6 months in. 100lbs down, 175 to go! Time for Friends!

LiLanids
LiLanids Posts: 8 Member
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Hello, fellow MFP'ers!

I began my journey to get down to a healthy weight a couple of years ago. I was kind of watching what I ate, but that time was really about starting the long process of becoming mentally ready to REALLY change my life. My wife was going through the process with me. She really is the driving force behind a lot of this, and she's a MFP'er as well (H4rpy.)

Well, after a while, I'd lost about 50 pounds, going from a monolithic 475 pounds down to 425, but I was stuck there and going nowhere fast. H was also stalled out, and one morning, we were both ready to get serious. We joined MFP in March '13 and never looked back. We got used to measuring our portions, and controlling what we ate instead of it controlling us, and 3 months later (now June '13,) we joined a gym.

I'd spent a fair amount of time in weight training in college, so as we got used to going to the gym together, we ended up on a lifting program that we both like and works well with our schedule.

I was hopeful I'd be able to say I'd lost a hundred pounds by my birthday (Sept 22nd), and much to my surprise, I blew through that goal about two weeks ago. I'm elated about that, but also very aware of the fact that I still have somewhere around 150-175 pounds still to go, and that it's going to get harder with each pound lost. That's where the MFP community comes in!

I like to think I have good willpower and I won't falter between now and when I get to my goal. I know my wife will do everything she can to keep me motivated and encouraged, just like I will to her.

I want insurance! I want some more MFP friends to keep me honest and keep me on track as these coming weeks turn to months, and the months to year(s) to get me to my goal, and then to maintain it once I get there.

So if you want a MFP friend to share in your victories and help lift you through your setbacks, or if you just want to watch and see if a quarter-ton man can become a 200lb man the long, hard, slow way... send a request! I'd love to hear from you all. :)

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  • Keiras_Mom
    Keiras_Mom Posts: 844 Member
    You've done great, and I know you will get through the next 175! Awesome!
  • LiLanids
    LiLanids Posts: 8 Member
    Thanks, KM! Between coworkers who are starting to notice the changes and folks here, I think I'm going to get all the support I could ask for. :-)
  • Keiras_Mom
    Keiras_Mom Posts: 844 Member
    My DH had WLS in November and is down nearly 200 pounds. I'm down 129 through diet and am now maintaining. I think it's wonderful when you have a spouse who can support you in your journey and understands what you're going through. Kudos to both of you!
  • H4rpy
    H4rpy Posts: 23 Member
    I am so proud of you. You've made this endeavor worlds better than it would have been on my own.

    Any time someone asks for an example of pure strength and will, you're the man I'll point to.

    <3<3<3
  • LiLanids
    LiLanids Posts: 8 Member
    :P to you, H4rpy! You're just saying that because you've lost a higher % than I have! ;)
  • jabby220
    jabby220 Posts: 23
    great job if you need support feel free to add me !
  • osothefinn
    osothefinn Posts: 163 Member
    Great job! Keep it up!

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