Another MFP (in progress) success story

dadama03

At my heaviest, around the age of 15, I weighed an astonishing 285 pounds. I was probably 6'-6'1" with a body fat percentage I can only estimate now at a solid 94%. I don't think I carried a lot on my eyes and teeth. Of course, as a male, I felt little to no negativity about my physique. That was around 2007. My weight fluctuated, went down to 225ish with a high body fat percentage, and shortly after went back up.

God, I wish I knew about my fitness pal seven years ago.

December 2013, now 6'2", it was time for a permanent change; it was time for a change in weight, nutrition, and foremost, lifestyle. I weighed an even 250 pounds. I downloaded the iPhone ap, and immediately tracked everything (seriously) I ate. The biggest turning point for me in this new era was when a particularly good movie came on, and I began snacking without counting.

Later, I counted exactly how much I had eaten. I was astonished. +/- 800 calories, and I wasn't full. I thought a few chips wouldn't hurt, maybe a little chocolate. Hell, I think I even had a cola. Of course, this was an isolated incident and has not happened since. I counted everything, began C25K, an awesome program I highly recommend though I realize one post from a new member does not carry much merit.

A week ago, 25 March, I weighed in at 215 pounds, around 27% body fat. That's 35 pounds in near as makes no difference 90 days; that's EIGHTY pounds from my heaviest. I realize people have better success stories. I realize I have another 25 pounds to go. My fitness pal literally changed my life for the better, in an immeasurably large amount. I'm kicking myself for not taking before pictures.

I just wanted to share. This is truly a brilliant community with a brilliant ap and I know it's changed more lives than mine. English is not my first language, Polish is. I apologize for grammatical errors. If anyone wants to add me for whatever reason, please feel free.

Best of luck to all of you! and thank you my fitness pal!

1LoveChips

Brilliant loss, keep logging, love hearing success stories!

kezwbatay

Wow...well done on the weight loss

CupcakesAndLettuce

Wow! Well done and congrats! Keep it up!

sjbtiger

Congrats!! I agree with how simply logging your food can be life changing. I always give myself the benefit of the doubt and assume I haven't really eaten that much. Now that I have to account for everything I consume, man is it eye opening! Hopefully I'll never return to mindless eating again.

pistachiopeas

Congratulations! You should be extremely proud of what you've accomplished. Keep it up!