[FrankB]

A completely insane number

I'm 6' tall 55 years old man

I'm almost afraid to step on the scale or measure my belly for fear of the results

All time highs...

353.4 lbs

Belly measurent across navel standing is at an astounding

58.75"

Seated and measuring the FUPA area is at

63.125"

I'm not depressed, just shocked at where I'm at

The good thing is I know why this has happened to me and what I can do to drop like 50-60 lbs in about 2 months easily.it is entirely my fault and correctable to a Degree

I'll never ever be like 220 lbs ever again, 280 would be the minimum. My doctor would like to see 260 , then maybe 220 in time. I love her she's a good 60-80 lbs overweight and has a considerable and awesome roll of blubber cascading over her beltline when she sits down

She really can't give too much grief about being so fat since she is obese as well, it's so easy to talk to her frankly about my weight problem.

I have to knock it down to under 330 before I see her again, that's where I was on my last visit, 305-325 would be nicer. I feel like I'm failing her personally and the scale says like 355 when it was 330 6 months ago

I just need to vent a bit

[mjf]

Originally Posted by FrankB

The good thing is I know why this has happened to me and what I can do to drop like 50-60 lbs in about 2 months easily.it is entirely my fault and correctable to a Degree

Why has it happened, and what are you planning to do to correct it?

[FrankB]

Originally Posted by mjf

Why has it happened, and what are you planning to do to correct it?

In one word

Vodka

I don't have to work, I'm retired, have tons of spare time and do enjoy drinking, vodka 7's, the calories from that are significant

I'm an alcoholic, can't lie about that fact. I usually typically go on a streak where I drink for 3-4 weeks , then usually take a break 2-3 weeks, and also lose the 10-20 lbs I may have gained while drinking to get me to like 295-320lbs which is where I expect to be.

I don't like quit and swear it off, just cycle on and off, my current cycle is probably 10-12 weeks on with a huge weight gain in not very much time

I'm going to take a break in about 2 days when my current 1.75 liter bottle of Dubra is depleted, I'll probably take about a 3 Week hiatus and drop down to like 325 lbs without even trying, the weight just falls off like magic by giving it a rest

I know about 290 is the point where my body won't allow me to violate or go below, still superfat but that's it

I will never quit drinking, just take breaks from it

I'm not depressed or anything, just aware of why I'm so fat, and it's certainly from this atypical stretch of vodka consumption

Knowing exactly why you gain weight quickly is critical when trying to address the issue. I have no delusions of ever again getting by BMI under 30, or 25, I'm fine if the scale gives me a number beginning with a 2

[FrankB]

I'm almost tempted to run it up to 400 intentionally at this point, but I won't do that

350 is a point where I have to say to myself


Self: you are piling on the pounds at an extreme rate, time to do something about it

The great about being really fat and flabby is that losing 30 lbs is like nothing when you're like 150+ lbs overweight

I know my body well, getting to 320 will be easy, the body will fight back at right around 292

I'll be allowed to get under 300, but below 280 is not likely to ever happen again

It would be awesome to sniff 220-240 again, even 265 would be great !

I know I will always be basically FAT as **** !

It doesn't even bother me much and my obese doctor isn't harsh to me, she really can't say much when she isn't all that far behind me as to being overweight to put it kindly

My blood pressure is typically like 126/78 or so with taking meds, she's really happy with those numbers,A1C is acceptable, nothing really physically wrong with me except the realistically 150++ pounds of blubber primarily on my abdomen

My belly is seriously bigger than any pregnant woman with twins 8.5 months in, and it's not even close, my belly likely beats such a woman by at least 14 "

I hate being this fat, but deep down some part of me sort of likes it, I think

I'm not worried at a health level, only on a personal level

Being obese isn't even a problem as to dating and such, there are plenty of women that prefer a fat guy

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[amzounslide95]

Old habits take a long time and a ridiculous amount of effort to break. You CAN do it, you're setting yourself up to fail before you've taken the first steps.
When you're overweight, everything becomes an excuse; "I can't exercise", "But my family eat like crap" and so on. There is a point where the excuses have to stop. If your weight is making you unhappy you need to do something about it. All our advice will be useless to you unless you find the willpower to implement change.

It's a really crappy place to be in but you have the power to get yourself fitter.

[CrazyTrain]

Hi Frank,

I just wanted to offer my support for whatever your personal objectives are. I hear you about other people creating goals for you. That's tough. It's hard on our innate desire for autonomy. Everyone has it.

Personally, I am doing OA. I am like you in that I know myself and how I got here. That helps me know what will work to get to a better place in every way. I am also not really depressed BUT I am not where I want to be. At all. I WILL be, though!

Anyway, I wish you all the good fortune there is in achieving your goals.

CrazyTrain