Success in Progress

oneleg_11b

Hello everybody. My name is Tony. I am a 41 year old retired wounded vet. I lost my left leg in Iraq in 2005. Over the last 13 or so years I have had a tremendous and horrible time trying to get a prosthetic fit properly. I finally did a procedure called Osseo Integration. That being done the overall outlook still didn't look to bright for me to get walking. However, in April I found some motivation and this app. I began my journey at 5'9" and 244 pounds. Way bigger than I need to be. Using this app has helped me with my weight loss. I am now 208 pounds and 33 pounds away from my goal. I have been walking everyday since April and I put in 4000 steps or more. Now it is more often more than 4000. I have rejoined my gym and track everything I do in this app. This app has really changed my life. I am up to working out about an hour and fourty min a day six days a week. It's awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

crazyhorse8

Hi Tony,
First and foremost, Thank you for your bravery and service to our country! Losing weight is not easy, especially with your circumstances. I am inspired by your journey and encourage you to keep going. I needed to read this as I have been struggling myself these past few months. I also work out doing cardio and lifting 6 days a week as well and losing has been difficult due to A-fib and Hasimoto's Thyroiditis. I have lost 38 but have at least 55 more to go. Even if it takes me 3 more years to do it, I am going to do it!!! At 59 years old, I am more determined than ever. This App has worked for me too. Wishing you all the best!

kjratliff55

I am a 59yo Marine Vet. and retired LEO. Five years ago due to being a lazy "desk jocky" I had hit 315lbs.
Thanks to MFP I am now at 180, and have been as low as 165. Walking, and now running some, as well as Weight training. Due to MFP I am in the best shape I have been in since I left the Corps.
So keep at it man ....."That Which does not Kill us Makes us Stronger".

Kelley

Fflpnari

Im so glad you are here and doing well!! Thank you for you service.

oneleg_11b

Thank you all for the encouragement. That is what we all need. It is so helpful to know you are not alone and the struggle is real.