Wow, do I ever feel stupid!
Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2011 9:37 pm
15 years ago I decided to eat right and exercise. It was a simple idea, I didn't read any books, buy any videos or join a gym. I just ate a sensible three squares a day, made sure I did at least 30 minutes of walking, push-ups and sit-ups 3 times a week, and that was it. I lost 85 lbs in an 8 month period and kept it off for two years. Then my wife became pregnant with triplets, my routines went out the door and the weight started coming back. I started searching for the answer in various diet programs, joined a gym and never went, went low carb then "Paleo". Alcohol consumption started to increase and self esteem started to decrease. Needless to say, all of the weight and then some came back. About 3 months ago a very personal and emotional event occurred in our family. As a result, I stopped drinking to be a better husband and father through this difficult time. I quit worrying about my diet and basically just ate like a "normal person". I stepped on the scale for the first time in over a month one day and had lost 18lbs. I was completely baffled, I was expecting to gain weight from not sticking to my diet. I have since continued to eat this way and have lost a total of 30 lbs in 3 months. After stumbling upon this site while trying to figure out why I was losing weight, everything clicked. I've been miserable for the last 13 years because I had my head up my rear and got caught up looking for the answer I already new. I'm glad I found this forum and look forward to moving forward. I have at least 85lbs to go to get to a healthy 200lbs, I am hoping this forum will help keep my head where it's supposed to be. I look forward to meeting you all and to a healthier life. It's hard to believe it's as simple as this, but maybe that's why I couldn't see it. Sorry for the life story first post.
Jason
Jason
