I can't live morbidly obese - here's why

[seabee]

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Ya I know the feeling. I was 385, 2 months ago. Now 346.
I did this a year ago, I was 345 and was down to 279. running 6 miles a day. I just stopped. That was not the best thing to do. I went up to a new high of 385. The thing that got me was it was very hard to wipe the back side. Sorry, it is the reason I got back up and started to work it off again.

[Grizzabella]

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I hope that someday soon you'll be able to write a NEW list of all the positive changes you're experiencing.

[Mommy2LittleMissBellaBre]

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Why hello Handsome .. My ex finece was 400 pounds and hes starting atkins with me and lost 20 pounds in the first 2 weeks..and had to deal with alot of what your saying, Yes i agree nothing is ever worth the feeling of being comfortable and feeling great In your own skin. i give you alot of credit of writing this post, you put it out there for all to see but most of all if you do read it when you want to cheat or before working out i can almost guarantee you your gonna kick ***!!.. well have a good day, You can do it!

[theredhead]

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John, you're a courageous man, and you obviously have what it takes to get your life on track and meet your goals. Atkins is the magic key!

My husband has lost 100 pounds. He lost the first 75-80 several years ago and did a very good job of maintaining it. Recently, a few pounds crept up and he took charge of things and lost 40 more. Now he looks so awesome! He feels good. He loves the foods he eats. It's not a struggle at all. Conquering the sugar/starch demons IS possible and YOU can do it, too.

Hang in there, buddy!

[bradybunch]

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Great post John, you can do it, one day at a time !!

[Lisa]

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This is a prefect post to refer to again and again when you think you need to go back to the eating habits that you are breaking away from, John. Thanks for posting your journey with us. I'm moved and humbled by your experience. Thank you, Friend

[C P]

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John, that is a great post. I have read it three times today already and find it both moving and inspiring. We are all rooting for you!

CP

[leesh]

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Thanks for the honesty. Sometimes the best way to fix something is to be painfully honest about it so you can get down to business and deal with it. Let's do it together!

[yardgyal88]

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wow that really made me think ..thanks for that little extra boost.keep up the good work and wish u all the best

[Lacypie]

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WOW John... you are saying , what most of us never had courage to put into words. I think some , if not all of us can relate to one or two of those unpleasant truths. Kudos to you , you are going to do GREAT! with that kind of self honesty, something big is bound to happen.!! YOU GO JOHN~ GOGOGOGOOO

[misty_gypsy]

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You go hard, Im with you just started on this epic adventure, ive done it before, and it is soooo worth it, an unhealthy relationship i let myself go, it is all about heart mate, believe in yourself, I do, you know what and where you went wrong and just like bob the builder..YOU CAN FIX IT....and i can too.. we all rock and will be sexy and happy and successful in no time at all...big ups to you..

[Eama]

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This certainly hits home for me. Yup.

You'll get there. WE'll get there.
A whole new world ready to open up for us.

[Zahadoom]

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I can relate to a lot of what you said in your OP John. Thanks.

[mk2100]

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So many of the things you described in this post are experiences I have had myself. This really hits close to home, and I am glad we are on this journey together. It seems like it would be impossible without the support of people like you, and the many others on this site. We can do this!!!!

When a man can be this open and honest with his own life, he can accomplish anything he sets his mind to. Do Work!!!

[keriann_forgoodthistime]

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I just wanted to say good luck! You can and WILL get to your goals.
All of us - in one way or another - can relate to your post. Maybe all in different ways, but the reason we are all here on this board is because we've all been there - in that post that you wrote. I think we could all write that out - but you were brave enough to share your feelings with the "world" - and now you know what to do.

I myself have yo-yo'd literally since I was 12 years old. I'm turning 30 on August 29th. I'm so sick and tired of going back and forth and back and forth - and reading your post just re-iterates exactly why I (we all) need to stick with this way of eating for life.

I used to be such an advocate of "low-fat" dieting and now that I know the truth, I refuse to ever go back to that way of eating - which got me to my highest of 220 pounds years ago...

Food is not worth the pain and suffering we feel and deal with. It's fuel for our bodies and that is all. (tasty fuel - lol).

Anyways - thank you so very much for your post - you are absolutely an inspiration to us all.

Congrats on the weight you've lost thus far, and an advance congrats on the weight you're still bound to lose.