Halfway there - 40lbs down 40 to go (PICS)

mced80

So I started my journey back in the spring when I weighed 245 lbs. I was down on myself and knew I needed a change. I was totally inactive and eating junk non-stop. Here is a pic of me @ my heaviest (I am 5'9"):



So, over the past 4 months I have been working hard - although, I know I can work harder! My diet has changed dramatically (thanks to MFP) and I am working out 5-6 days a week. My BP is down to 109/62 and my resting HR is now 56. I am down from a 42 waist to a 36. Looking in the mirror I do not see a change, but I do in my clothes. My goal is 165 lbs by Christmas. This picture was taken this AM:

mpmama2re

great job!!

Mariposa187

what you cant see a diff?! I def can see a change you stud!

o0oBonnieo0o

Awesome , keep up the great work maybe try and not look in the full size mirrors for two weeks only face ! You'd prob see the difference:)

jkline919

I know how you feel about not being able to see the change in the mirror, but you MUST feel fantastic. 40 lbs is a ton of weight!!! I have lost 10 and can't seem to see it in the mirror either, but I am down a pant size and working on going down another. You look fantastic, and like I said, it is way more about how you FEEL than how you think you look. You can run circles around the old you, I am sure!

Keep up the great work.

mced80

Thanks! I think it is just a mental thing (not seeing the change)...I def. feel a huge difference!

Shells06

Great job!!! I can definitey see a difference! Keep up the good work

mathlete99

Um, wow!!! You are doing great young man. Thank you for sharing, great inspiration. Keep it up

bens_mommy

I can DEFINITELY see a difference, especially in your face. You look amazing!

bens_mommy

Thanks! I think it is just a mental thing (not seeing the change)...I def. feel a huge difference!

You probably don't see a change because it's more or less been gradual. But believe all of us when we say, MEGA change! :drinker:

TxAngel79

I think alot us don't see a change when we look in the mirror! I still see an overweight woman when I look in the mirror, but the clothes tell me different! You look AMAZING by the way!!! Good job!!!!

Riley4ever

That's why photo's are such a good record - you can see a massive difference; you've lost loads of weight from your face and no moobs or tummy anymore well done on a brilliant achievement!

Namaste1983

Awesome!

stormieweather

I think you look great!!!

mced80

Thanks all! I am going to try to post every ten pounds. I should have done that from the start. All the comments really help and are a great motivator! Thank you for the kind words!!

mced80

@Namaste1983 - that is an amazing transformation!

MarchelleLynne

looking good!!

brianay

Awesome job! I have no doubt in my mind that you will reach your goal

wozzy38

Great job!

lisafred24

there is a big difference in your face and chest. Congratulations.

rjbrowne82

You look great. Keep it up

Kate6868

Way to go - that is awesome!!!

missionwtls

You look really good. Very handsome!

Rebjones612

Nice job, you look great~

pippyrlz23

Great job! The difference is definitely there!!

slimmer189

great job

jeffsgal105

AWESOME!!! You are doing great!!!

zookeeperjess

You can definitely see the difference! You look amazing! Keep up the awesome work!

harlylena

Way to go! You definitely can see the difference; you look great. Younger and happier!

staceyw37

you look great! the change is obvious--espec in your face! keep up the great work and you will reach your goal

SuperMoniMonk

congrats ..looking good Mr