198 lbs lost in a little over a year :D

AnthonyKolka

Congratulations!

The best part of this is that it was a VLCD, one that most people would claim puts you in "Starvation Mode".

This goes to show that regardless of what other people think/believe, different things work for different people.

I'm so happy for you! That's a huge accomplishment, you should be seriously proud of yourself.

That's what I always say to people. There is no one true way to weight loss. Starvation mode only happens if you are nutrient deficient anyway, and I am 100% confident that my 800 calorie a day diet had more vitamin and nutritional content than the average americans 3k a day diet.

HarrietSmeltzer1

You did a terrific job good for you. You took the ball and ran with it i had a girl who worked with me eh died after she had that surgery you are to be commended a success story you are giving others such Hope

TheBraveryLover

You are one handsome devil! Congrats on your success and I wish you well on your goal of building muscle!

AnthonyKolka

You are one handsome devil! Congrats on your success and I wish you well on your goal of building muscle!

:blushing: Thanks

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Congratulations!

The best part of this is that it was a VLCD, one that most people would claim puts you in "Starvation Mode".

This goes to show that regardless of what other people think/believe, different things work for different people.

I'm so happy for you! That's a huge accomplishment, you should be seriously proud of yourself.

That's what I always say to people. There is no one true way to weight loss. Starvation mode only happens if you are nutrient deficient anyway, and I am 100% confident that my 800 calorie a day diet had more vitamin and nutritional content than the average americans 3k a day diet.

Interesting. How many grams of carbs, fat, and protein would you say you ate throughout this period. I know you mentioned around 70ish grams of protein. Do you know if you were in a ketogenic state throughout your weight loss?

Zoonjse

That's amazing man! Your a hero! Very good job.

Rays_Wife

xiamjackie

While William Dafoe always kind of gave me the heebie jeebies, (first saw him as the Green Goblin in Spiderman so that could be why. Yes, I'm a youngin) I think you look incredible and you should be very proud of yourself for taking control of your life when you needed to and proving to the doctors that you didn't need surgery. Bravo.

momjmd

Wow! I would not recognize you from your old pictures to now!! Excellent job! My doctor tried pushing bariatic surgery on me too and I just didn't want to go there so I have been doing it on my own too. Your story is very inspirational! Thank you!

trbarnerdavis1

Wow!! This is awesome and very inspiring. Cardio two times a week seems very manageable for someone who doesn't (and doesn't particularly like) to work out

Abs1020

WOW!! Impressive!

livelaughlovecrazy

Wow you look incredible! Great dedication and success. Congratulations!

mushroomsontoast

OMG, *totally* different person, you look great - massive well done!

mikemsu

Simply INCREDIBLE how you look now!!! Awesome job man - congratulations.

shayleac

You look incredible!
Like a young Dr. Oz.

Noiram55

Wow?? How fantastic. Congratulations.

essextrueblue

Oh my goodness you look fantastic and i bet you feel amazing. Well done and congratulations x

mforman32

You look awesome !

GURLEY_GIRL3

amazing!!

Elliesque

Wow, congrats -- you look amazing!! Your journey is an inspiration :happy:

sklarbodds

WTG MAN! That is incredible. I'm sure it's a whole new life!

senyosmom

holy crap you look great!

rustygroos

WAY-TO-GO!!! Thanks for the inspiration!

Gearjammer71

Congratulations on your success. I'm very interested in your method as well. When the prospect of bariatric surgery was presented to me, I asked why I couldn't just pretend that I had gone under the knife and eat that amount. I heard how I would destroy my metabolism and it wouldn't be possible to maintain that, etc. It just seems like a pack of lies to me... I don't see how some incisions and stitches really makes the giant calorie deficit more healthy. I also can't accept that we, must eat 1200 calories or face certain doom, when in many parts of the world they live just fine on much less.

stargazer008

I'm glad to see you did not do the surgery.

You look amazing!

JoelleAnn78

So, as someone who DID opt for Bariatric Surgery -- you failed to mention that having gastric bypass also bypasses the hunger receptors in your stomach.... You've done an amazing thing all while still feeling that hunger. I know how hard it was for me and I was NEVER hungry the first 18 months. This is amazing. Unbelievable. Inspiring. :flowerforyou:

sk2775

Wow...that's totally amazing. Congrats on your transformation. That's amazing dedication and self control that you took to get to where you are now...should be so very proud.

jessizona80

AMAZING!! Congratulations on changing your life for the better. What an inspiration you are!

cory17

My jaw dropped - awesome determination & focus on your part! I made notes from your post, you are inspiring. What foods were you eating for your daily "real meals"?

cupcakes_and_cardio

2lbs shy of 200 lost in a year?! Amazing job and dedication!!