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My name is Billy. I am a 34 year old divorced male. I’ve struggled with my weight for as long as I can remember. I’ve lost and gained around 100 lbs at least 3 times in the last decade or so. I lose weight very fast (around a pound a day) unfortunately I also gain it back rather quickly.

When I’m in shape I’m very good looking, and get an intimidating amount of attention from the opposite sex. I also am very athletic and good at sports. So it’s like night and day to the 300+ lb coach potato that I was just a few months before I start my regimen. So I sort of lose my identity and am not sure who I am.

I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes a couple of years ago, and have had my ups and downs managing it since. I’m a sort of an all or nothing type guy, and this is something I want to change. A couple of months ago I went on one of my regimenes and lost a quick 57 lbs. During this time my blood sugars stayed in normal zones without meds. This is very incouraging to me because I lost my health insurance when I got divorced, and can’t afford the meds. I am under the belief that If I lose my weight and stay in shape, my diabetes will go into remission, or go away, or whatever its called when your diabetes is controled without meds.

I’m in the unique position right now. I lost everything in the divorce. I had to move to Ohio from Wyoming to live with my parents. I really don’t know anyone here, and am truly starting out from scratch. I would like the first thing I rebuild in my life to be my body, and the way I think about my health, and break all my bad habits and create good habits. I’m really sick of the ups and downs and just want to learn how to keep it off. I don’t want to take this problem into the next chapter of my life.

I think this site might be perfect for me, I am a very loyal person and value friendship. I think if I can establish some bonds on here, I will be a lifer. I think the things I was missing in my last weight loss ventures where: support, understanding, and accountability. I guess I’m hoping this will work sort of how AA works for drunks. Hi I’m Billy and I’m a slob.

I quit smoking on Jan. 5th. I’ve been trying to diet, but really screwed up last night. I just bought a treadmill and am preparing myself to get on with my fitness program, which will include: a strict diet, walking on the treadmill, and calisthenics. If anyone would like to be my buddy and fight this fight along side of me, add me to your buddy list.

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