500 days, 167 pounds, Thanks MFP!

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  • Laura3BB
    Laura3BB Posts: 250 Member
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    wow that's an inspiring journey!
  • darkon
    darkon Posts: 5,342 MFP Moderator
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    That's great!
    Impressive work, really!
  • Oh_Allie
    Oh_Allie Posts: 258 Member
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    Congratulations!!
  • paulaann67
    paulaann67 Posts: 145 Member
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    Wow such determination! Keep up the great work & keep posting your future losses. Maybe put a photo w a smile I'm sure you would look great! Keep pushing on you're one to watch here on MFP!:smile:
  • watercolorarteest
    watercolorarteest Posts: 68 Member
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    I'm so happy for you! No one should ever feel that hopeless ever! I'm so glad you have been able to accomplish to much and you are on the right path! Stay true to your goals! YOU are an inspiration now... to all of us who came to MFP after you did! I'm a frequent daily visitor to Success Stories as well. For the exact same reason! It's helping me too! Thanks for sharing your story because in doing so, you become a part of others' success stories through the inspiration you have provided! :happy:
  • hananah89
    hananah89 Posts: 692 Member
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    so amazing! I've wanted to go to the Whitewater center in Charlotte but just haven't gotten around to it (I'm up in the Triangle, NC). You are an inspiration!
  • SkinnyMsFitness
    SkinnyMsFitness Posts: 389 Member
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    Fabulous!!! You're a rock star!
  • jmadams111
    jmadams111 Posts: 145 Member
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    Fantastic job; looks like you are doing all the right things; you have nowhere to go but down :smile:
  • brookielaw
    brookielaw Posts: 814 Member
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    HECK YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    I could identify with this on so many levels it's not even funny. I remember how everything hurt and how crappy my quality of life was, although I started with swimming because walking hurt. We even did the same 100 lb reward!

    You, sir, are a rock star. I have zero doubt that someone will log on, read this, and get inspired to turn their life around just like you did. I'll bet you hear the word "Inspiration" a lot. Congratulations, keep up the great work, and thanks for sharing this! <3
  • sarahz5
    sarahz5 Posts: 1,363 Member
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    Thanks everyone.
    Great job! What exactly did you do to lose?

    Major diet change. I cut out fast food and the majority of the prepackaged frozen foods. (I still enjoy my cheap frozen pizza.) Started eating lots of veggies, lean proteins, and fruit. Started eating breakfast most every day. I start out the day with a protein shake.

    Exercise began with walking. At 523 pounds walking hurt. I joined the YMCA and starting swimming every morning at 5:00 am. Joined another gym and started lifting weights as a reward for losing the first 50. Dropped the Y over winter because jumping into a cold pool just wasn't fun when it was cold out. Starting riding the recumbent at the gym for cardio. Bought myself a bike and started riding as a reward for losing 100. Road the bike and lifted. Bought myself some running shoes and a C25k app as a reward for losing 150. Trying to get a handle on running to prep of the Warrior Dash in May with friends. Current goal is to be under 300 by spring of 2014. Planning of whitewater kayak lessons at the US Whitewater Center in Charlotte as a reward for 200 pounds lost.

    Bravo, such amazing progress! I especially love how you reward yourself with more and more healthy fun. Just getting to the point where fitness is your reward shows this is a lifetime change for you. So inspiring!!!!
  • Rastamann
    Rastamann Posts: 139 Member
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    Congratulations!
  • kathleenjoyful
    kathleenjoyful Posts: 210 Member
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    You are such an inspiration. I love how your rewards all challenged your fitness and strength too. Can't wait to see more of your progress, phenomenal so far.
  • NovemberJune
    NovemberJune Posts: 2,525 Member
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    I'm so happy for you! Great transformation (mental and physical) :)
  • optionalsourcewins
    optionalsourcewins Posts: 457 Member
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    Awesome job - congratulations!!!
  • seanevan10
    seanevan10 Posts: 385 Member
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    Great job. I like your goals and rewards too. Nice inspiration.
  • futuresize8
    futuresize8 Posts: 476 Member
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    You've given yourself a NEW LIFE! Congratulations!
  • suzend
    suzend Posts: 155 Member
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    Great dedication and hard work! Thank you for sharing your story. I agree with another poster who said to take more pictures as you keep losing and smile!!!
  • tartsul
    tartsul Posts: 298 Member
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    matt, i'm so happy to be your friend and to witness this transformation taking place! you've not only been an inspiration to so many people, but also an encouragement to me every single day! seeing your logging streak, your intense workouts, and your commitment to healthy eating has kept me going with wanting to keep the same up for myself!

    keep it up! you've totally got this!
  • DanniB423
    DanniB423 Posts: 777 Member
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    FANTASTIC! You should be so very proud of yourself! Congrats!
  • skyebare
    skyebare Posts: 57
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    That is AMAZING!!! Congrats hun!!!

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