Updated pics and success story. 100 lbs lost

jharris1378

I started my journey in January 2014 due to the dr telling me I was diabetic. That did not sit well with me. I thought how could I do this to myself. So I started a diet. I just wanted to control my sugar. Now I've done many diets in the past and failed them all. This time I realized that diets won't work. It got to be a lifestyle change. So I began exercising and learning as much as I could about health. The biggest slap in the face I had was when I realized that all my poor decision making had effected my son. He no longer wanted me to get up and play because I had said no so many times in the past. All due to being unhealthy. Now he just wanted to play video games. The tables have turned and I now have to pull him off the couch to be active. Hopefully I will soon undo what I have done. I am now a very active person. I am an avid runner and participate in many 5k's. My current weight is 175 which was my original goal but now Im thinking I want to drop another 20. Anyway thanks for reading my story. Maybe it will motivate someone to create their own.

mountainguru

wow!! Congrats on becoming healthy. You look great.

It's never too late to influence your son. I believe that even if he doesn't participate yet, he sees you as being happier and healthier and he will benefit from your good example. Way to go!

BigdogEMT

Congrats!!! You are one great dad! You have made a great move to insure you and he have a great future together!

jordanify

Congratulations!!! You look great.

lindaloo1213

Congrats! You look fantastic!

IAmTheGlue

Wow, you did an amazing job! I think that seeing the impact on your son is a great reason to get healthy. I'm sure that he will see the new you and start to pick up some of your healthy new habits. You look great!

branbuds

Way to go! You look awesome! Children learn what they live so keep setting a good example and he will follow

efrensgirl2015

That's a crazy fabulous accomplishment for only a year. Congratulations!

lili61

Great job! I'm just wondering with all the healthful changes if you're using medication to control the diabetes?

nicoleyg

Amazing transformation. Congratulations to you. Good luck with your son

hezemakiah

Amazing indeed!!!! Congratulations for getting your life back!

jharris1378

lili61 wrote: »

Great job! I'm just wondering with all the healthful changes if you're using medication to control the diabetes?

I am not on diabetic medicine. After the first two week my blood sugar was controlled by diet and excercise

ewhip17

great job!

palwithme

congratulations you've done a great job I hear you what you say about your son I feel the same way about my kids I've taught too many bad habits and I need to undo that it's painful to see you but I know I can fix it

believeinme0430

Awesome job!!

lili61

jharris1378 wrote: »

lili61 wrote: »

Great job! I'm just wondering with all the healthful changes if you're using medication to control the diabetes?

I am not on diabetic medicine. After the first two week my blood sugar was controlled by diet and excercise

Amazing. What a great accomplishment!

Gska17

Wow, congratulations!!

AngryViking1970

Awesome, you look great!

CandyMonster160

Awesome! Congrats on your success!

ednaemerson

Many congrats to you. You look awesome.

gerrielips

Curious (envious?) as to how you were able to reduce your need for medication so quickly. Did you do low carb, calorie counting? Congrats to you...its great that you're such a positive example to your son. It has to be hard to "compete" with a video game, but you can do it, I'm sure!

robinkelly25

Wow, you look terrific!! Your story is very inspiring, thank you for sharing!

jharris1378

gerrielips wrote: »

Curious (envious?) as to how you were able to reduce your need for medication so quickly. Did you do low carb, calorie counting? Congrats to you...its great that you're such a positive example to your son. It has to be hard to "compete" with a video game, but you can do it, I'm sure!

At first I cut out all carbs and sugar. When I began doing my workouts I quickly realized that carbs are important for fueling the body. I now eat healthier carbs(sweet potatoes,wheat bread, etc).

kspec2001

thats awesome! its nice to see the transformation. keep it up.

ddkphotos

Congrats!

aygullum

This is truly a mind blowing success story. Not only that you have lost the weight but you have expanded your life spasm. Felicitation Mon Ami:) By the way, your son is your mini copy version, both of you look alike...

jharris1378

Thanks everybody for your kind words. It's great for encouragement.

Pg10001

Well done, a great achievement, what has been your fitness programme been to achieve what you gave done?

1234usmc

I just want to ditto everyone else in saying great job!! I got that diabetes diagnosis myself in october. It's a shame that's what it takes to get our attention. 175 is a healthy weight. Keep up the good work.

pixiestick

You look amazing! Congratulations! Thank you for sharing and being a motivating force for others.

xesixb

Amazing results! You look so much younger. It's great for parents to motivate their children at an early age to be active.