I'm 300 lbs and need some advice

steelhawk31 said:That's an interesting way to weigh yourself, though I'm not sure how reliable it actually is.🙂

But the idea that you aren't even worried is kind of concerning...

Well, I'm over six-foot-six and naturally a big guy, 🙂so it's not a huge deal. Still, I should probably aim for maybe 260. That's my project for next summer.😁

Look, I’m just saying—I’d feel a whole lot better if I was 7 pounds lighter right now.
Once I drop the next 7, I'll be back.

Maybe you could drop a quick pic so we can all see how bravely you're melting away.👍 😁

neonbear4 said:Look, I'll just say it—I'd feel so much better if I were just 7 pounds lighter.
Once I drop the next 7, I'll be back to check in again.

Way to go! 👍

Hell yeah!🙏 👍

neonbear4 said:Honestly, I just wanted to say I’m already down 3 pounds
once I drop the next 3, I'll be back to check in again

Nice! Seriously though, don't let it get you down if things stall out for a bit, okay? Just keep at it.🙂

Look. There are basically two reasons why you're carrying extra weight—
1. Either you're overeating and can't burn through all those calories
2. You eat a regular amount, but it's all junk food (think pizza, burgers, candy bars, etc.)

It’s usually that second one that gets people into trouble. My advice? 😛First, stick to a low-glycemic index diet until you hit your target weight. The food is varied, mostly slow-burning carbs and high-quality proteins. Once that's set, hit the gym. Aim to pack on maybe 15 or 20 pounds of muscle—you can pull that off in about a year and a half if you're consistent—and just eat clean. I mean, cut out the crap that causes weight gain and try eating smaller meals more frequently. That helps kickstart your metabolism, and once you build up more muscle mass, you'll burn fuel much faster (muscle is way more efficient than fat, and it burns energy even when you're just sitting around). Then, man, you can actually say you made it.
If you let things get to the point where you have more fat than muscle, you're—to put it mildly—screwed. It’s going to take a massive amount of time to get your body back to baseline. Plus, every diet comes with that risk of the yo-yo effect... fast weight loss often just pulls water from your fat cells, but everything else stays...
Just know that getting back to a normal physique and fixing your metabolism isn't child's play, like you said—that you shouldn't go to the gym just because you're going. If you actually want to look decent, you're going to have to put in the work. Being 275 lbs at 5'9" is a pretty tall order. But hey, just keep moving forward.👍

So, is anyone actually seeing any results yet?

Alexander Moore73 said:You’re just overeating junk. There’s really only one way to drop weight: eat five small, healthy meals throughout the day and get moving regularly. Every grocery store in the country is packed with health cookbooks these days—nobody can honestly claim they don't know what a balanced plate looks like. Swap the chocolate for fruit when you need a snack. AND DON'T EAT DINNER—nothing after 6 PM.

Oh, please—give me a break with this "five small meals" nonsense. The kid eats normally; he’s just lazy. Whatever extra calories he puts away need to be burned off through cardio, plus he needs to supplement with the vitamins and minerals that muscles burn through during exertion—that's the whole game. He should find a personal trainer at the gym who can actually manage his workload and, ideally, talk him out of quitting the very first time his muscles feel sore.

Austin Grant10 said:Look, you're eating way too much. I’m skinny, so I know I’m not exactly the gold standard here, but I honestly think two bowls of stew, two drumsticks, AND another piece of meat is overkill for one sitting!
And seriously, start thinking about how much weight is actually wrecking your health—it's not just about looking good in the mirror...
Good luck, big guy, and keep us posted on the results...

😂 So, two drumsticks are the reason for all this extra weight? Please. 😵 I eat at least twice that amount and have kept myself steady at 240 lbs at 6'7" for two years now. All you really need is physical activity—skip the running to save your joints and stick to cycling, the stepper, an elliptical, a rowing machine, or swimming... minimum 35 minutes.

Stop reading all that nonsense if you want to actually see some clarity in your life.😉

Look, you've been getting a lot of conflicting advice on this forum lately, so I figured I'd jump in and offer my own 🙂
First off—and you probably already realize this—losing weight isn't actually the hard part. Staying at that lower weight? That’s where people struggle. About ten years ago, I dropped 30 pounds and actually kept it off, so I know what I'm talking about.

It’s a vicious cycle when you lose weight, gain it back, lose it again... just spinning your wheels forever. People call it yo-yo dieting. It’s frustrating because every single time you try to drop the weight, it gets harder. Your body learns. It starts to "understand" that there are periods of feast and famine. So, every time you go on a diet (the famine), your body tries to be efficient by burning as few calories as possible. That makes every subsequent diet a steeper uphill battle.

Based on where you're at right now—both your current weight and how you're talking about it—it's clear that managing your weight is going to be an ongoing struggle for you. You'll always have to stay mindful of the scale. But hey, that’s just something you have to accept and build your life around. Diets aren't going to be your long-term fix. I know it sounds like a cliché, but you really have to change your entire lifestyle. And please, don't try to drop 20 or 30 pounds in a single month. The chances of you keeping that off are basically zero. I know when you're 15, a month feels like an eternity, but you didn't hit 275 pounds in just a couple of months. It’s going to take time to shed it.
My advice? Set a set of rules for yourself. Rules you will follow religiously. Always.
1. A classic move is to simply stop eating after 6 PM. Just stop. Period.
2. Second, find some kind of aerobic exercise that you actually enjoy. Sure, at 275 pounds, running might feel pretty brutal, but once you get down to maybe 220 or 230, you might find your stride. Whatever you pick, it has to be something you like, otherwise you'll just quit. It has to become a way of life. Plus, aerobic training is great because it keeps your metabolism revved up even after you're done. Check out this running FAQ; it’s solid and covers principles you can apply to any cardio: http://www.faqs.org/faqs/running-faq/beginners/part1/
3. Walk. You won't lose massive amounts of weight just from walking, but if you do it daily—listening to music, chatting with someone, or just clearing your head—you're looking at maybe 200-300 calories burned a day. When you multiply that by 30 days or 365 days, it adds up to something significant. Also, since you're carrying extra weight right now, you're using more energy just to move. An hour of walking might burn you closer to 400 calories.

As for specific diets or workout routines, the internet is overflowing with info, and people in these threads have already pointed you in the right direction. But honestly? I think persistence and moderation are what matter most. Extreme diets or insane workouts will just burn you out, and then you'll give up. Then you're right back at 275. You have to be steady. Small steps, but constant ones. Don't quit.
Good luck.

Oh yeah, one more thing. You’re probably struggling with self-confidence because of the extra weight, too. Honestly? Nothing is going to boost that confidence quite like hitting a decent target weight. It isn't just about looking thinner, either. It's about knowing deep down that you actually did it—that you managed to drop 40 or 50 pounds on your own. That is no small feat. It's something a person can truly be proud of.

Imagine catching a severe case of pneumonia and pleurisy like I did, spending a week in the ICU followed by three weeks in a hospital ward on restricted rations, only to watch about twenty pounds vanish from your frame... wouldn't you just focus on maintaining that weight loss afterward?

Yeah, right... maybe he should just head over to Ethiopia, deal with some war, all that stress and famine, and then—presto!—he'll come back as a whole new man...