Hello I wanted to see what my chances are for qualifying. I am sure that this thread is covered if I search for it. But here goes.
Currently I am 35 years old male, 5'7" and weigh between 215 and 220. I yoyo up and down everytime I diet and excercise. I have Hypertension currently being controlled with medication. I have acid reflux, and I am almost positive I have some sort of sleep apnea.
Last year my Dr. Prescribed me Phentermine to lose weight and I did drop about 15 pounds, but also raised my BP too high so I stopped. I work for the railroad and I am on call 24/7 365. Never am I able to dedicate a set time to eat and sleep because it changes from day to day. And keeping any sort of regular schedule for excercise seems impossible when you work 60+ hours a week and never getting days off. You have no days off on the RR.
My current medication to lower my BP is a beta blocker which lowers my heart rate, and when I do go to the gym. It prevents me from reaching my target zone to burn calories. I'm in a losing battle... I am guessing my BMI is In the 34 range. I have heard with comorbidies that some are excepted with lower BMI's than others.
Any advice/experience you can share about qualifying would be greatly appreciated.
