Im new- an overweight x-runnner who is running again...

[TitanicWreck]

Hi Everyone!
My name is Tarn, i'm a 37 yr old chap in Boston MA, and yearn to return to my weight and fitness I had 10 years ago. I'm 6'3, my idea weight (i think) should be between 190-200 or so....10 years ago I was an avid runner- I didnt compete, buti would run for hours every day....I was hooked, and at one poiint I was underweight- My weight got down to 179. For my height and frame, that was too thin....
Since then I got away from jogging, and put on quite a bit of weight.....I got up to 295...I am physically active, just have a lot of fat to burn...Its a miracle my blood pressure is still within healthy limits..
I cut junk from my diet, and exercise every day- im down to 289.

My problem is when I originally ran 10 years ago, i hardly ate- which is why my weight plummeted- I ran and fasted, which wasnt that healthy- i need to loose 100 pounds- so what kinds of foods would you suggest I eat that will give me energy to run, but not pack on the pounds? I need to be fit again, and am desperate- Anyone else here once seriously overweight who got fit through running?
Its no longer for vanity sake- Being 100 pounds overweight could kill me....Its had a bad impact on my self esteem, dating life, and will damage my health....I exercise at least 2 hours a day, but the weight has to go.....
I remember when i was fit, i felt confident...I miss that...
now I feel so self concious about the weight I packed on, and rightly so..
Thanks
Tarn

 

[Greenetuckian]

Welcome

My problem is when I originally ran 10 years ago, i hardly ate- which is why my weight plummeted- I ran and fasted, which wasnt that healthy

I am no professional but the statement above tells me IMO you probably wrecked your metablolism. You taught your body to get by on very few calories so when you cut the exercise and upped your calorie intake your weight skyrocketed. I imagine now you need to unlearn your body from this and teach it to react in a more appropriate manner.

Might I suggest a multi faceted approach.
A bit of strength training, perhaps 3 full body workouts 3 times a week alternating heavy and lighter workouts.
Different aerobic exercise. Don't just run but play some tennis or basketball. Hike, skate, bicycle. Do more than just one thing.
Read the nutrition info here about a healthy diet and eating more small meals if you can.