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Hello /r/loseit!

Here I am, putting myself out there on the internet declaring that I am going to finally start getting my weight under control.  It actually feels quite good to type this up.  Which is why I figure quite a few people make these introductory posts.

I am a 26 year old male standing 5' 11'' tall and I weigh 270lbs.  My goal is to drop down to as close to 200lbs as I can by next May.

Why May?  Three reasons:  1) Next summer I am heading out west so I want to be able to enjoy everything that wonderful part of the country has to offer!  Mountains, hiking, camping, oh my!  2) Before that I am going on a trip with my Father.  I haven't seen him in almost a year and I would REALLY like to surprise him!  He has always been concerned about my weight, but in a loving way if that makes sense.  3) I want to do it for me!  I want to be healthy.  And that is the most important reason!

Until today,  I hadn't weighed myself in almost a year.  I knew I was putting on some pounds but I didn't know I was putting on that much!  270 is scary close to 300!  Well it is high time I do something about that!  I signed up for Myfitnesspal (even though I don't have a smart phone *GASP*) and I am going to start logging what I eat and how much I exercise.

There are a few large hurdles that stand in my way.  I work at a fast food restaurant.  I know some people would say to quite this job, but it is funding my trip next year, so I really have to keep it.  The other hurdle is that there is a Walmart literally in my backyard.  As in it's less than a 3 minute walk from my apartment door.  That is going to make it really easy for me to get crap food when I am craving it.

Anyway, I am super excited to start this journey and see where it takes me!  A bit thanks to everyone here for giving me such great inspiration!  It is a pleasure to read your stories!
<bot>: Yet another guy who is wanting to get into shape for his health and his future, and it making this post so he feels more responsible about loosing his weight!