LOST 191 LBS (PHOTOS) – SUCCESS AFTER 999 FAILURES

LauraPa1mer

Well done!! You look incredible and thank you so much for sharing!! I also love the photos you have included of your meals. They all look delicious and that's such a great idea!

angex3333

Well done!! You look amazing. Thankyou for the inspiration

tdbernrd

Congratulations! You look amazing, and I love how creative you are with your meals. Awesome!

marvy1_nyc

Wow! What an inspiration!

happygalah

Amazing results. Your food pics look so yummy.

pdxwine

Great success story. Congrats on getting healthy.

NikonPal

LauraPa1mer wrote: »

Well done!! You look incredible and thank you so much for sharing!! I also love the photos you have included of your meals. They all look delicious and that's such a great idea!

Much thanks to you and others that commented. Very kind.

Technically at maintenance, but playing it conservatively and increased my daily target so it still is set at a small weekly loss.

This morning with temps at (-)30 windchill, the gym entrance door with its icy covering seemed to be saying – go home…but instead, I burned 412 calories doing 75 minutes of cardio exercises…then a nice low calorie breakfast!

somaliris

Congratulations! That's an amazing, motivational transformation. It seems like you've succeeded in making a true lifestyle and outlook change instead of just a mere weight-loss diet.

Have you ever considered starting a healthy eating/recipe blog? What I loved seeing about your meal pictures (besides the fact that they are well-composed and shot) is that they manage to look appetizing, have a lot of variety, and yet seem be simple and not require intensive prep or difficult-to-find ingredients. I love to cook, but I've noticed that many weight loss meal recipes tend to either be too prep-intensive to do every day, or they just seem bland and repetitive. I know I tend to have the same "yogurt from the carton and piece of fruit on the way to work" every morning. It seems like putting a little effort into making beautiful, healthful, diverse meals like you've shown would prevent the burn-out and boredom a lot of us experience that leads to binging.

NikonPal

somaliris wrote: »

Congratulations! That's an amazing, motivational transformation. It seems like you've succeeded in making a true lifestyle and outlook change instead of just a mere weight-loss diet.

Have you ever considered starting a healthy eating/recipe blog? What I loved seeing about your meal pictures (besides the fact that they are well-composed and shot) is that they manage to look appetizing, have a lot of variety, and yet seem be simple and not require intensive prep or difficult-to-find ingredients. I love to cook, but I've noticed that many weight loss meal recipes tend to either be too prep-intensive to do every day, or they just seem bland and repetitive. I know I tend to have the same "yogurt from the carton and piece of fruit on the way to work" every morning. It seems like putting a little effort into making beautiful, healthful, diverse meals like you've shown would prevent the burn-out and boredom a lot of us experience that leads to binging.

You and my wife may have just convinced me to do that – She has told me repeatedly to put everything together into one book/blog whatever – I’m taking a little vacation celebration soon & then I might just take that task on.

The approach I took was exactly with the end-goals you stated. As far back as when I started in 2013 – that is how I prepared my meals. I focused on nutrition, low calories, variety, appearance, easy to prep etc. and avoidance of boredom. It was an extremely important part of my program!

This morning breakfast was very simple and I still kept it super low-calorie; I banked those calories for the afternoon / evening.

Best wishes.

Pink_Tink

Amazing!! x

emartins1975

You're my idol! Well done!

sassy_pae

WOW AMAZING TRANSFORMATION

dragyou

Success indeed!! Huge congratulations

1DEF

Thanks for the incredible motivation. And taking the time to post your wonderful meals. I can totally relate to the failed 999 diets. Before I joined MFP I checked out local gourmet diet food delivery programs online. After looking at their pics I knew I could make meals at home myself similar to their fancy meals. And that is what I have been trying to do. The delivery program was $900 per month for just 5 days a week of food (you were on your own the other 2).

Your meals look every bit as good as one of those very expensive plans. Great job! Enjoy your trip--you have certainly earned it.

yusaku02

Dude, you rock.

rebeccaEsmith

I take my hat off to you congratulations you have done so well and thankyou for the food pics

GoPerfectHealth

Congratulations on your amazing loss! What an inspiration! I look forward to further inspiration as you demonstrate how to maintain your weight!

grandmothercharlie

An amazing loss! Enjoy your well-earned reward trip!

ojettabrown

Congratulations!! Thank you so much for sharing your story and posting some of your meals. What an incredible inspiration!! I JUST started using MFP about a week ago. Have tried so many programs. Tired of gimmicks and quick weight loss plans. Have decided to FINALLY take the healthy route in releasing all of the excess weight on my body. My journey entails releasing 200 lbs. I'm convinced that it is an individualized program with the corner stones being healthy nutrition, exercise, supplements, inner work (emotional and spiritual), adequate rest/sleep, Love in your life (most importantly YOU loving you), and a few supportive encouraging people. Will you be kind enough to add me as a friend? Will feel fortunate to share my journey with you.

anovak1009

Amazing!! Fantastic job!

Fit2BeFly

Wow. You look amazing. Very inspirational. Well done.

randilynn113

Awesome!!

_whatsherface

This is incredible!! Keep up the awesome work!!!

snookey16

You are amazing, Congratulations on your weight loss!

NikonPal

Just updated some friends and thought I would also post here as an update:

Back from my weight-loss / winter reward, as promised. No plans to leave MFP any time soon.

My 1st maintenance lesson – it is easier to stay disciplined for 1 week on a cruise v. 2 weeks.

It was horrible! The water was a pure blue. The sun kept the temperature at 77-80 degrees and at times would blind me. In short – I had to deal with some totally unfamiliar situations.







I did well in controlling my calories the 1st week and exercising. The ship had treadmills, weight-room, elliptical equipment and more. I gave the equipment a break week #2. LOL

My first post-reward recorded weigh-in will be next Monday.

Today it was back to business as usual - burned 410 calories doing 75 minutes of cardio exercises, including 60 minute walk.

I will admit there was a brief affair of sorts…but in the end I simply told her she’d find someone else. Here is what she looked like:



Upon our return, I turned to my wife and said: "Honey, I'm home! She meant nothing to me..."

This morning my eyes only feasted upon -



Oh well – gotta go catch up on a few things...

hezemakiah

WOW! CONGRATS! VERY inspirational! Thank you for sharing your success story!!!!!

sodakat

Hah, hah. Cute narrative of your trip and gorgeous pictures. Still can't get over the difference between your before and after pics of your face. Totally a different person!

SilverRose89

Well done sir! Fantastic achievement!

Kenda2427

Love seeing your update and pictures. Hope you enjoyed your cruise, you certainly deserve a reward for all your hard work. (*)

BWBTrish

lol funny And great to see you had a lovely time. "Honey" will overcome your short side path.