3 years of dedication and 315 pounds lost.

moulecular

Amazing! Very inspiring!

ummidrisharith

Wow.... u read this kind of stories in extreme weight loss and not by an individual...so so proud of u and a wonderful inspiration. Welldone.xxx

denisemiller102473

You're truly an inspiration!! For me, I'm struggling to eat healthy myself. I had weight loss surgery and lost 100 pounds. I realize now that they didn't operate on my brain.....I still want and consume junk! Your story kicked me in the butt this morning and I want to thank you for that!! Here's to a better healthier lifestyle! Well done!!

njitaliana

Congrats on getting off all meds and losing so much weight. Thanks for sharing.

Wolfride

Thank you so much. I didn't think I was going to have the strength to do this until I saw you, and God knows I've been trying for over a year.

pradosaskia

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.

You look great!! Congrats on your transformation:-)

juhishringi

Ur doing wonderful job for ursefl and ur doughter......I known its not easy for u....but u achiv what u want with a clean dait only... that's a big thing and not givup......I thing lots of people truly inspire by ur story and chang there life ....me too

mkzak

Way to go! I appreciate that you did this through clean eating! Wonderful, awesome, fantastic! Thank you for your inspiration.

snowyne

I am in awe of your commitment & self discipline. Congratulations!!!

rakshithk

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.

Superb I can honestly say, reading stories like this kept me going thru my transformation. Congrats on your achievement

ChristaLii

Very inspiring!

jgignac8

very inspiring...you are proof that consistency and hard work pays off! All the best and continued health

JackieLM

I just have to say that your weight loss is fantastic- but your words are transformational. Your daughter was right, you needed to post this. For I know that I am not the only one that needed to read this. Thank you for your wisdom today. Congratulations!

NakedGrape69

Awesome bud congrats may my journey be as successful as yours you are an inspiration Thank you God bless

dawn_noelle29

Way to Go! You're amazing and an inspiration for all!

primalfitnh

What an amazing story and such an inspiration. Congratulations!!!

lorib75

Seriously, why aren't you the poster child for MFP?
Great story! So glad you shared!

rebeccaEsmith

CONGRATULATIONS you deserve it for yourself and your daughter

jasonmoyerus

stogie40 - truly inspiring dude. the dedication to your goal is phenomenal. nice. frigging. job.

chimommy68

You are amazing. You look great and have inspired me to successfully get through this weekend : )

nicolegillies2717

Amazing, thank you for sharing your journey with us, you have truly inspired me x

shedianec

Wow!! Stogie you are truly an inspiration. Thanks so much for all your "words of wisdom". What you've written rings true for us food addicts. I've recently started my journey to good health. I know staying focused and consistent is the answer. All my life I've been on "diets". Diets are temporary. After reading your blog I know that my goal has to be better health. The weight loss will come. Thanks again. Your journey to good health would make a great book.

mycurvesandlashes

congratulations! Your story was amazingly written and such an emotional and inspiring one at that! Your achievements are so empowering, I wish you the best on your journey!!

lichic25

Wow, that's amazing! Congrats on your hard work

x311Tifa

Bravo! Beyond words, truly! Congratulations!!!

fettgeist

Dang! That is so awesome. I wish I had as much willpower as you do! 3 years!! Keep it up

rustyguy

Awesome!

bizooie

I don't even know you and I am just so proud of you and your accomplishment. Enjoy every moment with your family. You deserve it and you've certainly earned it.

angtraylor

Awesome!!! Thank you for sharing... I needed that...

Sharbear73

What a fantastic story! Congrats to you. You must have to reintroduce yourself to people you haven't seen in awhile, you're a whole new man!