Almost done - before/after photos

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  • DanOhh
    DanOhh Posts: 1,806 Member
    Way to go! Awesome job!!
  • lilRicki
    lilRicki Posts: 4,555 Member
    WOW! Yer cute!!! And that woman in the first photo is about to eat your head. CONGRATS!


    My god I love reading your posts lol...and yes sir you look fantastic, and judging by the look on your face, you feel fantastic too!
  • WaitLoser
    WaitLoser Posts: 2 Member
    Way To Go!
  • msarro
    msarro Posts: 2,748 Member
    Thank you for posting that.

    I see that you joined in April of 08 and have been working on this for about two and a half years now.

    That is so encouraging.

    I am a month into this process and have about 3 years ahead of me until I reach my goal. My heaviest was 384, I started a month ago at 370). So it is nice to see someone who has stuck with it and is still going after all this time.

    What are some things that helped you along the way? What worked, what didn't? What rewards did you give yourself and when? and most importantly, how did you handle the weeks when you lose? How did you keep it up for so long?

    Congratulations on your progress. You are a great example for all of us.

    Eva

    Hey Eva - actually, the bad news is that I have been working on this since december 2006. That's why I posted the picture... I don't have many from back then. That was the same winter when I peaked at 325. I've been working at it since.

    The best thing that helped me is not rushing things. I have always figured that it took me years to get here, it will take me years to get back.

    Also, don't *EVER* give up things you enjoy. Start out by finding ways to substitute them with healthy stuff (skinny cow, can't believe its not butter, etc), and then start slowly putting the real thing back into your diet as your willpower grows. I use real butter. I cook with whole milk and cream. I use whole, real foods, but I eat them in realistic portions. If I have a slip up, I accept that I'm human and maybe that 2nd slice of cake wasn't a good idea, and I run an extra mile or two the next day to compensate.

    Don't beat yourself up over anything. It's a hard journey, and the fact that you're trying is more effort than most people ever *REALLY* put into it.

    Don't be afraid to try new things.

    Set yourself small goals. Each little victory builds your willpower and confidence that you can do it.

    Just some general thoughts :)
  • Amandac6772
    Amandac6772 Posts: 1,311 Member
    awesome job!!!
  • Chenoachem
    Chenoachem Posts: 1,758 Member
    You have done an amazing job. You look a lot happier and healthier.
  • ktbug1186
    ktbug1186 Posts: 266
    What a cutie!! :) You look great!
  • AmyByExample
    AmyByExample Posts: 422 Member
    Great job! Thanks for the inspiration :)
  • darcibean
    darcibean Posts: 86
    Wow! You look really happy too!! Great job!
  • mymelody_78
    mymelody_78 Posts: 657 Member
    Amazing! You look great!
  • Vmcd
    Vmcd Posts: 33 Member
    I love it!! Great motivation for the rest of us, and a good reminder to you of what you have accomplished. Awesome, awesome job. You should be very proud of yourself! And some of the other comments from the girls here are correct . . . you are a cutie :smile:
  • Cassia
    Cassia Posts: 467 Member
    wow! awesome job!
    ps. Anyone ever tell you that you look a bit like Ashton Kutcher?
  • sjaudio
    sjaudio Posts: 52
    Well done. Since I've actively avoided being on camera as much as possible over the years, I have so very few photos of myself. I've actually contacted a few friends to see if they have any shots of me when I was at my heaviest (280 lbs), just so I can have a starting reference.
  • just4peachy
    just4peachy Posts: 594 Member
    You are an amazing person & one SERIOUS motivator!!
    Congrats on a job well done!
  • rachel5576
    rachel5576 Posts: 429 Member
    Thats awesome! Good for you, you look fantastic!
  • brandip22
    brandip22 Posts: 10
    I agree with everyone else- you look awesome and such a cutie pi! You should be so proud!!
  • atynk
    atynk Posts: 400 Member
    Holy Hottie! Great job!
  • BigGail
    BigGail Posts: 465 Member
    You look amazing! Well done (and you've got lush eyes by the way)
  • Mindful_Trent
    Mindful_Trent Posts: 3,954 Member
    Impressive transformation man - congrats! Thanks for the inspiration... I hope to have before/after pictures like that by this time next year.
  • happinessblossoms
    happinessblossoms Posts: 375 Member
    Phenomenal! You look fantastic! Congrats and thank you, thank you, thank you for the inspiration! :o)
  • aippolito1
    aippolito1 Posts: 4,894 Member
    WOW, serious transition!! :happy:
  • candlegal
    candlegal Posts: 220 Member
    You look awesome! What an inspiration!:drinker:
  • ohmohner
    ohmohner Posts: 29 Member
    Holy cow!! NO JOKE. you look SOOOO good! Really amazing! Congrats on all your hardwork!!!
  • SparkleShine
    SparkleShine Posts: 2,001 Member
    CONGRATS!!!! You look great! You should be VERY proud of all your hard work!
  • 1fitmama
    1fitmama Posts: 207 Member
    Wow, you look fantastic!
  • ryokostarwind
    ryokostarwind Posts: 8 Member
    You look fantastic, very handsome, well done! I am so proud of you coming that far & wanting to do so much more, truly inspirational!
  • cksongbird
    cksongbird Posts: 23
    You did goooooooooooooood:happy:
  • miss_amy
    miss_amy Posts: 351
    you look AMAZING! great job! i can't wait for my before and after pics! i bet it feels so good.
  • TiffanyLaPlante
    TiffanyLaPlante Posts: 23
    Not saying anything that hasn't been said already :) You are an inspiration! Wow! Great job!!!
  • BMW6Series
    BMW6Series Posts: 124
    My opinion is that you look younger as well. Good on ya!
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