Thread: 25, fat, lack confidence/direction and looking for help

First time poster here (or anywhere else related to this type of thing) I found this site and people seemed genuinely keen to help/share info so thought I would give it a go.

Stats -
Sex Male
Age 24 (25 in a week)
Height 6'2 - 6'3
Weight 116.4 Kilos (258.6 pounds)

I'm also quiet largely built (so I'm told)


My story -
When I was younger I used to be naturally quiet active and fit and good at running but it has all gone to pot very easily, most of all when I was diagnosed with Crones Disease (digestive issues) and was then given steroid treatment, using corticosteroids. Although I don't blame all my weight gain on these. I am since off these and want to take drastic action since I am tired of not just looking fat and out of shape but feeling it and feeling it to such a stage that it is constantly on my mind.

My past diet has truly been that of rubbish, wont go into huge details about what it was but it was pretty terrible.

My plan -
I have joined a gym and it has 5 types of cardio machines, as well as a multitude of resistance machines and free weights. I work 5 days a week until 5:30 and I walk home (15mins) the gym is on the way home and so no excuse to not go in as I walk right past it. I plan to go to the gym everyday after work and casually on a Sunday (depends on what Sat night was like) While at the gym I am going to try and aim for 15minutes on 4/5 of the machines.

Also I plan to kick my diet up the @ss. Tescos do these 2KG bags of skinless chicken breasts which I plan to mostly live on, but for breakfast / lunch I was looking into diet shake/supplements and snack on fruit. While taking daily vit. tablets and cod liver oil

Stuff I've Heard -
While looking into a plan I have heard alot of rumours about weight lose tips etc (Although I'm no idiot and dont believe in an easy ticket) but these things list from wearing Cling Film and/or bin bags while working out. I've heard both eat before and after the gym. Eat and drink using blue plates and cups, drink water before meals. Aswell as others I can't remember but will edit if I do.

Results -
I want to lose a s**t ton of weight/fat, grow my muscles and bulk and finally tone. I don't want to be embarrassed any longer, I want to be shirtless and look good but most of all be and FEEL fit.(I have a holiday planned for September and don't want it ruined by my body)

I'm wondering if that plan is any good and if anyone can help make it more detailed, also how much weight should I aim at losing each week etc. I'm more than happy to receive any tips no matter what they are even if they might seem "ever day" or "common sense" to you. I'm fully serious and will be holding a solid resolve of this.

Also I am going to phase out soft drinks and energy drinks. I don't smoke and drink JD like 4 times a year (not a massive drinker at all, rarely enjoy drinking but still go out)

If you need/want any further info I dont mind. (feel free to be honest/harsh/kind)

Below are some attached pics, (my face isnt naturally a white square)

hi mate welcome .lots of ppl there to help bud just started myself Hope u find what you are looking for

welcome to the forum. you done well to post the pictures, very honest and it takes a lot to bare all to the world, it shows you're serious.

have a read through the beginners section and the diet section. do you know anything of nutrition? if not, read up.


youre still a young guy, plenty of time to feel good about yourself. can you post up an average daily diet, todays will be fine. it will give us more to go on.

Welcome to the forum!

Hope you find the information and opinions of everyone helpful!

As your looking to start a fresh new diet there's no need to post your existing one, what you do need to find is a diet that will suit you and that you will stick to, there is no point doing something you don't want to do.

I've recently started a low carb diet consisting of very little carbs this for some people works and others not, I'm trying it for a few months and see if I can see the results, your going to need to be determined not to go off the diet once you start which is why its important to make decisions that you believe you can keep.

A simple starting point is to start taking protein shakes first thing in the morning, I'll reccomend trying some Extreme Nutrition Whey first thing in the morning with some ice and before bed a slow release protein shake such as Extreme Nutrition Pro 6 both are low carb and low fat and with the pro 6 you can potentially replace any meal. Try this for 3 months along with a clean diet and see what you think, take measurements before, weights and pictures to make sure you can see the changes and something to work to.

Weight training wise look at Cal's basic body workout, perhaps even arrange a workout with him!

Also start a log and join in on the excitment of muscle chat!

Welcome bud was in the same boat myself last year it's worth it in the end just haven't got to that point yet myself don't think anyone dose . The guys on here no ther stuff and ther advice is top notch weather it harsh or constructive there straight down the line . The pro 6 is good stuff keeps the hunger at bay . Again welcome

I would still like to see your diet. You may be eating some good foods, maybe just to much of them. Or you may be eating food you think is good which, it is not.

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why not just push the like button lazyT bud

it was missing for ages. i think its just back, maybe he hasnt seen it.

that what I said to IT JUST BACK TO DAY I THINK BUD