Hi everyone

My name is Ryan and I'm here to join the 300+ club.

I'm 30 years old and I currently weigh in at a fluffy 336 pounds. (It hurts just typing that number) I'm married, have an 8 year old son and currently live in the Atlanta GA area. It's sad but I've been overweight all my life. It's finally time to change that.

I just wanted to say an official "hi" and that I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone.

Welcome Ryan. I am 30 as well and started at 335.. I so know the pain in having to type the number, lol. Good luck with all of your goals, do you have a specific plan in mind?

Hello Ryan,
I hope you join our exercise thread!! I look forward to getting to know yoiu better.

Welcome Ryan! I too started at 332 and am in my 30s. It's wonderful that you are making healthy choices. I look forward to hearing more from you as you progress on your journey!

Thanks everyone.

@mamadoll - My plan at the moment is to reduce my calorie intake, eat better foods and exercise daily (30 min walking). I guess I'm trying to change my lifestyle rather than just diet.

Good plan! I am a calorie counter as well, I try to stick to whole foods and exercise and with only 16 lbs lost I already feel better. I look forward to seeing your progress!

Welcome Ryan

Welcome! You have come to the right place! Good luck on your journey, I look forward to reading your future threads and getting to know you.

It was great to see you posting on the exercise thread!!!

Thanks everyone

@sweetcakes736 - I thought you'd like that. I was a little hesitant at first but figured why not. I'm hoping it'll help me stay motivated.

Celestial-
For me the exercise thread has made it so much easier to stay committed to my new journey. Since December I've lost 70 pounds and when I first started when I walked a half a mile, I needed a hour nap, but now I can do 3 hours a day and not even sweat it.
Last week, I went canoeing down the Buffalo river for 8 miles, I wasn't sore after I was done and the morning after I still felt great. Sunburn but that was about it.
It's amazing how belonging to something bigger than yourself can help you in so many ways you never even dreamed possible.
I look forward to traveling with you as you gain health and endurance.
Take care
Faith

Ryan-welcome! Good To See You Here-i Envy Your "30"--i Turned "50" In January--trust Me As You Age It Becomes More Difficult--we Can Do It--this Is A Wonderful Place For Support.

Started-7/26/10 @ 389.9 Lbs
First Goal: 12/31/10-lose 50 Lbs
2nd Goal: April 2011-lose 85 Lbs
*be Able To Walk 5 Miles
3rd Goal: July 26, 2011-lose 100 Lbs
Every Day Goal: To Believe I Am Worth It!

Hello Again-just Checking To See If I Did My Ticker Correctly-having The "darndest Time"

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Welcome from another newb! I'm 34 and started at 306. I'm also following the same "diet" (ie lifestyle change) you are. Just eating healthier/whole foods, and lower calorie consumption.

Looking forward to sharing this journey with you!

@ Jackie - Thanks Same here. You're already on a good head start to the new you.

@ PJK - Thanks Heh, I still can't believe I'm 30. I think you've still got a little IMG tag showing