Finding the new me.
 

Hello Everyone,

My name is Daniel and I stumbled across this site on accident. It just so happens I have started a new life change two days ago and have been searching the net for a source of inspiration. Currently I am at my heaviest weight ever at around 455. I have always been the the big kid so to speak. I remember being in 8th grade and weighing 290 pounds and 6'3. I was made fun of alot until I reached high school and was immediately brought to the football coaches door. I enjoyed 6 years of being physically fit and somewhat lean. I was eventually injured and stopped playing sports. That was okay with me because I was with the girl of my dreams and I wanted to focus my time on that. Being so happy and in love and still eating like a starving football player I gained a good 100 lbs.. and stayed that way for quite some time. So there I am 2 years ago and going through a divorce and bam!!! 50 more lbs... I have a beautiful 5 year old son and I desperately want to be here for him and among other things enrich my life by losing weight and being able to physically enjoy the things I love. I just wanted to throw a little about myself out their in hopes of getting to meet other fine people in the same spot as me. P.s. I am excited because I start a new diet tomorrow. The box of food is in the mail.

:welcome2: aboard BD! :) Best of luck in reaching your goals! There's a men section here also.. http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/mens-corner-237/ I am sure you you will find support on the forum to help you along on your journey... Feel free to chime in on any thread that looks of interest and people will give and offer support! :)

Good for you for taking that first step and deciding its time to change! I just decided to start working at it myself a week and a half ago. This community has been very inspiring to me. I wish you the best!

Hi BD...welcome to the boards. You sound motivated and determined. Make that commitment to yourself to not quit until you've reached your goals! Good luck and I look forward to seeing more posts from you!

Hi BD and welcome. You've already taken the first and most important steps - 1) Recognizing that there is a problem, and 2) Taking action. Form a plan, keep up #2, and you will reach your goals!

Good for you! One of the best gifts ever for your son :)