Hello from the Midwest - The Biggest Loser Fansite Forums

MTBound2010 · #1 (**permalink**) 01-23-2006, 10:39 AM

Hi, my name is Kris and I am a huge Biggest Loser Fan. My daughter and I watch this show religiously. She watches it because she is a reality show junkie, and I watch it for inspiration. I am a 31 year old married man and I live in Michigan. I have been big for most of my life. There was a short period of my life when I was skinny between the ages 18-21, but my life style was about smoking, drinking, etc. I have since quit those habits and am trying to battle my weight now. When I first quit smoking I gained 50 lbs. in 4 months. I have been climbing in my weight ever since. My highest was 301 lbs. when the first season of Biggest Loser started. Since then I have tried different diets that I have trouble sticking to, and exercise regements that last for a week or two. I have successfully eleminated fast food from my diet and cut back on the soda and have b een able to maintain a weight of around 280 lbs. since Thanksgiving. Go me. I am a Network Administrator and sit on my butt all day. I try to be active, but it is hard with the wether to get out and do stuff for fun. I hate running. I can't get myself started and I do not have the drive to keep going when it gets hard. I would love to go on the show, because I know either trainer could push me past the point when I would normally quit and maybe I would stick with it longer if I go the results that they show. Anyway I look forward to talking about the show with all of you.

Beth · #2 (**permalink**) 01-23-2006, 07:29 PM

Hey Kris, welcome to the site! First I have to give you a standing ovation for quitting smoking

! Great job, I know if you can do that you can lose the weight. It sounds like you are on the right track with cutting out fast food and soda which are probably the two worst things for you. I hope you get the support you need from this website and I look forward to chatting with you here!

weaverdelooh · #3 (**permalink**) 02-03-2006, 01:17 AM

Kris, you made mention that your daughter watches the show with you. Perhaps you could get her helping you? I honestly hadn't given any thought to it when yesterday my five year old daughter pipes out that she would like to start recording what we eat. So at her suggestion I began a page, one side with smilies, and one side with frowns and sorted our food accordingly. I couldn't believe even my five year old who has no idea I'm even attempting to eat differently is helping me!

ehyatt · #4 (**permalink**) 02-05-2006, 04:05 PM

Welcome to the forum Kris, you will love it here!

pathoulihanuk · #5 (**permalink**) 02-25-2006, 01:17 PM

hi kris and welcome to the forum i hope this will help you here its one big happy family.
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Missy · #6 (**permalink**) 02-25-2006, 01:27 PM

Hi and welcome to the boards! You picked the right place to find the support and advice you need from others in the same situation as you! Good luck on your new weight loss journey!

pathoulihanuk · #7 (**permalink**) 02-26-2006, 11:52 AM

well done on quitting smoking thats a real big step i know because i gave up 6 months ago.
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pathoulihanuk · #8 (**permalink**) 02-26-2006, 11:53 AM

if you ever need any support or help me i will certainly try and help and they guys here are really positive as well.
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