172 pounds lost - Before and after

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  • catb58
    catb58 Posts: 239 Member
    Congrats! You've done great!
  • stephanieluvspb
    stephanieluvspb Posts: 997 Member
    Wow! You look amazing! Congrats on all your hard work. :) thanks for the inspiration
  • lenac87
    lenac87 Posts: 383 Member
    You look amazing! What an inspiration, great job! :)
  • mcpostelle
    mcpostelle Posts: 418 Member
    Amazing! :) Check into calisthenics for toning up and looking mean and lean. :smile: You're definitely an inspiration though!
  • gudjon25
    gudjon25 Posts: 1 Member
    This is truly inspiring. Thanks for sharing your great progress with us. Looking great and likely feeling much better!
  • bigT24chiefs
    bigT24chiefs Posts: 50 Member
    Look completely different bro like that's a brother of yours.. Congrats
  • astroophys
    astroophys Posts: 175 Member
    Erikhulse wrote: »
    farmgirlrrt wrote: »
    Is this just with myfitnesspal? Regardless of the answer...your progress is astounding! What do you think some of weaknesses were when you started your journey and how did you turn those around?

    Myfitnesspal certainly helped in that it made it easy to track my calories. Basically, for the first 6 months, I tried to stay around 1200 calories, then I upped to 1500 calories, now I'm at around 2,000 calories. The hardest part was having the motivation to know that I had the power to make the changes I needed to make and stay with them. I knew what was possible when I started this journey, and I had to begin with the end in mind. When I started, I knew that if I maintained this lifestyle, I would lose the weight. After the first month, I had lost 30 pounds, and that was all the motivation I needed to keep it up. Now I am trying to find a balance and maintenance calorie amount that I can maintain the rest of my life. Pinterest was and is my friend. It's where I have found 90% of the recipes me and my girlfriend cook. No more fast food at all, and limited eating out. But now if I do go out, I usually get a greek salad or something like that. My palate has completely changed. I eat lots of lean proteins, tons of fruit and vegetables. I am looking forward to my annual physical later this month to take blood work and surprise my doctor. Last time I saw my doctor was September of last year when I was 350. All my blood work was good then, but I knew it was only a matter of time before my health started declining because of my poor lifestyle.

    Your transformation is incredible!!! And I second you on that Pinterest mention. I find all my recipes on there. Such an awesome resource. And your doctor is going to be wonderfully shocked.

    Congratulations on the result of your hard work and determination!

  • jodynolte
    jodynolte Posts: 243 Member
    Wow! Simply amazing! :D
  • LabAgility
    LabAgility Posts: 120 Member
    You are amazing!!!
  • shaynepoole
    shaynepoole Posts: 493 Member
    congrats on an amazing job
  • Soccermomtmo
    Soccermomtmo Posts: 12 Member
    Amazing! Thank you so much for sharing. What dedication. Please come report back after your doctor visit! I want to hear that story :smile:
  • BerryH
    BerryH Posts: 4,698 Member
    Well done, you look great!
  • corofinlass
    corofinlass Posts: 43 Member
    What a transformation! Well done :D
  • elisa123gal
    elisa123gal Posts: 4,324 Member
    You're a different guy! (at least you look like one) Nice work..
  • sweedee1218
    sweedee1218 Posts: 98 Member
    You look amazing!!!!! Great work!!!!
  • kjoac002
    kjoac002 Posts: 11 Member
    You are so inspiring!!! Its so good to see how far you have come! Congrats!!!!
  • WhatMeRunning
    WhatMeRunning Posts: 3,538 Member
    Inspirational!
  • Lanamasha55
    Lanamasha55 Posts: 14 Member
    Wow, I'm amazed. Incredible job.
  • sismyn13
    sismyn13 Posts: 23 Member
    I am in awe! You are truly an inspiration! Congratulations on finding what keeps you motivated and healthy!
  • Boardergurl
    Boardergurl Posts: 206 Member
    Just simply amazing!!!!! :)
  • cmabnx
    cmabnx Posts: 76 Member
    wow, absolutely incredible difference!! Congrats! and thanks for sharing your story!
  • ladydiesunddas1969
    ladydiesunddas1969 Posts: 7 Member
    Congratulation to your results - you look great!
  • Juicer82
    Juicer82 Posts: 65 Member
    Wow!!! Congratulations!!!! You look amazing!!!
  • blueridgeloner
    blueridgeloner Posts: 56 Member
    I tip my hat to you, and I'm glad to call you my friend. I'm at 111 lbs lost so far, and understand the journey. Congrats, and wishing you continued success. Let us know what the Dr's reaction is, and how the labs go.
  • FrazierSamuel
    FrazierSamuel Posts: 45 Member
    Amazing! Well done.
  • rhina23
    rhina23 Posts: 212 Member
    Awesome job!
  • beautifulwarrior18
    beautifulwarrior18 Posts: 914 Member
    I usually feel like men look a little better with some meat in their face, but not you my friend. You look hella sexy! Looking good sir! Congrats.
  • flatlndr
    flatlndr Posts: 713 Member
    Half the man you used to be. Phenomenal!
  • WLB325
    WLB325 Posts: 1
    Wow! As a guy just starting out with around the same amount of weight to lose this is a really motivating post. Thank you for sharing and well done!!
  • Morgaen73
    Morgaen73 Posts: 2,817 Member
    You are an inspiration. Well done.

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