Ending 2019 with a BANG! -91 lbs and NORMAL BMI weight achieved today!

nighthawk584
nighthawk584 Posts: 2,023 Member
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April 6th of this year I was at an Obese Class 2 BMI, and on the last day of the year I hit normal weight! I know it's just a number, but it was a goal that I thought would take me a couple years to achieve if ever.

Age: 55
Starting weight: 280 lbs
Current weight: 189 lbs
Ultimate goal weight: 180 lbs

Diet: Nothing special, just strict and consistent calorie counting and staying within my calorie deficit. I only went over my calories twice this year, Thanksgiving day and Christmas day. For my first 50 lbs, I logged in a notebook. I joined MFP in July and have lost an additional 41 lbs since then.

Exercise: I started off my journey with just walking around 2-3 miles a day for 5-6 days a week. I now exercise 7 days a week alternating between full body weight training and spin bike for my cardio. I also do 100-150 push ups on my cardio days. I went from barely doing 2 pushups to 50 in a row.

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  • ReenieHJ
    ReenieHJ Posts: 9,724 Member
    Wow, that's quite an inspiring story!!! Thanks for sharing to let people know it CAN be done!!
  • ruperthumphrey
    ruperthumphrey Posts: 195 Member
    Congratulations! That is very inspiring!
  • FatimaStartsAllOver
    FatimaStartsAllOver Posts: 301 Member
    amazing. and quick too. WTG!!!!!
  • OncologyChick
    OncologyChick Posts: 236 Member
    Good for you!! That's a real good start of 2020....
  • Smacfit_
    Smacfit_ Posts: 101 Member
    Wow! Congrats on your progress! :)
  • puffbrat
    puffbrat Posts: 2,806 Member
    Fantastic work! I have really enjoyed hearing about your progress.
  • Hollis100
    Hollis100 Posts: 1,408 Member
    Congrats for turning your life around! You're awesome and inspiring.
  • wannabesmaller2017
    wannabesmaller2017 Posts: 433 Member
    Wow! Thanks for sharing your inspirational story. You look great!! Congratulations!
  • MarcyMavin
    MarcyMavin Posts: 142 Member
    Beautiful, just beautiful. Great job!
  • snowflake954
    snowflake954 Posts: 8,399 Member
    I know from your other posts that you've worked hard and did it just following MFP. Congratulations on a new life!
  • daveredvette
    daveredvette Posts: 88 Member
    Great work and discipline
  • Thehardmakesitworthit
    Thehardmakesitworthit Posts: 838 Member
    Not only did you get to have the life giving experiences of developing your process...... you likely gave yourself a longer life. So glad for you! and you look amazingggggggggg.
  • poisonesse
    poisonesse Posts: 573 Member
    Congrats on your magnificent remake! You'll make your final goal shortly, I'm sure. You are an inspiration!
  • nighthawk584
    nighthawk584 Posts: 2,023 Member
    Thank you everyone that has commented, appreciate it! MFP members continue to inspire me too. Cheers to a Happy New Year for all!
  • debsms2020
    debsms2020 Posts: 3 Member
    Wonderful!!
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,152 Member
    Amazing job....Congrats :)
  • NewLIFEstyle4ME
    NewLIFEstyle4ME Posts: 4,440 Member
    WOW! Absolutely tremendous job--you sir, are a first class winner and all time champion, period.

    YAY YOU!!!
  • Luke_rabbit
    Luke_rabbit Posts: 1,031 Member
    Wonderful achievement - and timing, too! I've been following your journey also. We both joined MFP around the same time and both had a couple months of previous dieting. We also are just a couple weeks apart in age. I really appreciated all of your inspirational posts these past 6 months!

    I ended the year so close to my maintenance range that I decided to start the new year officially in maintenance on MFP. I'll still be creating a slight deficit while losing my last 3-4 pounds in the next few months.

    Happy New Year! Hope to keep hearing about your progress.
  • MySlimGoals
    MySlimGoals Posts: 754 Member
    Congratulations! You look great and I bet you feel amazing!
  • FatAlpaca2020
    FatAlpaca2020 Posts: 3 Member
    I love stories like this to inspire me. I am 294 lbs and 47. #thereisstillhope lol
  • nighthawk584
    nighthawk584 Posts: 2,023 Member
    @bold_rabbit , congrats on your success too! Happy New Year!
    @MySlimGoals , thank you....I seriously feel like a new man. I remember how miserable I was just last year at this time and my labs were very telling on how unhealthy I was.
    @FatAlpaca2020 , I'm glad it does. You got this...if I can do it, you can :)
  • Love2Drive
    Love2Drive Posts: 11 Member
    Hi, I would agree with you that consistency is one of the key, you seem to have it under control but it is always motivating for other to read it from someone else, we're not alone! A+
  • springlering62
    springlering62 Posts: 8,396 Member
    Have been reading your posts for some time now. So happy for you! Good job!
  • nighthawk584
    nighthawk584 Posts: 2,023 Member
    Just wanted to add my weight loss chart since joining MFP last July. I had already lost 50 lbs PLUS, from logging in a notebook. Down 93 lbs as of today.
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  • slimgirljo15
    slimgirljo15 Posts: 269,456 Member
    Congratulations.. hard work definitely pays off, you look great. 👏
  • ReenieHJ
    ReenieHJ Posts: 9,724 Member
    Go YOU!!! You've worked hard and sensibly at all this; you've earned it!

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