Starting out and some tips.

Hi I’m (25F) from the UK. I’m 5ft 11inch (180cm) and around 136kg (300ibs)

I’ve not always been like this. I’ve been moderately healthy growing up minus the fact that I did grow up with a secret issue with bulimia (which has since been sorted for years) and played in trampoline, badminton and basketball as extra curricular. After school finished I worked in a nightclub and so was constantly moving and carrying heavy objects - sometimes for over 16 hours a day,

Lockdown is where I really gained weight. Being furloughed all I did was sit on my ass, eat takeout and drink. The weight I gained was ridiculous and fast. During that lockdown I went from a dress size 8 to a dress size 22 and I haven’t been able ( nor if I’m honest wanted too) shift it since.

But I’ve started to think. Me and my partner live together and are engaged. In the future we’ll want kids and am I really going to want to transfer these habits onto my future little ones? Do I want to be around for the time they graduate? I also know I’ll need to do IVF and I’m aware that weight affects chances.

I’ve started to make healthier choices for every meal whilst still eating the things I like. For instance, I like spagbol. So this time I opt for low fat mince, lots of chopped veggies, less pasta and a low sugar/salt sauce. I now eat fruit for breakfast and I’m trying to incorporate healthy meals at lunch.

I also went for my first run this morning. I’ve a massive fear of being perceived or made fun of whilst doing physical activity from some severe bullying at school so this was a big thing for me. What scared me is…I couldn’t run for more than one minute before physically HAVING to stop - so I walked, and then ran for a minute, and then walked again, and ran again. Did that for about 15 minutes and it is all I could take. I almost feel defeated? I know I’m not going to run half marathons straight away but I genuinely thought I’d do somewhat better :(

Here are some basic facts about me before I conclude with my advice:

• I don’t drink alcohol and have been in sobriety for four years.

• I don’t do any sort of drug and have been in sobriety from that for two years.

• I have no known medical conditions though I did have my gallbladder out one year ago.

• I do smoke cigarettes, around ten a day, I’m not looking to quit right now but I’d like to cut back to around two a day.

• I work in office environments and my role is mainly seated.

• I consume around 3,500Kcal a day (which NEEDS to stop)

So what I’d like advice on is:

1) How to overcome my fear of working out in public spaces

2) How do I curve snack cravings?

3) Running methods for beginners?

4) Calorie deficit? I’d like to know more.

Thanks guys♥️

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