I finally went and did it

[TakingDominion]

Yes, it's true. I joined a gym!

I need to lose some weight. 30 years old. 6 feet tall, about 255.

I've always been active enough with basketball, football, softball, bike riding etc, to not have to go to the gym. Lately however, my bad eating habits have been catching up with me, and I'm determined to do something about it.

I've never been a dieter. Those people always seem to put back on the weight much faster than they lost it.

I'm probably going to start by working out in the mornings at least 3 days a week. I must admit, I've never been a gym member so it's all new to me. Any suggestions would be helpful. I need cardio, but I can't run on a treadmill for very long because of 3 ankle surgeries.

I'm never going to be a meal planner. Our lives are too hectic for that. However, I have been trying to eat better by cutting out sugar (no soda), drinking more water, eating less bread and more protein (beef or chicken).

My lunch is usually on the go, so I grab a snack at the gas station or taco bell. Does anyone have any tips for eating (reasonably) healthy at those places? Breakfast this morning was a monster slim jim with two bottled waters.