Couch Potato to Marathoner 130lb lost

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adam4life
adam4life Posts: 22
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Before:
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Now
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August 2010 I was 20 years old 6'6" 375 lb and was breathing heavy climbing the stairs in my house. I played video games for just about 16 hours a day and besides the fact I was a killer Call of Duty player, life was miserable. I saw how my grandfather passed from complications with diabetes in July and saw what it did to him. I didn't want that same fate for myself. I started working out and eating healthy and little by little the weight came off. I did a 5k, a sprint triathlon, 2 half marathons and then in just this last January 2012 I did the Walt Disney World Marathon. I have come a long way and hope this can inspire others in any way, shape or form. My new goal is Ironman Arizona 2012. Most importantly I can now say that I am happy :)

Starting Weight: 375lb
Now: 245lb
Starting jean size: 56
Now: 36-38 (38 with a belt)
Shirt size before: 3XL
Now: XL


My new blog started just today to keep myself on track for ironman training:
http://www.adam4health.blogspot.com

More pictures are posted there to see before during and after type setup
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  • MsFat2Fit
    MsFat2Fit Posts: 59
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    Fantastic!!! :smile:
  • Gary1977
    Gary1977 Posts: 804 Member
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    Awesome! That is really inspiring!
  • Ashlea82
    Ashlea82 Posts: 191
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    you look amazing well done!!
  • littlebuddy84
    littlebuddy84 Posts: 1,000 Member
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    Amazing well done :-)
  • EddieG77
    EddieG77 Posts: 185 Member
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    Simply fantastic!!! What a great job and you should be very proud of what you have accomplished!!!! Keep pushing strong!! NOTHING can hold you back now!!!
  • O2Bslimagain
    O2Bslimagain Posts: 120 Member
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    I went and checked out your blog. Wow, a baby giraffe, eh? Your story is so inspiring. Thanks for sharing. I was born and raised in Arizona, so good luck in the ironman. Keep training!
  • jdbeckers
    jdbeckers Posts: 84
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    Amazing how well you have done!! I have to say that you look like you weigh a lot less than 245 though! Good luck on your future Iron Man goals!!
  • mandy10980
    mandy10980 Posts: 5
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    Fantastic job. You look amazing.
  • Meghan0116
    Meghan0116 Posts: 1,340 Member
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    Oh wow! You are simply incredible!
  • Crystals422
    Crystals422 Posts: 382 Member
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    Amazing!! Such an inspiration!
  • ladybug813
    ladybug813 Posts: 63
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    So Inspiring Thank you!
  • aliciawakka
    aliciawakka Posts: 46 Member
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    All im going to say is wow, well done. Thats amazing! :happy:
  • jennfriend37
    jennfriend37 Posts: 6
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    That picture with your old pants is such an incredible comparison - WOW! Congratulations and good luck with your training for Ironman. :happy:
  • newlaura30
    newlaura30 Posts: 82
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    OMG!!! how inspiring your amazing good luck for the ironman challenge x
  • tisha220
    tisha220 Posts: 13
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    Amazing story and good luck!
  • baypathgradLyns
    baypathgradLyns Posts: 639 Member
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    Wow!!! that is so inspiring!!! thanks for sharing with us :)
  • dobenjam
    dobenjam Posts: 232 Member
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    Awesome!!! You're goals are similar to mine (though I'm shorter) and want to eventually do an Ironman. You are an inspiration, Thanks for sharing!
  • provence9
    provence9 Posts: 118 Member
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    Way to go!!!!
  • Ninja_Bunny
    Ninja_Bunny Posts: 48 Member
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    That is awesome and inspiring :) Thank you!
  • Mios3
    Mios3 Posts: 530 Member
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    Wow, what an amazing transformation! Great job and congratulations!

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