First ever diet.....at 39 years of age....

TexasCop · 02-09-2010, 09:30 AM

I'm more than a little embarassed to be posting on a forum such as this, but I've been reading the posts for a few days and have found them so helpful. The reason I'm embarassed is that I'm a bicycle patrol police officer. I can go out and ride my bicycle 20-40 miles a day and am in great aerobic health. However, I mistakenly believed that, with so much exercise and carb burnoff, I could eat whatever I wanted. I never weighed myself. I noticed my clothes were getting tight, but was in denial.

That is until I won a huge award from the Dallas Cowboys. I received my award at the 50 yard line in front of 100,000 fans. Seeing myself on that huge 6-story high TV they have mounted above the field was a serious wake-up call to me. I was humiliated. I had no clue I'd gotten that fat. 265lbs. I'm still embarassed to say that out loud.....or even to myself.

I'm three days into my first ever diet (Atkins) and the ketosis test strips show I'm in ketosis. I'm still riding (as much as this cold wet weather allows), but I've also added a strict weight training regimen.

Adjusting my diet has been a little work, but nothing bad. I have to cook my lunch the night before. It was much easier swinging through the McDonalds drive-thru. The only thing I haven't enjoyed is the massive amounts of water. I'm literally stopping every 10 minutes to empty my bladder. It's been a huge inconvenience, but I know it's necessary to wash the ketones out of my system.

Without further adieu, my "BEFORE" pics, including the one on the big screen that woke me up. I hope to have an "AFTER" pic this summer.

Thanks in advance for answering all the stupid questions I'll be bringing this way.

AngieCakes · 02-09-2010, 09:43 AM

First off, CONGRATS on your award!! What an honor that must be!!

Welcome aboard! You will find an overwhelming amount of support here

TaDa! · 02-09-2010, 09:43 AM

Welcome TexasCop!!! Don't feel too bad brother .. I'm a girl and I once weighed close to what you started at (and I was 38 at the time) .. You will do this! I can tell by your post ....

kitnmom · 02-09-2010, 09:43 AM

Welcome and good luck! i bet you will get used to this in no time! once you can use low carb wraps it will be just as convienient as ever!

Dottie · 02-09-2010, 09:46 AM

Welcome and good luck on your journey

erin.bo.berin · 02-09-2010, 09:49 AM

Welcome to the board, and the new you! Sounds like you're off to a great start.

And I just wanted to comment that one of my favorite lunches is a Wendy's Baconater (sans bun) and a caesar side salad w/a Diet Coke. I toss the bun, and use the lid from the salad as a plate. Works great!

It takes a little planning, but with some creativity, lots of doors are still open to you with this WOE (way of eating).

Congratulations on your decision to start a new, healthier lifestyle!

TexasCop · 02-09-2010, 09:49 AM

Oh, trust me, I'm very bullheaded. I've always done what I said I would do......even at the risk of my wife putting me on the couch.

Volver · 02-09-2010, 09:50 AM

welcome and good luck! the first step you already did!

see the wake up call as a positive thing! looking forward to this after pics!!!

TexasCop · 02-09-2010, 09:51 AM

I LOVE the Baconator! Thanks!

jenerosity · 02-09-2010, 09:52 AM

Congratulations on your award and for choosing to live healthier with Atkins WOE!!!

There is so much support here, recipes for anything you could possibly be craving, and just all-around good people. You couldn't have picked a better place to be!

It sounds like you are already educated about Atkins but if you haven't read the book, I recommend it. And remember, no question is stupid...we've probably all had the same question at one time or another.

TaDa! · 02-09-2010, 09:59 AM

2 more things to add .... if you are interested in more male lowcarb camaraderie, check out the Camp Charlie challenge. Here's their February thread:

Boot Camp Charlie - February Edition

It's been going for some years!!

One other thing, make sure to take measurements -- have the wife help you with a sewing tape measure -- belly, thigh, upper arm, neck, chest -- there will be times when the scale does not show your progress, but the tape measure does.

KUTGW! (keep up the great work)

kpk · 02-09-2010, 10:04 AM

Hey TexasCop. I can relate to that wake up call. Someone posted a current pic of me on facebook. I was equally ANGRY and embarrassed but guess what?? It was my catalyst to get real. I copied it to my 'puter and will use it one of these days for my "before" photo. Right now I can't stand to look at it.

Keep coming back. There is a wealth of experience here for us Newbies.

TexasCop · 02-09-2010, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TaDa!

2 more things to add .... if you are interested in more male lowcarb camaraderie, check out the Camp Charlie challenge. Here's their February thread:

Boot Camp Charlie - February Edition

It's been going for some years!!

One other thing, make sure to take measurements -- have the wife help you with a sewing tape measure -- belly, thigh, upper arm, neck, chest -- there will be times when the scale does not show your progress, but the tape measure does.

KUTGW! (keep up the great work)

heh, I volunteer at a battered woman's shelter.....I get along better with women! I get sick of dealing with men's egos. I'd much rather deal with a woman's unstable emotions!

Okay, I'll hide now.

AngieCakes · 02-09-2010, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Okay, I'll hide now

You better run and duck first!!! LOL

Volver · 02-09-2010, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kpk

Hey TexasCop. I can relate to that wake up call. Someone posted a current pic of me on facebook. I was equally ANGRY and embarrassed but guess what?? It was my catalyst to get real. I copied it to my 'puter and will use it one of these days for my "before" photo. Right now I can't stand to look at it.

same happened to me last summer. i was so angry, i deleted this person out of my friends! but i should now say thank you, i realised that i did drink far too much wine and as long as i will do that i can do as much workouts and low carbing as i want, i will never look the way i want to... i lost 15 lbs since then

TaDa! · 02-09-2010, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TexasCop

heh, I volunteer at a battered woman's shelter.....I get along better with women! I get sick of dealing with men's egos. I'd much rather deal with a woman's unstable emotions!

Okay, I'll hide now.

"Whatchooo talkin' 'bout Wilson?" We're all on Atkins with perfectly regulated blood sugar ...

Quote:

Originally Posted by AngieCakes

You better run and duck first!!! LOL

AngieCakes · 02-09-2010, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TaDa!

We're all on Atkins with perfectly regulated blood sugar ...

Exactly!!

kbeth · 02-09-2010, 10:22 AM

More praise for Wendy's Baconator sans bun!! It's one of those things that keeps me on plan when I really want junk food!! Deee-lish!

More importantly....Welcome TexasCop..I look forward to following your progress.

TXLoser · 02-09-2010, 10:29 AM

and congrats on your award

Check out the receipe section too..lots of great lc recipes, and of course Linda Sue's site

Linda's Low Carb Menus & Recipes - Home

clackley · 02-09-2010, 10:31 AM

Yup it was photos that got me back to reality too! With your lifestyle and the fact that you are male, I bet you lose those extra lbs. in a matter of 6 months! Welcome and looking forward to seeing your success.
Cathy

daisyHair · 02-09-2010, 10:37 AM

Hello TexasCop!

to LCF!

Congrats on the award!!! Wow.

You have a great headstart by already riding all the miles on your bike! I bet since it's your first attempt at weight loss, it will practically fall off of you!

Many other men on here to "commune" with.. Tada beat me to the link!

Please post often!!

KellBell1234 · 02-09-2010, 10:45 AM

Welcome! This is the best place for support and motivation! Glad to have you here!

DC12 · 02-09-2010, 10:53 AM

Welcome to the board TexasCop and congratulations on your award

Hang in there, it's a tough diet to get started on but once you get used to it, it becomes a lifestyle change and it will get easier. My advice is to seek out "legal" foods at different restaurants around town so if for some reason you don't have time to cook or get tired of cooking, you know where you can go get something on plan. BTW, I'm a volunteer with the Sheriff's Office. I graduated from Civilian Police Academy back in November and really enjoyed the presentation that the bicycle patrol police officers did on how they do their jobs, really cool stuff. Thanks for keeping the peace in TX, one of my favorite states! I lived in Tulsa for 5 years and would drive down to visit. Feel free to pick our brains, we love to help around here

CurlsNCuffs · 02-09-2010, 11:11 AM

My hubby thinks this is the easiest diet he has ever done!

We love it here! Come often - let us know how you are doing! Hang in there - read, read, read the book!

YOU CAN DO THIS.

If you think you can, you will.

If you think you can't, you won't.

I THINK YOU CAN!

Signed
Baltimore Cops Wife

Looweewoo · 02-09-2010, 11:16 AM

Don't feel bad, I gained 100lbs while exercising heavily and eating a strict vegetarian diet. I thought I was doing everything right! But I kept gaining. It was because I believed the Low Fat Lie.

Once I finally found Low Carb, and studied it as much as I could, I've found it relatively easy to lose weight as long as I do what I know to do.

Good luck to you, and congratulations.

TexasCop · 02-09-2010, 12:03 PM

Just hit the weights, but prior to that I weighed in. 5lbs in 3 days? Is that even possible? Water weight?

wifey · 02-09-2010, 12:08 PM

Wow congrats! And welcome to LCF there is some really great info here and really great people! Good luck!

PghPALady1974 · 02-09-2010, 12:13 PM

Kaimi2008 · 02-09-2010, 12:18 PM

& congratulations, on your award.

TexasCop · 02-09-2010, 12:28 PM

Thanks about the award, but I really didn't do much to earn it. It sure was fun, though!

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02-09-2010, 09:43 AM	#2
AngieCakes Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,319 Gallery: AngieCakes Stats: 198/143/135-140 WOE: Atkins/Pre-Maintenance Start Date: 1/8/2010	First off, CONGRATS on your award!! What an honor that must be!! Welcome aboard! You will find an overwhelming amount of support here

02-09-2010, 09:43 AM	#3
TaDa! Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 16,238 Gallery: TaDa! Stats: 236.5 /131.5/ 128-133 @5'3" WOE: Atkins Maintenance (Vegetarian + Fish) Start Date: 6/03 & Goal! 5/06	Welcome TexasCop!!! Don't feel too bad brother .. I'm a girl and I once weighed close to what you started at (and I was 38 at the time) .. You will do this! I can tell by your post ....

02-09-2010, 09:43 AM	#4
kitnmom Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Nashville, TN formerly of Framingham, MA Posts: 1,565 Gallery: kitnmom Stats: 235/204/160ish WOE: Atkins, Love that man! Start Date: September 15, 2003	Welcome and good luck! i bet you will get used to this in no time! once you can use low carb wraps it will be just as convienient as ever!

02-09-2010, 09:46 AM	#5
Dottie Administrator Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: S.E. Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 66,421 Gallery: Dottie WOE: JUDDD calorie cycling plan	Welcome and good luck on your journey

02-09-2010, 09:49 AM	#6
erin.bo.berin Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 489 Gallery: erin.bo.berin WOE: Atkins Start Date: 6/4/08	Welcome to the board, and the new you! Sounds like you're off to a great start. And I just wanted to comment that one of my favorite lunches is a Wendy's Baconater (sans bun) and a caesar side salad w/a Diet Coke. I toss the bun, and use the lid from the salad as a plate. Works great! It takes a little planning, but with some creativity, lots of doors are still open to you with this WOE (way of eating). Congratulations on your decision to start a new, healthier lifestyle!

02-09-2010, 09:49 AM	#7
TexasCop Junior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 11 Gallery: TexasCop Stats: 265/232/200 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 02/06/2010	Oh, trust me, I'm very bullheaded. I've always done what I said I would do......even at the risk of my wife putting me on the couch.

02-09-2010, 09:50 AM	#8
Volver Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: London / Kent, U.K. Posts: 56 Gallery: Volver Stats: 159/141/129 5'7" WOE: 70% F 20% P 10% C : Organic Wholefoods	welcome and good luck! the first step you already did! see the wake up call as a positive thing! looking forward to this after pics!!!

02-09-2010, 09:51 AM	#9
TexasCop Junior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 11 Gallery: TexasCop Stats: 265/232/200 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 02/06/2010	I LOVE the Baconator! Thanks!

02-09-2010, 09:52 AM	#10
jenerosity Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northeast PA Posts: 424 Gallery: jenerosity Stats: 304/209/199 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 3/1/07	Congratulations on your award and for choosing to live healthier with Atkins WOE!!! There is so much support here, recipes for anything you could possibly be craving, and just all-around good people. You couldn't have picked a better place to be! It sounds like you are already educated about Atkins but if you haven't read the book, I recommend it. And remember, no question is stupid...we've probably all had the same question at one time or another.

02-09-2010, 09:59 AM	#11
TaDa! Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 16,238 Gallery: TaDa! Stats: 236.5 /131.5/ 128-133 @5'3" WOE: Atkins Maintenance (Vegetarian + Fish) Start Date: 6/03 & Goal! 5/06	2 more things to add .... if you are interested in more male lowcarb camaraderie, check out the Camp Charlie challenge. Here's their February thread: Boot Camp Charlie - February Edition It's been going for some years!! One other thing, make sure to take measurements -- have the wife help you with a sewing tape measure -- belly, thigh, upper arm, neck, chest -- there will be times when the scale does not show your progress, but the tape measure does. KUTGW! (keep up the great work)

02-09-2010, 10:04 AM	#12
kpk MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,094 Gallery: kpk Stats: 207/183 or ??/1 something WOE: LowCarb Start Date: 01/31/2010	Hey TexasCop. I can relate to that wake up call. Someone posted a current pic of me on facebook. I was equally ANGRY and embarrassed but guess what?? It was my catalyst to get real. I copied it to my 'puter and will use it one of these days for my "before" photo. Right now I can't stand to look at it. Keep coming back. There is a wealth of experience here for us Newbies.

02-09-2010, 10:22 AM	#18
kbeth Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,535 Gallery: kbeth Stats: 5'4" 42yo 161/153/125 WOE: Paleo-esque Start Date: April 2002/Restart April 2012	More praise for Wendy's Baconator sans bun!! It's one of those things that keeps me on plan when I really want junk food!! Deee-lish! More importantly....Welcome TexasCop..I look forward to following your progress.

02-09-2010, 10:29 AM	#19
TXLoser Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,945 Gallery: TXLoser WOE: WW/LC Start Date: January 2004	and congrats on your award Check out the receipe section too..lots of great lc recipes, and of course Linda Sue's site Linda's Low Carb Menus & Recipes - Home

02-09-2010, 10:31 AM	#20
clackley Chatty Cathy Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: T.O. ON Canada Posts: 10,336 Gallery: clackley Stats: 227.5/172.5/125 5'3.5" WOE: VLC & no dairy or wheat I.F. 2 days per week Start Date: Restart Oct 18 2009	Yup it was photos that got me back to reality too! With your lifestyle and the fact that you are male, I bet you lose those extra lbs. in a matter of 6 months! Welcome and looking forward to seeing your success. Cathy

02-09-2010, 10:37 AM	#21
daisyHair Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 6,213 Gallery: daisyHair Stats: 257/222/134-126 WOE: Atkins 20-30 C/day Start Date: 5' 3.5" 48 Years Old	Hello TexasCop! to LCF! Congrats on the award!!! Wow. You have a great headstart by already riding all the miles on your bike! I bet since it's your first attempt at weight loss, it will practically fall off of you! Many other men on here to "commune" with.. Tada beat me to the link! Please post often!!

02-09-2010, 10:45 AM	#22
KellBell1234 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,353 Gallery: KellBell1234	Welcome! This is the best place for support and motivation! Glad to have you here!

02-09-2010, 10:53 AM	#23
DC12 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,015 Gallery: DC12 Stats: Female WOE: Atkins/Sugar Busters	Welcome to the board TexasCop and congratulations on your award Hang in there, it's a tough diet to get started on but once you get used to it, it becomes a lifestyle change and it will get easier. My advice is to seek out "legal" foods at different restaurants around town so if for some reason you don't have time to cook or get tired of cooking, you know where you can go get something on plan. BTW, I'm a volunteer with the Sheriff's Office. I graduated from Civilian Police Academy back in November and really enjoyed the presentation that the bicycle patrol police officers did on how they do their jobs, really cool stuff. Thanks for keeping the peace in TX, one of my favorite states! I lived in Tulsa for 5 years and would drive down to visit. Feel free to pick our brains, we love to help around here

02-09-2010, 11:11 AM	#24
CurlsNCuffs Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 9,035 Gallery: CurlsNCuffs Stats: 240/135/128 5'2 - Size 4 WOE: Atkins Start Date: April 2, 2003	My hubby thinks this is the easiest diet he has ever done! We love it here! Come often - let us know how you are doing! Hang in there - read, read, read the book! YOU CAN DO THIS. If you think you can, you will. If you think you can't, you won't. I THINK YOU CAN! Signed Baltimore Cops Wife

02-09-2010, 11:16 AM	#25
Looweewoo Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 5,355 Gallery: Looweewoo Stats: 420/275/220 - 6'2" WOE: Carnivore/T2 Diabetic Start Date: Restart@350 09/17/09 The best is yet to come!	Don't feel bad, I gained 100lbs while exercising heavily and eating a strict vegetarian diet. I thought I was doing everything right! But I kept gaining. It was because I believed the Low Fat Lie. Once I finally found Low Carb, and studied it as much as I could, I've found it relatively easy to lose weight as long as I do what I know to do. Good luck to you, and congratulations.

02-09-2010, 12:03 PM	#26
TexasCop Junior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 11 Gallery: TexasCop Stats: 265/232/200 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 02/06/2010	Just hit the weights, but prior to that I weighed in. 5lbs in 3 days? Is that even possible? Water weight?

02-09-2010, 12:08 PM	#27
wifey Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 21,503 Gallery: wifey Stats: goal is size 10	Wow congrats! And welcome to LCF there is some really great info here and really great people! Good luck!

02-09-2010, 12:13 PM	#28
PghPALady1974 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: PITTSBURGH PA Posts: 4,389 Gallery: PghPALady1974 WOE: thru my mouth

02-09-2010, 12:18 PM	#29
Kaimi2008 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: At home w/ kids Posts: 11,384 Gallery: Kaimi2008 Stats: 195/190/155 (for now) 5'6" WOE: Weight Watchers Lifetime Member 2006 Start Date: April 16, 2012 - 17 Day Diet	& congratulations, on your award.

02-09-2010, 12:28 PM	#30
TexasCop Junior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 11 Gallery: TexasCop Stats: 265/232/200 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 02/06/2010	Thanks about the award, but I really didn't do much to earn it. It sure was fun, though!