Obesity Discussion Forums

[ZeroTX]

Hello forum,

Well, this is my first post here, and frankly, I haven't even had a chance to browse around much. However, I figured since my account was activated that I would go ahead and introduce myself and get straight to the point.....

I'm 32 years old, 6' tall, 348lbs, and I've been over 300lbs for at least the last 16 years. I was over 200lbs by age 12, and I was considered "chubby" by age 6. I consider that I've been obese for the vast majority of my life... some due to genetics, some due to poor eating habits and lack of activity (though, I would point out that the lack of activity has to do with how difficult it is to be an active adolescent when you are already 100lbs overweight).

In any case, I'm ready to drop at least 100lbs (my goal is 225lbs stable weight). The plan is better eating (though, frankly, I don't eat as bad as what you would think... I eat at home, lean meats, veggies, NO sugared soft drinks in the past 10 years, etc.)... better eating, yes, but no crazy diets, just balanced and reasonable. Part 2? Workouts. I've never taken this route before, but I'm doing it this time. I've lost as much as 50 pounds on food-adjustment-only diets, but never done any real exercise beyond moderate walks. No more. I've joined a gym that's near my home and also has a location near my work. I am doing 20 minutes of weights and 30 minutes of cardio (mostly treadmill, because the other machines hurt my knees). I would like to increase (steadily) the intensity of the weights (to build some upper-body bulk) and the length AND intensity of the cardio (would like to shoot for 45 minutes and much faster speeds eventually).

I hope to get some support here.... help me lose 100lbs THIS YEAR!!

Thanks all,

Michael

[Audrey]

Welcome to the forums!

Do some poking around the threads and posts here and you'll find a fountain of information! Also feel free to post any questions or observations you have and people are usually quick to respond.

Congrats on joining a gym! It was probabley one of the better decisions I've made in my life, and when I get into the groove of going (which is sometimes hard to do), I really look forward to it and enjoy it!

One of things I love about this site is the blog section. It's great to be able to update everyday on what you've done during the day (good or bad), and have people post with support and motivation for you. Check it out and see if it might suite you

[Obesity Discussion]

You'll get all the support you can handle! You're going about this the right way good for you!!! I posted in that other thread about your BMR and calorie goals, so good luck!

[Halelani]

Michael I welcome you as a new member. I myself am one also. If you feel the need to eat when unnecesary, please post to me and I'll try to respond, and I hope you will do the same for me. We all can support each other and in doing so become healthier because of it. Sincerely, Halelani