Ive lost over 100lbs! 270lbs-170lbs

djyoes
djyoes Posts: 8 Member
edited June 2021 in Success Stories
I started last year around June at over 270lbs and now weigh 169lbs. I'm 5'10" and work in IT and sit for long periods of time. I lost weight by walking, getting a Garmin watch to count my steps and challenge others, and logging my food into myfitnesspal. People often asked me how I have lost so much and I simply tell this, Eating right, exercising, and being persistent. 4s7ldovenhlx.png
Ive included a pic of me at 240lbs from 2017 next to me now at 170lbs. I dont have any pics of me at 270 because I was camera shy.

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  • vxcross
    vxcross Posts: 4 Member
    that's awesome, good for you!! :)
  • OnceAndFutureAthlete
    OnceAndFutureAthlete Posts: 192 Member
    Looks good on you!!!
    I bet your body thanks you, too.

    Well done!
    And congrats on your hard work - and results!
  • alisampm
    alisampm Posts: 182 Member
    Awesome job!
  • jma13
    jma13 Posts: 1 Member
    Congrats! :) Keep it up! Inspire me to do the same.
  • Hollis100
    Hollis100 Posts: 1,408 Member
    Fantastic, you look wonderful. A great achievement!
  • TheWaistBasket
    TheWaistBasket Posts: 56 Member
    What a transformation. A long way to go for me. It's possible. Thank you for sharing your success.
  • Goodgollygee
    Goodgollygee Posts: 102 Member
    Good for you!!! Fantastic!!! Keep going!! I am new here. I just joined here and you have already given me hope. I have a long way to go too! So glad for you!!
  • saramelie77
    saramelie77 Posts: 50 Member
    Yay!!
  • mrsbusy2003
    mrsbusy2003 Posts: 1 Member
    edited June 2021
    This is fantastic. Bet you feel a whole lot better. You should be very proud of what you've achieved. Well done!
  • Sailor555
    Sailor555 Posts: 45 Member
    Great comparison face photos. You look great, and sound like you feel good too. Very inspiring for the rest of us! Congratulations on your hard work paying off. What an achievement!
  • dsclow
    dsclow Posts: 5 Member
    Excellent job. My goal weight is the same and we are the same height. You give me encouragement by your example.
  • Miryam2017
    Miryam2017 Posts: 2 Member
    Well done! Hopefully, you will inspire many people to follow your simple yet effective plan. The portraits are amazing evidence.
  • antnygirl716
    antnygirl716 Posts: 1 Member
    Wow! Fantastic!
  • Randyamc
    Randyamc Posts: 365 Member
    Very impressive!
  • christabeltoria
    christabeltoria Posts: 129 Member
    Inspiring!
  • durhammfp
    durhammfp Posts: 494 Member
    edited June 2021
    Wow. That's a great achievement.
  • LydiaMcMillan1946
    LydiaMcMillan1946 Posts: 5 Member
    Wow!! you married? LOL
  • supercpa999
    supercpa999 Posts: 403 Member
    @djyoes
    Incredible job!!!!
  • 142jmh
    142jmh Posts: 86 Member
    Awesome approach and awesome results! Congrats on all your hard work and commitment paying off!
  • pabmac
    pabmac Posts: 53 Member
    Very impressive! I appreciate you sharing your approach- it sounds doable.
  • jamesha100
    jamesha100 Posts: 214 Member
    Wonderful loss - well done. I think many guys in similar sedentary jobs will be inspired by you - I am!

    I think being persistent is the key. I tend to lose 40ish pounds, get distracted by a holiday or other event and pile it back on.

    I would be interested to know more detail about how you lost, whether there were plateaus and, if so, how you dealt with them.

  • kenlad64
    kenlad64 Posts: 377 Member
    Excellent work, enjoy the new you. You took a great approach to your situation, very inspiring.
  • suzij27
    suzij27 Posts: 199 Member
    Way to go! Your body must be feeling so much better now that you are moving it more and carrying 100 lbs less.

    I’m curious about what you are doing now. Are you incorporating more movement throughout your day or just doing one long walk/exercise session? i.e. Are you getting up from your desk every hour and walking a lap or doing it in chunks?
  • FABRICWOMAN
    FABRICWOMAN Posts: 539 Member
    It is so good to see the men of MFP working toward their goal of a healthier lifestyle. I have several men in my family that I desperately hope and pray will start to take better care of their health before it is too late for them. I know you can't drag anyone to start living a healthier lifestyle (It took me 68 years myself), but I keep hoping that they will see me as an silent example of how good life can be. Wishing you all the best wishes on your weight loss journey. You look marvelous, keep up the good/hard work!
  • brenn24179
    brenn24179 Posts: 2,144 Member
    some people dont look as good when losing so much weight, but it really looks good on you!
  • ufindjewels
    ufindjewels Posts: 10 Member
    Wow! Check you out!
  • BRGking
    BRGking Posts: 40 Member
    awesome!
  • coblujay
    coblujay Posts: 688 Member
    Congratulations! I love your advice on making the small changes and building on them. Very inspiring!
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