Back to square 1... how and where to get started?
Age: 26 Height: 6'2 (I claim 6'3 but recently have been told I am 6'1 and a quarter/half, so I have no idea what happened where) Sex: M Weight: 260lbs Goal: 210lbs min, preferably 200lbs, really want to hit 195lbs ultimately
Quick overview of my health:
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I have hidradenitis suppurativa, so I have a hard time exercising because it tends to flare up parts of my body that contain sweat glands (axilla, inner thighs/groin)
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Because I haven't been able to exercise recently (I've had 4 surgeries in total, but recently had 2 surgeries since late 2018 for my condition which has caused me to not be able to train or workout,) I have went from walking at a very solid/muscular 210lbs to currently about 260lbs.
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I currently work night shift, and a desk job on top of that.
I used to train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. My fear is that I will never be able to get back to it, but I am determined to do so. I've purchased a book called "The Anti Inflammatory Diet and Action Plan" so I can do more research studying the foods that trigger my condition, as well as work towards actively trying to reduce my flare ups. I know food is always the first step, and it must be lifestyle changes - not diet fads.
I have several fitness centers nearby, including Crunch Fitneas, L.A. Fitness, and Planet Fitness. I know they have varying prices, but I also know this is going to be a great entryway for me to get started with overall fitness. I don't know where to go though, nor do I really know what to do at a gym. (I say that respectfully as I've been to the gym before, used the machines, etc., yet I've never actually developed a real plan or learned how to properly grind at the gym to receive maximum gain/performance.)
I need my life back. It is hard enough being on third shift which makes me not want to have a regular routine due to sleep issues, but I am trying to find another job. (Unfortunately it will probably be an office job due to my condition - I try to minimize places where humidity or sweating for extended periods of time due to my condition as it is a trigger, but being able to work out and shower afterwards is fine.)
I know this is all kind of jumbled, but I really could use some support. I want this more than I can put into words, and now that I'm back at work again, I need to make changes. I'm starting to modify my free time too, so I can properly invest in myself.
Also, if anyone can recommend proper athletic clothing for me, that would be awesome. I don't really have anything for a gym (as training BJJ I have different clothing specifically for that.) I typically wear a size 36x34 (sometimes 38x34 depending on the brand as I have huge thighs and a butt unfortunately, so I need the extra room (not that I don't have a bad gut now to deal with...)), but currently just under my gut I measure at a 39... My chest is typically a 44/46, but that is even up with it currently at a 47. Due to being a lengthy boi, I would normally wear Large shirts, but XL had more length sometimes... all these sizes never made sense! I feel bad for you women as I know your sizes are all made up.
Thank you so much everyone! I appreciate the help getting started, and can't wait to make a transformation! I've been a long time lurker here, but I think this is my first post? I've posted somewhere before but don't recall where (or if it was even on this account...)
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