From 413-278

Redladystl

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Can't wait to see pictures.

QueenRee

Congrats! 6'8 wow i'm so jealous im only 5'3 and have height envy!

LuckyAng

Incredible! You should be SO proud!! What an inspiration you are!
Oh, and this is for the Eddie Vedder reference-

Elzecat

dude! wow.

I gotta second that.

AWESOME JOB! Congratulations!

SparkleShine

Awesome job!!!!!

Shannibal

Thanks again everyone for reading my story

sandown12

congratulations on such a fast weight loss I wish I lost fast thanks for sharing

waterlily

Bravo on your weight loss!! You are doing a wonderful work..Keep up the good progress!!

Liliann

darylspindler

You did this for your wonderful child....great job bro

gruler

That is totally amazing....
I am sure those around you are in stunned disbelief.
Who wouldn't be motivated by you?
Great job.

NewCyn

Fabulous post. Thanks for sharing your story. Even without pics it is inspriring to those of us that are just getting started. Keep that great outlook and your final goal will be met in no time!

Shannibal

My true success will be measured by the success of others who are inspired by my story. From one person to the rest of you, much love. We are all one entity of earth, and together we can achieve anything. I am just as motivated by you all as some of you may be by me, and that is the beauty of this site.

Tivo8MyNeighbors

You are amazing! Keep it up, and please share pics so we can all be inspired by your accomplishment!

nukebhs83

congratulations. i am so happy for you. you are truely an inspiration. keep up the GREAT WORK.

sherri

Shanphichloe

You are truly an inspiration. Congrats on your incredible success and in finding yourself!

Shannibal

There are some pics on page one

You are amazing! Keep it up, and please share pics so we can all be inspired by your accomplishment!

lizzue

I weighed 413 lbs on April 26th 2011. On December 26th 2011 I weighed 278 lbs. I started eating clean, walking every day, doing Power 90 when I felt I didnt get enough exercise and resisting temptation. My Fitness Pal was such an amazing help. I will post pics soon. I still have a ways to go. Im 6'8" and wanting to build up some muscle.

I have done this in a way where I have eaten healthy foods, getting my vitamins, not starving myself, just full throttle dedication, but I must say that the biggest reward I have gotten are the numerous people who have seen my change and are now changing themselves. Words cannot explain how good it feels knowing others are making healthy choices and fostering a more positive environment for themselves and those around them due to my positive outlook, willingness to help and my success.

On April 26th I was a 413 lb smoker who bit his finger nails. On April 27th I no longer smoked, I no longer bit my finger nails and I no longer let tempation control my life.

In the words of Eddie Vedder, I Am Mine.

I no longer let tempation control my life. - Well done you!!!! I hope to be like you soon!

hcn74

Amazing!

Anabannana07

What a wonderful Success story. You are the proof that it can be done. Keep up the good work

CROCKETT1

I am so HAPPY for you! You look like a million bucks. Thank you inspiring others to transform their lives just as you have.

greenmanspirit

I have a rough time with temptation, especially with soda. However, I am going to remind myself of your story whenever I look at that can of Mt Dew or that bag of wonderfully greasy potato chips and refuse to give in.

Shannibal

You have no clue how amazing that makes me feel

I have a rough time with temptation, especially with soda. However, I am going to remind myself of your story whenever I look at that can of Mt Dew or that bag of wonderfully greasy potato chips and refuse to give in.

lgomez75

love the vedder reference.

wtg.

firstnamekaren

Hey congrats on not only the fantastic weight results and healthy eating, but also MAJOR congrats on quitting smoking!
Your attitude, respect and dedication are so inspiring, THANK YOU for sharing!!

Shannibal

I listen to Life Wasted to begin any exercise that I may do. "I've faced it, a life wasted. I'm never going back again"

love the vedder reference.

wtg.

KaySaver

Incredible! Good for you for taking your life back! You are an inspiration.

What is "Life Wasted"?

Shannibal

Life Wasted is a Pearl Jam song from their self titled album. Its about redifining your path in life and never looking back.

Incredible! Good for you for taking your life back! You are an inspiration.

What is "Life Wasted"?

myopus

My true success will be measured by the success of others who are inspired by my story. From one person to the rest of you, much love. We are all one entity of earth, and together we can achieve anything. I am just as motivated by you all as some of you may be by me, and that is the beauty of this site.

Your message ^^ shows incredible inner strength & a real love for others. Awesome!
I was moved by your written story last night, and now to see your actual after pic, I am jazzed. You did it!!!

sunflowerjesss

Great job and well said! Very inspirational!

Shannibal

thanks again everyone