290 to 178 in 10 Months! (w/photos)

DogRiverDude · January 2016

Ch1psNQueso wrote: »

Holy smokes! Loved reading your story. Simply awesome job, sir.

Hey thanks Chips!! And please don't call me SIR! No special respect deserved or wanted... just a regular guy here!!

DogRiverDude · January 2016

beccaboo2001 wrote: »

How amazing! What an inspiration!!

Thank you Becca! Honestly, I was surprised with the results! Glad you found it inspirational... you just gotta "do it" :-)

DogRiverDude · January 2016

tacosandbeerthatswhyimhere wrote: »

Wow! Very inspirational! Great job:)

Me too!!! The Tacos & Beer thing hehe! The good part is... now that I'm maintaining I still enjoy the occasional "wobbly pop" (and tacos)!

DogRiverDude · January 2016

Spliner1969 wrote: »

That's an amazing accomplishment! I started Feb. 14th 2015 on this journey at 305lbs and today I am floating around 215. My journey has been rough, two bulging discs this summer (likely from lifting wrong or walking too much), and now some issues with a disc in my neck have not made things easy for me. I have a previous back injury which had to be repaired surgically so that handicapped me a bit. I have been determined though and keep doing my best to stay on the path. My original goal was 205, and I'm close but have been in a plateau for a month or two (holidays did not help). 185-195 would be a pipe dream for me but somehow I think I might manage it this year. Congrats on your success!!

Thanks Spliner and a very interesting story. I've had a couple MFP friends "go down" with injuries. One requires surgery. Injuries are AWFUL especially when on a weight loss / fitness journey. Since you were able to get through your injuries I see nothing but great things in your future. Plateaus can frustrating. I began experiencing smaller ones as I neared goal. STICK with the program, have faith. You've done so well so far... just a little more patience (and yeah... damn you Christmas lol... I'm currently on the treadmill working my Chrismas Cheer off :-)

DogRiverDude · January 2016

arcalle50 wrote: »

Congratulations. You look happier and younger! I have lost 19lbs (out of 72) and I am slowing down. What to do?

Thanks Acalle!!! Definitely feel younger and happier! Congratulations on the 19 pound loss; that's an accomplishment in itself. The slow in weight loss is natural so don't get down! Many of my friends have done "Detox's" when they plateau. They claim it reboots, kick-starts their system. And who am I to argue... it worked for them! Might be worth a try!

DogRiverDude · January 2016

creationscrown wrote: »

GREATNESS!!!!

One word CC... THANKS! Hehe

DogRiverDude · January 2016

vdority268 wrote: »

You're story is amazing! Thank you for sharing. I hope to be in the 100+ club with you a year from now.

Hey thanks vdority! No hoping, just doing! One day at a time at first, then one week at a time and so on! Then... in one year, come back here and write YOUR story! :-)

DogRiverDude · January 2016

brubru2 wrote: »

wow that is an awesome story....congrats to you......I have a wedding to go to in 10 months and my goal is to lose 40 lbs.....your story has me motivated !! thanks

Thank you BruBru! You know... 40 in 10 is SO possible! Go for it and dazzle at the wedding!!!

DogRiverDude · January 2016

mhmcd wrote: »

awesome job sir

Damn... another "sir" hehe. Thanks mhmcd!

DogRiverDude · January 2016

Goal179 wrote: »

Hm, I want some caramel popcorn

Goal179 wrote: »

I really am very motivated by your story. Because I am motivated, i will skip the caramel popcorn. You're awesome. Do you mind if I friend you? I need someone positive like you in my friend group.

Rule #1. We don't talk or joke about Chicago Mix Caramel Cheese Popcorn at MFP Club hehe

Actually, I look at it EVERY time I grocery shop. Only occasionally I crack lol! Sure... friend me (keep in mind the the positivity should go both ways)!

TriShamelessly · January 2016

Impressive! Congrats!

DogRiverDude · January 2016

Jonesingmucho wrote: »

I love your story! Very motivational! Congratulations!

Hey thanks J! I've been overwhelmed by the response! You're very kind

tracpo · January 2016

Amazing job!! Kudos really it is impressive and you look great. You look so much younger now and the smile is so much bigger. Way to go!

TayFit07 · January 2016

Wow! Impressive! I see you're a roughrider fan; probably the reason you're so awesome!!

DogRiverDude · January 2016

kulkan wrote: »

Sounds great. I am on a similar path. 5'9" and 280 in August. got real serious late Sept. at 271. Walking an average of 3 mi. per day. have lost 46 lb in 3.5 months. Thanksgiving and Christmas were tough as we were hosting dinners for 20 people. Most of the time I am off all wheat (love bread things) and sugar. veggies, chicken breast, lentils. Once I am off wheat for 3 days I start to forget to eat. Average calories at 1550 in spite of the two 10 day wheat fail periods. Aiming for 160. At 225 I am the lowest weight I have been in 10 years. I did the South Beach diet back in '04 and got to 185, but I was only starting from 235. The 6-7 mile walks burn about 1100 calories so that adds up with the 1200-1500 cal. diet. Aiming for 36 lb loss in the next 9 weeks.

You have quite your own story to tell Kulkan! I love all empty carbs (and sweets) too. The Christmas season was also tough on me. Food for 50, only invited 20 lol so... lots of "heavy" leftovers! There's nothing good about carrying extra weight; so wearing on the body! Good on ya for giving this another rip... the short term goal setting is a great idea! Best wishes reaching your goal!

TBeverly49 · January 2016

Amazing. Your pictures really show and age difference. I have really been struggling to get back to plan (I have lost 85#) YOUR STORY AND PICTURES REALLY INSPIRED ME. THANK YOU!

ladyshellbelle · January 2016

You look fab, well done and thanks for the inspiration.

lanapembo · January 2016

That's amazing! Well done

xx

starryeyedsnoozer · January 2016

WoW!! What a total transformation. You absolutely needed to have told your story because it's stories like this that make us -who are still plodding our way through our journey, realize that we CAN do it! I don't doubt that you feel amazing right now, and now everyone can see those incredible eyes

atfirstblush · January 2016

Wow, you look great, and so much younger too.

DogRiverDude · January 2016

Working2BBetter wrote: »

Hats off to You firstly for your phenomenal achievement, and secondly for sharing it. It is never an easy thing to put yourself out there.

When someone is very overweight it seems like an impossible thing to do what you have done. Setting those small goals is key!

I wish you a very long healthy and fit life ahead!

You're welcome W2BB! Yeah, it was kind of tough to share, a little embarrassing I guess, etc... but we're (I'm) working on that! It was by accident that I set a modest first goal! But yeah, smaller goals aren't as overwhelming! Thank you so much for your kind words!

DogRiverDude · January 2016

GraceWyatt91 wrote: »

Omg that's awesomly amazing I weigh 235ish and my goal is 170 and (not being ride or mean) if you can do it so can I am so glad I found this post thing I almost gave up...

Thank you Grace! Your weight is perfect to set two smaller goals... sub 200 and then 170. If you hunker down, that first 35 will disappear fast and will give you 'resolve' to hit 170. No luck needed... just go for it, do it!

DogRiverDude · January 2016

morgan292929 wrote: »

Congrats!! If you feel half as good as you look, you've earned it!!

Thank you Morgan (we're neighbours!). The feeling of dropping that much weight is inexplicable. I feel... light... hehe.

tissyhoward · January 2016

Thank you for sharing your story! I have battled off and on with weight loss since having my children in the 90's. I am starting back up with MFP because it has been what was most successful for me in the past. I am hoping to get back on track and back to where I was just one year ago! I pulled something in my foot and therefore slowly gave up the exercise and then eventually the food tracking too!! Thanks for sharing your story it has helped to remotivate me!

DogRiverDude · January 2016

Cvanessa09 wrote: »

Thanks for taking the time on writing this. And just wanted you to know. That it is inspirational. Thanks and congrats on your great success

Awe, thank you very much Vanessa! Writing it was actually the easy part... pressing the darn "POST" button took a few minutes!! Thanks again!