This time its for good!!!

[avw1234]

I was always a chubby teen. I topped out at 285lbs. When I started college, I didn't gain the freshman 15 but lost 30lbs because my activity level increased. Then the summer between my freshman and sophomore year I lost a lot of weight and got down to 175lbs. I stayed in the 175-200lbs area for many years. Around 28yo, I started gaining. Recently, I found myself 245lbs at age 34. At this point I started having health issues. My docror once told me to think of your body as a bank account, the more you invest when you are young will pay off when you are older. I think I finally understand that. My goal is to get to around 175 llbs and I'm going to stay there this time. Right now I'm 232lbs. I've been losing 2-3lbs per week counting calories and walking. I'm eager to start lifting but I've got a rotator cuff injury that I've been nursing for months.

I've accepted that It's going to take a good year at least for me to get where I want to be, but I'm staying optimistic. Somedays I look in the mirror and see my thinner self and get so excited. Some days I see a still fat stomach and worry about what my stretched skin will look like when I get there. I try not to let it get me down for too long. What I am enjoying are the health benefits that come along with eating well. I'm only down 13lbs and I feel so much better. The health issues I've experienced have gone away and I feel more determined than ever to lose weight so I can feel even better.

As for loose skin and stretch marks, I guess I'll deal with that when the time comes.

 

[alligatorob]

Hey AVW, welcome to the forum! And congratulations on the 13 lb loss, that's no small thing. I'm not surprised you are feeling better.

When I was about 30 I lost around 100 lbs and the lose skin went away, yours probably will too. Wish I could tell you I kept it off, but I didn't.

I suggest you start a diary (https://weight-loss.fitness.com/forums/weight-loss-diary.9/ ) and tell us more about yourself and your goals, you will get a lot of good advice and support that way.

Best of luck to you!

 

[Cate]

Hi, avw & welcome to the forum. Well done on already being on the road to becoming healthier. 13 lbs lost would feel better I'm sure. You sound positive & I'm sure you seem set for success. Rob's suggestion is a good one. The diary section of the forum is very active & very supportive. Cheers, Cate.