Almost 50 lbs down, NSV, and a new outlook on things. *pics
Just_Wil
Posts: 108 Member
I'm a 35 year old guy who had a problem with overeating and general laziness. (Why eat one double quarter pounder when two tastes so much better? While laying down...) 
In Janurary 2011, I decided to weigh myself and stood in shock as I weighed in at 270 lbs. I knew all along I was creeping up in weight as my stamina to do basic tasks was essentially zero. I decided to do something about it, starting Atkins Diet and doing Insanity/P90X, and ended up dropping 80 lbs by July 2011. I went on vacation that summer feeling great, but also went on vacation from the diet and exercise. For me Atkins was not sustainable and you can only take so much of Tony Horton.
Over the next two years I yo-yo'd a good bit trying different diets and exercise plans. I'd gain 20 back and lose 10, gain 20 more and lose it. Etc... Eventually I gave up and let it happen. By May 2013. I was back at 250 lbs and knew that I needed to change my entire paradigm if I wanted to lose weight and keep it off.
I decided I needed a goal to work towards, and signed up for a couple Spartan Races. (if you are going to go for it, go hard!!) My first was a Spartan Sprint (3-5 mile w/ obstacles at a ski resort), which was in July and the second was a Super Spartan (8+ miles w/obstacles at a different ski resort) which would be in August.
I started training by doing C25K. And boy did I struggle. But eventually I got stronger and was able to run longer and further. I then started incorporating a bit of Strong Lifts 5x5. My diet was still spotty, but a lot better than fast food 2-3 times a day. On the day of the Spartan Sprint, I weighed in at 230.5 lbs. My goal was to just finish the race. And I did!! In 2 hours 21 minutes!!
I continued the C25K training and a little bit of strength training and come August last week I completed the Super Spartan in 6 hours 18 minutes. Again, my goal was just to finish it and set up a base time to beat for next year. For this race I weighed in at 226 lbs, but I had lost a lot of inches and gotten stronger.
As for my diet nowadays, I've cleaned it up dramatically. I tend to stay away from processed foods, and try to eat natural foods. Though on a budget I can't stay away from it entirely, but I do make the best choices possible and try to hit my macros.
I have one more Spartan Sprint I signed up for this year in September (Got it for free, so why not). Then I will be focusing more on heavy lifting and training for next years races. My goal is to post a better time in each race and do as few burpees as possible. I may even try to do a Beast!
I'm still a work in progress, but I've finally found something to work towards and new outlook on my health. I need more friends to fill up my wall, so if you are interested in a new buddy, send an invite or let me know. Thanks!
Before: Somewhere just below 270 lbs
Just after Spartan Sprint, 230 lbs
Current: Just after Super Spartan, 226 lbs
In Janurary 2011, I decided to weigh myself and stood in shock as I weighed in at 270 lbs. I knew all along I was creeping up in weight as my stamina to do basic tasks was essentially zero. I decided to do something about it, starting Atkins Diet and doing Insanity/P90X, and ended up dropping 80 lbs by July 2011. I went on vacation that summer feeling great, but also went on vacation from the diet and exercise. For me Atkins was not sustainable and you can only take so much of Tony Horton.
Over the next two years I yo-yo'd a good bit trying different diets and exercise plans. I'd gain 20 back and lose 10, gain 20 more and lose it. Etc... Eventually I gave up and let it happen. By May 2013. I was back at 250 lbs and knew that I needed to change my entire paradigm if I wanted to lose weight and keep it off.
I decided I needed a goal to work towards, and signed up for a couple Spartan Races. (if you are going to go for it, go hard!!) My first was a Spartan Sprint (3-5 mile w/ obstacles at a ski resort), which was in July and the second was a Super Spartan (8+ miles w/obstacles at a different ski resort) which would be in August.
I started training by doing C25K. And boy did I struggle. But eventually I got stronger and was able to run longer and further. I then started incorporating a bit of Strong Lifts 5x5. My diet was still spotty, but a lot better than fast food 2-3 times a day. On the day of the Spartan Sprint, I weighed in at 230.5 lbs. My goal was to just finish the race. And I did!! In 2 hours 21 minutes!!
I continued the C25K training and a little bit of strength training and come August last week I completed the Super Spartan in 6 hours 18 minutes. Again, my goal was just to finish it and set up a base time to beat for next year. For this race I weighed in at 226 lbs, but I had lost a lot of inches and gotten stronger.
As for my diet nowadays, I've cleaned it up dramatically. I tend to stay away from processed foods, and try to eat natural foods. Though on a budget I can't stay away from it entirely, but I do make the best choices possible and try to hit my macros.
I have one more Spartan Sprint I signed up for this year in September (Got it for free, so why not). Then I will be focusing more on heavy lifting and training for next years races. My goal is to post a better time in each race and do as few burpees as possible.
I may even try to do a Beast!I'm still a work in progress, but I've finally found something to work towards and new outlook on my health. I need more friends to fill up my wall, so if you are interested in a new buddy, send an invite or let me know. Thanks!
Before: Somewhere just below 270 lbs
Just after Spartan Sprint, 230 lbs
Current: Just after Super Spartan, 226 lbs
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You look great buddy!
Always good when you lose a chin
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WTG!! you look amazing!!!0
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WOW!! you look amazing! CONGRATS!! :flowerforyou:0
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It's amazing how much 50 lbs changes somebody in looks, on the inside, how you feel about yourself, how you look at life, etc..... Fantastic job. You look great!!!!!!! :happy:0
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You look good. Great job!0
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Congratulations. You look amazing : D0
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Fabulous! Congrats on finishing the Spartan Runs!0
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Way to go! Awesome progress!0
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Looking good! Congrats on the loss and the new outlook on life!0
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You look great buddy!
Always good when you lose a chin
Oh yes, was happy about that one!
Thank you everyone. I'm grinning ear to ear right now from the compliments.0 -
Really great job -- and you look about 20 years younger already! Congrats.0
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Wow! You look great!! Congratulations on your success! :drinker:0
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Really great job -- and you look about 20 years younger already! Congrats.
lol, that would make me 15... Oh what I wouldn't give to tell my 15 year old self what the future had in store for him if he didn't start working out and eating right now.0 -
You look awesome!! Congrats!!0
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Congrats on making the change, I know it's not easy!0
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Dude, Great job!!! keep up the hard work!0
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Good job man. I'm definetely running one of he spartans next year. I'll send you my friend request so we can encourage each other0
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Congrats!!!!!!
Keep pushing youre looking great!0 -
Holy Crow! Impressive! And you look years younger, too! Keep up the great work!0
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You look awesome! Amazing how much younger you look(and feel I bet)! Keep up the awesome work!0
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wow, so handsome!
you have done a super job in getting control of your life - congratulations! - wishing you continued success..you should be VERY proud of yourself! 0 -
Looking wonderful! And I love that you've set goals for yourself. Bucket list is an excellent idea.0
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Amazing job, and wonderful outlook.... keep it going and next year your times will be way better (although I think this years times were pretty darn great) :drinker:0
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terrific progress, you're looking great and mostly feeling awesome!0
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Looking wonderful! And I love that you've set goals for yourself. Bucket list is an excellent idea.
Oh yeah! Forgot about the bucket list. Creep my profile and you can see the ever growing list of fitness goals I want to accomplish on my journey! Thanks for reminding me!0 -
You look awesome! So youthfull and that is a winning smile!0
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Congratulations!! You look great!!0
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Great job!!! My husband did the Super Spartan at Wintergreen with a friend of ours. It was their first one, and they kept hearing from people who had done them before how HARD the Virginia event was. Really, REALLY hard. My friend came away from the race saying, "NEVER AGAIN"...now she wants to do the trifecta thing in 2014.
Completing a Spartan race is a HUGE accomplishment--congratulations!0 -
Great job!!! My husband did the Super Spartan at Wintergreen with a friend of ours. It was their first one, and they kept hearing from people who had done them before how HARD the Virginia event was. Really, REALLY hard. My friend came away from the race saying, "NEVER AGAIN"...now she wants to do the trifecta thing in 2014.
Completing a Spartan race is a HUGE accomplishment--congratulations!
Yeah that's the one I did with a buddy of mine. They said it was the hardest Super yet, and even Hobie Call said it was tough. From what I heard the old location in Leesburg was too easy so they wanted to kick it up to 11.0 -
Great job! You look great!!0
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