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My Weight Loss Journey

So as it all started. My life got to a point where I could not fit into clothes, could not buy clothes at any shops, found it hard to walk from the car to work, was out of breath when i took the stairs instead of the elevator (to level2). 

I was an unhealthy 26 year old fella!. Exactly 182.8kgs, 6"4 in height and very broad in the shoulders..

My enjoyment I used to think was food. But at some stage, I sat down and thought about how much i would enjoy the taste of food but could never remember it. It is the most common of all mistakes that we make, we eat and watch tv. (well i do anyways) i would eat, eat and eat. I would sometimes look down at my plate and realize it was all gone! So the vicious cycle would continue.. 

It has been hard the first couple of weeks. Starting on Sunday 3rd October 2010. I was sitting on the beach eating my burger and chips, drinking a bottle of coke... Thinking how good life was, i just got my contract extended and work and I thought life was great. Until the bench broke..... It literally cracked where i was sitting... Not a great feeling... :( 

I was so embarrassed, I could feel and hear peoples thoughts around me. Like as if they were judging me. My confidence levels were at there lowest.. I cried..... and cried.... not something people would say on a public forum but it needs to be said.. So i ate! I remember finding it hard to sleep. I then went to McDonald's and ordered a family deal meal.. Eating the lot! @2am as I could not sleep! I was eating it like it was nothing! I remember finishing it and seeing myself in the revision mirror.. I started thinking stupid thoughts... Things I would rather not mention ever! I currently have a beautiful fiancée who supports me in everything I do and I started to think about our future, our kids to be... That I would not be able to keep up with my children. Nor help them should something go wrong god forbid! That night I decided.. This was it! I had enough! I wanted to change my life around.. 

I arranged my lunch for work that day, left overs from dinner, usual salad and chicken, took some nuts and a orange and banana. I kpt saying! I WILL go for a walk when i get home! I WILL loose weight!  It was the only thing on my mind. I spent most of the day researching what food to eat? What exercise regime I would do?

So i got home went for a walk.. In a matter of 10 mins, my lower back went numb! my feet were saw and my legs were burning... But as I  went so far from home, I knew I had to go back! I made it back and did this same thing again the next day. It was a horrible feeling but all i could think about was loosing weight! Becoming a healthier person! I did this for the entire week! By Saturday morning, I was so saw!

It has now been a month+ now. I am currently 174.8kgs and I have lost my double chin!!! I feel absolutely fantastic! 

All in all its been an absolute struggle. Nothing ever comes easy! But, I want my life back! I want to loose weight and i WILL succeed!

I will be adding more updates to this thread as I take my new challenges on.. One of them is my GIANT XTC 2 Mountain Bike.. 

For those wanting to get into this and wanting to push and loose weight, who want to make a lifestyle change and NOT just another DIET! Take note of this story and remember it is YOUR LIFE! you only have one! Make it worth it!



Regards

Dean

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Permalink Reply by Struggler on November 18, 2010 at 9:58am
You are a real champion Dean. Keep it going - we'll be with you all the way.
Permalink Reply by MadameBike on November 18, 2010 at 10:08am
This is a great story Dean. Good luck and hang in there. ;-)
Permalink Reply by PeterT on November 18, 2010 at 10:40am
*Thumbs up*
Permalink Reply by Si on November 18, 2010 at 10:50am
make a lifestyle change and NOT just another DIET!

+1 on this.

Good work fella!
Permalink Reply by Ben on November 18, 2010 at 12:01pm
Do you keep a blog? Some people might be encouraged reading regular updates.
Permalink Reply by PaulJ on November 18, 2010 at 3:28pm
Good idea, maybe keep track of the rides and distances you travel.
The best way to get a regular ride in is to commute.
Permalink Reply by Michael S. (Boxhead) on November 18, 2010 at 4:09pm
Go Dean. A lot of us get into cycling to get healthier and lose weight. Good luck. I'll be cheering for you.
Permalink Reply by Deanoz on December 14, 2010 at 2:21pm

Hey guys,

 

So it has been a good month or two and im doing really well. Sometimes finding it a little hard to keep on track but im still keeping it right.. Riding alot and on every weekend as a must! I sold my car aswell and bought the misses a new one.. So my hobby of modifying cars etc has ended and i find myself buying bike stuff... 

 

last week i did a 25km run in wetherill park. (I believe this is the old dam passageway which has been turned into a walkway) Did this in 2 hours ... I had a mate with me with his racing bike and i felt good keeping up with him.. Problem was i pushed a little too hard and bent the front kogg. (not sure the name) But the bike shop has fixed it all up and its running real good again...At this point i have lost 9kgs and going strong.. I feel great! 

Permalink Reply by Paul on December 14, 2010 at 2:46pm

So my hobby of modifying cars etc has ended and i find myself buying bike stuff...

 

....be warned, it is a very slippery slope. It starts out very simply ("Oh, I need a water bottle holder"), and before you know it you are saying things like "I NEED new wheels"...."I NEED a lighter frame"...and then finally, "I NEED another bike!" :-)

Congrats on your weightloss. Stick with it and the weight will keep coming off. I started riding in August 2008 @ 98kg. I now weigh 82kg and I am fitter now than I was in high school! I have just been on the Sunshine Coast for a holiday, and I took the bike with me. I cycled the 135km from Caloundra to Noosa and back, making it my longest single ride ever!

Permalink Reply by Keen Cyclist on December 14, 2010 at 2:55pm

Great stuff Deanoz, it's great to hear of your progress.  One tip which may be of use, the number of calories you burn is much more closely related to how far you travel than to how hard you ride. Try to take it easy to the point where it is genuinely enjoyable and you will be able to (and want to) go much further.......

 

Look forward to hearing your updates.

 

KC.

Permalink Reply by Michael S. (Boxhead) on December 14, 2010 at 2:59pm

thanks for the update Dean.

Ditto what Paul said. And soon you'll find yourself looking at online porn ... bike porn that is. 

One of my favourite bike sayings is "the ideal number of bikes to own is n + 1 where n is the number of bikes you currently own".

All good. :-)

Permalink Reply by PaulJ on December 14, 2010 at 4:45pm

Are you commuting yet?

I find those mid-week rides really helps with the fitness

 

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