I just want to bring my inspiration story to those who have given up on losing weight.You can still enjoy what you love but don't let yourself go, think of the future. Aim for a better tomorrow.
Hi my name is Chris, I'm an avid casual gamer who have spent the majority of my life in front of a TV throughout the years playing and enjoying the beauty of gaming. It's been my greatest joy and also my curse. Socially I became closed and just lived inside my imaginary world. I started to eat because I was depressed and I was depressed because I kept getting fatter. Soon I pushed everyone away. I became obsessed living my imaginary life inside MMO's like World of Warcraft and such. Time passed on by, sitting in front of a computer, working just to continue playing my escape while closing the doors of myself. Last august, something changed inside me. I had a conversation with myself and we both decided it was time to open the doors. Use the escape that ruled me as a catalyst for a new journey.
My highest weight was 335 lbs.
It all started with Wii Fit for the Nintendo Wii and DDR Max for the PS2. I stopped eating pizza, pasta, meat, rice, and everything else you can think of. I stopped drinking soda and just focused on water. I just ate salad and tuna fish every night, every day. I made sure I kept my protein and vitamin/mineral intake as high as possible, because soon Wii Fit and DDR Max would become my obsession. Starting August 1st and still going, I kept on pushing myself. I kept my calorie intake less than 700 calories per day, burned 1000+ calories every night. 5 days a week, resting on Friday and Saturday. I kept moving, never stopping, going out and meeting new people. I made it a journey, starting at level 1; I kept leveling up. 5 months later, I'm a new person. The journey will end one day, but level 90 is still far away, and I've kept myself in check every single day. Wii Fit gave me a daily purpose, it organized my thoughts and kept me motivated. DDR Max pushed me to my limits, how far can a fat guy move before getting tired. Later I added normal treadmill work and some weight lifting, I have surprised everyone who knows me. I have many friends now, many of them who have yet started to change themselves as well. I no longer have high blood pressure, I no longer take the countless pills that kept me alive. I see the world differently with a brightness I have not seen for many years. I'm currently 220 right now, but my goal of 180 is right around the corner. I give myself another 5 months. I'm still a gamer; one who will enjoy the countless new experiences for many years to come. Now I'm sure my children will also get to experience the beauty of gaming with their still living father by their side. If any of you are interested in following my footsteps and need to talk, I'm here for you.
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August 1st 2013: 335 lbs
January 6th 2014: 220 lbs
40lbs left to goal
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