40 down, 100 to go!
adolphsem
Posts: 13 Member
I started my latest journey 100 days ago at 305 pounds. I had long ago accepted the fact that I would be fat for the rest of my life. Therefore I didn't care one lick about whatever I ate. Every day consisted of Whataburgers and Sonic shakes.
The turning point for me was when I responded to a fire call (I'm a fireman) and it was my turn to drive the fire truck.
When I got behind the wheel, I almost didn't fit in the seat because the seat was so close. I tried and tried to adjust the seat and move it back, but it wouldn't go. Unable to wait around too long, we left the station with my stomach rubbing the wheel. I found out later that the seat was as far back as it could go. That really opened my eyes to the fact that I was too fat to fit into a FREAKING FIRETRUCK.
When I first started using MFP, the first week was the hardest. On the first night my stomach was literally aching from hunger. The only thing that got me through at first was being able to snack on "Lil Cutie" oranges. I was eating them left and right every day. I started going to the gym right away, but I was a little aimless as to what I was doing. I even attended a spin class ( I thought I would die at the end of the warmup).
But here I am now, 40 pounds lighter. I'm already feeling much better and (I think) even looking a lot better. I don't have very many "before" pictures because I was ashamed, but I am now learning to take selfies at every opportunity.
Thanks for all of your support!
The turning point for me was when I responded to a fire call (I'm a fireman) and it was my turn to drive the fire truck.
When I got behind the wheel, I almost didn't fit in the seat because the seat was so close. I tried and tried to adjust the seat and move it back, but it wouldn't go. Unable to wait around too long, we left the station with my stomach rubbing the wheel. I found out later that the seat was as far back as it could go. That really opened my eyes to the fact that I was too fat to fit into a FREAKING FIRETRUCK.
When I first started using MFP, the first week was the hardest. On the first night my stomach was literally aching from hunger. The only thing that got me through at first was being able to snack on "Lil Cutie" oranges. I was eating them left and right every day. I started going to the gym right away, but I was a little aimless as to what I was doing. I even attended a spin class ( I thought I would die at the end of the warmup).
But here I am now, 40 pounds lighter. I'm already feeling much better and (I think) even looking a lot better. I don't have very many "before" pictures because I was ashamed, but I am now learning to take selfies at every opportunity.
Thanks for all of your support!
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Great job!!0
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What a great update - and yes, you look fantastic in your progress picture. Keep up the good work0
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Wow! You look great!! Keep up the good work, oh and I'm glad I don't live in the South because Whataburgers are freaking fantastic!!0
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Thats awesome, you should be so proud of yourself!!!0
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What a huge change! You look so much younger! Great work.0
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Big difference!0
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Thanks for sharing this encouragement0
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Good job keep it up0
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Well done! You do look much better but more importantly you look much happier! There is still a long way to go but take your strength and motivation in the future from your past success! Be consistent and patient and you will see that you'll be reaching your goal in no time at all!. Good luck!0
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Awesome job, man!!!!0
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Awesome job! I can really see a tremendous difference in your face!0
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AWESOME!!0
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Looking good! Keep going, keep fighting! Woot.0
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You don't even look like the same man! The shape in your face changed so much. You just radiate happiness in your "after" picture. Thank you for sharing your story with us and thank you for your fire service!
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Nice work! You look like a completely different person... happier, healthier, and younger!! 0
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Stories like this make me think this is the best website ever. So many awesome people!
You look great dude!0 -
You look great! Keep up the good work!0
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Great job!0
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Congratulations and keep up the hard work. It's working...you look great!0
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Wow!!! An amazing difference. Congratulations!!!0
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Wow, see this is the best part! Thank you all for the kind words. My confidence levels are through the roof and I feel like I can accomplish anything!
(Today's Selfie)0 -
What a difference! You should be very proud of yourself!
What helped me realize I needed to get healthy was trying to keep up with my kids! That was my turning point.
I've also been in MFP a little more than 100 days and lost almost 40 lbs!
The best of luck to you!
You look wonderful! Keep it up!
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awesome job, keep up the good work and thanks for the inspiration!0
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Congratulations!!! Keep up the awesome work; you look GREAT!! ***thanks for being an inspiration as well***0
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congrats 0
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Great job! Keep it up!!!0
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You look fantastic! Keep doing what is working.
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Wow!!! Any advice for me?0
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Awesome job!!0
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