Im gonna try to put forth a real effort and control my diet and attempt to get in several gym visits a week.

I know, same story different user but you gotta start somewhere.

I recently found out I let myself get to 320lbs, thats a 40 lb gain in two years, and that just bummed me the F out. I also recently got a job delivering packages. I did it for three years before and i am happy to be back and I know the amount of labor it will be.

I am already back in to the scheme of it but I have a problem with over indulging in meals and mostly eating out, also due to the job taking 10-14 hours a day I dont have much time for good meals so gas station and fast food is what I usually get on the road and after work so now I just have to force myself because no other method works for me.

I know its not the best and its not a final solution but it will severely cut calories 2 clif bars a day, one when I start my route and one mid day, and then a meal at home. I know Clif bars are glorified candy bars but they are better in terms of calories and my home meal will be enough to sustain me for the next day. I dont want to do this but I really need to kick myself in the ass and jus do it. Im also gonna take a multi vitamin just to cover anything I dont get in my diet, I know its mostly a waste but its the option I have for now.

Once I get my craving under control I can work on something better, like a packed lunch, but thats a bit limited as I choose not to take breaks and just eat on the go, plus ill need a better cooler to deal with the greenhouse that is my work truck. I have ideas for this already but the focus now is control more than the healthiest option.

As for the gym I want to go, I need to so I can build up my endurance and strength. I get plenty of cardio with work but I also need strength building exercises. I know I have the energy but again its a matter of control and telling my body that we aren't going to be lazy any more. I will push myself just enough to break my bad habit with out over exerting or exhausting myself. I have found swimming is the best way for me to do that as I can push myself with out putting high impact strain on my body and of course hitting the free weights.

Its gonna suck and I will have to make myself break all the bad habits I have formed over the years but if I can do this I will be able to:

1. Develop a better diet
2. Burn the annoying excess fat
3. Build my muscles and endurance
4. get on a consistent and healthy sleep schedule
5. save my wallet from all the fast food costs.

I appreciate any support but I know that i let myself get this bad because I screwed up to I will have ot be pretty hard on myself until I overcome the bad habits. And I know being hard on yourself is not the healthiest way to get something done, but I know the right balance so that I know I am serious with out developing a complex.

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