Well Hello fellor Forum Members

Ok so I should start with who I am as this is my first post. I am SteveO, who usually goes by JunkyFungus, but apparently 1 too many letters. I wonder if forum owner would allow an exception? I find myself blimping over 300lbs. I think I'm about 320, but I'm not sure because my bathroom scale goes to like 280. Last time I went to doctor it was 316 so I am guessing.

I am a Web Master who operates about 15 different forums as well as participate in another 20 or so. Besides that I attend college as a CS (computer Science) geeks job is never quite up to specs. My new thing is PHP which keeps me sitting a lot at the computer. I've always been heavy, but not snackanormous like I am now.

At 17 I joined the army and lost about 30 lbs in which case I was fit. From then on my love of Tequila and beer took their toll on me. I could consume an entire pint of Ice Cream in one sitting and still munch some more. Back in those days smoking weed was my excuse. Now I have none!

After a long absence from seeing my eldest brother (who I idalized) I was shocked when I had finally seen him again after 4 years. He was skinny! I asked him how he did it and he said Atkins.

Well that was 96 and yeah I did it for like 6 months, but never got off the induction phase. I told myself that I would loose the weight and go back to my love of Pizza and beer. Guess what, after 6 long months the menu (very limited as a bachelor) was way to repetitive and the old Italian Buffett ruined everything.

Well I did Atkins a few more times and everytime again I thought I was Superman who didnt need a lifestyle change. Every time I met failure. So from failing I would gain back everything I had lost and then some. Last time I did my version of Atkins was 2004 in the summer and everything was great until I decided I could go off for a day. Yup, you guessed it. FAILURE!

So the other night after utter disgust that I had bought and eaten a tub of cake frosting (SICK) I said to myself; "self this time it's Atkins way or you're gonna die." Plus the fact that since I've moved to TN I haven't really made any close friends which for me is quite odd. Perhaps my lack of ambition to get out of the house is blocking me from meeting people.

I picked up the book and dusted it off and re-read it with a lifestyle change in mind. I know that I either have to succeed or I will die. After all 5'8" is not meant to support a massive girth of 320lbs. I am a little concerned as the last few times I met a terrible bout with gout, but I am confident I can controll that. As long as I take my nutrients and ensure I follow the plan correctly instead of my way I will get to my goal.

I am sure I will need support so please do support. My biggest support need is not to stick to the diet, but sticking to it correctly and making that lifestyle change.

Hi Steve, and welcome! I love this forum, I hope you do too!

SteveO
Your story souds so familiar, we seem to be traveling the same path. I am on day 10 and I too am looking for encouragment and inspiration in this forum. If you ever need a good chat, I'd be happy to compare notes. We just need to keep our eyes on the prize.
Congrats on your decision to return to Atkins.

Welcome to the community, SteveO!

You can do this, you know you can! It's all about choices, right? Choose to continue the way you are and keep feeling unhealthy, or take charge of your life now and feel better, healthier and more in control of your destiny.

Looking forward to seeing more of your posts!

Courtney

It sounds from your post you have had your moment. By that I mean you have finally gotten serious with yourself and have removed the escuses you used to rely on. It hurts...but it is necessary. I too did this. Mine was about 7 weeks ago and it has gotten easier. Time is your friend. My advice...don't be in a big rush, live every day knowing that you are one day closer to your goal, take pride in who you are and not necessarily what you look like and know that their are people in your life that love you. You can and will do this...don't give up!

Thanks everyone for being so supportive.

It's the close of day 3 and other than my mother near death, my network crashing, one of my clients websites crashing, a giant meteor crashing into my car (OK that last one was a joke) all is going well.

There are no more excuses. I just got to remember to eat and take my vitamins. GOUT is a horrible horrible disease. Believe me unless you have experienced it -- it is impossible to understand. Unfortunetly its onset is from foods rich in purines (like all meats) so I think if I stick to the nutrition regimon I should be ok.

1200 mcg of Folic Acid
3 Fish oils
3 CLA
And of course there's baking soda.

Anyway right now all is well except everything I said above

wellcome steve!! i hope everythink goes well for you! and were all here to help out or just for a giggle

Shellx

SteveO, Great name by the way! I am a huge J.A. fan....

Any way, my story is much like yours, except I was a Marine vice a Soldier.

This forum has been very helpful and after 8 years of being Large and in charge I am taking control of my health. I just finished two weeks of Induction and I am motivated as hell to get to my goal of 195.

I am in the State over from you in VA. If you would like to communicate on here and keep each other motivated. I could use a Atkins dude to share the strife as men are a little different then the ladies.

Best of Luck on your successes

Welcome
I can relate to the busy life and forgetting to take care of number one....now is the time for you man. Grab the support you need here and get to losing.
Next time you see the big bro let him ask what you did????

Well I'm still doing great. I take my vitamins daily and still am on the induction phase. Sometimes I get cravings, but hey, life is short.

Thanksgiving might be tough, but I think I can make it through it.