3 years of dedication and 315 pounds lost.

taracangel

Wow, you rock!!! Congratulations, you're hard work and dedication is truly an inspiration to all!

engodwin

AWESOME!!!!

StevenH74

Brilliant! Well done.
There goes my day of self pity.
Tomorrow is a new day for me.
Thank you.

AngieM76

Thank you for sharing!! You are awesome!

ZBuffBod

Congratulations on an awesome job!

lolabluola

Fantastic Post. Congratulations you've done an absolutely phenomenal turn around way to go!

tonetank

You are the business sir!
Well done!

mbcaldwell123

Freakin AWESOME man!!!!! Good for you!!!!!

LaviMc

I didn’t want to post in the success area until I reached my goal, but today officially marks my 3 year anniversary of my new lifestyle, and my daughter said it will help inspire others. This time 3 years ago I was leaving the hospital with the determination to get healthy and be a bigger part of my daughters’ lives. For too long my health made me an empty seat. It has been a long, hard, and lonely road, but I can honestly say, I never looked back and never faltered. I wanted to get healthier more than anything, because that meant being there for my family as much as possible. I read and researched as much as I could about eating healthy. In my case, diet was the only way I could loose weight and get healthy, because working out was not an option due to a serious issue with one of my legs. To everyone reading this, know that a clean diet is the key to being healthy. Every pound I lost was from diet alone. I’m not saying this is an easy lifestyle, I’m saying it’s the best lifestyle IMO. There are plenty of people that say, they can eat this and that everyday and still loose weight, but yet are they getting healthier? Just because you loose weight doesn’t make you healthy. I understand stopping the crappy food isn’t easy, we are going against a lifetime of eating a certain way. In many cases, food is our addiction. With our addiction, we can’t just quit it, we have to smell it, touch it, taste it, and consume it everyday, just to survive. I’m not saying give everything you want up. I have cravings bad, but I get over them by having a few bites. Like when my daughters get French Fries, I’ll steal 5 or so from them, or I’ll grab a few Pringles, just enough to take the edge off. If I don’t, I find myself fixated on my latest craving. I’ll stare at it, and loose myself in the though of eating it, much like a dog begging. I also allow myself to splurge on holidays, one meal of calorie and carb overload won’t make you fat, just like one salad won’t help you get healthy. Just remember this is to get healthy not a punishment. Moderation really is the key. When I left that hospital 3 years ago, I had a handful of prescriptions that I had to take 3 times a day. It took 2 1/2 years, but I am off all my meds, and I owe it to a clean diet. I eat lean proteins, healthy fats, lots of raw veggies, half my body weigh in ounces of water almost everyday, and I keep my carbs low. Not Atkins low, but lower. Carbs are great for long distant runners, but not my big ol butt. It takes longer for carbs to break down, so it takes longer for our body to go into Ketosis. Trust me, it is so worth every sacrifice you make to get healthy. It may be 80% diet, and 20% exercise, but it’s 100% mental. I would wish you all good luck in your journey, but luck has nothing to do with it. You need strength, and with that, stay strong and never give up.

YOU ARE INCREDIBLE! Thanks for sharing and GREAT JOB! WOW!

ybeordinary1

You are awesome. I woke up this morning saying okay if I can just do 10 minutes of exercise it's a start. I need to be healthier and after I exercised I started writing on myfitnesspal ....then I stumbled on your article and WOW! I read your article and I felt so encouraged that I to can do this as well. I felt bad because I have a bad knee because I am overweight and have big legs...LOL ...I know it will be a challenge for me to eat correctly but you have certainly encouraged me because you stated you couldn't exercise in the beginning. I really needed to see this article as well as others. Thank You SOOOOO Much for sharing this with us. You are awesome and have accomplished what a lot of people have not yet. Keep telling people about your story and tell your daughter "She was absolutely correct in telling you it will help inspire others. I am INSPIRED!

dan_boisvert_sub5x50

You are so inspiring, Stogie. You know how much we all love you!

dan_boisvert_sub5x50

You are so inspiring, Stogie. You know how much we all love you!

Songbirdcw

Way to go! Very inspirational. Thanks for sharing.

SLHysell

Super!

LarryLaird

Great job, my hat is off to you, your dedacation has helped me in my jurney. I have another 125# to go for my goal. Take care & keep up the good work.

CosmicBella

Wow!!! You look amazing and your story is inspiring. You rock!!! :drinker:

Great_Mazinga

You have lost more that I currently weigh! Just when I want to give up, I see this. Thanks for the inspiration!

KylaDenay

That is awesome! Well done!

quellybelly

WOW congratulations! That is such an amazing feat! I am sure you are very proud of yourself! Your dedication to a healthier life is an inspiration to me and many others! You look fantastic, thank you for sharing!!

Lose_It_Leo

Seriously WOW! You've done an amazing job with all that work and dedication!

monamocte

amazing, thanks for sharing!

CatchyBlues

Congratulations, three years is a lot of hard work

njmark72

I didn’t want to post in the success area until I reached my goal, but today officially marks my 3 year anniversary of my new lifestyle, and my daughter said it will help inspire others. This time 3 years ago I was leaving the hospital with the determination to get healthy and be a bigger part of my daughters’ lives. For too long my health made me an empty seat. It has been a long, hard, and lonely road, but I can honestly say, I never looked back and never faltered. I wanted to get healthier more than anything, because that meant being there for my family as much as possible. I read and researched as much as I could about eating healthy. In my case, diet was the only way I could loose weight and get healthy, because working out was not an option due to a serious issue with one of my legs. To everyone reading this, know that a clean diet is the key to being healthy. Every pound I lost was from diet alone. I’m not saying this is an easy lifestyle, I’m saying it’s the best lifestyle IMO. There are plenty of people that say, they can eat this and that everyday and still loose weight, but yet are they getting healthier? Just because you loose weight doesn’t make you healthy. I understand stopping the crappy food isn’t easy, we are going against a lifetime of eating a certain way. In many cases, food is our addiction. With our addiction, we can’t just quit it, we have to smell it, touch it, taste it, and consume it everyday, just to survive. I’m not saying give everything you want up. I have cravings bad, but I get over them by having a few bites. Like when my daughters get French Fries, I’ll steal 5 or so from them, or I’ll grab a few Pringles, just enough to take the edge off. If I don’t, I find myself fixated on my latest craving. I’ll stare at it, and loose myself in the though of eating it, much like a dog begging. I also allow myself to splurge on holidays, one meal of calorie and carb overload won’t make you fat, just like one salad won’t help you get healthy. Just remember this is to get healthy not a punishment. Moderation really is the key. When I left that hospital 3 years ago, I had a handful of prescriptions that I had to take 3 times a day. It took 2 1/2 years, but I am off all my meds, and I owe it to a clean diet. I eat lean proteins, healthy fats, lots of raw veggies, half my body weigh in ounces of water almost everyday, and I keep my carbs low. Not Atkins low, but lower. Carbs are great for long distant runners, but not my big ol butt. It takes longer for carbs to break down, so it takes longer for our body to go into Ketosis. Trust me, it is so worth every sacrifice you make to get healthy. It may be 80% diet, and 20% exercise, but it’s 100% mental. I would wish you all good luck in your journey, but luck has nothing to do with it. You need strength, and with that, stay strong and never give up.

Awesome job! I don't know you, but, I'm proud of you. Truly amazing... Keep it going....

Best regards,
Mark

DiamondDiva914

YOU ARE THE AWESOMEST!!!!!

jodynolte

So incredibly amazing... and inspiring. And yes, it is totally 100% mental, and once you fight that battle and win, the rest happens. Congratulations! :flowerforyou:

_Tara_R

Holy Crap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You look amazing!!! Soooooooooooooooooo incredible inspiring!! Thank you so much for sharing!! And great job to you.....ROCKSTAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

150is

You are a true inspiration!! Thank you for sharing with us!!!:happy:

fitnessqueeninnyc

Absolutely astonishing!!! :-D

SonyaCele

LOVE THIS!

MoveitlikeManda

Totally amazing!! x