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Originally Posted by Philly Hello. I am new to this board. I am at an all time high with my weight and turned to this board for some will power to get healthy. I am 36, 5'8" and now over 260 for the first time in my life. I have been overweight for most of my adult life but have always maintained the same overall weight. I used to have a highly active job but our workload has decreased by so much the last 8 months that during our down time we eat, and sit, and eat and sit. I just can't seem to get motivated to get active and adjust my eating habits. I am at a total loss. I have gained 25 pounds since the holidays with no end in sight. I will read through the board to see what I can use for myself and my family. I want to be healthy for my son as well as myself. Thanks for listening.
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Philly, first I have to ask, are you Philly
from Philly?
I commend you for looking to do what's in the best interests of yourself and your son. Many many many years ago (before you were born) I was struggling with obesity as well. We did not have all the gyms and diet food back then (bad), although no one ate out (good), which is one of the culprits of obesity today. I decided to take a stand, but my motivation was not so much for me, it was for my children. I knew that being overweight was a risk back then, as I had lost my father at an early age due to diseases related to obesity. It was one of the worst feelings in the world, as a young boy to lose your father, and I used that as my main motivation to get healthy. I wanted to see my kids graduate high school, go to college, get married, and have grandkids. I probably would have missed out on half of the most important accomplishments of my kids had I not made a change in my life. Yes it is difficult to get started, but the positive benefits are endless.
You will live longer (most important), look better, feel better, have more energy, be sick less often, recover from surgery better, get to wear better looking clothes, be more comfortable sitting down or being in tight settings, save a lot of money and set better examples for your kids who will then pass them on to your grandkids.
There are too many benefits to losing weight for you not to give it an honest try. The toughest part is the first month or so, because many people will not even lose a pound in their first few weeks, but if you stay the course you will be rewarded.
I almost forgot, welcome to our community!
