Losing 200 Pounds, a Success Story in Progress

Beckboo0912

Kevin! I love it, you are amazing and inspiring and I love you...eh it? You know what I mean! You shoukd be proud and maybe you should celebrate by dancing! You may feel like you have a long way to go and that is the hard part but you are amazing and dknt forget it!

meyerliz

Congratulations! You worked really hard for this. You should see the new Lego Movie and adopt the theme "Everything is Awesome"-because you are!

wordsandmusic51

I read your post with tears streaming down my face. Your story is my story, as well as the story so many of us are living. I weighed more than you when I began my journey. I had that exact same moment when I bought a scale and stepped on it for the first time. It make me sick, literally. I threw up. Just the effort it took to step on the scale was enormous, and all I wanted to do was sink back into my comfort zone, the chair I literally lived in because it was the only thing that would hold me. I even slept in it. I would have been an easy excuse to continue slowly killing myself, wearing blinders to the reality of what I actually did weigh. I could have given up then and there.

Instead, I did the scariest thing I think I have ever done in my life. I called the hospital and told them I needed to know my weight and asked them if they could help. The allowed me to come in, in a wheelchair, and sit aside while they weighed it, then had me get back in it and weighed me with the chair, subtracting the chairs weight. On a freight scale. I cried the entire time. I was shaking so badly I was unable to stop. I was having trouble breathing and felt sure I would pass out when I saw the reality right there before my eyes.

It took me several days to calm down, stop eating in an attempt to drown the pain, and formulate a plan. It has not been an easy process, and as with you, even after losing the first 200 pounds I have trouble remembering at times to give myself credit for how far I have come.

You have done an amazing job, and I know your family and friends are incredibly proud of you. All the best to you as you continue on your journey!

kellyskitties

Loved this - you are a true inspiration! Thank you so much for letting us see into your mind and struggles!

jessicamoye33

Woohooo! excellent success story, you've given me hope. So excited to read your story which is similar to mine. Celebrate it, embrace it, and keep it moving!

tonicandgin

you inspire me every day and i am so very happy for you my amazing friend. You are a success story that give so many people motivation, inspiration and hope, i am glad you are sharing it and celebrating your accomplishments xoxoxoxox

flyygirl802

Your story is so inspiring and your post brought tears to my eyes. Congratulations on your success and achievements!

shaynepoole

amazing story, thank you for sharing

kimkay1985

Congratulations! Thanks for sharing your story and the good advice!

JessyLovesJCS

Inspirational!

Velum_cado

That's amazing! Well done, you should be so proud of yourself!

changingL1sa

This is so inspiring. Congratulations on your success!

LVCeltGirl

Thank you for sharing and for the new philosophy of making it through the day, focusing on the present. I am inspired to make that promise daily too. Just today, I will eat less and move more for myself. And then I'll make the promise tomorrow for the day, and so on.

dlbredesen

Wow.....just wow!!!! Thank you for sharing. I am inspired.

quellybelly

What an amazing and inspirational transformation! You have done a fantastic job and you look great!

MaggieTor3

Thanks for sharing Kevin, and congratulations! I don't have that much weight to lose, but I do have other challenges to face, and I'm very glad I was referred to this website where I can see stories like yours and, I hope, get support when I need it.

Maggie

BellePeppr313

Ahhhh-mazing work!!

fpelletier

Wonderful story & progress! 200 is a number to celebrate even if there are more to follow! Congratulations on getting this far, you got this!

sassyjae21

Amazing and you are an incredibly strong person. Congrats

XXbrendaXX

Amazing! Inspiring!! You have done so well, and should be so proud of yourself!! Congrats on your success!! :happy:

bikermike5094

Outstanding sir! If I had the authority, I would award you the motivational person of the day award! Congrats on your journey and continued success!

timmemin

Holy WOW!! You must wake up everyday feeling amazing about yourself. Your success is remarkable!

mjharman

Look what can be accomplished, one day at a time!

I love your story! Thank you for being such an incredible inspiration.

You are AMAZING!

jess7386

you know I love ya Kevin!! But I just wanted to tell you once more!

verptwerp

Bless you ........ enjoy your healthy new lifestyle ...... and thanks for sharing :drinker:

laurie04427

Very inspiring! Thank you for sharing this.

DaisyDi65

Wow, just Wow! Congrats on not only the weight loss but the change in mindset. One day at a time!

laarae

You are an inspiration to me and I have to say THANK YOU, I also fought my weight my whole life and yes tried everything also. I too realized the only "quick fix" was not quick at all, long hard work and determination and never giving up. I recently (6 months or more) have been just "getting along" and not being committed to my change but when logging back in to MFP and reading your story, so many of the things you talk about are me too and it was just what I needed.

Continue fighting that good fight and again
THANKS

irunforcookies

Amazing job! I am so proud of what you have accomplished, and I know you have the tools to maintain for a lifetime.

MargaretFlowers

What an amazing story. Your success shows us all that when you put your mind to it, you can do anything.