Here is what it looks like when you lose 1/3rd of your body
NattyBo
Posts: 41
Hi everyone,
Even though I haven't reached my goal yet, I'm nearing 100lbs lost. In fact, as of my doctors visit on Monday, I was a scant 4lbs away from reaching that milestone, and I haven't yet posted any pics, so I thought it was about time to pat myself on the back after the doctor told me to!
Here is me, circa this exact time last year.
I looked horrible. I felt horrible. I was at 301lbs and spiraling out of control, if you can consider 300lbs in control. I have a family history of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, all that fun stuff. Finally, something in me last summer made me decide that I needed to change before it was too late. I can't tell you exactly what it was that made me finally get started. Part of it was my wife's influence - she found MFP to try and help me. Part of it was wanting to be healthy enough to run around after my 2 year old without getting winded. Part of it was wanting to get back involved in playing soccer (can you believe the beached whale in those pictures ever played soccer?). Part of it was not wanting to die before I hit the age of 30. Part of it was wanting to look in the mirror and not hate what I see.
So, middle of last June, I committed to really try MFP as a diet and lifestyle plan. Didn't cut out a single food completely except for soda, and processed junk food (ie, candy bars and the like). I've still been able to eat my favorite foods (not as much, and not as frequently), still been able to drink alcohol (not as much, not as frequently) and still been able to do everything, basically. The only other thing I did besides count calories on MFP was walk 30-45 minutes a day, every day, up until winter hit, which pushed me back into the 3-4 times a week range.
Since that time, I've lost 96lbs. As of my weigh in on Monday, I was down to 205lbs from the initial 301. Over that time, I've dropped from a size 46 to size 36-38 (depending on brand, etc) jean. I've dropped from 2XL to L/XL shirts. My BMI has dropped from the high end of obese to middle/low end of overweight, and I'm closing in on "normal" each passing week. I can walk miles and miles without getting tired, I sleep better, and I feel so much better. I tire less easily. Pretty much everyone in my life has noticed, and it's funny seeing friends who don't see me as often react so positively and seem so shocked.
Ok, enough stalling, here are some "after" pictures (even though I'm not yet at my goal of 170):
[apologies in advance - had to take these with my laptop on a timer, wish I had some better angles, but I think the difference is apparent]
Me, modeling the same shirt in the pictures above:
Could probably fit two of me in there now.
A side profile
Front view
Old shorts
The amazing disappearing double chin
Some thoughts:
Guys can have body image issues, too, I've discovered. I know it sounds crazy, but when I look in the mirror, I still see the old body, sometimes, or I don't perceive the very obvious changes that others do.
Guys out there, you can do this too, all it takes is getting started. ANYone can.
Some stuff I've picked up along the way: don't beat yourself up if you have a bad day, but don't let a bad day turn into two bad days turn into a week of bad eating. Treat yourself from time to time, but a treat is special, or it's not a treat. Make some MFP friends, get some accountability somehow. Let people in your life know you've made a commitment to do this, show them you're serious, and let them be something you can lean on to draw strength. Exercise is just as important as the diet part! Don't skip it, you'll feel better afterwards, and less hungry, too. Finally: drink water, and only water, if you can handle that. I don't have any scientific way of proving it, but I'm sure just quitting soda helped me drop a good portion of this weight.
Even though I haven't reached my goal yet, I'm nearing 100lbs lost. In fact, as of my doctors visit on Monday, I was a scant 4lbs away from reaching that milestone, and I haven't yet posted any pics, so I thought it was about time to pat myself on the back after the doctor told me to!
Here is me, circa this exact time last year.
I looked horrible. I felt horrible. I was at 301lbs and spiraling out of control, if you can consider 300lbs in control. I have a family history of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, all that fun stuff. Finally, something in me last summer made me decide that I needed to change before it was too late. I can't tell you exactly what it was that made me finally get started. Part of it was my wife's influence - she found MFP to try and help me. Part of it was wanting to be healthy enough to run around after my 2 year old without getting winded. Part of it was wanting to get back involved in playing soccer (can you believe the beached whale in those pictures ever played soccer?). Part of it was not wanting to die before I hit the age of 30. Part of it was wanting to look in the mirror and not hate what I see.
So, middle of last June, I committed to really try MFP as a diet and lifestyle plan. Didn't cut out a single food completely except for soda, and processed junk food (ie, candy bars and the like). I've still been able to eat my favorite foods (not as much, and not as frequently), still been able to drink alcohol (not as much, not as frequently) and still been able to do everything, basically. The only other thing I did besides count calories on MFP was walk 30-45 minutes a day, every day, up until winter hit, which pushed me back into the 3-4 times a week range.
Since that time, I've lost 96lbs. As of my weigh in on Monday, I was down to 205lbs from the initial 301. Over that time, I've dropped from a size 46 to size 36-38 (depending on brand, etc) jean. I've dropped from 2XL to L/XL shirts. My BMI has dropped from the high end of obese to middle/low end of overweight, and I'm closing in on "normal" each passing week. I can walk miles and miles without getting tired, I sleep better, and I feel so much better. I tire less easily. Pretty much everyone in my life has noticed, and it's funny seeing friends who don't see me as often react so positively and seem so shocked.
Ok, enough stalling, here are some "after" pictures (even though I'm not yet at my goal of 170):
[apologies in advance - had to take these with my laptop on a timer, wish I had some better angles, but I think the difference is apparent]
Me, modeling the same shirt in the pictures above:
Could probably fit two of me in there now.
A side profile
Front view
Old shorts
The amazing disappearing double chin
Some thoughts:
Guys can have body image issues, too, I've discovered. I know it sounds crazy, but when I look in the mirror, I still see the old body, sometimes, or I don't perceive the very obvious changes that others do.
Guys out there, you can do this too, all it takes is getting started. ANYone can.
Some stuff I've picked up along the way: don't beat yourself up if you have a bad day, but don't let a bad day turn into two bad days turn into a week of bad eating. Treat yourself from time to time, but a treat is special, or it's not a treat. Make some MFP friends, get some accountability somehow. Let people in your life know you've made a commitment to do this, show them you're serious, and let them be something you can lean on to draw strength. Exercise is just as important as the diet part! Don't skip it, you'll feel better afterwards, and less hungry, too. Finally: drink water, and only water, if you can handle that. I don't have any scientific way of proving it, but I'm sure just quitting soda helped me drop a good portion of this weight.
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thats awesome!! congratulations on such an accomplishment0
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bloody hell.
wow
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Wow - amazing difference. Well done on your acheivements so far. Love the fact you haven't really cut out too many foods either
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you look amazing!!0
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Congratulations!0
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Sweet!~ Good job!0
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WAY TO GO!! You look amazing!0
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That is so amazing! Well done, sir!0
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You look amazing! Thanks for posting the before and after pics. What an inspiration!0
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Congrats !!!0
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Wow you look great! Great Job :flowerforyou:0
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CONGRATULATIONS! What a great accomplishment!0
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Truly amazing!!!... You look great!, What a difference!~ Congrats!!!0
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Congratulations!
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Wow you look great! This is should definitely be motivation to everyone out there to get healthy and fit! Good luck and I hope you hit your goal weight soon :0)0
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You essentially told my story, I went from 280 to 210 in 7 months. I also quit pop and I don't drink alcohol. However, you are much further than me in the learning curve as it took me 5 years to learn to eat better to keep the weight off. Congrats on your results.0
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Oh my goodness!!! Well done, I am VERY proud of you!0
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Amazing job man! I started around 280-300. Now down to around 270. Hoping to hit the 200 mark by the end of Aug.
Your photos make me wanna jump off here and start today's workout!0 -
Wow! You must be so proud and happy! Thrilled for you! Thanks so much for sharing! So motivating! I'm going to show my husband this! He's overweight and I'm trying to get him just walking with me each day! Thank-you for your inspiration!0
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Some stuff I've picked up along the way: don't beat yourself up if you have a bad day, but don't let a bad day turn into two bad days turn into a week of bad eating. Treat yourself from time to time, but a treat is special, or it's not a treat.
Especially love this! My thoughts exactly Great Great Amazing work!!! keep it up, you are doing fabulous!! 0 -
Wow!!! Congratulations.0
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don't beat yourself up if you have a bad day, but don't let a bad day turn into two bad days turn into a week of bad eating. Treat yourself from time to time, but a treat is special, or it's not a treat.
I completely agree. Learning this is what keeps me on focused on the end goal, not just on the present.
Congratulations to you for all your hard work and commitment. You deserve to be excited, happy & proud!0 -
awesome progress! I love when people say "I did this and still ate the foods I like"...because it isn't a "diet", it is a lifestyle change :happy:0
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that is awesome!0
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What a tremedous accomplishment in a year! Congratulations and KUDOS to you!!!!!!!!!!0
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You look great, well done and thanks for the inspiration! :-)0
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Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You look amazing!!!! Congrats!!!!!!!
This gives me hope that the 1 or 2 lbs a week I'm losing now will eventally pay off! Keep up the great work!!!! I'm excited for you!!!!!!!0 -
WOW Omg that's some amazing results!!! Keep up the GREAT work!0
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Amazing! What an inspiration for us all!!0
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Thats excellent!
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