167+ lbs lost. 10lbs more to "goal"(pics)

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  • jbugiel
    jbugiel Posts: 59 Member
    When I first started using Myfitnesspal, I'd smirk and snicker and think "who does that?" when peeps would write that they didn't have any fat pics of themselves and opine on causes, e.g., subconscious shame. It didn't take me too long to realize I was one of those people and that I hardly had any fat pics of myself. A few weeks/month ago, I e-mailed some friends and asked if they had any fat pics of me. I received a reply e-mail a couple days ago with a pic attached. It's of me at costume/Halloween party in Oct 2009. I studied the picture for a while and then went into the bathroom here at work and took a selfie. Here are the pics together:

    October 2009 - Approx 400lbs February 2014 - Appox 235lbs
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    The timeline:
    First, I stopped drinking soda. Besides a ginger ale last year when I was sick, and some Martinelli's at a few New Years Eve parties, I haven't drunk soda since quitting. (Note: I don't know enough to know definitively whether or not soda is bad...but I know it wasn't a good habit for me...so I quit.)

    Second. Subsequent to quitting soda, I started limiting myself to one plateful of food at meals. Note: I could get as large a plate as I wanted, and could pile it as high as logistically possible, but still..."one plateful" represented a decrease in total food consumption at meals. (smh...but this was a good step-in-the-right-direction for me with respect to learning to moderate intake)

    Third. Subsequent to beginning to regulate (even minimally) portion control, I started using MFP. This is when I really started to pick up steam. (I think I started around Oct-Nov 2012.)

    Fourth: I did the 30 Day Shred and was amazed at the results (in one month, I lost 12lbs and a couple of inches...that was A LOT for me!)

    Fifth: I started running. I liked/like the challenge, my knees are young'ish, and it's a convenient way for me to burn some calories. (I started out with huffing and puffing around the track--who am I kidding...it was little more than brisk walking...but I ended the year with some 5ks, 10ks, and a pair of half marathons under my--significantly smaller:tongue: --belt).

    That's it. I'm currently down 165+lbs. I'd like to lose another 30lbs and then lose some more inches as I gradually add more strength exercise. Thanks to everyone who's helped thus far...and thanks to everyone who continues to help or who will help me in the future. It would have been much harder, if not improbable, without you. :smile:

    (BTW...like that costume? I'm supposed to be the Empire State Building and my kid is King Kong. Haha.)

    Wow... I'm very impressed and inspired by your journey so far. I'd love the encouragement as I travel upon my 90 lb. weight loss journey and would love to help motivate you as well, if that's even possible :)
  • aquarabbit
    aquarabbit Posts: 1,622 Member
    First of all, congrats! You look so healthy and young! Fantastic job. And second, your costume is so unbelievably adorable and creative!
  • itzehoe
    itzehoe Posts: 614 Member
    WOW - AMAZING!!
  • claudineer
    claudineer Posts: 144 Member
    Wow. Great results.
  • starrylioness
    starrylioness Posts: 543 Member
    You look incredible! Such a great job!
  • heds49
    heds49 Posts: 3 Member
    killing it
  • 89nunu
    89nunu Posts: 1,082 Member
    How could I have not seen this when you posted it??

    U know I think your amazing!!! And you are amazing! You look so good in the office pic! :drinker:

    And I love the costume!:heart:
    Glad to have been on (part of) this journey with you!! It's been a great year!

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  • aka_Kamalevantis
    aka_Kamalevantis Posts: 133
    Wow you look fantastic.... love the costume in the before picture as well, very clever xXx
  • _Zardoz_
    _Zardoz_ Posts: 3,987 Member
    Wow fantastic
  • muzichick
    muzichick Posts: 331 Member
    Great job!
  • Kookyk9s
    Kookyk9s Posts: 259 Member
    FABULOUS !!!!:smile:
  • amcsouth
    amcsouth Posts: 283 Member
    You look fantastic! Congrats :smile:
  • HealthWoke0ish
    HealthWoke0ish Posts: 2,078 Member
    How could I have not seen this when you posted it??

    U know I think your amazing!!! And you are amazing! You look so good in the office pic! :drinker:

    And I love the costume!:heart:
    Glad to have been on (part of) this journey with you!! It's been a great year!

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    Thanks, buddy! I'm glad that you've been a big part (even if you didn't realize it) of my process. I think I added you (or you added me) in my first month of membership here. It's been a fun ride thus far. :smile:
  • HealthWoke0ish
    HealthWoke0ish Posts: 2,078 Member
    Hahaha i was about to ask what you were dressed as. very imaginative. Great work mate, inspiration to us all. What was your starting weight/goal weight?

    My highest weight was around 400lbs. My current goal is 220lbs, but as I get closer, I'm thinking I'd like to amend that to less (210-200lbs?)
  • HealthWoke0ish
    HealthWoke0ish Posts: 2,078 Member
    BTW...thanks for all the comments! You are all encouraging and inspiring and some of you in particular have made AWESOME progress! Keep up the great work, all! :happy:
  • BL_Mark
    BL_Mark Posts: 183 Member
    Way to go man... proud to call you my "friend!" keep on rockin!!
  • MrTooBIG
    MrTooBIG Posts: 9 Member
    Well damn Sir!!???????????????????????????????? My new idol!! Great job!!
  • elisa123gal
    elisa123gal Posts: 4,324 Member
    Now, that's the way to do it.. just modification at first..stepping into it all. What a success! You look fantastic.

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