Let my new life begin!

[Rob]

Well from my introduction you may already know that i am just "starting" on my journey. The Reason I say "starting" is because i have over the years tried to loose weight but have been unsuccessful. But this time its really different! I want to loose this weight so badly because i see how it is affecting me!

A Glimpse at my background:
I have been over weight since i was a kid (8). I have constantly gained weight over the past 14 years. As a Freshman in High School i weighed 315 lbs and now i am at age 22 i weigh a whopping 405 lbs.

What i have Tired:
I have tried many attempts at loosing weight and getting healthier and have not necessarily failed but given up. I have tired exercising to weight loss pills and foods. I once was one a great path of loosing weight about 2 years ago just before i met my fiancee, I was working out 5 times a week and eating great i went from 350 lbs to 312 in 4 months and it felt great! I Injured my wrist lifting weights about 2 weeks before i met my fiancee and well its all been down hill from there. As we got my comfortable with each other both of us began to put on some pounds. In the past 2 years we have been together i went from about 315 to now 405.

Whats different this time:
Well it was all fired by a visit to my doctors. I have always told myself that i would never be over 400 lbs, but when i got to the doctors and weighed in what i read was absolutely devastating, i weighed 405lbs!! After the nurse left me to wait for the doctor i cried till the doctor arrived, he then added to the weight by saying he was concerned that if i kept this pace that i would have already lived over 1/2 my life. I had to tell my family what was going on, everyone expressed their concerns some even doubting the scale saying i do not look like i weigh that much. After this scare i started to think about other things in my life such as i am get married in 29 more days and well we plan on one day having kids and well i want to live to see them graduate and all those other things!

What am i going to do about it:
I am going to Eat better, and by that i mean stick to my new way of eating. I have read Robs new posts about Hormonally correct eating and i think that i am going to take that route for now until i find some thing better! I have actually been doing the first 7 day phase for the past 3 days now and have noticed a difference already, like i am not as tired anymore and i have noticed my stomach starting to get smaller,i know it may seem like a lot to notice in 3 days but its true!)

I am going to use Biking as a form of exercise as i know that i enjoy it and i will soon have a biking partner, possibly two who can help hold me accountable! I plan to exercise at least 2 days a week for at least an hour at a time.

What are my Goals:
- Weigh 250 lbs (Yeah its possible to be healthy at 250!!)
- In the next two years make my dream of doing a triathlon complete!
- Have a healthier state of mind about myself
- Make my family and everyone else i know, including you "guys" proud of me!
- Be an inspiration to others going through the same thing I am!

I think thats about it for now.. I will keep updating this based on my progress!!!

Thanks!
Anthony

[Michele]

Good for you for starting on this journey - and letting us see your progress (and maybe even a few set backs as we will learn from those as well). I am really learning that this process does not have to be perfect - as life is not perfect...but I need to keep getting back on that horse - to keep trying and never give up - that each day is a new day to make improvements on my health.

PS. I can totally relate to the weight gain when meeting someone...I was 170lbs when I met my boyfriend 9 months ago...he is a great cook (maybe not so healthy but everything tastes fabulous) but too much red wine with our meals and eating way to late in the evening helped me pack on a bunch of weight (he gained 25lbs himself)...

[awthorn]

Indeed Hillary (my fiancee) is an awesome cook. And when i cook its great too. But like you said eating late in the evening and not cooking to healthy are two huge things!

[Rob]

Anthony.. your diet and exercise program are being Pimped! It's my wedding present to you and your fiancee.

I'll create a new thread somewhere to record our ongoing discussions, results etc.

[awthorn]

Awesome!!!! Thank you so much!

No better way to start off a Friday than to be told i am being pimped! YA HOOO!!!

[Michele]

Congrats Anthony! You deserve it!

I look forward to reading about your success!

[awthorn]

Okay so i ventured out tonight and bought a tape measurer. Results were not what i wanted to hear but its okay because they are gonna change quick!! :

So my measurements:
Neck - 19"
Chest- 59.5"
Stomach - 65"
Waist (where i wear my pants) - 54.5"
Bicep - 18"
Forearm - 13.5"
Upper Thigh - 33.5"
Lower Thigh - 27.5"
Knee - 19"
Calf - 21"
Ankle - 11.5 "

Pictures to come soon, hopefully Sunday!!

[Rob]

awesome.. good to have the measurements for posterity (is that the right word?)

we'll talk soon my friend

[Lucie]

Go !Anthony ! Writing down the measurments is a HUGE step...I'm proud of you ! Once faced, it is easier to battle !... You will see them just shed...we all will...and we'll be so very happy for you ! go ! go ! go !
Lucie

[Rob]

Yes, and if you dont measure, you dont really know (until your pants fall off of course)