40lbs in 3 months

jid314

Hello everybody,
Thanks to the tremendous support on MFP and the amazing app that it is, I was able to drop 40 pounds from about May 13th to August 13th. I haven't been working out, I have just been counting calories and had the setting on "2lbs/wk". I have since changed it to 1 1/2 lbs per week because I didn't think I could drop down to 1390 calories a day since I was having a hard time staying at 1510.

I set an "unrealistic goal" of about 195...I'm glad that I can say now that I am around 195ish and am shooting for another 10-15lbs! I had reached 240 pounds (6 foot to 6'1" tall) in may and as you can see I had become quite "chubby" to put it nicely.

Not the best pics in the world to show weight loss, but I digress.





40lbs lighter...

Not excited about the neck folds in this one, but I really don't have a lot of fat on the neck (any more) so not sure why it hangs around. lol


Thanks everyone....

Oh, and if I can do it, ANYONE can do it.

inlander

Aww you've done great! You're so handsome, and your family is gorgeous.

rolliepollie087

Awesome job!!

MaryEffingPoppins

Great job!

brobin41101

Wow, you look wonderful ! You should be very proud of yourself !!! I too joined MFP on June 14th. It was the best decision I have every made. The people here are awesome,and they help to keep you motivated , lol, and accountable. Good luck on your goal....and you have a beautiful family...all the more reason to keep going. :drinker:

russelljclarke

SO similar to my own story - started 16 May on 215 ibs, got to 180 three months later! Good job mate!!

jid314

I forgot to mention one of my favorite parts - I dropped from a sz 40 waist to 36!