Yep, as embarrassing as it may be, life deals you many curves. I have went from a muscular guy, to an NFL lineman sized individual. (Think Pat Williams!) A divorce (I realize my body is my fault) really through me out, and I had a 100lb weight gain in a little less than 3.5 months. (No thyroid or any other conditions, mystery wasn't solved then with rapid weight gain, so PC doc, and Internal Med doc chalked it up to stress, depression etc.)
So here is my catharsis, and another thing to hopefully keep my focus. But I have been eating correctly as I did make a committment to realize my potential to turn my body around. I did/do have a fear ofover working myself and having a heart related issue. Especially after having a 39 year old buddy suffer a heart attack after a hockey game, so that did put some fear into me. (He is a triathlon guy as well). So I took steps last week to get my blood test done, and then to meet with cardiologist for a stress test just for piece of mind. (I meet with them tomorrow.) But today, I got me blood test results, and will keep it on here in hopes if you are struggling to make changes this may motivate you as well, and by all means jump on in with your story, and we will track it here.
As of January 4th:
Height: 6' 3"
Weight: 363.4lbs
Blood Work: (Done after fasting for 16 hour fast)
LDL: 76 (Well below a medicated standard of 100 or less)
HDL: 33 (Should be over 45)
Tri's: 306 (Should be under 149)
C-RP: 5.5 (Should be less than 3, several causes but tracks as a marker for artery inflammation)
PSA and Thyroid: Normal
I am not doing anything out of the ordinary other than trying to exercise regularily, and watch the diet and portion control. Being in sales, lunches are a downfall, that I am sure has helped me maintain this weight. Interesting, the weight gain was rapid, but the depth of effort to get this off, is huge!
A huge apology to Jack, and other's I can easily tell you to stop smoking, but understand the effort is difficult so I applaud you for the efforts. Now to internalize that, and put forth my effort in weight loss.
Look to see other's join in, let's roll of some weight and make some positive changes!
dogface
So here is my catharsis, and another thing to hopefully keep my focus. But I have been eating correctly as I did make a committment to realize my potential to turn my body around. I did/do have a fear ofover working myself and having a heart related issue. Especially after having a 39 year old buddy suffer a heart attack after a hockey game, so that did put some fear into me. (He is a triathlon guy as well). So I took steps last week to get my blood test done, and then to meet with cardiologist for a stress test just for piece of mind. (I meet with them tomorrow.) But today, I got me blood test results, and will keep it on here in hopes if you are struggling to make changes this may motivate you as well, and by all means jump on in with your story, and we will track it here.
As of January 4th:
Height: 6' 3"
Weight: 363.4lbs
Blood Work: (Done after fasting for 16 hour fast)
LDL: 76 (Well below a medicated standard of 100 or less)
HDL: 33 (Should be over 45)
Tri's: 306 (Should be under 149)
C-RP: 5.5 (Should be less than 3, several causes but tracks as a marker for artery inflammation)
PSA and Thyroid: Normal
I am not doing anything out of the ordinary other than trying to exercise regularily, and watch the diet and portion control. Being in sales, lunches are a downfall, that I am sure has helped me maintain this weight. Interesting, the weight gain was rapid, but the depth of effort to get this off, is huge!
A huge apology to Jack, and other's I can easily tell you to stop smoking, but understand the effort is difficult so I applaud you for the efforts. Now to internalize that, and put forth my effort in weight loss.
Look to see other's join in, let's roll of some weight and make some positive changes!
dogface
