Almost two years and what a journey

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Bighank7752
Bighank7752 Posts: 47
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I was over 500 lbs when I finally was strong enough to do what I had to do. This morning I weighed 199lbs that means I have lost well over 300 lbs, I feel 20 years younger. I mo longer have any blood pressure, high cholesterol or the other co-morbidities that go with morbid obesity. I did pay the price of ruining my knees. I had the first one replaced 3 weeks ago and because I have gotten myself in such great shape it has gone very well. I will get the other one replkaced in about 4 months.

I did a gastric bypass to help me learn how to eat. I made massive changes in my lifestyle including daily 1-1.5 hr workouts. My new lifestyle is eat right and exercise.

The evil food demons are still there and sometimes they win small scirmishes. However, I am now willing and prepared to win the war.
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  • Sherri0706
    Sherri0706 Posts: 64
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    Awesome job!! Keep it up and good luck with the knees!
  • Vegasboricua702
    Vegasboricua702 Posts: 149
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    Congrats!
  • skinnyjeanzbound
    skinnyjeanzbound Posts: 3,932 Member
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    Congrats to you on your incredible journey!!
  • SisterC
    SisterC Posts: 121 Member
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    Amazing!! You are just amazing! Congrats on living a healthy life....:flowerforyou:
  • JPod279
    JPod279 Posts: 722 Member
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    Awesome! Keep it up. Don't worry about the occasional indulging. You have to enjoy life. Just limit them and make sure you make up for it with exercise and being under your goal for the other days.
  • SimplyDeLish
    SimplyDeLish Posts: 539
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    Good job! Here's to a healthy rest of your life!
  • amymunn
    amymunn Posts: 115 Member
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    congratulations!! :] that is wonderful!
  • CindyN58
    CindyN58 Posts: 39
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    What an inspiration you are! Congrats!:smile:
  • lindainak
    lindainak Posts: 101
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    You look fantastic! 59 is a great age to get in shape!
  • Elleinnz
    Elleinnz Posts: 1,661 Member
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    Wow - wow and wow - Congratulations - what a journey!! You look fantastic - just shows even with dodgy knees you can lose the weight - so many people just use these things as excuses rather than turning it to a positive...
  • fpueblo
    fpueblo Posts: 241 Member
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    Amazing you're looking great.
  • fatsnacker
    fatsnacker Posts: 209 Member
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    I hope you reap the benefits of having a better body - well done for taking that first step and for what you have achieved so far and will continue to achieve.
  • MsScorpio67
    MsScorpio67 Posts: 91 Member
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    That was a great accomplishment. cheer to you!!!!!!
  • Jaselygirl
    Jaselygirl Posts: 74 Member
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    You have TOTALLY won the war! Great job! Your hard work REALLY paid off!!
  • A_New_Horizon
    A_New_Horizon Posts: 1,555 Member
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    Wow, fantastic work. What an inspiration to us. Thanks for sharing.
  • Mommy2CCCC
    Mommy2CCCC Posts: 70 Member
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    Congrats to you!!!
  • Annie5859
    Annie5859 Posts: 280 Member
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    Your story is truly an inspiration. You've had many hurdles to jump and with determination you've made it! Enjoy your new healthy life!
  • mrphil86
    mrphil86 Posts: 2,382 Member
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    Wow that seriously is an inspiration.

    Where there is a will there is a way.

    Keep up the good work!
  • Ree_Chatelain
    Ree_Chatelain Posts: 229 Member
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    Great job!!!
  • wanitalilly
    wanitalilly Posts: 108
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    Congrats!! Thanks for sharing!

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