After 248 days I surpassed my goal!! 388 to 219.6

ShaneLynch1972

I was hoping to hit 220 today, but I guess 219.6 will do. :-) This goes to show if you want something bad enough, and have people that care about you supporting you, you can do anything you set your mind to. I can't even begin to thank everyone that took time out of their lives to join me on my journey. Now for the numbers. Since 6/11/15 I have lost an average of .679 pounds a day, 43.4% of my original weight for a total of 168.4 pounds in 248 days. Nothing spectacular, but not too shabby. This was achieved with no surgeries, and no diet plans. Just a healthy change in diet and a more active lifestyle, but mainly walking. (I'm not knocking anyone that has Gastric Bypass. I had considered it but wanted to give a try without it)

niamibunni

Wow! Awesome job!

Also, I love those shirts!

sunshinerose52

Amazing - way to go

Marcus_2015

That is beyond amazing without specific diets, plans, etc...! I was proud of 45 lbs over the same amount of time, busting my hump at the gym and dieting like a body builder!!

Congrats!!!

R

rdgfreshstart2016

Congratulations - great work!

harrybananas

What restaurant is that after pic? It looks like it serves some great dishes. Thanks.

ShaneLynch1972

harrybananas wrote: »

What restaurant is that after pic? It looks like it serves some great dishes. Thanks.

It's a local Mexican restaurant call Fiesta Grande. Very yummy and good prices.

Annabinoid

Congrats! That's really amazing. Thanks for sharing your success!

Rocknut53

"Nothing spectacular, but not too shabby." Absolutely spectacular! Proof that people can do this without fad diets.

tottie_07

You look like a million bucks! Nothing spectacular he says. lol Such an accomplishment! Way to go!!

star1407

You look fantastic, well done

Walternator

A well deserved congratulations to you. You must feel like a million bucks. Just one question though; are you dealing with loose skin? I have quite a bit of weight to lose myself, and have a rather large gut. I am concerned about possibly ending up with a large amount of loose skin when I get to my goal weight.

RoseTheWarrior

Fantastic! Great work!

CJsf1t

Great work! Nothing but spectacular!

ShaneLynch1972

Walternator wrote: »

A well deserved congratulations to you. You must feel like a million bucks. Just one question though; are you dealing with loose skin? I have quite a bit of weight to lose myself, and have a rather large gut. I am concerned about possibly ending up with a large amount of loose skin when I get to my goal weight.

The last time I was at this weight was when I was around 25 years old. It's an awesome feeling. I do have a little loose skin on my belly, upper legs, and just a smidge under my arms. It's really not as bad as I thought it would be. It's nothing like what I have seen on TV shows like "Skin Tight". I am truly lucky and blessed.

samjoy

Congratulations! What a fantastic job!

tomteboda

I disagree with your assessment. Your weight loss IS spectacular. Well done!

brandenburg25

Great job, man! Keep up the good work!

escotech2883

How many calories did you eat. Im currently 310 and trying so hard to lose 100 pounds about

noexcuses0626

AMAZING!!! Congratulations!

Lucy1752

Congratulations on your achievement! The sense of accomplishment must be very satisfying!

KareninLux

Really great!!

linsey0689

Wow!!! You look so much different. Great job. You were able to do it so fast. I'm amazed

ShaneLynch1972

escotech2883 wrote: »

How many calories did you eat. Im currently 310 and trying so hard to lose 100 pounds about

I stayed around 2000 a day.

castroje

Wow brother! that is what I call success. Did you exercise a lot?

ShaneLynch1972

From 6/11/15 to 9/9/15 my only exercise was walking. Then I started playing WallyBall once a week for an hour and a half on Wednesdays. Then I started playing on Sunday night too. From 6/11 to 9/9 I had lost 83 pounds just by walking everyday and diet change.

alizesmom

Great job!

samciruolo

Congrats

fastfoodietofitcutie

You rock! Such a great inspiration! Did you start walking right away? Just curious as my knee pain prevents me from walking.

Vanessalookingood

You look awesome. Nice job!

ShaneLynch1972

fastfoodietofitcutie wrote: »

You rock! Such a great inspiration! Did you start walking right away? Just curious as my knee pain prevents me from walking.

Bad knee pains was the last straw for me. I could barely function. My job requires me do use a ladder a a lot. It was bad enough being 388 pounds but with my left knee hurting so bad that I couldn't bend it made it even worse. There were some pretty tough walks those first couple of months but I just pushed through the pain. Eventually my legs did stop hurting.