1 year, 50 pounds + NSV (Pics)

Woolooloo

March 22, 2011 - about to drive a Ferrari 458 Italia to haul my butt around Las Vegas Speedway



March 24, 2012 - after using my own horsepower to haul my butt through a 5.5 mile Spartan Race!



And yes, those are my abs that my wet shirt is clinging to, I never thought I would actually be able to see them!

50 Pounds Gone
From 32% body fat to under 9%
From a high resting heart rate and high blood pressure to a resting heart rate of 40 and great blood pressure
2 weeks until my first official half marathon where I'm shooting for a 1:55 finish
I have more energy than I know what to do with!
I haven't been this weight since high school, and the weight is better proportioned now than it was then - I never wore 30" waist pants back then!

lulukittie

Congratulations-- you look fantastic!

bskupien

Holy cow, great success! Wonderful stats and great to hear about your energy & fitness!

esphixiet

Wow! look at those abs!! That's hot!!
I have a friend who does all those crazy races.... maybe one day... if I ever conquer running....

cior

You look amazing! Way to go!

LesIsMoreXX

Well done!

Woolooloo

Thanks everyone! I didn't use MFP to reach my original goal, but it has been very helpful in this final push for abs since eating right is so critical for it. I love seeing everyone else's success stories, thought I would share mine!

Lauren8239

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You look incredibly happy in the "after" photo! Great smile.

liveonlocation

Looks great. How was that trip in the Ferrari?

Woolooloo

Looks great. How was that trip in the Ferrari?

A dream come true, a great 40th birthday present from my wife! I think I got a lot more satisfaction out of the Spartan Race though

MissMollieK

Congrats to you! you look great!

kikilareggae

Love it!

blonde20fan

You look great!!!

BigBoneSista

What a amazing job. You are definitely an inspiration for us!

tnjackso1

Job well done....

QuietDissidence

Thats incredible! Congratulations

chauncyrenayCHANGED

Good grief! You look awesome!

rfarinha

Wow... a six pack clinging to a wet t-shirt.... oh my....

greenhumanclay

You seem soo happy and look great keep that up! 1:55 time is great pace for a half Good luck!!

LiftBigtoGetFit

Awesome work, 50lbs is about my total weight loss goal. Started using MFP after I dropped 20lbs or so. I am down to my last 15 lbs now and have considered doing a Spartan Race, Tough Mudder or something along those lines. Again Great Job!!!

ronnio_ron

brilliant m8....fantastic

Woolooloo

Update, I ran my first half marathon today with a 1:47 finish. When I first started working out less than a year ago I couldn't run 1/2 a mile without feeling like I was going to die. I need a nap now

Woolooloo

Final NSV that I was really concerned about - my cholesterol has been high for years (and getting worse with each test). My last test was in July 2010 with:

Total - 234 (mildly high, would be high at 240)
LDL (bad cholesterol) - 172 (high)
HDL (good cholesterol) - 34 (low and consider a risk factor for heart disease)
Triglycerides - 138 (normal)

I was just tested last week and have turned things completely around:

Total - 191 (desirable)
LDL (bad cholesterol) - 133 (borderline high, normal is at 129)
HDL (good cholesterol) - 45 (normal)
Triglycerides - 63 (normal)

This was done completely through diet and exercise without ever touching a cholesterol drug. Hopefully this time next year things will look even better

theyrmysun

Way to go! I have cholesterol medication in my drawer that I am hoping I won't ever use since I am changing my ways. Thanks for the inspiration that I need.

jackiecroberts

Wow, you look like a different person!! Awesome job!!