Final goal met - 168 pounds lost

eoin21

I was unhappy for months, maybe years, about my weight. I had no confidence and zero self-esteem left before I made the choice to better myself. I found that I was avoiding nights with my friends or even taken trips to go shopping because I became so self-conscious about how I looked. I decided the month before I began my journey that I wanted to become the happy, confident, and full of life person that I was when I was younger. I had the typical story, I ate too much bad food, drank too much, and exercised very little. I blamed a bad knee injury for my laziness.

It's hard to believe that I am the same person at times. I was struggling a bit last night with tiredness and with my own personal struggle of anxiety, it unfortunately decided to target the training and especially the big push I've been on the past 3 months. I was struggling to find that sense of 'it's all been worthwhile' and until last night I never had the sense of 'achievement' or pride in what I've accomplished, until my girlfriend asked me to compare these two photographs out of the blue.





It's safe to say that any doubts or negative thoughts I was having have gone. It really put into perspective what I've accomplished, how much my life has changed. I am now 168 pounds lighter (12 stone exactly) and I can't believe that I have actually got to this stage after all the months of training and dieting that I can now say I am 'done' with losing weight, that I have reached the end goal that I once never thought was possible. I suppose I just began to forget too often what I've overcome to get to this stage. I forgot what I've already done and became to focused on what I've yet to achieve. I want more but forget that I've already succeeded in accomplishing.
I'm a different person both physically and mentally as a result of this, but I wouldn't change it for anything in this world. I wouldn't go back and say I wish I never got that overweight, because the strength and lessons I have learned from it has finally made me appreciate living my life. I am by no means done with training or eating well, as through this I've gained a love of bodybuilding and I am learning to become a personal trainer. I know in every city or town there is an abundance of personal trainers and nutritionists, but I hope that I can pass on the knowledge I have learnt in regards to both the physical and mental challenges to losing weight be it through an online capacity or to clients.

knsreed

Great focus and great achievement! Very inspiring!

MrsMizart

Very well done indeed lad.

alltheweigh170

Awesome achievement! Congratulations!

Gretzmo

Amazing! You look fantastic! Very motivating, thank you for sharing

Micheller1210

I love you're story, your on the right track I hope you success in maintenance

Orphia

Congratulations on a job very well done!

I admire your goals for the future. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing your success with us.

Jessalane0607

Love, love, love this! Did I mention I love this? hehe Wonderful job!!

rosej31

Amazing!

eoin21

Thank you so much everyone

Morgaen73

Dude that is so well done. You look great.

becky53012

Wow! Nicely done! Youre smile says it

mearsy88

Wow check you out! You look fab and so inspirational!

chelef

Awesome job! You look amazing!!

riffraff2112

impressive job

Stuiver

great job, and keep up the positive attitude - don't let anxiety take over.

eoin21

Thank you everyone, I really appreciate all the comments I am really happy now

PinkPixiexox

Amazing!!!

sbrookes9

Amazing accomplishment Sir!

woznube7

I can relate to almost everything that you have shared, while on your journey. Thank you for sharing -- you can tell that you're so much more confident. You look great!!! Keep up the amazing work, and reflect on how far you have come, when you're having doubts!

neldabg

You did so so well!! This is why I am a strong believer in before and after pictures.

pstegman888

There is an abundance of personal trainers...but very, very few who have accomplished what you have...who know the hard work and small increments and mental challenges that go with a serious health & fitness program...who really understand nutrition and the weight loss process and especially the emotional component to it. I think you will have a special connection with and compassion for your clients, especially those who face health, weight, age, or disability challenges. Wishing you the best! And you have a very supportive, positive girlfriend!

eoin21

pstegman888 wrote: »

There is an abundance of personal trainers...but very, very few who have accomplished what you have...who know the hard work and small increments and mental challenges that go with a serious health & fitness program...who really understand nutrition and the weight loss process and especially the emotional component to it. I think you will have a special connection with and compassion for your clients, especially those who face health, weight, age, or disability challenges. Wishing you the best! And you have a very supportive, positive girlfriend!

Thanks for the kind words and support, it is hopefully something I can do to support people through what is a tough time full of highs and lows. I definitely do have a very supportive girlfriend, the past couple of months would not have happened without her influence

chubbywolfe

You look great! Awesome job!

believeinme0430

Amazing job!!

LG_Adventure

Nice work! Its always amazing to look back and see how far we've come. Inspiring work!

katiejohnromeo11

You are truly inspirational! Enjoy your healthy and happy life!!!!

Timshel_

eoin21 wrote: »

It's hard to believe that I am the same person at times.

You aren't, and it really isn't the physical change that makes you. That is what people see, but just by the above statement you know you changed to be the better person you are today. THAT is the best part of your journey.

Heraclitus said it best....

"No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man."



Stay AMAZING.

bametels

CONGRATULATIONS! Your success in truly inspirational!!

eoin21

Chaelaz wrote: »

eoin21 wrote: »

It's hard to believe that I am the same person at times.

You aren't, and it really isn't the physical change that makes you. That is what people see, but just by the above statement you know you changed to be the better person you are today. THAT is the best part of your journey.

Heraclitus said it best....

"No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man."



Stay AMAZING.

I love that quote now that's amazing!! Thank you

smbg51

What a wonderful job, you have changed inside and out. Very proud of you.