Intro
My name is Aimon. I was fairly overweight as a child but went on to play offensive line in high school eventually hitting 300 plus pounds. I lost a majority of this when I started University in a pretty unhealthy manner but kept it off for the most part until I moved to Dubai in 2009 where I fell into bad habits as a stressed and over worked bachelor. I reached probably my highest ever recorded weight of over 330 pounds.
When I married in 2011 I started focusing more on my health. Later I discovered I had fertility issues, partially as a result of my obesity so from then onwards, I was ‘all in’ on healthy living. I managed to reduce and maintain a weight of 200 pounds, mostly through low carb dieting and intermittent fasting (alongside tons of activity like basketball, distance running and weights, I do lift bro). I am now seeking to finally lean out, potentially reaching abs zone although they’ll never show with my loose stomach skin.
Why
I’ve been unemployed/freelancing since July 2020, and I need a goal to keep me motivated and feel like a man since I am not financially providing. My daughter is also growing and I want her to have a good example of a healthy dad. We are also hoping for a second baby, and the more fit I am the higher the chance we have of this.
Long Term and Short Term Goals:
Long term goals for me is to get down to 12-15% body fat and maintain this
Short term goals right now is to reach a sub 80KG weight
What are some struggles you face or you have faced in the past
I am a weekend binger. I need to breakdown and have a dirty fastfood meal every now and then. I generally don’t go too overboard though. I am also Arab and living in the Gulf, the eating and hosting culture is huge here, and sometimes it’s considered rude to turn down food. So that’s always a struggle or balancing act for me.
What is your game plan?
I’ve done intermittent fasting (16/18 hours daily) for years off and on. Recently did a 60 and 90 hour fast and reacted well. I plan to do at least 4 seven day fasts in the next 2 months, and OMAD’s/alternate day fasts in between with a low carb/keto refeed. I will allow occasional dirty days, but only on special occasions with my family.
How do I feel right now?
I feel fine. I like a bit of a challenge/competition, being a former athlete. Quite looking forward to making new friends too as I am quite silly and social.
How will I feel once I achieve my goal?
I think that I would feel accomplished, although I’m old enough to know we are never fully satisfied. I’ll need to find a new outlet and goal afterwards if weight/physique is finally in check.
Daily Affirmation
I have potential. Mama said so.
