Thinking of "starting today"? You might want to check this out - pics inside!

1_meatball

handyandy69 wrote: »

Brilliant Inspiration. I need to not focus on the big challenge ahead but break it down. My goal is to weigh less next week than this week. You prove it can be done.

Have a great 2015.

Superb quote and it is as simple as that
Well done feller
Very impressive

tandabuss

Well done!

IamMicah

very much an inspiration.

ewhip17

Thanks everyone!

cottagegirl71

just what I needed today - thanks and well done - you look great!

ewhip17

cottagegirl71 wrote: »

just what I needed today - thanks and well done - you look great!

Yeah this forum (Success Stories) in particular was the one that kept me going some days. Not as much noise in here - just positive people with great stories to tell. Good luck - just don't quit..... and thanks!

tibby531

well said, and well done!

nniles01

Thanks for sharing your story, you are an inspiration to me! I like to read the success stories for inspiration and yours really touched a cord with me. I'm now in the same boat that you started in. At my last Dr. visit in January I found myself over 300lbs and now type 2 diabetic. I have been athletic most of my life and the realization of how far I've let myself go hit home at that point. I've used MFP before and lost so I'm back again to stay. I started back at the end of January and now in March I'm down 17lbs at 292lbs. Still a long way to go to get to my goal weight of 180lbs. I don't usually comment but like I said your post hit home with me and I appreciate you sharing with us. Thanks Again.

ewhip17

nniles01 wrote: »

Thanks for sharing your story, you are an inspiration to me! I like to read the success stories for inspiration and yours really touched a cord with me. I'm now in the same boat that you started in. At my last Dr. visit in January I found myself over 300lbs and now type 2 diabetic. I have been athletic most of my life and the realization of how far I've let myself go hit home at that point. I've used MFP before and lost so I'm back again to stay. I started back at the end of January and now in March I'm down 17lbs at 292lbs. Still a long way to go to get to my goal weight of 180lbs. I don't usually comment but like I said your post hit home with me and I appreciate you sharing with us. Thanks Again.

Nice job! I had a real moment of clarity at a Dr. visit as well. It was, in a lot of ways, the first real step in the long walk to where I am now. But it's worth it. Just keep going.

SunflowerCat74

Wow! Amazing! What a great example you have set for your children. Well done!'

BettJo64

I'm so happy to have come across your story, my friend You are indeed a true inspiration to us all (*) Thank you so much for sharing both your story and your pictures because as you know we all do need to hear of the successes made before us so that we may allow ourselves to BELIEVE that this is a totally reachable goal and dream come true for all of us!!

lawanafdyer

Thank you for posting your story; it is very inspiring.

Ameengyrl

Delilahhhhhh wrote: »

I spent 10 years starting tomorrow. Start today

You Sir, will be inspiring many others today. You look fantastic, all that hard work paid off!!

Yep. This hit me! Thanks for sharing

ewhip17

Thanks everyone!

ewhip17

Couple of updated pics:

Here's a happy guy.... 2010 I think.



Today with my daughter.

freesha63

Im glad I came across your story, so inspiring. I had a great day of healthy eating and a good amount of exercise. Then struggled tonight. I just dont' want it to be another "oh well" moment and slip backwards. Great job on getting healthy. I won't give up.

ewhip17

freesha63 wrote: »

Im glad I came across your story, so inspiring. I had a great day of healthy eating and a good amount of exercise. Then struggled tonight. I just dont' want it to be another "oh well" moment and slip backwards. Great job on getting healthy. I won't give up.

Keep at it! Sometimes, even if I didn't have a great day, not giving in totally to that "oh well" moment gave me a big boost for the next day.

jules6669mfp

Wow, you look great but more importantly you must feel great. Love your advice to start today. Time goes by so quickly, I have started and already feel better. I've got this!! Thank you for sharing your story and pics as they give much inspiration.

ewhip17

jules6669mfp wrote: »

Wow, you look great but more importantly you must feel great. Love your advice to start today. Time goes by so quickly, I have started and already feel better. I've got this!! Thank you for sharing your story and pics as they give much inspiration.

Thanks so much. I do feel so much better. And yep - the time will go buy whether you like it or not, so you might as well do something with it right?

kristenprainone

Amazing!!! Thanks for sharing and the inspiration!!! My I'll start tomorrow days are officially over!!!

Nataliegetfit

I so love the pictures. It is amazing the change you have made in your life. I hope people realize that you're just a regular guy who made a decision one day to change. They can do this too. I can do it. I have started this as well and do feel better already, I don't have as much to loose but I know I will have a better life if I can get the weight off, and feel better about myself. You are truly an inspiration to everyone.

ewhip17

Nataliegetfit wrote: »

I so love the pictures. It is amazing the change you have made in your life. I hope people realize that you're just a regular guy who made a decision one day to change. They can do this too. I can do it. I have started this as well and do feel better already, I don't have as much to loose but I know I will have a better life if I can get the weight off, and feel better about myself. You are truly an inspiration to everyone.

Thanks - and this is totally true. I am just a regular guy - 2 kids, a wife who puts up with exactly zero BS from me, a dog, a mortgage, kids sports and activities, bills, etc. We both have crazy jobs and busy schedules and all of the same stress that everyone else has. So for me, it's very much one of those "if I can do it, you can do it too" situations.

believeinme0430

Congrats! You look amazing and a true inspiration!

LauraFincher

What an inspiration!! You look great, what an amazing accomplishment!!

htg20

"I spent 10 years starting tomorrow" Powerful! Great success story!

EmRN06

Wow - you are truly an inspiration. I to have spent a good 10 years of my life "starting tomorrow". Even this weekend, I was saying, "start Monday". I am going to start TODAY. I'm only 31 years old and I have spent far too many years putting off starting, or getting started then stalling and giving up. Thank you for your story!

ewhip17

EmRN06 wrote: »

Wow - you are truly an inspiration. I to have spent a good 10 years of my life "starting tomorrow". Even this weekend, I was saying, "start Monday". I am going to start TODAY. I'm only 31 years old and I have spent far too many years putting off starting, or getting started then stalling and giving up. Thank you for your story!

See, today is Monday so you are right on track!

Agarland34

Such an inspiration. Congratulations!!!

lycheenmango

Wow what an inspiration! @ewhip17‌ - you look great!!

ewhip17

Thanks everyone!