Consequences of being fat

As those of you who know me are aware, I'm quite heavy, much heavier than I should be for my health. As such, I'm starting to experience some of the consequences of carrying around the extra weight:

• Sleep Apnea


• Acid Reflux


• Aching Knees


• Aching Back

I've so far avoided diabetes, though I can't imagine it's not too far off. But worse than that, because of the apnea, I'm having panic attacks and seizures at night. I stop breathing, my brain panics, I have a panic attack, and sometimes they turn into seizures, which are the scariest thing I've ever had to experience. Just the act of recalling one while I'm writing this fills me with fear. I've been exercising about 3 times a week, but I'm afraid it's not enough. I'm hoping that by discussing my weight loss on this website and talking to people about it, I'll feel more motivated to lose weight.

Without a goal, or partners to help you, it's very hard to continue to feel motivated, especially when you've plateaued. Additionally, I need to get my wife on board, and I need her help to succeed. Currently, Heather's dietary habits completely counter everything I'm trying to accomplish, especially considering that she's pregnant. Right now, ice cream is the largest single import into Motopia...

In addition, I'm working on an article for Men's Health, putting together the proposal, and sending it to them so I can discuss my own view on being fat, what it's meant for me, and where I'd like to go. I hope that this additional step will motivate me even further.