Half The Man I Use To Be!!!! Next stop 300 lbs. Lost!!!

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  • Katzilla82
    Katzilla82 Posts: 80
    DAAAAAAMMMMN!!! Way to go!!!! Congratulations!
  • embersfallen
    embersfallen Posts: 534 Member
    AMAZING.
  • innerfashionista
    innerfashionista Posts: 451 Member
    Thank you so much for being brave enough to post this. I haven't done my "halfway there" post because I'm afraid of looking at pictures of what I used to be.

    I love that your approach is mind over body, and fixing the body doesn't fix the mind. Most people think it's the other way around, but if you're head's not in it..what's the point.

    This truly inspired me. Thank you so much :)
  • AmyEm3
    AmyEm3 Posts: 784 Member
    Congratulations and best of luck as you continue your journey! Your story was moving and I actually teared up when I saw your before and after pictures, that is incredible!

    This. You should be so proud of yourself!
  • jdorban
    jdorban Posts: 2
    Wow, that is amazing and fabulous. You should be so proud to have made such a change in your life - Congratulations on this milestone in your journey!
  • angimac
    angimac Posts: 145 Member
    Absolutely fantastic, sir!!
  • silvergurl518
    silvergurl518 Posts: 4,123 Member
    wow. what an inspirational post. the bravery that came from within to type this out--i can't even imagine. you are doing so well and i am so proud of you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • jennifer3998
    jennifer3998 Posts: 144 Member
    All I can say is WOW. You certainly will be an inspiration for a lot of people! I am always in awe when I read a story like yours - I struggle with a silly 15 pounds up and down on the scale every year and get frustrated. You keep going and I look forward to seeing more updates on your weight loss!

    By the way, I've had ACL reconstruction on my right knee three times and have almost no cartilage left. I do not live with the pain level that you do, but I live with constant pain day in and day out. I am able to do whatever I want but always know I'm going to pay for it in pain afterwards. The doctor said after 40 I can get a knee replacement (I am almost 39) but should hold off as long as possible because I won't be able to do many of the types of exercise I enjoy now. So I just get the grease shots every few months and soldier on. For such a debilitating condition, I am amazed that you were able to even walk a 5K. I can't wait until you get your knee replacements and can wake up without the pain.

    Best of luck to you.
    Jennifer
  • alohabrie
    alohabrie Posts: 204
    You completely rocked it - good for you! Keep up the excellent work. You should be sooooo proud.
  • SusanneWhittington
    SusanneWhittington Posts: 339 Member
    thank you so much for sharing, Congratulations on all you have achieved and good luck on your surgery. You are such an inspiration, I copied your story and will translate it for my parents (they live in Germany), my father really has to loose some lbs, but complains about pain in the knees, so I hope you inspire him too and see that there are different ways to do something.
  • jenhenning219
    jenhenning219 Posts: 385 Member
    wow that is amazing congrats you look great
  • Iwillbemeagain
    Iwillbemeagain Posts: 163
    Incredible!
  • DKing33
    DKing33 Posts: 78 Member
    Fantastic Story, you are truely inspiring. Thanks for sharing! You look GREAT by the way.
  • wanetam
    wanetam Posts: 66 Member
    Wow!! Thats all I can think to say!! Wow, look at you, you have done such an amazing, inspiring job! You look fantastic!
  • nopeekiepeekie
    nopeekiepeekie Posts: 338 Member
    Your story brought tears to my eyes. You and your family should definitely be proud of your accomplishments!
  • noneya2010
    noneya2010 Posts: 446 Member
    Wow! Amazing journey and congratulations!

    It is always so encouraging to hear people that are successful with out surgery. You've come so far and should be so proud!
  • schwest76
    schwest76 Posts: 77 Member
    What an amazing story! You're definately an inspiration!
  • jojo52610
    jojo52610 Posts: 692 Member
    Wow Amazing - you look great!
    Thanks for sharing with us
  • sharonsjones
    sharonsjones Posts: 574 Member
    Truly inspiring! You have a new lease on life!
  • trophywife24
    trophywife24 Posts: 1,472 Member
    You look absolutely amazing. Enjoy your new life!
  • DianaJaneD
    DianaJaneD Posts: 157 Member
    Ed, I think posting your inspiring success on MFP is a wonderful way to help overcome your social phobias. This site has some very welcoming and affirming people :) I'll just bet My FItness Pal will be the tool to help you get all the way where you want to be and then you can reward yourself with those knee replacements you've been wanting!
  • maab_connor
    maab_connor Posts: 3,927 Member
    you are AMAZING!! you should feel so proud of yourself!

    thank you so much for posting this. i know that for all of us at the beginning, it feels like it's too much, like we can't do it. I also have social phobias and i nearly broke down the first time i went to the gym. but it's so worth it. and even when i know that i'm going to be in this for at LEAST a year, probably closer to two, and it feels like too much again... then i see a post like this.

    you're a friggin hero. and a rock star!!
  • bill_i_am
    bill_i_am Posts: 180 Member
    all I can say is OUTSTANDING!!!
  • 70kilo
    70kilo Posts: 34
    I am so PROUD of you! :happy: :flowerforyou:
  • sassyshook
    sassyshook Posts: 213 Member
    Incredible!! You have done an amazing job!! So inspiring to us all!!
  • sgirl29
    sgirl29 Posts: 326 Member
    WOW!!! INCREDIBLE transformation!!! Super Congrats to ya! So very inspiring! :)
  • AmyW125
    AmyW125 Posts: 303 Member
    Wow...I'm in tears. You are so inspiring!!! Thank you for your story!
  • Mom2rh
    Mom2rh Posts: 612 Member
    I got chills reading your story. That is phenomenal! You should be so proud of yourself!
  • bens_mommy
    bens_mommy Posts: 219
    Wow! What an inspiration, let me tell you. Keep up the amazing work, your story has me raring to get back to the gym!
  • MsKekeSoFocused
    MsKekeSoFocused Posts: 383 Member
    wow that is amazing...keep up the good work
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