200lbs down! 370lbs -> 170lbs face progress 21/m/5'10"

sccet

Damn dude, you lost a whole 'nother PERSON!

Very inspirational! Fantastic job!

Quieau

I have the same goal! Can you share your methodology and tips?

I REALLY needed this ... ! Thanks for giving back! I will do the same someday!

Fab30s

I like such stories... Giving back to the community. I am encouraged. And well done!!!

ed9cloud

So great! I just started this Journal and love the daily check-in. It really helps me track and it's fun!! Good for you for achieving this BEFORE your metabolism starts slowing down in your 30's.. :P

techgal128

Nice work! That is a massive goal and you kicked butt! You have a nice healthy glow too.

On a side note, I don't know what a frog-o-sphere is but I want one.

sentaruu

great job dude!

did you find you had any issues w/ excess skin afterwards?

divainsneakers

Great job! Also excellent work maintaining your weight loss!

flowrgal23

Very inspirational, congratulations to you!

Dougf90

Nice work! That is a massive goal and you kicked butt! You have a nice healthy glow too.

On a side note, I don't know what a frog-o-sphere is but I want one.

It's essentially just a miniature aquarium for frogs, it was a gift. I only have "before" pictures from holidays and such where I was either forced or felt guilty about staying away from the camera. Looking back on it I wish I had better before pictures now!

Dougf90

great job dude!

did you find you had any issues w/ excess skin afterwards?

I had skin removal surgery in December of 2012 when I got down to 165lbs. They ended up taking 5-6lbs of skin from my stomach and chest. The scars on my stomach are still noticeable and my nips are a bit off (the surgeon said beforehand if they're off he'll fix them, which I'll be doing after a bulk and a cut!) but I honestly don't care too much... seeing as I was rocking 5-6lbs of loose skin, what I have now is night and day better than before! Here's a pic of me when I was 180lbs, I have more ab definition now but no picture currently:

Emi1974

So happy for you :flowerforyou:

TitanGM

Every transformation shows strength of character and is a product of many fights and failures. You look awesome dude, and keep it up!

raneylfrick

Haha...all of us girls are drooling a little bit over you... Phenomenal job! You really do look amazing.

Did the skin removal hurt at all? And how long did it take for you to get back up and working out again??

Dougf90

Haha...all of us girls are drooling a little bit over you... Phenomenal job! You really do look amazing.

Did the skin removal hurt at all? And how long did it take for you to get back up and working out again??

Thank you!

It was more disconcerting than painful, in my opinion. Yes there was pain for sure, but looking down and seeing bandages, cuts, and drains was unreal. The meds take care of the pain. The only problem I really had was when I would settle into a position (1st week after surgery) usually a recliner, when I stood up I experienced popping sensations at the incisions, usually just 1 or 2 varying in location every time. Extremely freaky! Two weeks I was able to walk a bit easier. Three weeks laying down became a possibility. After one month I was lifting again, despite my surgeon suggesting 1.5-2 months before doing any of that. I felt I was ready and there's just way too much determination in me to not get back at it when I did!

Dougf90

I have the same goal! Can you share your methodology and tips?

I REALLY needed this ... ! Thanks for giving back! I will do the same someday!

I'm replying from my phone at 3AM so I'll try my best for ya!

I'll start with tips:
-Understand your TDEE and how it's used
-Creating a deficit through exercise made things easier for me. (Meaning rather than not working out and subtracting 500 for example. Working out and burning 800 calories then eating at a 750 calorie deficit was really beneficial. Think off all of the food!!!)
-A HRM is one of the best purchases I've made directly related to my health
-Weigh everything, log everything. Don't lie to yourself, what's the point? If a public diary holds you accountable, great. On the other hand if you're trying to keep appearances up with your diary by lying, set it to private and do your thing!
-Moderation all the time, moreso at the beginning. Then you'll find yourself slowly introducing foods that make it easier and more satisfying to hit your calorie/macro goals.
-Lifting weights makes things better all around.
-I tried getting 1 gram of protein for every .82-1lb of body weight (there's a study out there that says .82 is all you need). However I found more protein to be satiating, which is why I didn't mind eating a bit of it daily!

There's really nothing else I can think of, everything else really comes from within. I hit that rock bottom point in my life 3 years ago. I set out a goal of how I want to look, and because of my type of personality I will not quit until I get there. Some say that could be a tad bit unhealthy, but probably not as unhealthy as being super obese, right!?

I hope you found this helpful.

sentaruu

great job dude!

did you find you had any issues w/ excess skin afterwards?

I had skin removal surgery in December of 2012 when I got down to 165lbs. They ended up taking 5-6lbs of skin from my stomach and chest. The scars on my stomach are still noticeable and my nips are a bit off (the surgeon said beforehand if they're off he'll fix them, which I'll be doing after a bulk and a cut!) but I honestly don't care too much... seeing as I was rocking 5-6lbs of loose skin, what I have now is night and day better than before! Here's a pic of me when I was 180lbs, I have more ab definition now but no picture currently:

look's great bro!

trizzletrix

You look AMAZING, so handsome

P.s. I think I follow you on tumblr!

katznkt

Aww. You look great. Thanks for sharing I love success+ maintaining success more than any other type of story on this site.

You are what it is all about. Plus congrats on getting it together so early in life.

Andinoli

You look great. Well done!

becauseimnardii

Wow!! amaazing!!

wannakimmy

Great job, you look amazing.

sentaruu

Also, figured I'd just go ahead and add a body before and after too!

370lbs and 180lbs!

wonderful job man! Love it!

I don't think I could do the surgery.......I'll just wear my disconcerting war scars

my mother carried around excess skin for nearly 10 years before getting her surgery done. she lost close to 200 lbs. the skin actually started to cause irritation and rashes so it started to be come necessary at that point. it was rough for her but she cant imagine why she hadn't done it sooner.

Jennvandemark

You look amazing congratulations. You definitely picked the right style by the way.