Success so Far, down 87 lbs with another 65 lbs to go

jhardenbergh

This is me when I started on January 13th, 2011



This is me this morning I wish I got a before picture of the side view

May 14th, 2011

Front View



Side View



Down 87 lbs, as of the 2 month mark I lost 24", My 5 month measurements are coming up beginning of June, I think I could be down another 24". The original measurements were taken after one month on program. I hope this posts correctly.

nikibob

way to go! that's a huge accomplishment and you're looking great! bet you are feeling great too by now! keep at it!

cmsu64113

AWESOME JOB KEEP IT UP!

lijparsons

WOW, you really look great! Way to go!

Ogre77497

You ARE Superman! Nice job.

JeepBaja

Awesome job! I just passed the six month mark and got stuck at 30lbs. No complaints, I knew what I was doing with the extra food but now I am back on track and plan for a 20lb. drop by July...

Not that you need it, Keep Up The Good Work!

Nikstergirl

You're doing an amazing job!!!! Keep it up!

DanceYogaRun

Wow! Keep it up!

nicipoo

WOW..you look awesome!! Can I ask your activity schedule and dietary intake? You men always lose the weight so darn fast!! Keep up the amazing work!!!

dwellsouth

:glasses: Wow! You've been working hard and it's paying off BIG TIME! Keep up the great work and dedication!

asilva3111

That's a hell of an accomplishment. Way to go! Continue on working hard. See, it CAN be done!!

AmberLiscous

Congrats....and Good Luck with the rest of your weight loss!!!!

Waynes_World

Great job !

dlaplume2

Wow!! You must feel so much better too.


Best wishes.

emsibun

Wow that is incredible. To look at how far you have come - well done

chrisja

Wonderful progress. Keep going all the way!!!!!!!!!!!

GLJezebel

WOW!! You look GREAT!! I would bet that you FEEL so much better!! Keep it up, I can't wait to see you at your goal weight!!

zudleymarie

Congratulations! What an accomplishment!

jscimeca

You look great!!! It must feel so good to have had such great success!

alienblonde1

That is awesome!!! Keep up the great work!!!

Melinda1987

FANTASTIC!! What an incredible difference! What do you think are the best improvements you've noticed so far? The NSV stuff?

jhardenbergh

WOW..you look awesome!! Can I ask your activity schedule and dietary intake? You men always lose the weight so darn fast!! Keep up the amazing work!!!

I work out at least 5 days a week usually 6 days though. I do mostly cardio very little weight training. I used to lift weights all the time in highschool, where I was benching around 300 lbs. I do treadmill, bike rides, wii fit, wii ea active trainer, wii cardio boxing. I find changing it up is a good thing, I usually burn about 400-500 calories a day working out. I have alot of muscle mass under my fat about 180lbs of it according to my scale.

My wife and I are on a modified fast using Optifast meal replacement shakes. We are monitored weekly by a team of doctors and nurses. I have a shake at 7 am, 11 am, 3 am, and then dinner which is regular food. I haven't eaten any processed or starchy carbs since beginning of January, no alcohol since then. It's not for everyone, but it works for us. After exercise I usually have about 500 calories net for the day. A typical food meal for us consists of 6 0z of lean protein, three servings of vegetables, and a fruit. Cutting out the bad carbs at first was difficult and now I don't even think about it.

My plan is to get down 125 lbs and then lose the last 25 on my own.

Janeta58

Fantastic! You are an inspiration!!:flowerforyou:

jhardenbergh

FANTASTIC!! What an incredible difference! What do you think are the best improvements you've noticed so far? The NSV stuff?

NSV's

When I first started I was a diabetic with a fasting glucose level of 243, as of week 12 my fasting glucose level was 89.

When I started my blood pressure was 146/88 and now it's 109/63

I had to go out and buy new pants

My hips in just my second month went down 10", waist and abdomen 5" each, thighs went down 4"

I can tie my shoes without putting them up on something. as well as in a seated position.

I can cross my legs.

I am wearing clothes that I have never worn that I bought because 10 years ago they were too tight.

I can job for 30 minutes without stopping granted it's not at a fast pace, but don't need to walk anymore.

My wife and I can fit into my old suit, and my new suit that I bought about 5 weeks ago needs to be altered.

I now can wake up at 6 am without my alarm, I sleep better, don't feel groggy in the morning.

I'd go into the TMI stuff, but I am sure not everyone wants to hear about that.

forever28

You look so f'ing good!!!! Wow!! Way to go! :flowerforyou:

jhardenbergh

WOW..you look awesome!! Can I ask your activity schedule and dietary intake? You men always lose the weight so darn fast!! Keep up the amazing work!!!

My wife has lost 75lbs in the same time frame, which is actually percentage wise, bigger than my weight loss. It can be done. Don't get frustrated.

CharityAngel

Fantastic job! Way to go!

tiaydew

What a difference! You look great!

jhardenbergh

thank you everyone for the motivational comments. I dont really see a difference when I look in the mirror, in the pics I do and the comments have helped alot as well.

jhardenbergh

I found a sideview photo, but it doesn't really show all of me.

stephanie_m

Awesome job! Keep it up sir!