Same suit different me 40 lbs later! (5 months later)

mikebooker1 · February 2016

First let me say I'm far from done but I can finally see a difference in myself. I'm on my journey to a 100 pounds and just taking a moment to reflect. Back in September I went to a wedding with my wife and realized just how much weight I had gained. First, the plane ride was more uncomfortable than usual. Next when i put my suit on that I haven't worn in quite some time I couldn't even button the jacket. To make matters worse shortly afterwards I saw pictures of the wedding with me in all my chubby glory.

I've been on this ride for nearly ten years of yo-yo diets to only gain more weight once I fail. But it was September of 2015 that I decided to go get a physical and face my challenges head on. I was going to take a doctor tell me how serious this was becoming. The scale tipped at 330 pounds....Wow! Also my blood test readouts were all in the risk categories. That was all the evidence i needed to make a change.

What's crazy is this time around I've actually done less had better results. I'm not killing myself in the gym for hours a day. I'm not starving myself with low caloric content food. I love food and some things I'll never give up but what I've learned is I can still eat great food but swap out the obvious things that were holding me back. I also don't need to live in a gym to change my life.

I've also done things like park further away at work, take short walking breaks, bought an elliptical and put it in front of tv, and eat healthier snacks. I also watch my portion control too.

I've come to the conclusion that I'll have to be mindful of my food intake and lifestyle for the reminder of my life but that's the only way this journey will have a happy ending. I wish you all the best out there and feel free to add me for tips, encouragement, or just to shoot the bull.

Happy travels....

haitian79 · February 2016

u look great!u luk fantastic!i know it is not easy.food is what makes everyone happy from a newborn to the elderly.
keep ur head n chin up!dont let anything discourage, u r doing it for u n u only.
im on the same journey, so i understand.
take care.

verptwerp · February 2016

outstanding job ..... keep on truckin' !

julie2038 · February 2016

You can tell the change in your mind set this time around

SheilaShines · February 2016

You look so good!

mikebooker1 · February 2016

Thanks for the complements!

notquittingthistime1984 · February 2016

You are doing so awesome!

TnZMom · February 2016

Good job. You look great.

hotcoffee692 · February 2016

Terrific!

dayxdreams21 · February 2016

great job!!!

mimi2974 · February 2016

Great job, Mike!

alynxx2016 · February 2016

Well done you!

75in2013 · February 2016

Great job! You look younger too!

farmerpam1 · February 2016

I had a good laugh with your term,"in all my chubby glory". You look fantastic and happier, keep it up and thanks for sharing!

emdeesea · February 2016

You can definitely see it in your face. You look great! The green is a nice color on you, too. Very flattering.

Kilika735 · February 2016

Awesome! You look ten years younger!! Keep up the good work!

WindyCityGal160 · February 2016

Great job, suit looks more comfortable too!

22Brentwoodgirl · February 2016

Great results for your hard work! I'm sure there will be improvements in your next blood test.

jatdh1753 · February 2016

You look great! Awesome job!

GoodbyeFear · February 2016

Great job!

behnybaby · February 2016

Wonderful, keep up the great work, looking forward to the 75 then 100 pound photos.

Toronto6fan · February 2016

well done!

hinzee4 · February 2016

What an inspiration! You look happier!

wateryphoenix · February 2016

You look great! Glad you found a balance that works for YOU!

FitFabJenny · February 2016

Amazing! Thanks so much for sharing your story. I have a similar tendency to go to extremes that de-rail my weight loss, but like you I am approaching it much more balanced this time and having better success. Keep on keepin' on!!

rebeccaEsmith · February 2016

Congrats

verdebug · February 2016

mikebooker1 wrote: »

What's crazy is this time around I've actually done less had better results. I'm not killing myself in the gym for hours a day. I'm not starving myself with low caloric content food. I love food and some things I'll never give up but what I've learned is I can still eat great food but swap out the obvious things that were holding me back. I also don't need to live in a gym to change my life.

I've also done things like park further away at work, take short walking breaks, bought an elliptical and put it in front of tv, and eat healthier snacks. I also watch my portion control too.

Really fantastic update - and what you say above is so true. Finding ways to work in fitness throughout the day and make simple lifestyle changes has been a critical part of my weight loss, too. Your story is inspiring! Keep up the great work!