160+ pounds down. Still going strong.

Nerdbear88

Had a great time at Planet Comicon this past weekend in KCMO. I got to meet Stephen Amell twice. Once to get his autograph on a picture I took with him two years ago, and again to get my picture with him and said picture from two years ago. For me the picture that I took two years ago held two competing emotions. One of pure joy because I got to meet my favorite celebrity. But horror at being photographed 3/4 body. Over the past two years I have gone from over 400 lbs in that picture to 230 lbs in the current one. It goes to show what hard work and determination can accomplish. Now instead of being winded by a day walking around Bartle Hall, I can run a half marathon in under 2 hours and 30 minutes. And as a testament to how incredibly cool Stephan Amell is, after I took this picture with him he reached out and gave me a hug and told me great job. While I did this for myself, it was amazing to have someone I admire give me recognition. Thanks Mr. Amell. You are truly one of a kind!

sarraheclark

So inspiring! Great job; I'm glad you got a mini celebration

Nikitazilla

You look amazing!!! Great work!

Lathandria

Stephen Amell is awesome! Im supet jealous you got to meet him twice, haha. Congrats on your weight loss, you look like a completely different person!

Oh and you're going to need a new Sinceriously shirt

FasterBehr

Awesome before/after. You look years younger too.

I'm coming to the end of my WLJ with 167lbs lost and 8 to go. What's your goal if you don't mind sharing?

JoJosAnatomymfp

Wow!!! You have done exceptionally well. Hats off to you. You are like a complete different person

jamskybly

Awesome man! Great job

Laviegurl25

You look great!!!!

Nerdbear88

FasterBehr wrote: »

Awesome before/after. You look years younger too.

I'm coming to the end of my WLJ with 167lbs lost and 8 to go. What's your goal if you don't mind sharing?

I'm shooting for 200 lbs. But I really don't have a weight goal. I have a body fat goal of less than 17%. So whatever my weight settles out to be at that percentage then I'm cool with it.

rdgfit

Congrats! Great dedication!

knittingdianne

Congratulations! Truly happy for you.

MommaSarabear83

AWESOME!

Nerdbear88

Joined a run club yesterday. What a difference a couple of years makes. Never would have ever imagined I would be doing something like running.

road2zion

Great job! Very cool of Stephen too.

lorrpb

Wow, great work! I would've guessed more then 160 lost!

Nerdbear88

lorrpb wrote: »

Wow, great work! I would've guessed more then 160 lost!

I've gone from about 220 lbs of fat to about 45 lbs. But I've added lean mass also so that has helped.

linsey0689

wow how fun. you look great, very cool photo

timg760

super jealous!! but you deserve it! WTG

terryt1992

This is my favorite success stories so far. Great job man and keep it up you are looking good. It is an amazing transformation. Your starting weight and current weight are basically my exact goals also. Started at 415 and my goal is 230. Currently at 325 which puts me about half way to my goal.

mcbeanstr

This is what I hope to accomplish. I am in a similar boat and will probably have to lose as much as you have. It's difficult but I try to stay motivated as much as I can

chism21

Nerdbear88 wrote: »

Had a great time at Planet Comicon this past weekend in KCMO. I got to meet Stephen Amell twice. Once to get his autograph on a picture I took with him two years ago, and again to get my picture with him and said picture from two years ago. For me the picture that I took two years ago held two competing emotions. One of pure joy because I got to meet my favorite celebrity. But horror at being photographed 3/4 body. Over the past two years I have gone from over 400 lbs in that picture to 230 lbs in the current one. It goes to show what hard work and determination can accomplish. Now instead of being winded by a day walking around Bartle Hall, I can run a half marathon in under 2 hours and 30 minutes. And as a testament to how incredibly cool Stephan Amell is, after I took this picture with him he reached out and gave me a hug and told me great job. While I did this for myself, it was amazing to have someone I admire give me recognition. Thanks Mr. Amell. You are truly one of a kind!

I love your story, all of it because I have a similar situation happen to me.
Me with the cast of the messengers back when it was airing and taking the picture was kind of a nightmare because of my size. Got done though

absentmindedhousewife

Nerdbear88 wrote: »

Had a great time at Planet Comicon this past weekend in KCMO. I got to meet Stephen Amell twice. Once to get his autograph on a picture I took with him two years ago, and again to get my picture with him and said picture from two years ago. For me the picture that I took two years ago held two competing emotions. One of pure joy because I got to meet my favorite celebrity. But horror at being photographed 3/4 body. Over the past two years I have gone from over 400 lbs in that picture to 230 lbs in the current one. It goes to show what hard work and determination can accomplish. Now instead of being winded by a day walking around Bartle Hall, I can run a half marathon in under 2 hours and 30 minutes. And as a testament to how incredibly cool Stephan Amell is, after I took this picture with him he reached out and gave me a hug and told me great job. While I did this for myself, it was amazing to have someone I admire give me recognition. Thanks Mr. Amell. You are truly one of a kind!

Best before and after photo EVER.

nowornever0430

Awesome job!!!

Nerdbear88

Update picture. I was able to put on a pair of 36" waist pants. The jeans in my before picture are 56" waist. Wanted to take a current picture with those pants.

Nerdbear88

terryt1992 wrote: »

This is my favorite success stories so far. Great job man and keep it up you are looking good. It is an amazing transformation. Your starting weight and current weight are basically my exact goals also. Started at 415 and my goal is 230. Currently at 325 which puts me about half way to my goal.

Great job so far. Once I hit my half way mark things just kind of snowballed. I felt so much better that I added a bunch of different workouts. Still working out and still dropping.

mcbeanstr wrote: »

This is what I hope to accomplish. I am in a similar boat and will probably have to lose as much as you have. It's difficult but I try to stay motivated as much as I can

If you can keep the motivation then you will be successful. My advice is to listen to your body as you are going though this. If something doesn't seem right then ask question. Not only have I lost a crap ton of weight but I am much more in tune with my body and it's quirks to stay successful. That is the real bonus for losing it slow.

Geocitiesuser

Absolutely incredible

Nerdbear88

A gym about 30 miles away from me, the same one that did the run club I tried out in May/June, is doing weekend warrior sessions at various places outside on Saturday mornings. I went to one this past week and it totally kicked my *kitten*. If I have any hope of completing an Iron Man in the future I still have a long ways to go endurance wise. Two days later and my legs are still sore. But I did join the gym for 30 days to see if I like it. I've been doing this completely by myself for almost two years. I have done well but now I need to make connections with other "fit" people to complement that part of my life now. I just simply don't have that many friends that want to move and be active. So I hope by joining I might find other like minded people going forward.

http://nerdbear.com

seanevan10

This is amazing. I hope you find your 'people' that keep you motivated. I would love to see you soon saying you completed your Iron Man!!!

Watch_Me_Rise

That's really neat, congratulations!

Nerdbear88

MFP featured me as part of their Victory stories yesterday. I'm pleased as punch how it turned out. Hope to inspire many more to drop the weight and live a healthier life.

http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/this-gamer-stopped-playing-with-his-health-and-became-the-get-fit-geek/

lherrin1

I'm new to the forums. You are inspirational! Keep kicking *kitten*! Good job!!