New to the board: Big Papa

[Big Papa]

Hi everyone. I'm Keith, best known as "Big Papa".
I am 6'4 310 and I'm looking forward to losing at least 80 lbs.
I've done Atkins once before and went from 290 to 260, but that's been several years ago.
In high school I was an athlete. I played basketball and ran track and weighed 195.
I'm also doing P90X (I'm on day 39 today) so that should cover the exercise side of things.
I'm looking forward to the journey. I'll keep you posted on the progress.
Thanks in advance for the support.

Big Papa

[missnikki217]

Re: New to the board: Big Papa

Welcome Keith!! Good luck on your journey and congrats for coming back to the WOE that works

I've heard crazy things about the intensity of the P90X.. is it really hardcore?

[HappyHeFoundMe]

Re: New to the board: Big Papa

Welcome Keith (AKA- Big Papa). It's good to have you here with us!

[KingLeonidas]

Re: New to the board: Big Papa

welcome, does the intensity of the p90x workout increase your carb cravings? One of the things my doctor warned me against was "going too crazy" with exercise, lest it derail my weight loss by greatly increasing my appetite, so I'm interested in your experience with this intense regime

[cheers2you]

Re: New to the board: Big Papa

Welcome! I have family in KY, and OH... Big KY Wildcats fan.
I have seen the commercial for those workout dvds.... I swore I got tired watching them...d@mn. .. you go boy

Welcome and goodluck! With that exercise routine and this WOL, you will reach your goal in no time.

[Big Papa]

Re: New to the board: Big Papa

Thanks everyone.

P90X is pretty intense, but there are modifications that can be made for every move on the program. I had to start out doing my pull ups by just using a band draped over the pull up bar. Now I'm doing them with my foot in a chair. Hopefully next month I'll be doing regular un-assisted pull-ups.
I'm on day 38 or 39 or P90x and only on day 4 of Atkins. I've already lost 3.5 lbs though. I did notice a dip in energy on day 2 of Atkins, but yesterday and today I feel fine. I have not noticed an increase in hunger, but for days 1-37 of P90X I really ate very little so eggs and steak go a long way.
I'm having my low-carb breakfast bowl from Hardees right now, so I think I'll savor the meal.
Thanks again.

[Big Papa]

Re: New to the board: Big Papa

308.5 this morning. Good things are happening.

Big Papa

[Brook]

Re: New to the board: Big Papa

Well done, Big_Papa!!

[Razzle39]

Re: New to the board: Big Papa

20 pound loss...Hot Diggity! Nice job.