I'm Now Half My Size

shrinkingbrian
shrinkingbrian Posts: 171 Member
in Success Stories
I weighed in today at 201 pounds for my official weigh-in when I first woke up. I have now lost 204 pounds so I am now half the man that I used to be having lost 50% of my body weight. I weighed 405 pounds on 2/17/2012. I feel great! I also stepped on the scale again after my morning workout. My weight was 199.6 pounds! This is the first time I am been under 200 pounds since I was 18. I'm 39 years old, 6-0 in height. It has taken me a little over 18 months. I have focused on diet and exercise. I now try to exercise at least two hours a day six days a week. For exercise, I do mostly walking, swimming, and weight training. For diet, I try to eat 5-6 times a day with smaller meals and eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables. I try to also focus on portion control. It's been a complete lifestyle change for me. I still have some fitness goals to reach but I feel great. At the pool where I go swimming, I had a guy in the locker room ask me how much I had lost. I also had a guy on the street where I go walking stop me and tell me how great I look. It's been hard work but I feel so much better about myself.
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  • lifeskittles
    lifeskittles Posts: 438 Member
    You are amazing!!!!
  • DamoniqueW
    DamoniqueW Posts: 147 Member
    That is absolutely amazing! Congrats!
  • str8bowbabe
    str8bowbabe Posts: 712 Member
    This brought tears to my eyes. What an amazing journey!!! Wonderful for you!!!
  • shayleac
    shayleac Posts: 76 Member
    I can't imagine how you feel right now!
    That is awesome, congradulations!
  • Marlenedlr
    Marlenedlr Posts: 6 Member
    WOW, this is amazing! So inspired, your truly a determined person :D
  • BenPolonowski
    BenPolonowski Posts: 115 Member
    Awesome.
  • chatterbox3110
    chatterbox3110 Posts: 630 Member
    That's a fantastic job, well done!

    I'm getting there slowly....... and success stories like yours make me believe I CAN do it!
  • hazeldixon89
    hazeldixon89 Posts: 32 Member
    Thats amazing! do well done, if you´d like to add Id love to get any insight from someone already succeeding!
  • traceybush
    traceybush Posts: 7 Member
    204lb!!!!!! WOW that's phenomenal:smile::bigsmile:
  • itsscottwilder
    itsscottwilder Posts: 317
    Awsome!
  • StephanieE3456
    StephanieE3456 Posts: 80 Member
    Wow! Wow! Wow! Huge congratulations to you!
  • spoiledpuppies
    spoiledpuppies Posts: 675 Member
    Great story - thanks for sharing!
  • playprettie1
    playprettie1 Posts: 66 Member
    Thats just amazing and so inspirational!!
  • jadisciple
    jadisciple Posts: 1
    Congrats to you. I am currently 3/4ths the man I used to be, When I have completed my diet I will be also, half the man, I used to be. In many ways we both will be Twice the men we used to be as life will once again be enjoyable
  • RAEQ127
    RAEQ127 Posts: 106 Member
    Wow! That is amazing!!
  • Lili0817
    Lili0817 Posts: 109 Member
    AMAZING!!! Congrats on your success, keep it up!!! Also, thanks for sharing a little about how you did it. Way to go!!
  • brwnstephanie
    brwnstephanie Posts: 2
    thats amazing you inspired me keep up the good work
  • skinnybythanksgiving
    skinnybythanksgiving Posts: 159 Member
    Fantastic job!
  • shepd1999
    shepd1999 Posts: 40 Member
    You are the success I hope to be. Congrats. I would any helpful tips you have as I am just starting out on my journey.
  • ktrn0312
    ktrn0312 Posts: 722 Member
    Awesome job!
  • FitCurlysue
    FitCurlysue Posts: 23 Member
    I saw this topic thread as I was about to enter my lunch on the food tracker---the headline made me smile and I just had to visit!

    I bet you feel amazing and you should feel that way and you should be incredibly proud of yourself!! :) Congrats!
  • karibj2010
    karibj2010 Posts: 264 Member
    That is AMAZING and totally inspiring :smile: Congratulations on your success!
  • Mgregory723
    Mgregory723 Posts: 529 Member
    Congrats to you :drinker: What an amazing accomplishment! :flowerforyou: Truly inspiring - thank you!
  • suzend
    suzend Posts: 155 Member
    Wow! You are an inspiration!! Great work on changing your life around!

    Amazing!
  • guessrs
    guessrs Posts: 358 Member
    Wow, thanks for sharing how you got there, so helpful.
  • vtmoon
    vtmoon Posts: 3,436 Member
    Do you feel less manly?

    Congratulations dude, just being able to say that is a super accomplishment!
  • jasonalvear
    jasonalvear Posts: 72 Member
    Good gawd you dropped some poundage man! Awesome! \o/!!!!!!
  • llmcconnell
    llmcconnell Posts: 344 Member
    Wow! You have accomplished an amazing feat, and are incredibly inspiring!
  • A_Warrior_Princess
    A_Warrior_Princess Posts: 344 Member
    Great Job and your story is so inspiring!!! I am so happy for you and congrats on the big weight loss!!!
  • gramacanada
    gramacanada Posts: 557 Member
    You're wrong! You're Not Half the man you used to be.
    You Are Twice the man you used to be.
    You are Half the size of that man.

    Congratulations! Thank you for sharing this.

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