Constructive criticism is encouraged

Hi everybody, my name is Kyle. I've battled with obesity for my entire life.. When I was 14 years old, I weighed a wopping 270 lbs. By the time I was 19, I was close to 350 lbs.

One day, something clicked in my head, and I remember looking in the mirror and saying 'I'm sick of being a pussy..' So I started working out, every day for almost 2 years. By the time I was 'done' I weighed 190 lbs. I felt great, I looked great, I was great.



I relapsed guys.. I met a girl, got comfy and got fat. I saw a weight I never wanted to see before a few months ago, 270 lbs.. It hurt, the realization that I was back to that magic number that struck a nerve all those fucking years ago.. I want to get healthy, not only for me but for my wife and my 9 month old daughter. I want my family to learn by example, and I never want my daughter to go through the struggle I did when I was a kid..


Here is me and my inspiration, my daughter Abbey


ROAD TO NOT BEING A FAT TROLL

Currently, I work in the Emergency Room as a Trauma Tech. I work 12 hour days, so I find it easy to miss a meal, or two.. I recently was reading about intermittent fasting, and I kind of do it on accident, so why not make it a healthier version of it? Here is how my day is laid out eating wise.

Morning:
Black Coffee
2 poached eggs
(140 cal)

First snack 'around 10':
Raw veggies 'they vary'
Greek Yogurt
(around 250 cal)


Second snack 'around 2':
More raw veggies
MORE coffee
(around 150 cal)

First meal 'around 6':
8 oz chicken breast
1/2 cup wild rice
1 cup broccoli
(500 cal)

Second meal 'around 8:30':
8 oz chicken breast
1/2 cup black beans
raw veggies 'vary'
(750 cal)


Total Cal: 1800'ish'
I drink a LOT of water... I probably go through my 24 oz bottle every 30 min-1 hour at work, so hydration is no problem!

My gym routine is currently in works, but right now I'm doing drop sets 3 days a week. I alternate chest/biceps, legs/shoulders, triceps/back.

My days at the gym vary simply because my days at work vary, but I usually don't do more than 1 day rest in between days unless I work 3 or 4 in a row.

I've cut out drinking, eating out and being lazy.. Now it's about staying motivated and doing this thing.




It's been 3 weeks since I've started and I feel great. I've been weighing myself on a weekly basis, and last I checked, I'm down 10 lbs.

I will keep this updated as often as I feel necessary. If anybody has any constructive criticism or suggestions, please please please share!

you know what it takes, uve done it before.

might be a slight bit harder now cause ur a bit older. but for the most part it should be quite similar.

except now im sure u have more control over your diet and are able to plan better than when you were younger. so good and bad

I feel it when I go to the gym, even after 3 weeks.. But I think its probably because of the drop sets.. Those things fucking kill me, my tris were actually shivering today when I was done.

exercise is a life long commitment m8, just keep doing work like you used to. youre gonna get there

cute kid!

you're pretty hard on yourself, man!

not even gonna wish you luck on this, because as you said, you've done it before and you can do it again. get that shitttttttttt

also, drop sets crew checking in

oh man, im picturing it now

"no maaaam, i dont wanna any tater tots, i gotta do some baal runnns"

"good idea hunny, go for a lil run with ur lil diabo friends"

good luck m9 i hope u achieve happiness in every part of life

This post was edited by RyanDyerProtein on Jul 30 2016 08:55am

Thanks! Not sure what you said, but I appreciate the good luck!



Thanks man, yeah those drop sets are no fucking joke, but I love teh feels afterwards...

14 and 270lbs?
What i see in that is bulking gift.
Dude if you grew up with me....you'd be a monster OL OR DL doesn't matter.
3 years and you'd be 300lbs+ with insane strength. I mean fuck.....are you kidding me? lmfao

Bro i struggled through my life @ 145-165lbs playing football as a running back. Downing weight gainers and eating speghetti for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Throw in a couple brocolli cutlets. (got that idea from my coach)

That shit hurts when you're a tiny dude and everyone else is huge and our biggest lineman were all sitting around 240-260.

Gosh what a waste of talent.

HOw were your knees? any knee injuries by the time you were 15?

This post was edited by classicrs on Jul 30 2016 05:00pm

u got this man u can get back in shape lmk if u need help i got u mang