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Originally Posted by CaliforniaChief
Hey guys and gals!
I've lurked this thread for awhile and never had the guts to post, but now I do. I've fought weight my whole life. There are so many aspects to it, but the bottom line is that I haven't been able to get over the hump and stay there. I'll avoid book writing but just give you the bullet points:
-Once weighed 385 pounds.
-Auditioned for "Biggest Loser", made it to the final cut where I had permission from my employer to take 17 weeks off, family was good to go.
-Didn't make the final cut.
-As a promise to my wife, I hit the gym, changed the way I ate, and got down to 270 pounds.
-Got lazy, stupid, and ultra fat again.
-Developed a condition in my foot that required complete reconstruction of my Achilles tendon.
-At my pre-surgical appointment, I weighed *gulp* 417 pounds.
-Had the surgery, got really depressed, and almost gave up.
-Got motivated and now am at it again with changing the way I eat (calories in < calories out) and now I'm at 380.
-I ride the stationary bike every morning (intense) and am dropping about 5 pounds a week.
I'll update as I weigh in, but I need the accountability but like the idea of it being in here. Appreciate your honesty and encouragement.
I can't afford to go back again. I have to make this stick and last for the rest of my life or there won't be much life left. Fortunately I've avoided diabetes/heart problems to this point and want to keep it that way.
Thanks again.
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Damn dude sounds like its been a rough road.
5lbs a week is a lot, be careful.
Good luck and stick with it.