If I can, you can!

King_Monstro
King_Monstro Posts: 14 Member
edited October 2015 in Success Stories
That title pretty much sums up how I feel. After high school I was pretty much a couch potato for years lol. I was the laziest person I knew. I would fight with people that tried to make me walk to the corner store. Now I'm 8 months in and I've gone from 384lbs to 309lbs. I'm still not where I would like to be, but damn if I don't feel a hell of a lot better. Now I feel like I'm my age, you know, now I'm up and have energy, I feel great alive and definitely more comfortable in my skin. I'm not sure if anyone actually reads these lol but if you do all I can say is don't give up, I know it's hard to stay motivated but if I can do it so can you. God bless.

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  • Chanchka
    Chanchka Posts: 359 Member
    Thanks for this. Just the motivation I needed today :)
    Great job! You're doing amazing!!!
  • IILikeToMoveItMoveIt
    IILikeToMoveItMoveIt Posts: 1,172 Member
    Great job!!
  • WindyCityGal160
    WindyCityGal160 Posts: 166 Member
    Way to go!! I clicked on this hoping for motivation to eat healthy today and got it!
  • crispsandwich
    crispsandwich Posts: 177 Member
    ah well done you! that's a great achievement!
  • totaloblivia
    totaloblivia Posts: 1,164 Member
    You are doing so well!
  • glitterlizzy
    glitterlizzy Posts: 31 Member
    Awesome job! Thanks for the motivation!
  • deniseg31
    deniseg31 Posts: 667 Member
    GREAT JOB monstro!!!! Losing weight sure does feel a so good even if we aren't where we want to be. Can you just imagine how much better we will feel when we reach our goals?!
  • deescrafty
    deescrafty Posts: 174 Member
    Significant loss, esp for a couch potato. Thank you for the inspiration!
  • Debmal77
    Debmal77 Posts: 4,770 Member
    WTG!
  • maggierenee88
    maggierenee88 Posts: 352 Member
    amazing work, that takes serious dedication, and I know everyone here would agree that it is so so worth it.
  • mtolose1
    mtolose1 Posts: 27 Member
    Yes people read them. I think like others it helps me stay motivated, and is a daily reminder that it can be done. Good job.
  • mysteps2beauty
    mysteps2beauty Posts: 493 Member
    Nice job...you've come this far....keep it going...for you!
  • King_Monstro
    King_Monstro Posts: 14 Member
    I really appreciate the responses. They are awesome to read.
  • Ddonna82
    Ddonna82 Posts: 48 Member
    Great job!!* Did you have a specific diet or workout routine!!
  • michael_jordan7
    michael_jordan7 Posts: 176 Member
    Great job Monstro! What are some favorite foods you've discovered along the way?
  • Diana_GettingFit
    Diana_GettingFit Posts: 458 Member
    I love motivating posts like this. Great job. Once you start down this road, there's no turning back. Why would anyone want to go back to being unfit and unhealthy. It's a journey of a lifetime.
  • klkarlen
    klkarlen Posts: 4,366 Member
    Keep up the good work!
  • King_Monstro
    King_Monstro Posts: 14 Member
    michael_jordan7 wrote: »
    Great job Monstro! What are some favorite foods you've discovered along the way?

    Well once I discovered that all of these white starches essentially become sugars in your body. I stopped eating Bread, pasta, etc.. Which were all my favorites lol. But now I eat 96% lauras lean beef, Boneless skinless breasts. I eat a lot of beans like kidney and black. In the morning I like to eat a smoothie with vanilla almond miles, frozen fruit, flaxseed. Along with scrambled 100% natural egg whites. I still eat cheese, I used to eat kraft singles but that's not good for you at all lol. So now I buy boars head Vermont Cheddar which is also lactose free FYI. Sorry I went on a rant lol I just like sharing what helps me everyday. Anymore questions, I would love to answer them. Blessings
  • King_Monstro
    King_Monstro Posts: 14 Member
    Dave_GettingFit wrote: »
    I love motivating posts like this. Great job. Once you start down this road, there's no turning back. Why would anyone want to go back to being unfit and unhealthy. It's a journey of a lifetime.

    Amen brother
  • King_Monstro
    King_Monstro Posts: 14 Member
    Ddonna82 wrote: »
    Great job!!* Did you have a specific diet or workout routine!!

    At first I was kind of all over the place. But everything really got going fast once I started my daily cardio, and trust me I despised cardio. I discovered Coach Kozacs channel on YouTube call "Hasfot" I absolutely recommend it. If not for this man I would not have accomplished much honestly. I typed in low impact Cardio for beginners and voala I found my home. It's not not hard it just keeps you moving and you get a good sweat going. He's awesome he pushes you th whole time with positivity and takchannel you step by step. II learned a lot through his channel and his website Hasfit.com everything is free. They offered him money to make dvds to sell to ppl and he declined because he believes everyone deserves to be fit and healthy. Very recommended
  • rebeccaEsmith
    rebeccaEsmith Posts: 1,136 Member
    Keep up the good work

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