3 years of dedication and 315 pounds lost.

Shrew1966

Amazing .. You are 100% correct about eating clean and lean. I'm am like you I am disabled Witt issuers from my right leg. I was al so born a food addict having been diagnosed with insulin resistance metabolic disorder. I was on deaths door 18 months ago.
I am 1/3 of the person I was with a weight loss of 231 pounds in 17 months.
I had weight loss surgery due to a i operable tumor growing on my back.
Since my WLS I have had 3 surgeries as well ..
I started going to adductions counseling before I had my surgery ..surgery is not a magic wand, and like every other diet if you don't deal with your addiction it will fail. Just costing a lot more for that failure.
By the way .. I weigh less now then I did when I was nine, and being free from the claws of food has become liberating

barbre64

Wow!!! That is amazing! I know your family must be so proud of you!!! Love seeing stories like this.

tbnewsask

Very inspiring! Great job, good on you for sharing what works for you.

jamieleighpent

So inspiring! Thanks for sharing your story!!! Amazing!

alettep

Wow~amazing!

saralangille

OH EM GEE! CONGRATULATIONS!

ladymuaythai

WOWWWWWW that's so fantastic. You are obviously strong and persistent. Most people can't stick to it for a day lol. Congrats

BrownyPoints54

holy smokes! you look terrific! GOOD FOR YOU, CONGRATULATIONS!!

randilynn113

Amazing transformation! What an inspiration - thanks for sharing!

Joanncummings

Stogie40 wrote: »

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.

Oh good for you! Really good! Is your leg any bettering then eight lose?

Joanncummings

Joanncummings wrote: »

Stogie40 wrote: »

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.

Oh good for you! Really good! Is your leg any bettering then eight lose?

I met to say is your leg any better with the weight lose?

IllBeBack1Day

Amazing transformation. Strong will!

heavydutymom

Wow. Congrats! I agree eating clean is a huge party of becoming healthier. I'm on my way to losing 100 lbs myself, and have so far made it to 51 pounds down. 49 to go. There are no magic pills out there. You have to fight your addictions and make the right decisions.

furtamer

Wow. Just wow. You are amazing and yes motivational Thank you for sharing

melorastar

Completely amazing I can't congratulate you enough on such a journey! You are an inspiration to all of us

alun

Absolutely amazing. A true inspiration

riffraff2112

Amazing and it looks to me like your clothes in the new picture are too big for you!
Well done

zoey529

Thanks for sharing. Congratulations on your success. Hopefully I will be able to inspire others one day.

tracieruether

Thanks for sharing. I have so much to lose and often get frustrated. I appreciate your story. Awesome work!

carlositlinux2014

Congrat!!!!! Very well done.... Bravo.....

tiggsnanny

Amazing transformation, well done

karthicajadhav8

Stogie40 wrote: »

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.

karthicajadhav8

It's so encouraging.. Can you please provide daily meal that you intake? I need help in loosing weight so pls let me know your daily meal

karthicajadhav8

It's so encouraging.. Can you please provide daily meal that you intake? I need help in loosing weight so pls let me know your daily meal

rayw89

WOW! You are beyond impressive! Your strength is amazing, and I hope you feel every bit of pride in your accomplishment that you should.

kldematteo

Inspirational!

laur4l

So awesome!! Congrats! Such inspiration and determination.

Lissa_Kaye

Dayum...very inspirational. You did such an incredible job, all on your own. I can't even imagine how proud you are, and your wife and kids : D Thanks for sharing.

Likichina

Sooo inspirational! Congratulations

jasonclev

WOW.......You are an inspiration!!!!