My name is Bobby. I am married to an amazing woman named Carleigh and will be for the rest of my life. We have a lovely dog named Dexter, and our families are amazingly supportive and loving.
For pretty much my entire life I have been overweight... Since about 2003 I have been what doctors would call, obese.
A little history before I go on, full disclosure.
By the time I was in 6th grade I weighed in at 160 lbs. This is when I started wrestling, something I loved doing and did for the rest of middle and high school. During wrestling season in my 8th grade year I weighed in at 200lbs. Coach Saife was nice enough to put down 195 so it didn't look so bad.
From 8th grade to 9th I gained 30 lbs, weighing in at 230. Sophomore year I tried to get down to the 215 weight class and almost got there, but gave up (laziness is rampant in my life, something Im trying to change) Junior year I hit 250 and senior year I topped out at 280.
I went to college at Southern CT State in New Haven. Most people gain the freshman 15, I gained the freshman 50. This is pretty much where I stand. I have fluctuated all the way up to 350 but have gotten down to stay around 335.
As I type this I weighed in at 335. I have 38.7% Body Fat. That means that of my 335lbs, 127 of them are pure fat. This is a number that has been a rude awakening. My BMI is around 48, my blood pressure is borderline and I'm afraid...
I have this wonderful life for myself. A great family, wife, and dog. Here I am pissing it all away muffin by doughnut by slice of pizza.
I see these huge people shopping at my store not able to walk and I don't want to be like that!
So here we go! I got a doctor who I am seeing for the first time this month. I joined a new gym, one with people that care about your wellness and has some awesome classes. I have a screening at a PT spot to check out my ankle and knee that have been plaguing me for years. Now I need to start being diligent about my diet, I can't eat whatever I want anymore (except when I go on my cruise in august).
So here we are, June 5th. It's time to start the rest of my life.
If I don't go to the gym, freakin yell at me. Get on my case if I don't update this blog at least once a week. I need help... If you see a doughnut in my hand, freakin take it away, there is no need for crap. I need to hit the stop button on all the unhealthy and completely change my life. It's is time to get better and fight this beast known as obesity. I'm tired of being the fat guy everywhere I go, I'm tired of not getting parts in shows because of my looks, I'm just tired.
Welcome to my journey people, it's gonna be hard and it's gonna be long, but it sure as hell will be worth it.
Bobby, I am SO proud of you!!! As a recent weight loss journey-er, I know the struggle that you have been going through and are about to go through, so I will help you in any way that I can! I have been stagnant as of late, also due to my own laziness, but I'm determined to keep going!
ReplyDeleteI have in credible faith in you! I know Carleigh will be a great support system, as will your family. This will NOT be easy, but just remember, when times get hard, you don't lose as much as you wanted, you gain a pound, or eat a donut - no matter what just remember that it's all part of your journey! If you were climbing to the top of a mountain, if you lost your footing, would you say, "Oh well - guess I have to go all the way back to the bottom of the mountain and give up!" or would you re-gain your footing and continue to climb? I would like to think it would be the latter or the two - which is going to happen on this journey. You may gain a pound or 2, but just remember - it's all feedback, everything will only help you propel yourself towards your goal :)
I hope this has been somewhat helpful vs. a lecture - just remember if you ever need an extra boost of support I'm only a text, phone call, tweet, or fb post away from you (that's a lot of outlets!).
I'm very excited for you Bobby - much love,
Emily L