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PyramidHeadcrab PyramidHeadcrab
Sat, May 10, 2014 17:05
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Seeking some objective advice for weight loss.
Hi there,

First off, I've been hesitant to make a topic like this for a long time, mostly because of the condescending "bro" attitude I've gotten from health and fitness sites in the past.

I'm a 24 year old male who currently weighs about 250 lbs. My weight has gone up and down in the past, but since graduating college and settling into an industrial office-type job that doesn't require any strenuous activity (I'm a controls programmer), I've noticed my weight reaching scary new landmarks that I haven't seen before. I know part of that is age, part of that is the sedentary nature of my work, but I'm seeking some health advice that will be practical for me.

I should note that I'm a very scientifically-inclined person, and I'm extremely skeptical of fad diets and "super-foods". I'm also quite introverted, and I experience a lot of anxiety and discomfort in gym settings. However, I know, at the core, weight management comes down to ingesting the right amount of calories vs. what you can burn, with a few modifiers. I also understand weight loss is not an overnight thing, and I'm very open to any solid advice I can get.

As for my lifestyle - I'm not into physical activity at all. I work long days with a long commute, and I'm very much inclined to come home and sit/lay down - usually picking up fast food or snacks on the way, if I don't have much time to cook. I grew up in a single mother home, and I never really learned how to cook anything that couldn't simply be reheated or tossed in the oven. I suspect this is the crux of my issue, and I totally welcome suggestions on healthy foods that are affordable, easy to prepare, and don't make me want to reach for a bag of cookies after. I'm likely addicted to junk food, and I've been able to kick that addiction in the past... I'm just not sure how I managed to do that. I also don't eat a lot in the way of vegetables, because I can't ever seem to prepare them in a way that makes them at all appetizing. Any tips to help this?

As for fitness, I own a treadmill. I'm not sure if this will be enough to make any significant impact, but as I mentioned, I'm way too intimidated by gyms and fitness culture to go that route. Assuming I just used the treadmill plus various stretches and exercises that don't require (expensive) equipment, what sort of investment, energy-wise, would I need to make to see any impact?

I know that's all extremely wordy, but I'm grateful for any help I receive. A lot of it is probably questions that get asked every day, but I acknowledge my need to make a change - I was recently diagnosed with a severe obstructive sleep apnea that is affecting my abilities at work, and the last blood pressure I took was 156/100, which... Combined with my anxiety problems really makes me fear immediate health problems. Inaction is not an option for me. Thanks.

8191 8191
CT
Sun, May 11, 2014 08:05
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get started
First, you have to decide you really want to do it.
You don't have to go to a gym.
Go for a brisk walk, wear a pedometer, be active.
I know you are tired when you get home start small (20
minute walk) and go from here.

8191 8191
CT
Tue, May 13, 2014 07:05
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keep at it
today
walking su pu...

8191 8191
CT
Wed, May 14, 2014 17:05
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24
Hope all is going well

8191 8191
CT
Thu, May 15, 2014 17:05
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8191 8191
CT
Sat, May 17, 2014 07:05
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are you working on off days?
hoops, run, walk, su, pu, box jumps...

LotsaLbs2Lose LotsaLbs2Lose
NC
Sun, May 18, 2014 22:05
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What is the condescending "bro" attitude??
Just curiouso?

If you are looking for lots of help, this site is really quiet. When I started it was hopping. Lots of friends communications and activity. Now I see little of that. It is still a great site for tracking, I love that aspect, but it is not real heavy on the "help" although, I will help if I can just shoot me a follow.

LotsaLbs2Lose LotsaLbs2Lose
NC
Fri, May 30, 2014 07:05
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Not sure--what you mean...
What is the condescending "bro" attitude??

8191 8191
CT
Fri, May 30, 2014 07:05
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weight
how's it goin'?

4everblessed 4everblessed
San Diego CA
Fri, May 30, 2014 14:05
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Bro attitude must be a guy thing

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