Long journey 101 lost so far

draekin13

I started this a little over 3 years ago. I was probably at least 400 lbs at my heaviest years before but started MFP when I was at 350 so that is what I count as my starting point. Anyway 3 years ago I was dedicated to losing weight. I started June of 2012 and by November I was under 300 lbs. My wife and I went to Kauai in April and at that time I was down to 275. I stayed right at that weight range for almost 2 years. I had lost the motivation after getting back from our vacation but amazingly I didn't go back up except a few lbs here and there. Something clicked again late May this year (probably my kids turning 6 and 3 and being more active) and I decided to get back into losing weight again. I was at 282 and didn't want it to creep any higher than that. I am proud to say as of Sunday I am at 249 lbs even after being away from home for work for a week. This is 101 lbs lost and 33 in the last 2.5 months. I still have about 60 to lose but I am feeling motivated as hell right now. I already know that I can keep it off which was a big concern for me the first time around. This is the short version of my story and I'm hoping once I get to my long term goal I can tell my whole story.

ThatLadyFromMN

AMAZING!! I understand the being plateaued and starting again. Glad to hear you've recommitted to your goals.

deescrafty

Good for you! Your motivation to get healthy for your kids is powerful.

Jonesingmucho

Congrats! Your story is motivating me today big time! Thank you for sharing!

Jonesie1984

That's so awesome! Great work! What a motivation!

mattyc772014

Congrats!!! Fantastic!

draekin13

ThatLadyFromMN wrote: »

AMAZING!! I understand the being plateaued and starting again. Glad to hear you've recommitted to your goals.

I don't know that I really plateaued but I lost the dedication. I started drinking again and that severely affects my weight loss. It was a big confidence boost to not gain anymore than 8 lbs or so from my lightest weight. Makes me realize that I must be on the right path and being doing the right things when I finally get to my goal weight to be able to maintain it for a period of time.

Thank you everyone

believeinme0430

That's awesome congrats!!

rebeccaEsmith

Congrats

Eri0515

Wow, I love reading success stories and your is really great. I would love to hear the whole thing!

RodaRose

You have done very well. Thanks,

draekin13

Just found a picture of myself from around the time I was probably 360-375 before I started MFP. I just went clothes shopping and bought an XL button up shirt and 36 Levi jeans, took this pic last night. Pretty awesome comparison.

MikeLeTwigg

Fantastic job

rcontr7

I totally get what you mean about realizing you can do it and maintain it. I have found after falling off the wagon for two months and maintaining more or less (mostly without trying) that the fear of gaining it all back has lessened. Amazing things can come from things that seem like a disappointment at first! Now I'm more motivated than ever!