From 265 to 210: story and photos

User2845

Hello. I'm a 6'5", 25, male.

I was overweight most of my life, but I went really overboard in the first year or two in college, topping off at 265lbs. I was also drinking much more than anyone should. Then everything changed.

What caused me to turn my life around was boredom. It was one hour before class and I was bored. I felt like doing something to kill them time, couldn't think of anything fun. I looked up the distance and time to walk to class. 2.6 miles and 50 minutes? "Alright," I said to myself, and a walking I went.

Fast forward two weeks (ealy January) of walking to class 1-3 times a week, I started watching what I ate and stopped drinking. Nothing serious, just tried to eat healthier. I also started walking on my parents’ treadmill when I visited during the weekends.

Another week (mid-January) goes by and I decided to weigh myself. 260. Alright! I decided to start tracking my caloric intake. I started doing research. Then I learned 3500 calories is 1lb. Exercising had always seemed unpredictable to me, which turned me off; but once I realized this simple fact, I got excited. I found out my BMR (~2500) and decided to go for -1000 cal/day, which was supposed to work out to -2 lb/week. It was a chore keeping count, but I didn’t care too much.

This was also when I chose my first goal: 210lbs by May 7, my graduation.

Weeks later (mid-February), I discovered the MyFitnessPal. Eversince, it has helped me keep track of my calories, nutrients and workouts.

As of today, April 8, 2011, I’m proud to announce I have reached my goal of 210.

Summary of Routine

I started out walking 5.2 miles one to three times a week

Then, 5.2 miles one to three times a week, treadmilling every Friday through Sunday.

I eventually stopped walking and used the treadmill exclusively, 4-5 times total per week.

Ever since, it’s been 7 days a week.

I always walked 60 minutes at 3.0 mi/hr, but I kept increasing the incline. I started at 5º. I’m now doing 11º for 50 minutes and gradually increase to 15º over the last 10 minutes.

Stats
Pant size went from 42 to 34.
Shirt size went from XL to M.

Photos
265 - http://i.imgur.com/JbqQC.jpg
260 - http://i.imgur.com/vCYLm.jpg
235 - http://i.imgur.com/sd4px.jpg
219 - http://i.imgur.com/yyRhq.jpg
210 - http://i.imgur.com/crhwW.jpg

MyFitnessPal progress
Past 30 days - http://i.imgur.com/k88qT.png
Past 90 days - http://i.imgur.com/5e7b0.png

My next goal
Bulk up!

Questions? Comments? Opinions?

edit- Spelling.

Tabs_A

Wow! Congrats on your success you look awesome!

chnkydnknmomma

Amazing transformation! You're a hottie

Congratulations, you are really an inspiration!

thisisjulz

that's a great accomplishment! I am like you as well. I've cut out alcohol, although I do allow a couple glasses on the weekend, i'm a social person and my friends are always out! I walk the treadmill all of the time, I can't wait to see the results you have had! Keep i tup!

gvarner

Congratulations - I know you're very proud of your accomplishments!!

WolffEarl

Hi there
Your story sounds similar to mine in many ways last year (at around 270 in Jan 2010, then 6 months later down to 205, pants from 44 to 36) using treadmill, starting to jogging outside, some free weights at home, most days of the week, eating better, etc). Sadly stopped all the good stuff once back at school (teaching:)), allowed weight to creep back up to 250 in last 6 months, now once again, with the help of mpf working on getting more fit once again and losing some weight a long the way. THis time trying to do it right and stay on the right path. (A little harder now that I am 49:)

katberz

Wow, well done! You look pretty damn sexy now too!

ObviousIndigo

I am really Happy for you!! That is no small feat! Amazing job:)

dianalouise_lane

Wow!!! Amazing results!! Great job!!

Keep up the good work!!!

I hope to be motivated from your experiences to have similar great results!
Thanks for sharing!!

carpediem3

Amazing transformation! You're a hottie

Congratulations, you are really an inspiration!

Yup, I have to agree with her!
Awesome job!!

kristarablue

WOW!!!! You look great!!! You have great commitment...awesome job.

sassylilmama

Awesome! And they say nothing good comes from being bored.

lcoulter23

great job!

User2845

Wow! Congrats on your success you look awesome!

Much thanks!

Amazing transformation! You're a hottie

Congratulations, you are really an inspiration!

Congratulations - I know you're very proud of your accomplishments!!

Most indubitably.

Hi there
Your story sounds similar to mine in many ways last year (at around 270 in Jan 2010, then 6 months later down to 205, pants from 44 to 36) using treadmill, starting to jogging outside, some free weights at home, most days of the week, eating better, etc). Sadly stopped all the good stuff once back at school (teaching:)), allowed weight to creep back up to 250 in last 6 months, now once again, with the help of mpf working on getting more fit once again and losing some weight a long the way. THis time trying to do it right and stay on the right path. (A little harder now that I am 49:)

Keep it up! I saw some guy in his 70s keeping up with me on the treadmill beside me. No excuses!

Wow, well done! You look pretty damn sexy now too!

Feelin' sexy, too.

I am really Happy for you!! That is no small feat! Amazing job:)

Avoiding boredom is the largest motivation for me to do anything. I just needed to put myself to good use; getting in shape is just a bonus.

Amazing transformation! You're a hottie

Congratulations, you are really an inspiration!

Yup, I have to agree with her!
Awesome job!!

Oh you two, you're embarrassing... go on.

WOW!!!! You look great!!! You have great commitment...awesome job.

Thank you!

Awesome! And they say nothing good comes from being bored.

Agreed.

great job!

Great success!

yenohamk

SMOKIN'! Strong work, friend!!!