40lbs down. Halfway to my goal.

diplomad

I should hit my 40lb down mark today or in the morning. I started off at 288 and am now sitting happily at 249. (6'2)

Let me tell you about some of the things that have happened:

1) My belt was on the second notch when I started. Ive now cut an additional hole in it, and am in desperate need of cutting another one.

2) I was a size 42 going into a 44 when I started. Monday, I bought my first pair of size 38 jeans in years. (Im closer to a 36 than a 40)

3)My XXL shirts look huge on me. The XL shirts I have are getting too big.

4)I have gotten comments from everyone I know about how much I have lost.

5) "New" clothes in the back of the closet I couldn't wear because I was too fat, I can wear now.

6)I feel amazing. Totally amazing.

7)Im running 2-3 miles a day or more. When I first started I couldn't run more than a few minutes without stopping.

8)My resting heart rate has gone from 70bpm to 40bpm.

9)My blood pressure has dropped from the "incredibly high range" to the "normal" range.

10)Did I mention I feel great?

This is a combination of C25k (completed, btw), calorie counting (MFP), some lifting, and alot of self discipline. But its been EASY! (Why didnt I do this 10 years ago?!?!) Getting started is the hardest part by far. 2-3 weeks in and its smooth sailing. I run 2-3 miles 6 days a week, but am about to try and step up my mileage drastically and start taking taking every other day off to try to keep from getting injured. I eat 1k-1500 calories a day (+/-) and stay pretty in tuned with what my body is telling me. If Im hungry I eat. Only had one cheat day really. Had some pizza, felt sick afterwards. Im not doing anymore cheating till I hit 210 at least.


Anyway, when I hit 230 Ill post some before and after pics.

kaitlynnesmommy

Congrats, that is fantastic! You are a great inspiration. Keep up the good work!

Katefab26

YAY!!!!!!! That is AWESOME!!!!

SeattleGrl

Awesome, congratulations!!!

divadoll41

***High Five*!!! Keep up the good work!

tmoreau

That is fantastic! Keep up the great work!!

PaulaButHag

Good job. Keep of the good work.

fab50G

Awesome! Buy a new belt dude. You deserve it!!!!!

fionat29

You are doing so well! Congratulations on your weight loss and your self discipline!!

lillianjeanlouis90

Thats Awesome gives me Hope!

Billspeller

great work!!!!!! I just joined and like to read success stories In April this year I was 263 today I'm 218! You and I are almost the same....... smaller belts and waists I'm just getting into 38 pants now I was in 42 I'm 5' 11.
Keep up the good work I wish you well.
Bill

fitplease

Wow! What an inspiration! Congratulations on your weight loss! It looks like you have developed many good habits for maintaining your weight when you've reached your goal. Keep up the good work!

MrsNina1972

That is great, keep up the good work!!! Give yourself a pat on the back

diplomad

Thanks everyone. If I can do this anyone can...seriously.

The first two weeks are the hardest. After that its all downhill.

simsweet

Thanks for that inspiration! I am on my third day and I am NOT

simsweet

I am NOT well disciplined yet!

diplomad

Dont quit! I know its tough. But get a few weeks in and eating healthy will start becoming more and more routine. You got to get out of the mindset of eating because it taste good and into a mindset where you look at food as fuel your body needs to run and nothing more.

overzoelous

Pics or it didn't happen

jjardina

Very cool story. You are an inspiration for me to keep going. I just started a few days ago and reading about your success gives me hope. Thanks for sharing!

ckehoe89

Amazing, keep up the good work!

diplomad

Hit the 40lb mark this morning! Thanks everyone.