Weight Reduction

November 05, 2007, 06:42:32 AM

So I was thinking about some today.

I've decided on a weight reduction. For the bird, and myself.

The bird is pretty simple, I have all the plans laid out for that.

Now, I've never been a "small" guy. Even through High School, I was a bit chunky. I played football, I ran track, and I was a pretty decent shot-put/ discus guy. I was active. But not what I would consider "Fit". I joined the Army in 1999 and fought weight all throughout my Military Career. I was probly the most fit ive ever been while I was in Iraq from 04 to 05, but even then I weighed about 280lbs at my smallest. Dont get me wrong, I had a ton of muscle, andeven to this day i am still pretty strong. But I had something happen tonight that i'm a bit concerned about.

I was sitting in my t-bird at work ( I am a third shift security guard in Madison, an I'm out and about all night usually) and I started having some chest pains. And not just a "Gas bubble" type pain, some actually painful . After about 3 hours they passed, and at no time did i feel that i needed to go to the doctor. But it made me think. I'm 26. I weigh (estimated) between 330 and 340lbs at 6'4" tall. I have a month and a half year old son, and an 11 year old daughter (My wife's before i met her). My BMI has GOT to be horrible, and I really dont excercise much.

I'm just tired of it. My wife is just plain shagy, and is in excellent shape. I feel embarrased to be around her at times, not to mention that I feel SHE must be embarrased by my weight at times. I'm in a hole that took me my entire life to get into. Not to mention, I grew up without my father around because he died of a heart attack when I was just 3 months old, so the history of heart problems is there.

Here's the plan. I quit smoking about 6 months ago. I'm cutting soda out TODAY. I'm going to start with walking a couple of miles a day with the dog. and no more fast food WHATSOEVER. Thats my major problem. At night, there isnt much healthy available. When i get down a bit, I can start excercising a bit more. I'm just afraid i might actually hurt myself if i start too much too soon, with my weight and everything. I guess I just need some encouragement here. I'm just plain discusted with myself at this point.

my goals are simple. i could probly stand to loose a good 100 pounds total. I want to be able to keep up with my kids. I want some better times in the t-bird :hick: :burnout: And last but not least, By this time next year, I want to re-enlist in the army. That was the olny job i ever felt like i made a difference in. Ive been out since October 7th, but but on the IRR (Inactive ready reserve ) for the last 2 years. Its like a big part of me is missing..... i want it back.

so thanks for reading guys, I'm going to post progress updates on everything (me and my Bird) as i go along. I'm setting up an appointment with my doctor to set up a nutrition plan this morning.

Weight Reduction

Reply #1 – November 05, 2007, 12:08:56 PM

Sounds like a good idea on the exercise and better diet. what with the history for heart probs.
I know that since I've really been physically exerting myself in the fields this fall, I've lost a few pounds of flab I'd picked up...

As far as starting walking or jogging or something, start off slow and work up to longer distances. Awhile back, I had to walk about a mile and a half because I was too lazy to check the fuel in a tractor, and when I got back to my truck I was gasping and my heart was pounding, and I've always walked a lot up till the last year or so.
I too need to change some habits, I'm 30, and don't eat right, and don't get enough exercise.
You've got a lot to live for, make the most of it :D and good luck on this, too.