65 down - halfway home! (with pics)
LeanerBeef
Posts: 1,432 Member
This post is part success story, part blog post, part self motivation. Sorry if it's a little wordy but there are pics at the end. :happy:
I am halfway to my goal or halfway to total hotness as I like to tell the ladies, lol. It took me a little longer than I expected. I kinda hit a slow patch here over the last month or 2 but things are still moving in the right direction. I’m feeling pretty good.
This past week I’ve been told by one doc that I should have surgery on my shoulder and by another that I need to have my gallbladder removed. WTF…is someone trying to knock me down again? What the heck? Well, you know what, I’m not going to let that phase me. Nope – that would just be an excuse to give up and regain the weight like I have so many times in the past. I’m in this for good, this is not a diet – it’s healthy living. I’m not going to start stress eating or use this as another excuse or complain and whine. I’m going to keep it moving.
The good news is that neither surgery is absolutely required. The shoulder tear is very annoying but I can work around it for now. The gallbladder, well, I’m going to modify my food intake a little more. Try to do some research on alternative options to surgery and see how it goes. I’ve heard the horror stories but I’m not there yet.
Anyway, I know that this site not fully responsible for my success but it sure has helped. The success stories are so inspiring and my friends on here are just awesome. Thank you to all my MFP peeps!
Here’s a few pics to show you how far I’ve come. Still quite a ways to go but we’re talking about progress! Yes progress, on the left from earlier this year on the right within the last 2 - 3 weeks.
I am halfway to my goal or halfway to total hotness as I like to tell the ladies, lol. It took me a little longer than I expected. I kinda hit a slow patch here over the last month or 2 but things are still moving in the right direction. I’m feeling pretty good.
This past week I’ve been told by one doc that I should have surgery on my shoulder and by another that I need to have my gallbladder removed. WTF…is someone trying to knock me down again? What the heck? Well, you know what, I’m not going to let that phase me. Nope – that would just be an excuse to give up and regain the weight like I have so many times in the past. I’m in this for good, this is not a diet – it’s healthy living. I’m not going to start stress eating or use this as another excuse or complain and whine. I’m going to keep it moving.
The good news is that neither surgery is absolutely required. The shoulder tear is very annoying but I can work around it for now. The gallbladder, well, I’m going to modify my food intake a little more. Try to do some research on alternative options to surgery and see how it goes. I’ve heard the horror stories but I’m not there yet.
Anyway, I know that this site not fully responsible for my success but it sure has helped. The success stories are so inspiring and my friends on here are just awesome. Thank you to all my MFP peeps!
Here’s a few pics to show you how far I’ve come. Still quite a ways to go but we’re talking about progress! Yes progress, on the left from earlier this year on the right within the last 2 - 3 weeks.
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Dude, that's awesome! You are an inspiration to me! Thanks for posting.0
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You look amazing. I know you feel the difference too. Its crazy what a little hard work can do for a person. Keep it up, B. I am SO PROUD OF YOU. Thank you for continuously being a great supporter in my own journey. I really enjoy watching you succeed. In the wise words of some dude......."DOOOOOO IT" Clearly you are- you totally got this. Here come the next 65. Get it!0
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WOW!0
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I am So Very Proud of you Sweetie.. You have done an Amazing Job and I Loveeeeeeee The Positive Attitude!!!!
You are So right You WILL do this I Believe in ya.. So glad to be part of this Journey with you Sweetie..
It really is a pleasure to have such supportive and Motivating friends like yourself.. Good Luck with the Shoulder and
Gallbladder.. Love you Bunches and Keep being the Awesome Sauce Friend you are..
*muah* ~Rachel0 -
You are the man Beef.. A true inspiration.. thanks for all the support..0
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Hot babeness!0
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Thank you my friends - you are all awesome!0
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Damn Beef, you are looking awesome my friend. Inspirational!!0
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Very inspiring!0
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You've done an awesome job. You look great!!! And, that little baby is just wayyyyyyy sweet!!!!0
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Way to go Beef! Love the pic in the suit - lookin good
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Excellent work and looking great in your progress pics!!!Glad to share this journey with you! Thanks for the inspiration and motivation!:drinker:0
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You look amazing! Truly inspirational. I can't wait to see pictures in another 6 months!0
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WOW!!! You are looking fantabulous sir!! Way to rock!!!0
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That's pretty fabulous!0
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Good for you! Looking great, and I'll bet you're feeling great too. 0
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what an inspiration, you have such a great attitude. Best of luck to you becoming more healthy and hopefully avoiding gallbladder surgery. Keep up the good work 0
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Wonderful progress!0
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You look amazing. And the expression on your face tells me that you feel like a ZILLION bucks on the inside, and that is awesome! I am proud of you and I don't even know you! Lisa From California0
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You are rockin it!!! Thanks for posting, you are such an inspiration :flowerforyou:
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Hubba Hubba!! Great Loss!! Keep up the HARD work!! You look fab!!0
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Thanks for posting yet another great success story to motivate us still overwieght persons. You are to be congratulated sir!0
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Fantastic work!!! Keep it up and good luck avoiding surgery! xoxoxo0
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If you have netflix (or even if you don't) will you please watch the documentary "Forks Over Knives" and tell me what you think. It might be what you're looking for regarding your gallbladder and health in general. It's made a huge difference to me (physically and mentally).
Regards and great job!
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You look amazing!! great job and keep up the awesome work!0
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You look amazing. I know you feel the difference too. Its crazy what a little hard work can do for a person. Keep it up, B. I am SO PROUD OF YOU. Thank you for continuously being a great supporter in my own journey. I really enjoy watching you succeed. In the wise words of some dude......."DOOOOOO IT" Clearly you are- you totally got this. Here come the next 65. Get it!
Thank you to my role model! I will catch up to you someday! :bigsmile:0 -
65 to go! Doooo it!0
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You look amazing! Be proud of your progress and keep going! You can TOTALLY do this. GO GET IT!!!
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You look fantastic!0
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