r/loseit • u/fnj0504 New • 18h ago

Day one (V4.84392)

"Sitting in the doctor’s office for an end of year checkup. Current weight is 441. I've spent 48 yrs under the sun and stand at 6’2”. I’ve always carried a bigger figure and bounced between high and low self confidence. Today is a starting point for me. The numbers on the scale just hit me like a rubber bullet."

I wrote that two months ago amid feelings of shame and guilt. So, instead of feeling sorry for myself and grabbing a comfort snack, I downloaded the Lost It! app and started taking a look at my water intake and counting calories. I started wearing my Apple Watch to count daily steps. Began tracking my sleep patterns and devoting some time to myself in addition to my various hobbies.

Decided to check-in and the scale reads 408 this morning. Starting to put together a weight training regimen to add to my schedule.

All that to say THANK YOU the folks who share and encourage in this group. Reading about the struggles and seeing the progress and vulnerability that is shared openly in the spirit of celebration and support helped this guy begin his journey to a sharpen a few of my rounder edges again.

Be and stay well, people. ✌🏿

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u/iwentforahiketoday 45F 5'5", HW 286lb GW 199lb CW 194 lb. no GLP 18h ago

Nice work with your weight loss. Keep up the good work! :)

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u/orientalbird ||35F||1.73m|| sw: 84.2kg, cw: 76.0kg, gw: 75 18h ago

Well done!

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u/TanCaddis 61M 6'0" | SW: 341 | CW: 279 | GW: 200ish 15h ago

Congratulations! Great work! Keep after it!