99.8 pounds lost in 2013 lookout 2014

oosterman

2013 Progress.. Down 99.8 pounds (approx). I went from not being able to do a push-up to doing 450 as PART OF one workout last week..from not being able to do 10 minutes on the elliptical to running 60 flights of stairs. More to come... Happy 2014..

SW:340
CW:240.2
GW: 200
HT: 5'10"



How did I do it? well like most on MFP I logged all my food and worked toward a fixed amount of calories per day. In the process I cut out nearly all drinks that were not water and nearly all fast food. There are no foods I don't eat. I just eat less of them or plan around them.

Most days at the beginning I would plan my full days worth of food in advance in order to not go over. I also committed to getting at least 30 mins of activity 3x a week at the start..

One of the biggest things is I always have a plan B so if I hit a wall and the scale didn't move for a while I know what my next step is to get around it. I.e. joining a gym with a training program, re-evaluating my nutrition. Getting a fitbit to monitor daily activity levels, etc. It think it all boils down to 80% eating better and 20% moving my butt more.

The biggest lesson I learned is that weight loss in more of a mental game where you play both sides. you get to choose who will win. I have another 40lbs to drop in 2014, its no longer a matter of If.. its just a matter of when i will hit that goal.

Amadbro

good for you man

/inspired

besaro

you look terrific! great job dude!

Flygyrl61

Very impressive. Great job!

eazy_

congrats amazing progress

RunsSober

Very inspiring. Congrats on the goals reached in 2013.

OMGeeeHorses

I am so jelly

Fantastic job!! Keep it up!!

socajam

Well done and keep going in 2014

marise51

Congratulations...such an accomplishment and a sacrifice so well worth it . Keep going, your goal is so close now

mister_universe

Awesome, awesome stuff.

griffithm1

Great job!

EDollah

Outstanding work! That's how you do it.

carlalovescake

Looking fantastic Really well done !!

erinxo13

amazing job! you look great. I love your approach, it's similar to mine!

linsey0689

You look great!! Don't even look like the same person. Did you have a problem with excess skin? Not that it looks like it in the photo but I'm just curious with that large of a change in one year. Great job again

Quieau

Fantastic! That shows real commitment to YOU! Way to go! and Congrats!!

chollylops

Great work! You look a different person. Although you should have waited until it was 100lbs!!! Good luck for 2014 and hope you continue to achieve your goals.

gringuitica

You look fantastic, and your fitness achievements are awesome!

Regan45

Wow - just Wow!

Dottie27

Congratulations! I love your quote about deciding which side gets to win. It's going on my refrigerator as my goal is to lose 100 lbs. in 2014.

Livin4me1969

You look great and so much happier! Amazing work :drinker:

oosterman

Thanks guys! I appreciate the support.

To answer a question, no I have not had Anny issues with loose skin yet.

BTW, down by an even 101 lbs this morning! Only 39 lbs to go!

marcvandenberg

Nice one.

cedarblack

really really awesome, that is a great achievement!

much2complicated

congratulations! very inspiring

CulturedCowgurl

WoW!!...awesome job and U look GREAT

grillnchill

This is wonderful! Fantastic work.

itzehoe

WOW - AMAZING!!!

cbumbalough

That is awesome! You've done a fantastic job! Keep it up!

Zelinna

Fantastic work! You're right, 2014 better look out!

pusheen12

It's obvious who's WINNING here. Super happy for you and love your philosophy, it's so obvious what needs to be done once you start doing it.

You look very healthy, good job, keep up the good work and keep your resolve.