I had no idea how much weight I gained!

pdxhak

As many of us have experienced, we see a picture of ourselves that sends a jolt to our very core. The moment you say to yourself, "What the hell happened to me?!". Last December I finally had the wake up call but it should have happened a long time ago. I was just too stubborn to believe I let myself get so heavy.

A few years ago I started to experience pain in my heart and it really scared me how frequently it would occur. It felt like it was being pinched. Went to a couple of different of doctors but none of them could find a problem. Then had a full physical and blood work done. The results were terrible. They said my triglycerides were very high, cholesterol level was very bad and that I was bordering on having prediabetes. Still did not take action. Why? Stubbornness. This was 2010.

Thankfully a really good friend of mine started going to the gym again. He would text me from time to time letting me how great it was to be working out and encouraged me I should do the same. It took a couple of months but I finally acknowledged the sorry state of my health. I realized my kids never knew the real me and I could die from poor health which would leave them without their father.

So December 14th 2015 I signed up with a gym near my house. I did not weigh myself before starting because I did not want to know how bad it was. All I know it was a least 220 lbs because that is how much I weighed at some point in 2015. Looking back at a couple of pictures and it was likely higher than that.

Six months into this journey and have to say that I am really enjoying the process. Love being back in the gym. Love pushing myself. Love researching new ways to eat and workout. It can be be difficult remaining patient but I remind myself why I am doing this, which is for my kids and my health. I still have a long way to go before reaching my goal weight of 155 - 160 lbs. Looking at these pictures makes me appreciate the progress that has been made and encourages me to keep it going

Taken August 2015





Where I am today

sparklyglitterbomb

Congratulations on all your hard work!

queenliz99

Way to go!!

normalicia11

Great progress

thereshegoesagain

Well done!

aiphay21

Yayyyyy another success story! Very encouraging, thanks. & congratulations.

Kincar

You've made great progress!

samwiserabbit

You look terrific. Nice dog, too. Congratulations, and thanks so much for sharing.

meryl135

Fantastic results! I love that you're setting such a good example for your kids

momofamadhouse

Amazing!

wcaston1977

Great job!

321BooM

Wow, well done!

killerqueen21

Great job!!

hollen_carol

So happy you decided to do it. Bet you feel great! You have awesome arms there bud, just sayin!!!!

Kelleygirl79

Fabulous! What a great transformation!

MFO3

Nice work!

crazymama2both

FANTASTIC WORK!!!!

quiksylver296

Other than the Ducks shirt, you look awesome!!! (Go, Boise State!!!)

RegainFiks

Good job, You look great!!!

nursecasg

Great Job! It is amazing how a photo can spur us on to action. I remember before this journey, I was graduating and getting many photos taken of me. All I kept thinking is don't worry about it too much, these are going to be your before photo's (pretty sad)..

CalPolyBronco

Great job!!! You have a lot to be proud of!

pdxhak

I apologize for the late reply. I really appreciate everyone's support and kind words!

SisterSueGetsFit

Damn. Looking great man!

pdxhak

rchlthompson wrote: »

Damn. Looking great man!

Thank you!

pdxhak

quiksylver296 wrote: »

Other than the Ducks shirt, you look awesome!!! (Go, Boise State!!!)

Thank you! And Go Ducks!

pdxhak

Always looking for more friends. If anyone is interested let me know and I will send you an invite!

agzram

You are doing something so great for your kids!!

That is my main motivation too....doing it for the kids!!

Keep up the awesome job and nice "guns"!!