Here is what it looks like when you lose 1/3rd of your body

armingone

You look GREAT!!!!!!!!

armingone

Oh, and the beard MUST stay!!! It looks good on you. : )

eiah

:flowerforyou: Well done, you look really good!

Cathy92

What a wonderful, inspiring story! YOu look fabulous darling! I think you're right about the pop. I'm having a problem giving it up, but will think about what you said...good words of wisdom.

chelle1a

Awesome job! Congrats!!

NeuroticVirgo

You look amazing, and you look super happy in the new pictures. Thank you for posting!

kbickel

Wow! you look great, I bet you feel great too! Congrats!

BeerKahuna

G R E A T E F F I N' J O B !!!

Keep it up and with your positive attitude, I don't see that being a problem. :drinker:

kmjenkins

That is AWESOME, you look great, keep up the good work!

Lisa076

That is amazing! You look FANTASTIC

bheimbrock

Just wow! Fantastic results! Kudos to you for making the change and sticking with it!

monkeybuttsmommy

I joined MFP for the EXACT same reasons you did! And I feel a differece this time then all the other times I tried. I am older than you, 37, and have been batteling my weight for a little logner than you but I feel every word your saying. My ultimate goal is to no longer be on BP meds. plus I want to see if the excecise will help get me off the prozac for depression. I have a treadmill and walking is all I can really do right now, well that and house cleaning and chasing after my 10 month old son! Thank you so much for posting this. It means so much to alot of us who are starting out or struggeling. We HAVE to see people just like us doing the work and getting results! Thank you thank you thank you!

syd1980

WTG!!!! i have .8 pounds to being at my 100 pound loss. keep it up and you do deserve a huge pat on the back.

iamdefyinggravity

amazing! you're an inspiration!

B140

You look great! Your story is really inspiring and I loved how you summed up what to do with a bad day. Keep on trucking and you will be posting pics again in no time!

patrick1daugherty

this is incredible motivation...when i started in jan i was 305lbs...i just weighed in at 275..i work out 6 days a week...i do at least 45 min of cardio...combined with weights,,,in the morning i do plyometrics and core strength. some days are harder than others, and i agree about the image issues. i know im losing weight,,the scale says so..but i dont always feel like i am. i cant wait to get to where you are! my goal is 225lbs.

AHealthierRhonda

WOW! Talk about inspirational!!!! That is amazing! A huge congratulations to you!!!!!!!!!!!!! Don't apologize for wanting to show off! YOU SHOULD! It gives us all hope that we can have the strength to do what you have done!!!! SO SHOW OFF BABY!!!!!!!!!!! Keep up teh terrific work! I look forward to pics again when you reach another short term goal!!!!!!!!!!!!! :happy:

bassetthree

IN-FREAKING-CREDIBLE!!! You look awesome dude!! You've done it and inspired so many!! Looking good!

susiewusie

WOW what a huge amount to have lost ,well done bet your feeling great now

Mkleder

You are a rock star! Great job! I'll remember this thread when I hit the gym tonight.

Keep us updated on the "man in the mirror" business. Always seeing myself as fat, no matter what my weight, has caused me to sabotage myself more times than I care to count.

deannarey13

Congratulations on such a huge accomplishment! You look amazing!

kerrymh

Congrats I know about men with wt issues, I 2 brothers that are morbidly obese like I was..and it kills me..one of them has made a decision to follow in my foot steps and I'm so excited and can't wait to see his transformation from a chubby child..to an obese man to a healthy handsome man..I know he will be!

mk820

You look soooo happy. Congratulations

JoliDame

Congratulations!! That is awesome!

kimiel

Congratulations! Wow!!

emzi1981

all i can say is WOW!! you've come a long way and have done so well, inspirational comes to mind. i find it good to share but even more so reading the success of others on here and know that you are not alone and it can be done - looking at you proves that.
well done and keep it up.

Kimbie500

Dude! What an amazing transformation! Thanks for sharing your story!!

Jade_Butterfly

Absolutely stupendous! You are doing great, and with all that enthusiasm you will reach your goal before you know it.:bigsmile:

gaterbear

Congratulations seems inadequate for your accomplishment. Although much older, I had similar experiences. My doctor basically scared me into finally doing something about my current weight when my blood sugar was approaching diabetic level. I totally understand the body image comment. When I was probably about your age I joined Weight Watchers and went from 220 to 150 with almost no down months, but when I looked in the mirror I still saw my 220 lb body. I thought people were making fun of me when they commented on my skinny body. I would go shopping for clothes and would automatically go to the same size I was at 220. Unfortunately I moved to an area where there were no W.W. organizations and in time (due to keeping the same old eating habits) I gained back the weight. I am now 68 and have gone from 224 to 198; reduced waist size from 42 to 38 (probably 37 as pants are loose) and gone from xl-l shirts to mediums.
You have done so much for yourself and for you family, especially the 2 yr old son. That was why I joined WW originally for my first son's birth.
You should feel very proud and I hope to see your "after" pictures on here when you finally reach your desired goal. Stay well and be healthy, your son will love you even more for it when he is older.

chelsey728

congrats!!! such an inspiration! keep up the fantastic work!