75 lb Before & After - with Video! Guy

RickyN29

Well everyone, I am back from my 50lb loss with an update now at 75 lbs lost! Figure I have to represent the guys since there are so few that post on here!

What a journey it has been. I have just 15 lbs to go until I reach goal of 185lbs (6'2")

I've put together a recap video of my journey with my weekly updates. I would love it if you took a look!

Click Link to Video (copy and paste)
http://youtu.be/7x0NALNRaT0

Some pictures too:

Before: (Hopefully obviously!)




After: (Again, hopefully obviously! :-)



Just eating right and light exercise. Went from a 46" pant down to a 34". From a XXL shirt to a Medium.

Blood pressure from ~180/95 down to ~123/70, Resting heart rate 95bpm down to 50 bpm.

If I can share any advice or answer any questions that may help you on your journey, do no hesitate to post here or message me privately.

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Added Info from inquiries below:

This journey captures January through September of this year. So 9 months. Averaged 2lbs per week of loss so that is slow and safe.

I really don't follow any routine, routines tend to mess me up. I try to stick to my calorie goal but if I am hungry, I eat. There is nothing I forbid, but I try to stick to healthy items. My friend gave me the best, simple advice. "If it has a barcode, avoid it, if you must, make sure it has no more than 5 ingredients". I find this keeps the processing and junk levels down.

My main staples are fish (salmon, tuna, trout, halibut), chicken (boneless skinless), cow once every two weeks or so (whenever in the mood), lots and lots of veggies and fruit. I try new foods and flavors all the time to keep things different (tons and tons of spices from Cost Plus World Market).

I use my George Foreman grill like it is going out of style...the thing is running 24/7!

I find alternatives for my favorites that cut down the calories. Instead of a bagel and cream cheese which is like 500 calories, I'll do a bagel thin, laughing cow cheese, and fresh fruit on top, this is about 150 calories and seriously just as good.

Setof2Keys

Great Job!!! PS I love the crew socks...LOL

ladylu11

congratulations on your amazing new body! you have done an outstanding job!

mytwobabies

Wow you look fantastic! Great job so far, you are definitely doing it right

Hollywood821

Wow! You look great! Congratulations.

Faeriegirl74

Great job!!!
How long did this journey take? You look amazing, keep up the good work!

ImaSongbird

Wow! Fantastic! Good for you!

poseidon9447

Great job!

What was your diet and work out routine?

cjasins

WOW!! great job...you look great!

LolasEpicJourney

good job. dont see a link tho

MissLedford87

omg thats amazing!!! GREAT JOB!! WOO!

Jade_Butterfly

*stunning* what an outstanding journey. ..

fuhrmeister

WOW! you lok great what an inspiration.

Any tips for getting through a plateau? May weight has hardly budges in 3 months.

TMcBooty

good job. dont see a link tho

Click Link to Video (copy and paste)
http://youtu.be/7x0NALNRaT0

Ken_Roper

Super! My journey has a ways to go while you are nearing the goal. Hopefully, I can stay motivated and focused and continue to lose weight for a healthier me. Thanks for the post and encouragement.

TMcBooty

CONGRATS YOU LOOK AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!

lukesmama

WOW fantastic and inspirational

shelleytobefit

WOW...WOW...WOW...you look absolutely amazing....great job!! Any suggestions are welcomed!! I know it is different for guys verses gals, but WOW!! Congrats on your success!!

MsBrwnSugga

Congratulations!

celticmuse

You look awesome! You don't look like the same person. How long did it take you?

YukonJoy

WOW!!! That is one of the biggest 75lb differences I have ever seen!! Great job!!

....You need to vaccuum though. lol

suggagina

WOW!!! YOU LOOK GREAT, WHAT WAS YOUR WORKOUT (CARDIO AND WEIGHTS)?

jrnygirl

Simply Amazing!! What a great job you've done!
I've been lacking motivation lately, and I must say that your progress and video sure is a boost to get myself to start reaching my goals.

defeatmylazyself

you sir, are looking FINE! I actually whistled at the after-picture ^^ congratulations on this tremendous achievement!

infamousmk

FREAKING AWESOME!

suggagina

What was it that made you stop and say this is it, Im gonna lose 75lbs??

kgl2011

BUMP

Amandac6772

Great job! You look like a different person!

starracer23

Dang dude! Major props to you!
That is awesome!
You are an inspiration

Ralstonk2

Wow! You look amazing! Great job!

RickyN29

Wow, this thread lighting up fast!

I posted some responses to you in the original post.

Here are some more...including the funny comments:

"Getting over plateau" - Mind over matter here! It's tough but the best trick I use is tricking my body. Hit a plateau? Pig out. Then the body goes "oh, okay, we are getting what we want...burn burn burn!" and then cut back down.

"Crew socks" - Yeah, what gives?! Everyone pokes fun at my socks...whats the style now?!? Am I just dated?

"Vacuum your carpet" - Lol, I seriously knew someone was going to say that. I literally just had a team of Huskies playing in my room and boy are they furry.

"Cardio and Weights" - Not a whole lot of either. Mainly long walks/jogs. Oh, and kayaking....but thats only once every couple weeks.

"What was it that made you stop and say this is it, Im gonna lose 75lbs?? " Long story short, my loved ones died, my house burned down (not related), and I was just fed up with being sad. I made a dying wish that I would take care of myself and live long and happy....so I am trying my hardest.