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Introduce myself and situation
Well, hi everyone! Glad to be here. Finally decided it's time to get in control of my life and my body. For too long I've just done what I feel like at the time, not caring what it did to me or my body (or my living area at the time when I didn't feel like cleaning much 
). So anyway, guess here's my story and how I got here.
Started in middle school and high school (my bad habits that is). Of course, than it didn't really matter. I was into sports big time (soccer in the fall, my passion. Track/soccer/volleyball in the winter. Track/soccer in the spring, and soccer over the summer usually). So I was always active, and in real good shape (as you can see, track and soccer, so I was ALWAYS running). So eating pizza and junk food, and fast food, while maybe not the healthiest of choices, didn't really show, since I was always working them off. Over the summer after I graduated, took up smoking (why I STILL don't know).
Went to college in the fall of '99, started to show a LITTLE bit, but I was still walking to class and playing soccer on my fraternity team, so wasn't too bad. College didn't work out, lived at home for a little bit and worked at burger king while I decided what to do with my life. Than, near the end of 2000, I decided I would go into the military (Air Force). I left for basic Jan 4th of 2001.
Basic of course kicked my butt back into shape. By the end, I was doing push ups with ease (even in my great high school shape, I could never do push ups well, just never had much upper body strength). I'd quit smoking of course during basic (not like I had a choice). Felt pretty good all around.
On to Technical school to learn my job. Over time, I began smoking again (unfortunately, a lot of the friends I made there smoked, so that didn't help). Didn't give much effort during mandatory work outs (but at least I was still working out). Got a little out of shape compared to basic, but not anything horrible.
And now, onto where as brooke said in another post, "the ship hit the sand". My first base (and where I'm still at currently). Offutt AFB, Nebraska. Got there in the fall of 2001. Made a few friends, one of which played a game called "Everquest". This was one of the big factors to my downfall. I got addicted to it, and was playing it anytime I wasn't at work. I was eating the worst foods they had in the chow hall, and drinking soda like crazy in my room. Now, it all happened slowly, so I didn't really notice, but I began to get more out of shape, and slowly my weight and stomach went up and out. But Like I said, it was a slow process, so I didn't notice. I met my now fiance through a friend (she played Everquest too, so we had that in common).
Fast forward through the almost 4 years I've been here. I'm now 5' 7 3/4", and teetering around 200lbs. I get out of breath easily (which I attribute to both the smoking, and my diet/fitness). I have a hard time doing the mandatory work outs we need to do. And in general, I'm always tired, often lazy, and just don't feel good about myself or body atm.
It was like an epiphany. I suddenly realized that my wedding was 2 months away, and I'd be embarrased to be at it right now, due to my weight and fitness. My face looks fat, I've got a gut, and I don't think I'd feel very confident in a tux with all my friends and family around. Sure, they wouldn't say anything, but I'd rather feel confident and like the center of attention that I usually am (not in a bad way, I just like to joke around and stuff). My mom mentioned she was getting back on her atkins diet, and I'd seen what it has done for her in the past. That's when I decided I needed to grab control of my life, and my body, and get it under control. And here I am. I'm ready, and actually excited, to start this new woe and wol. I also plan to quit smoking as soon as I can. Though I'm not sure the best way to go about this, I'd hate for the smoking to affect my diet, or vise versa, and cause failure in one or both. But I'm determined now to show up to my wedding slimmer, and feeling better.
Ok, sorry for the novel, didn't realize it'd be so long. Basically, I'm glad to be here, and glad I'll have a place to come for questions and support. My fiance is joining me on this, so we'll have each other. Tomorrow (well today, I work nights), we're cleaning out the kitchen, and going shopping for all the induction foods. So uh, I guess wish us luck!
). So anyway, guess here's my story and how I got here.Started in middle school and high school (my bad habits that is). Of course, than it didn't really matter. I was into sports big time (soccer in the fall, my passion. Track/soccer/volleyball in the winter. Track/soccer in the spring, and soccer over the summer usually). So I was always active, and in real good shape (as you can see, track and soccer, so I was ALWAYS running). So eating pizza and junk food, and fast food, while maybe not the healthiest of choices, didn't really show, since I was always working them off. Over the summer after I graduated, took up smoking (why I STILL don't know).
Went to college in the fall of '99, started to show a LITTLE bit, but I was still walking to class and playing soccer on my fraternity team, so wasn't too bad. College didn't work out, lived at home for a little bit and worked at burger king while I decided what to do with my life. Than, near the end of 2000, I decided I would go into the military (Air Force). I left for basic Jan 4th of 2001.
Basic of course kicked my butt back into shape. By the end, I was doing push ups with ease (even in my great high school shape, I could never do push ups well, just never had much upper body strength). I'd quit smoking of course during basic (not like I had a choice). Felt pretty good all around.
On to Technical school to learn my job. Over time, I began smoking again (unfortunately, a lot of the friends I made there smoked, so that didn't help). Didn't give much effort during mandatory work outs (but at least I was still working out). Got a little out of shape compared to basic, but not anything horrible.
And now, onto where as brooke said in another post, "the ship hit the sand". My first base (and where I'm still at currently). Offutt AFB, Nebraska. Got there in the fall of 2001. Made a few friends, one of which played a game called "Everquest". This was one of the big factors to my downfall. I got addicted to it, and was playing it anytime I wasn't at work. I was eating the worst foods they had in the chow hall, and drinking soda like crazy in my room. Now, it all happened slowly, so I didn't really notice, but I began to get more out of shape, and slowly my weight and stomach went up and out. But Like I said, it was a slow process, so I didn't notice. I met my now fiance through a friend (she played Everquest too, so we had that in common).
Fast forward through the almost 4 years I've been here. I'm now 5' 7 3/4", and teetering around 200lbs. I get out of breath easily (which I attribute to both the smoking, and my diet/fitness). I have a hard time doing the mandatory work outs we need to do. And in general, I'm always tired, often lazy, and just don't feel good about myself or body atm.
It was like an epiphany. I suddenly realized that my wedding was 2 months away, and I'd be embarrased to be at it right now, due to my weight and fitness. My face looks fat, I've got a gut, and I don't think I'd feel very confident in a tux with all my friends and family around. Sure, they wouldn't say anything, but I'd rather feel confident and like the center of attention that I usually am (not in a bad way, I just like to joke around and stuff). My mom mentioned she was getting back on her atkins diet, and I'd seen what it has done for her in the past. That's when I decided I needed to grab control of my life, and my body, and get it under control. And here I am. I'm ready, and actually excited, to start this new woe and wol. I also plan to quit smoking as soon as I can. Though I'm not sure the best way to go about this, I'd hate for the smoking to affect my diet, or vise versa, and cause failure in one or both. But I'm determined now to show up to my wedding slimmer, and feeling better.
Ok, sorry for the novel, didn't realize it'd be so long. Basically, I'm glad to be here, and glad I'll have a place to come for questions and support. My fiance is joining me on this, so we'll have each other. Tomorrow (well today, I work nights), we're cleaning out the kitchen, and going shopping for all the induction foods. So uh, I guess wish us luck!
Thanks for sharing your story. You are in the right place for support and guidance on your weight loss journey and I look forward to seeing your progress in the coming months leading up to your wedding day. No doubt you'll look and feel amazing. Good luck 
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