Hey. I figured this would be a good place for an introduction and to show my before pic.
I'm a 33yr old stay at home dad (for now).
I was always in great shape and very fit and active until I was about 25ish.
That is when my daughter was born(I am not using it as an excuse...just sayin, that is when I got careless about my
body). Also, I have had a couple injuries that REALLY set me back ALOT.
When I was in shape, my
goal was to hit the 180lb mark and be lean and muscle. I couldn't gain weight if I tried. I was at about the 180lb mark (not so muscly...but it was obtainable alot easier than it will be now). Then I broke my leg badly playing soccer with my nephew. I had a rod put it from my knee to my ankle, and 3 screws. During recovery(never did really recover...still have alot of pain YRS later) I was depressed because I couldn't work and provide for my family, and I ate and ate and ate. A typical dinner was 2 20oz steaks, a separate plate FULL of greasy fries, and a salad bowl of ranch to dip my fries in....and a couple pieces of bread. Pizza was also a bad one. The pizza-hut bigfoot didn't stand a chance. I honestly would eat a bigfoot by myself.
I eventually got back to work, lost 35 lbs, then injured my elbow, and have had 2 surgeries(both unsuccessful)....guess what, gained it all back, and then a bit more.
Anyway, I am now at 240 lbs....close to 28% bodyfat. I have fluctuated 240-250 for about 2 years now. And I am determined to get this in control. I know it wont be easy...but 3 weeks has gone by since I have been eating better. 600-1200
calories a day, lowered my carb intake AOT, and am being very careful about my
fat intake....I have not lost a lb yet...so I am a little disappointed.
Now....my ultimate
goal is to be about 180-200, 8-12% Bodyfat, and start
bodybuilding.
I have considered lipotropic or lipoden injections to help with the
diet and exercise...but not sure yet....I have heard that the type of
fat that I have is one of the hardest for a man to get rid of....anyway, I hope to get some good input and support here during this battle. Because I am SO ready.
and, no...I was not the one giving birth...I am not pregnant, lol
