A Cry for Help

[30andDying]

I been reading these forums for over 3 years now, and alot of you are good people that take the time and effort to help out us unfortunate ones. So please bear with me, this will be long, painful and truthful. I am in tears as I right this.

Where do I begin???

Well I am 30 years old, and just lost my job yesterday because I failed the physical at the doctor's office. My blood pressure is 155 over 99, 112 heartbeats per second. I am 6 feet 1 inch tall, weight 268 pounds. Been diagnosed with high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes. Great way to start my mid-life with all these problems.

Doctor suggests I lose weight, and quick. But theres another problem I have, I have sleep apnea. I can never get a full nights rest. I always wake up tired and hungry. People say to get the CPAP machine or to get surgery, which I was going to, but now I have no job and no health benefits. I won't be able to afford the machine or surgery.

I have been trying to lose weight for the past 7-8 years, I've done nothing but gain weight, I have been averaging around 15 pounds over the past 8 years.

It gets a worse. People say to eat more fruits and veggies, which I agree. But ever since I was an infant I would eat fruits and veggies, just to throw it up in a matter a seconds. To this day I can only eat them blended up with water and ice or juiced.

Later on today I have an appointment with another doctor to find out if I am depressed or not. I gonna go ahead and say YES to. I just lost all desire and will power to even try anymore. 8 years of failing would take a toll on just about anyone.

I need help and guidance, but I can't afford $100 per hour

I am at a lost for words. I don't know what to do or say.


If you read this, I appreciate it, you at least took the time out of your day to listen to some shmucks problems.

 

[H_T_]

jesus.

 

[DaPit26]

try doing cardio. when i feel like shit and lazy i'll push myself to run or workout and then feel 1000 times better after words. Clenbuterol could help the weight issue pretty quickly. I have a few friends who are on it and had awesome energy gains and their motivation levels went up tenfold! I have formed sleep apnea throughout the years. I can barely breath through my nose and i keep my girlfriend up all night. i also have insomnia but started taking ambien and that helped a ton! i was in the best shape of my life this past month and then threw out my shoulder and now i'm feeling kind of depressed. Keep your head up because someone out there has it worse than you. I'm not working right now because i'm waiting for the union to call!!! It sucks not working. Just set a goal in your life and push yourself to doing it. That's the bottom line, you've gotta beat the odds and be dedicated to what you want.

 

[Karmic Pendulum]

I also have insomnia. The very first thing you must do is force yourself to think positively. Never, EVER, let the negative thoughts overcome you. So you fell off the wagon, shit, your dog died...tomorrow will be better. There is always a way out, another job, and time to lose the weight. The docs say fast...we stay calm and steady. This isn't a call to sit down and relax. It is a call telling you to bear yourself. As bad as you have it, someone out there has it worse. You WILL lose the weight, regain health, manage your diabetes, get a new job and afford everything you will need to. Cardio is definitely the way to begin. Run outside - it's free and extremely effective. Jog at a stready pace, speedwalk, anything that you can handle. Jump rope, do jumping jacks, carpet bike (lay on your back and cycle as if you're biking). If you run, do push ups, pull ups, sit ups, squats, lunges, etc. for a year straight you'd get all the benefits of a gym and better. Utilize parks to your advantage. #1. there is a way to overcome EVERYTHING you're experiencing #2. Write down all of your goals and look at them every single time you get a negative thought. Write them as if you have achieved them, i.e. "I have lost 50lbs," "I am a healthy, happy human being."
As of right now you need to focus. You have NO time to be depressed. NONE. Kick it to the side and get everything straight. We will help you with your diet, do you need the help?
Remember - everything happens for a reason and you're being tested. Many go through this most of their lives. Compare that to 8 years. Think of your unemployment as a break, a rest, a chance to focus on your health. Move in with a friend or family.

 

[KillzwithPillz]

bro you can lose that 68 pounds, things are not hope less , since you are low on cash try walking at fast pace, for about 20 min to sart off on empty stomach and work your way up, try keeping your breathing to a point where you could have an winded conversation with someone. but make sure you dont eat before doing so as this will surely help you lose those pounds, and once you can afford it join a gym. I feel bad for your tears man, but with your determination they will dry up and youll be happy again, best of luck to you. also all these people have good suggestions..

 

[alex2678]

You're only 30 years old. Don't let your weight and unemployment get you down. My boss was 32 years old, living at home with his parents, and delivering newspapers in the morning as his only job. He's now a multimillionaire thanks to good real estate investments. (Buying foreclosed homes, remodeling, selling at a higher price) Associate yourself with friends and positive people. Join a club, take up a sport or martial arts and have a good time with it. And laugh as much as possible. T.V. movies, do whatever you can to forget about your problems and get your life back on track.

 

[newbiebynature]

yo dawg i got a CPAP machine....its never used in this house...personally bro...i used it for one night...i couldnt even sleep with it...so ur not missing anything

 

[pintoca]

Man, you are physically where I was just a short while ago. Getting out from there is quite simply (there is a sticky in this page title "How I lost 50lbs in 5 months" check it out, my whole story is there).

It all comes down to 2 things:

1. Motivation: The real one, not the "I want to look good"... that is not strong enough. You need something that will keep you going even when it looks so hard... For me was knowing I was going to be a father and wanting to be the best for my son and being able to play with him without feeling tired.

2. Knowledge: You cannot know too much when it comes to the things you have to do to transform your body. You will need to learn a lot about diet, training and how your body works.

PM me and I will send you some good reading material (but read the sticky first).

On the bright side, life can only get better right? don't live in your current slumo but strive to see the way out.

 

[H_T_]

i lost 50 pounds in 8 months. but you'll have to date a crazy stripper if you want to replicate my results.

 

[rbtrout]

Dude, 30 isn't mid-life. I'm 42 and I feel better than I did at 30. Unemployed? You've got the time, then to get back into shape and lose the weight. If you don't have access to any free weights, then start doing body-weight exercises - pullups, pushups, squats, etc. Start doing cardio. Go rent the original Rocky and get the eye of the tiger going. You can do anything you set your mind to. Elite Fitness is full of guys and gals who have done exactly that.
Pintoca's recent history is pretty incredible, he can help you out.