. I'm new to the forum. I decided to join because, I need some sort of support system as I navigate through the weight loss storm once again.

Here's a little background info I am a 25 year old male who was heavy all throughout my childhood. At about the age of 19 I decided to diet, at that time I was about 6' 1" 302 pounds (I am now 6' 4"-I grew 3 inches in 6 years [WOW]). After a year of diet and exercise I lost a whopping 112 pounds. I felt happy, healthy and very fit. After about 3 years of maintaing my weight I started gradually gaining it back after taking medication for a condition that I have. Monday, 5/12/08 I was at a whopping 270 pound and feel very bad. My self esteem that I have worked so hard to gain has totally been stolen away. As of Monday, I decided it is time summer is approaching and I refuse to be a big fat so. Today is Wednesday, 5/14/08 and of only 2 days dieting (cutting my caloric intake down to 1500 calories) and exercising I've lost 2 pounds.

I'll check in with you guys weekly to discuss my progress. But, I will lose the weight as I've done so before. But, I will need you guys for support.

THANKS!!!
CALVIN

Hi Calvin, welcome! We'll definitely be here to support you the whole way through! Cutting calories is the way to go! What type of exercise have you started?