Why do we fall, Bruce?

homerjspartan

Disclaimer - This is difficult for me. I hate pictures of me without a shirt on.

I love MFP. I came here and it helped me not only lose weight, but really learn about how to eat, how to lift, how to stay motivated. But I got busy. And I slipped a little. Oops. Then a little more. And more. And holy f#$%ing *kitten* I look like I ate a panda....who just at a pig.... who just ate another pig.... like a zombie pig.....The Walking Pork....but I digress.... I am HUGE.

I tell myself that I need to get back to being focused and stop coming here to play with friends. Since January 1st I have done that. Believe me, I am far from where I need to get. But for the first time I took true progress photos. So below is the photo of myself on Jan 1, 2016. You can see the panda trying to claw his way out.




Next is me yesterday, Feb 25th, 2016. Less than 2 months. 20lbs down, while maintaining strength and muscle. It hasn't been easy. The next 20 are going to be even harder. But, it helps to see the difference I am making. That is why we fall. Because once we get up, we are that much stronger and smarter.




Funny thing is that I showed these to my wife and she was flabbergasted. She couldn't believe the photo from Jan 1st. She had no idea I had gone there. She sees me everyday, so she didn't see the slow increase in pig and panda content in my belly. When you can shock the people you see every day....you know you did something right.

TheBeachgod

You are kicking *kitten*! I bet it was funny to see your wife's reaction!

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Escloflowne

Smexy!

odusgolp

I love you, Homer, and as your wife to be, I'll take you any way you come Cause you are Smexy.

Reinventing_Me

That beard though...so yummy. Everything is just yummy.

ew_david

you're amazing!

parys1

Awesome, Homer

Original_Sinner

I love you my homer, you've done amazing work. Keep at it. I know you will.

Desterknee

You're damn awesome, Mister!

OhPuhLise

Love it! You'll be ready to outrun zombies with me in August no problem ... although I'll probably be zombie bait cause I hate to run lol

RUN_LIFT_EAT

Awesome job, brutha!

fugedaboud_it

Amazing!

usmcmp

lohlgren

Good for you! You are an inspiration and brave to boot.

zyxst

Doing so good!

MrsMizart

Doing grand lad - may your panda and the various ingested pigs soon go free :-D

VeryKatie

Off topic, but I like the beard

p3rf3ctly_flaw3d

Impressive work! Shows what focus and determination can do!

Also, you're the one who coined the term "smirkle" in reference to me, so I love you long time.

vkmango4

Well done. Keep up the good work!

mkakids

Great job! You've made amazing progress in 2 months!

gems74

Great work! I can relate not wanting to post pics, I still can't post a profile pic with even 45 lbs lost. You really have made a lot of progress! And I'll second the beard, facial hair looks really good on you!