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Originally Posted by BrianG
Ugg. I'm such a hog. I'm 5' 10.5". Started out at ~310 about 2 years ago  . Went down to ~225  , but have been steadily increasing and now am about 260  .
I kinda carry my weight everywhere (not just in the gut or whatever) so I look fairly "even", but still substantially overweight. Muscle mass is pretty good so that helps, but not nearly enough. Being over 35 years old doesn't make things any easier (slower metabolism).
Of course, the good diet/excercise thing works, but just sucks. Not so much the exercise, but the eating part. I have too much of a sweet tooth!  I don't eat breakfast (I know that's bad) because it makes me feel nauseous. I usually eat something like a 6" Subway sub (and those damn cookies) along with diet coke. I know soda is bad, but at least it's diet. Suppers and late night snacks is what gets me. My g/f is an awesome cook ( and at the same time) and I go to bed so late (~2AM) that I usually get a hankering for something sweet (I know that's really bad). Dieting sure does work, but I can't find a plan that doesn't make me feel like I'm missing out. |
Hey Brian, you sound just like me. I am about the same height/weight. I have a sweet tooth (although I have lost it a bit in last few years), and my wife is an excellent cook. When we got together I was about 190, now I am back up a 275 (personal best). And I understand about "those damn cookies". I am close to 30, and I would prefer to be in better shape when I do get there.
I am trying to get back into my "diet" and exercise program. First week is getting close to the end, and I have not done as well as I want. Maybe week 2 will treat me better... My goal is 10lbs a month, pretty ambitious, but I have a crusie to go on in late august, so I would like to actually fit on the boat.