98 Pounds lost in 9 months (with pics)
nomorepizza2
Posts: 85 Member
Hi Everyone,
Thought I'd share a couple of pics after reaching my target weight.
Last October I stepped on the scales and read , with horror, 322 pounds (23 stones).
I hadn't weighed myself in ages, I knew it had gotten bad but 23 stones? How did this happen?!
It happened with sloth and gluttony of course, my 2 favourite deadly sins! I used to eat nothing but junk food and hadn't exercised in years.
I decided that enough was enough, I set myself a target of 98 pounds (7 stones) to lose by my 41st Birthday (just over 9 months from then).
Starting working out in the mornings before work. half an hour on the stationary bike. It was unpleasant.
And dieting. Oh my god the diet. I was one of the people who would scurry past the fruit and vegetable section of the supermarket.
In the UK we call what I was a "salad dodger" and that was literally true for me.
Over the last several months I've discovered many things:
It feels good to get in shape.
It doesn't have to be a major effort to get up out of a chair.
Some vegetables are quite nice to eat.
After a few months of dieting cluelessly but successfully, I hit a mini-plateau and discovered this web-site.
Logging my calories and exercise was a huge help and is something I intend to keep doing.
The biggest help though was reading the words by the good people that come here. The support and kindness you show each other touched me. I particularly liked the before and after success stories and pics. The transformation some people achieve is nothing less than extraordinary and it gave me hope.
I'd like to think that someone reading this, perhaps someone on the wrong side of 40 will see that it can be done.
Have a great Sunday everyone.
Love Paul
Last October (322 pounds)
Last Week (224 pounds)
Thought I'd share a couple of pics after reaching my target weight.
Last October I stepped on the scales and read , with horror, 322 pounds (23 stones).
I hadn't weighed myself in ages, I knew it had gotten bad but 23 stones? How did this happen?!
It happened with sloth and gluttony of course, my 2 favourite deadly sins! I used to eat nothing but junk food and hadn't exercised in years.
I decided that enough was enough, I set myself a target of 98 pounds (7 stones) to lose by my 41st Birthday (just over 9 months from then).
Starting working out in the mornings before work. half an hour on the stationary bike. It was unpleasant.
And dieting. Oh my god the diet. I was one of the people who would scurry past the fruit and vegetable section of the supermarket.
In the UK we call what I was a "salad dodger" and that was literally true for me.
Over the last several months I've discovered many things:
It feels good to get in shape.
It doesn't have to be a major effort to get up out of a chair.
Some vegetables are quite nice to eat.
After a few months of dieting cluelessly but successfully, I hit a mini-plateau and discovered this web-site.
Logging my calories and exercise was a huge help and is something I intend to keep doing.
The biggest help though was reading the words by the good people that come here. The support and kindness you show each other touched me. I particularly liked the before and after success stories and pics. The transformation some people achieve is nothing less than extraordinary and it gave me hope.
I'd like to think that someone reading this, perhaps someone on the wrong side of 40 will see that it can be done.
Have a great Sunday everyone.
Love Paul
Last October (322 pounds)
Last Week (224 pounds)
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FANTASTIC!! You look amazing! Great job!0
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You look great, congratulations!0
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Wow! You look amazing!!!0
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Great job!!! You look amazing!!!0
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Awesomeness!0
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You look amazing! Congratulations on your success! I'm just finally getting serious mad starting out on my journey. Reading your story is encouragement for someone like ,e who is one the wrong side of 40. Thank you for sharing,0
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Awesome job!!! Congratulations!0
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Congratulations on your loss, you look amazing! :flowerforyou:0
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What a great post! I identify with so much of what you wrote. The only difference is that I'm just starting. I hope I learn to like vegetables more, too. You are looking very handsome!0
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Congratulations Paul!!! You did amazing!!!0
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Thank you for your great letter and photos. What a great way to start my week!
If you are half as kind as your photo reflects, you are a very kind man. With almost 100 pounds shed, your kindness seems to radiate all the more. Is it possible?
Thank you again for your contagious spirit.0 -
You look amazing! Truly inspiring, thanks for sharing.
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Fantastic! You look great!0
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I always read these and find them inspirational but have never before felt moved enough to respond. You look and sound so happy with your change that it's brought me close to tears. Amongst the gimmicks, debates and cinicism surrounding losing weight, there are genuine examples of life changes which this site and others can support. Well done and enjoy your success.0
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You look amazing
Congratulations 0 -
wow i wish i have your discipline
I really struggle with snacking0 -
That is AMAZING!!! Congrats on your weight loss! Your story has motivated me to push harder!0
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You sir, are an inspiration and look fantastic! I am in awe! Excellent!!0
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That's great to see! Well done you!0
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Well Done, you are an inspiration, keep up the good work:happy:0
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Well done! keep up the good work!
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Great work, sir. And a fantastic birthday gift to give yourself!0
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W.O.W ! I hope you feel exceedingly proud of yourself....you look incredible. And so much younger too. Congratulations 0
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Fantastic!!!! your post is inspiring, Your pic is too! well done, learning to love yourself, and veggies,is a great step to success! you are living proof!!!0
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You look fantastic!! Well done Sir!0
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Well done to you, looking amazing!
I hadn't heard the phrase 'salad dodger' in ages, you made me laugh heaps.0 -
Wow amazing, Ive fallen off the wagon a little bit..your post and photos have inspired me to get back on it. Thank You0
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Wow, what an amazing difference. Just shows what can be done with dedication and also, learning along the way what not to do/eat any more! You look amazing. Well done! :happy:0
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Wow!!! Well done.0
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well just look at you!! you look great and what's more - you have a cheeky little twinkle in your eye now
Well done :bigsmile: 0
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