Hello just wanted to introduce myself.
I am a 34 year old male who has struggled with weight since the age of 15. I was never obese however always the chubby guy. I got into great shape in high school but just lost interest in weight lifting. I have followed ww most of my life on and off. Dieting like a yo yo. I have only been 30-40lbs over weight however, as I get older I am finding it harder and harder to keep it off.
I was a ww lover from 2004-2008 and kept my weight at 190. I joined a new position at work involving longer hours higher risk and bad eating schedule and team bonding quickly pumped me back up to 225lbs.
I tried Atkins last year and lost everything I gained in four months on plan but I felt gross and always had stomach issues. I went off and gained it back quicker than I lost it. I tried Atkins again for a month and lost 12lbs however I went off and just haven't been able to get serious with anything.
I decided to go back on plan yesterday with WW. I just hope that I can hit a groove and get going. I have attempted multiple starts over the past two years and find myself saying each night tomorrow I will start and take it serious.
It is the easiest plan to follow yet I can't get myself to the level of commitment that I need to be at. I just used the wife's calculator and I am suppose to eat 42 points a day. Honestly I know my body from years of diet and I know that 42 points will not work. Under the original system I was 19-23 points a day and I lost tons of weight.
I understand values have changed fruit is free but still 42 points. I have decided to subtract the 8 points for being male bringing me down to 34. Has anyone else had to adjust their intake on the new system?
Anyways just wanted to introduce myself and share my journey. I truly hope to utilize this site to keep on track and learn as well to help others.
Wish me luck!!