Goal: Losing 150lbs

[Gunsession]

Good night everyone, this is a first for me in many ways i've never asked for help nor have i shared my struggles in losing weight. I weight in at 330lbs and 6 ft 2'' tall. I've been trying to lose weight for a long time now but somewhere along the routine i stop. For the past years this has always been happening. I recently started back walking on the threadmill 3 days now and has been walking 1 mile and up. I've started cutting back on snacks as its always been the worst habit of mines to eat when i'm sad or depressed. Often i find myself always in some sort of depression and i turn to food and junk. I did attempt the gym once and i went twice but never went back again, mainly because i didnt feel like i had that support, i felt like i wasn't where everyone was and that demoted my confidence alot. Three days ago i cut back on some of my junk food habits and started eating more greens. I realize to lose weight i'd have to maintain a diet and from day one of weighing 330lbs i now weight 328.8 lbs. I've started cutting back on late night eating as well. What gets me sometimes is my depression. It takes a different mind set on me and holds me back. Sometimes i use anger and harsh words because of my depression. Sometimes the smallest things gets me sad. I'm 24 years turning 25 GOD WILLING in August and my aim for losing weight is so that i can be more nature active with my love one. And also when i get older we'll still be able to walk miles and just talk. I wish to lose 150 lbs and loose my man boobs. I hate them so much!!! When i look into the mirror i see what i dont wanna see! I've come to this forum for help. For guidance, for whatever little input you can give to keep me going. Sometimes i feel suicidal when i'm depressed and think to just give up and get away from it all. I'm a huge guy. And I'm not certain about anything in my life. Can you guys help me lose 150 lbs? I know i gotta do all the work but i guess some nice words would help me too i'm not sure.

 

[dudeitstime]

Our situations are similar, Gunsession. But let me tell you one thing -- you WILL get there and you conquer this goal. I can see you've started making the right choices by cutting back and finding a routine. It can be a slow process, but you're on a great path to a wonderful journey and to a new you. You shouldn't be too concerned with others around you in the regard of not fitting in, that is the worst way to make yourself feel like you're not supposed to be there. Changing your attitude, routine, eating habits = success. We all get angry and feel depressed, but learning to channel the anger into constructive manners is key. Think of how great you're going to look, feel WHEN you drop that 150.

We support you and got your back. You've always got us to talk to on this journey you're embarking on. You're starting to take control and that is where it all begins.

"Every passing minute is another chance to turn it all around"

 

[BugDude]

You and I have a lot in common, but I'm 5'9" and started out this journey the beginning of February at 326 lbs. My goal is to get to 200 lbs. I'm a large built broad guy and at 200 I looked and felt right. I got down to 180 once as an adult and it was too much. I looked and felt sick. I've lost a ton of weight before running but now at 46 after several knee surgeries, a broken foot, plantar fasciitis, and back problems from several broken tail bone episodes I just can't hit the treadmill anymore (I do it now a day or two at a time when the weather is bad and it takes it's toll on me even then). It kills me even walking fast. But I've found something that I can do and LOVE!!! Bicycling!!! February 6th was the first time I've been on a bike in over 32 years. I've got a thread I started recently tracking my progress. I'm focusing more on cycling than the weight number and have committed to myself not to look at any scales until March 31. I'm also using a free app called "Lose It". Awesome way to set a calorie goal and track your dietary intake. I'm budgeting 1500 calories a day and riding my bike about 8 miles per day (which is about 800 calories burned). The math has to work and I enjoy my time out on my bike. Weekdays I get up at 5:45 and bike in my neighborhood. Weekends I go in the afternoons and do longer rides on local bike trails.

I used to enjoy running but it took it's toll. When I couldn't run anymore depression and weight gain got me. But I'm back on track, just on wheels now. I encourage you to give that some thought and to try the app. I bought a bike made by Giant. Their rims and tires can handle our weight. Typical Walmart bikes can't handle over 200 lbs. Invest in a good bike by Giant or Trek. It's worth it.

 

[ozebear]

A suggestion from a fellow newbie is to set yourself achieveable monthly goals rather than focusing on the end goal. This can help avoid further bouts of depression as oftentimes the end goal seems too far away.