First Attempt at LC.
So I guess this is my introduction thread. Where to start? I've always been the 'chubby' kid. Then it became 'chunky', then 'husky', then 'heavy', until one day I'm 34 years old, 5'6 and topping 400 lbs. My health is terrible all the time, and probably worse than I know tbh since I'm really afraid to go to a doctor. I have family history of cancer, diabetes, and heart disease, and had basically convinced myself I would be dead by 50 anyhow so why bother taking care of myself?
I've tried all kinds of diets, all with no results. Being Italian, pasta and Apizza were staples of my diet. I would say, conservatively, that I had some type of pasta either as the main dish or a side at least 5 days a week. The bag of Doritos and 2 2-liters of Pepsi every day didn't help either I'm sure,but as I said, i had given up on being healthy.
My wake up call came at the end of September. I sat down in my recliner, and kept going until I was sprawled out on a pile of springs, ripped fabric and splintered wood. That was it. I was done. It took everything out of me. I was tired of being out of breath just from standing up. I was tired of having to take a shower every time I used the bathroom because I couldn't perform basic hygiene tasks. I was tired of having to sleep sitting up because I couldn't breathe when I laid down. I was tired of not being able to drive a car because I couldn't fit behind the steering wheel. I was just tired of life as an obese person.
The next morning I was on the bus and overheard someone talking about low carb dieting. One specific thing he said literally hit me like a ton of bricks. It was what I keep calling my "WOW Moment". He said, simply, "Even a child knows you put fuel in a machine and crap in a toilet. Every meal you choose which one you want your body to be." That moment I knew I could make a change, and I was going to do it.
I started doing some research online. I found two things that gave me hope. One was low carb eating. The other was DDPYoga. I've been on both since October 1st. So far, I've lost 33 lbs, but more importantly I FEEL better than I have in years. I've been inspired by a lot of your stories on this board, and I plan on being here for the long haul. I just keep reminding myself, it's not a diet, it's a lifestyle. And any lifestyle beats the one I had before.
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