Men 320s to 200s Success Stories

canadafats

Wow @Domineer! You look great, man! Congratulations.

It is very inspiring to see all of the success stories posted on this thread. I had posted another thread looking to connect with guys that are going through the same thing as I am. Please don't hesitate to send a friend request. I find the support to be top notch on MFP!

939913noles

You guys are awesome. Started 7 weeks ago at 364. Weighed in this morning at 339.6. Slow but steady, but I'm certain that is the way to keep the weight off. Also, I have to go get a new belt today, so that's a win!

marian4marian

fantastic!!

Domineer

im glad I found this thread.
im 53, over weight (350) and tired (of it)
I started p90x on April 1 and lost 6 pounds this week. I just weigh in once a week, Mondays.
my goal is 250 then we'll see where we go from there. BP is a tad high, I have planter fasciitis as well.
when younger I was in good shape, what happened? geez.
I know this is a journey with ups and downs. so im hoping you guys keep coming back with updates, it'll sure help

It happens to all of us, no matter the age. My bp and weight sky rocketed when I was 22, so I had to make a change. 325 on a 5'10 is no good, and my knees were the indication that something needed to be done quickly. This thread should be starred b/c a lot of men on here have hit 300 and hold on to that for some years. 200-220 lbs is a reasonable weight in my opinion. Keep at it and always refer back to this thread for motivation.

Domineer

Lets keep this thread going everyone! It helps us connect with others in the same boat. Great posts so far.

shrinkingbrian

I started at 405 pounds in Feb. 2012. In October 2013, I hit my goal weight of 190 pounds. I have now been at my goal weight +/ 5 pounds for the past six months. I'm now focusing in decreasing my body fat percentage and improving my overall fitness. I do mostly walking, lifting weights, and swimming for exercise. I eat lots of fruits and vegetables and eat about six times a day with smaller portions.

Current Stats:
Sex: Male
Age: 39
Height: 6-0
Weight: 193
chest: 41 inches
waist: 35 inches
hips: 39 inches
mile swim: 34:30
3 mile run: 23:30
push-ups in one minute: 35

My lifestyle has completely changes. I'm now trying to find a good balance at maintaining a healthy weight.

canadafats

I started at 405 pounds in Feb. 2012. In October 2013, I hit my goal weight of 190 pounds. I have now been at my goal weight +/ 5 pounds for the past six months. I'm now focusing in decreasing my body fat percentage and improving my overall fitness. I do mostly walking, lifting weights, and swimming for exercise. I eat lots of fruits and vegetables and eat about six times a day with smaller portions.

Current Stats:
Sex: Male
Age: 39
Height: 6-0
Weight: 193
chest: 41 inches
waist: 35 inches
hips: 39 inches
mile swim: 34:30
3 mile run: 23:30
push-ups in one minute: 35

My lifestyle has completely changes. I'm now trying to find a good balance at maintaining a healthy weight.

Amazing weight loss story! Great job!

kdrats64

I started MFP back in November of 2013. When I started I weighted in 330. As of today I have lost 42 pounds and am at 288. Still have a long way to go but enjoying the ride so far!

Domineer

I started MFP back in November of 2013. When I started I weighted in 330. As of today I have lost 42 pounds and am at 288. Still have a long way to go but enjoying the ride so far!

288 feels a lot better than 330 I can tell you that. Keep up the hard work

robabob3

Started at 162+kg (357+ pounds or so) 162kg was the last weight my scale showed before i got the sorry your too overweight for this scale message. So I just took it as a starting weight

Sitting at 129kg now (284 pounds) just tagging this thread for when im 100kg (220 pounds) and can upload a full transformation w pics.

Already the changes are insane, congratulations to everyone on their efforts and successes.

childofbodom123

Hey.

I started at 315 pounds and one day decided I had just had enough ... I was limited to exercise so could only go walking, which I did every day for 30 minutes. I very rarely went over my calories and I logged every single day. 18 months with this routine and I reached my goal, I have since maintained for 2 years! Below is my pictures.

315 pounds





And today I am 191 pounds





Feel much better having lost the 124 pounds!

Domineer

I finally can semi fit into some large size shirts. Its surreal because I've been a 2 and 3x for 10 years. I'm fitting into shirts and pants I wore 12-14 years ago. They say you can't turn back the hands of time, but that statement is a partial truth. Proud to be a member of MFP!! You can change your situation and come out stronger every time.

bobbyorr99

My goal is 200 pounds as well. I Started out at 330 in late summer 2013 and I'm 285. Its slow but that is ok, I'm healthier for it. I appreciate this tool for helping me keep what I eat in check. Its been a big difference for me..along with the stationary biking and free weights. Keep up the good work Gentlemen..and Ladies!

When I get down to 200 pounds ( I'm hoping early 2015) , I will post before and after pictures. I find it very inspirational to not only see the pictures but read about peoples story!

Erodahs

Blargh hope I didn't mess up the image tag. Anyway, from around 378 (ish) in that picture, and I think the right is around 250. I'm a bit slimmer now and have a bit more muscle mass but at the moment I haven't gotten around to putting in a side by side of a more recent picture >.>

amberrenee813

Hi All,

I would like to see stories for guys who were in their 300lb phase and made the transition to the 200s. Nothing against the ladies, I enjoy your stories as well but I need to compare to other men who have been on a similar journey. I am still looking to lose another 45 lbs or so. Your before/afters and success would be much appreciated! Thank you all for the motivation!

Great job!

kuntreeboy

This is a great thread and I am glad I found it. It is inspiring. I started MFP Oct 2013. I did really good for a few months and lost some weight. Then the Christmas holidays came around and I completely fell off. Now I am back recommitted and refocused.

I didn’t start off as heavy as some. At 6’0 I was just below 300 at 280 lbs. I am now 260 with a long way to go till my goal weight of 205. I am currently doing the Focus T25 and logging everything on MFP. I hope to kick my exercise routine and nutrition up a notch as I research and learn more about how to get the results I want. I am always looking for friends so feel free to add me as we take this journey together. Good luck fellas.

Domineer

This is a great thread and I am glad I found it. It is inspiring. I started MFP Oct 2013. I did really good for a few months and lost some weight. Then the Christmas holidays came around and I completely fell off. Now I am back recommitted and refocused.

I didn’t start off as heavy as some. At 6’0 I was just below 300 at 280 lbs. I am now 260 with a long way to go till my goal weight of 205. I am currently doing the Focus T25 and logging everything on MFP. I hope to kick my exercise routine and nutrition up a notch as I research and learn more about how to get the results I want. I am always looking for friends so feel free to add me as we take this journey together. Good luck fellas.

Thank you for your contribution. This thread is growing slowly but there seems to be a good group of us out there with the same issues. Currently, I am 244, with 44 more lbs to lose. Please feel free to post your current weight and goal weight as motivation for others in the same boat. Appreciate you all.

JoeMO

Started on 2/24/14 at 312, down about 30 to 283+/-. I've been eating well and hiking like crazy. A bunch of these posts are quite inspiring!!! Stay the course gentlemen!!!

312.6 2/24/14

fallingken

Well done all, I started keeping track back in Feb 2013, And I am only 5 days away from 365 days continuous days recorded. I see my Dr. tomorrow to see what my current weight is, last weight was 293 but I know I am down at least another 5 lbs. I started at about 375 ish and my first offical weight was 368 lbs. I am down whatever the ticker below says VVV down there VVV. Someday I will have to dig out an old picture and add it to a new one, but I know I need to go buy some more new clothes for my wife and my 25th anniversary European river cruise in early June. My goal ideally would be to get under 200, but realistically around 230ish would be great.

Ftw37

Started at 419lbs on June 23, 2013. This last Sunday, April 20 2014, I weighed in at 217.5 lbs.

Still have 42.5 pounds to go.

FTW

jasonmh630

Started at 419lbs on June 23, 2013. This last Sunday, April 20 2014, I weighed in at 217.5 lbs.

Still have 42.5 pounds to go.

FTW

Great job, sir! How did you lose so much in less than a year???

joesimtre

At my heaviest I was 308
I'm at 197 now.

jbouthiette

Started at 340 lbs last year, am down to 290 this morning, gained about 10 lbs back over the winter, goal is 200 lbs, but slowl and steady getting there...

loosinit42806

looking great! keep it up!

kdrats64

I agree! My orginal goal was 55 pounds. But that would put me around 275, so I will try and keep going and just see where I end up!

Well done all!

Apple31415

315 to 248 in about 18 months. Slow and steady and feeling great. I joined MFP about 2 months ago after being stuck on a plateau for about 6 months. Have lost about 18 in 2 months so the accountability and awareness that comes from tracking definitely works for me! Thanks for the motivation here.

cushygal

Congrats to all the success stories!! You all look fantastic and I am sure you even feel better than that

Keep up the great work.

Tim_CNY

5'10, highest was 329, currently down to 225. I'm saving the before/after pics until I'm under 200, which should hopefully be around the end of July. Ultimately I'd love to get back to where I was when I graduated college, right around 175-180.

lkilton

Great post. Very inspiring. I started at about 355 and weighed in at 272 on 4/18/14. I would like to get to about 200 within the next year. I'm going to try to post some photos in the next few weeks. I would like to be down 100 lbs when I do that.

Ftw37

Started at 419lbs on June 23, 2013. This last Sunday, April 20 2014, I weighed in at 217.5 lbs.

Still have 42.5 pounds to go.

FTW

Great job, sir! How did you lose so much in less than a year???

I'm eating a healthy, balanced diet with no weird injections, supplements, powders, potions, lotions or medicines. I log all my food. I weigh myself only once a week. I exercise daily. I attend my weekly weight-loss support group here in Toronto.

Plus I've gone health-related gadget crazy. Been through two fitbits, several sports watches, and other monitoring pods, straps, meters, HRMs and other wearable and mountable units.

I never have a "cheat" day, and I have essentially stopped drinking alcohol. I do not eat back all my exercise calories, either.