I stepped on the scale this morning and...(with pictures)

MattGetsMad
MattGetsMad Posts: 429 Member
edited November 11 in Success Stories
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101lbs down, 99lbs to go! :laugh:

The first 100lbs actually came off pretty easily.

Scratch that, the first 25lbs took forever! I wasn't really "all in" and my results suffered.

Since November 1st 2011 I have been following the diet set forth in the book "Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease" by Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn Jr. This new lifestyle has made weight loss exceptionally easy. I know, that eventually the weight loss will taper off and I will have to deal with plateaus and struggles, but I look forward to those challenges.

I am an oil, dairy and egg free vegetarian. It works wonders for me and my health. I plan on getting below 250lbs sometime this year, and when I do, I'll post some pics!

Thank you MFP and MFPers! You've been an exceptional help to me and I will continue to rely on you as I progress through this journey.
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  • mmstgr
    mmstgr Posts: 578 Member
    congratulations :) that must feel wonderful.
    i wish you all the best as you continue onward :)
  • msudaisy28
    msudaisy28 Posts: 267 Member
    Awesome! The feeling of satisfaction must be amazing!
  • kp1439
    kp1439 Posts: 343 Member
    WOW ... way to go man ... awesome ... like to know what u doing to make the changes ...
  • NewCyn
    NewCyn Posts: 153 Member
    INCREDIBLE transformation. You have truly inspired me this morning~
  • LisaJ2904
    LisaJ2904 Posts: 157 Member
    amazing pics , well done you ! you should be so proud of yourself.
  • M77308
    M77308 Posts: 183
    Yay!!! You're looking so good!! Keep up the hard work!
  • MandaJean83
    MandaJean83 Posts: 675 Member
    You look amazing, and I bet your heart is VERY happy! How hard was it to give up eggs and dairy?! I don't think i could do it...
  • CosmicBella
    CosmicBella Posts: 195 Member
    You never cease to amaze me Matt !!! You look fantastic !!! Congrats !!!
  • MissVCI
    MissVCI Posts: 277 Member
    looking great!!!!


    p.s. I just finished doing the Engine 2 diet which was created by Rip Esselstyn (Caldwell's son). I commend you for staying off the oil, i couldn't do it. I love my olive oil.
  • 2lovelala
    2lovelala Posts: 13
    Wow! You must feel amazing!
  • huntindawg1962
    huntindawg1962 Posts: 277 Member
    not only did you shed the weight you look younger - nice job and one heck of an inspiration!
  • kashley6405
    kashley6405 Posts: 2
    That is awesome!!!!! Way to go!
  • _VoV
    _VoV Posts: 1,494 Member
    Amazing results!!!!!
  • bobbin1
    bobbin1 Posts: 60
    You look absolutely fantastic. Good luck with the rest of your journey.:smile:
  • OceansForever
    OceansForever Posts: 221 Member

    I am an oil, dairy and egg free vegetarian. It works wonders for me and my health.


    Congratulations on your success! This is a fantastic result and you are looking great!

    I am eating the same way, no added oils, healthy vegan! It has been great so far!
  • Oneday150
    Oneday150 Posts: 240 Member
    You look amazing!!!!! Congrats :) 100 pounds lesser... woooo hooo!!!
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,416 Member
    This is fantastic! What a great success story. The "I wasn't all-in" statement is the 100% key to this.

    :flowerforyou:
  • victoria1957
    victoria1957 Posts: 44 Member
    That is wonderful! good on you!! My son started at 299 and is now about 215 in less than a year.....so you can do that too! You look so happy in your photos....you can do this!!
  • jskaggs1971
    jskaggs1971 Posts: 371 Member
    Kickass, man. Seriously.

    You must be pretty tall, because you honestly don't look 300# now. You carry it well.

    Keep it up, brother.
  • shellma00
    shellma00 Posts: 1,684 Member
    You look GREAT!!! And younger!!
  • MattGetsMad
    MattGetsMad Posts: 429 Member
    You look amazing, and I bet your heart is VERY happy! How hard was it to give up eggs and dairy?! I don't think i could do it...

    Thank you!

    Eggs and dairy were actually pretty easy. Even giving up meat was easier than I expected.

    Giving up oil is a challenge everyday. It is in almost everything and cooking without it can be challenging.

    I've had success finding product replacements for everything from bread to crackers without oil and I've learned to cook with wine well oil would normally be used.

    I'm learning a little more everyday.
  • MattGetsMad
    MattGetsMad Posts: 429 Member
    Kickass, man. Seriously.

    You must be pretty tall, because you honestly don't look 300# now. You carry it well.

    Keep it up, brother.

    Thank you!

    Should have pointed out that I'm about 6'1" or a 185 cm for our metric friends.
  • awidener86
    awidener86 Posts: 247 Member
    Wow keep up the good work
  • Seximomof3
    Seximomof3 Posts: 15
    Beautiful Man!!! Keep up the good work The key is to never give up and never give in.
  • Mamakatspokane
    Mamakatspokane Posts: 3,098 Member
    You look amazing! I'm sure you feel amazing! Congrats!
  • dadoffo
    dadoffo Posts: 379 Member
    Sex with the basketball. Awesome.

    Congrats by the way on the weight lose. That's great.
  • ImSoPerfectlyFlawed
    ImSoPerfectlyFlawed Posts: 127 Member
    way to go!
  • tezlin1
    tezlin1 Posts: 4
    Way to go mate you look excellent Hubba Hubba ;-)
  • candctaber
    candctaber Posts: 274
    AMAZING!!! Keep up the good work! :flowerforyou:
  • MattGetsMad
    MattGetsMad Posts: 429 Member
    Sex with the basketball. Awesome.

    ^ Best comment so far. Bravo. LOL!
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