One year on mfp...287lbs towards a new me

Gary1977

I can't believe it but my one year here has now come & gone as of March 25th. I started using this site to track food & exercise, but soon realized the real asset to me was the great people on this site. It is the friends that I've made on here that has kept me logging in day after day. I can't let you know enough how much I appreciate each & every one of you. I hope that I've been able to give half the encouragement & support that I've been shown.

Here's just a little background on me. When I started this journey, I weighed 665lbs:sad: :blushing: It was all I could do just to walk from my car to the house or my desk at work. In short, life was miserable. My ahh haa moment came at & leading up to my brother's wedding. I was mortified that I was unable to get a tuxedo to wear even at big & tall stores. My brother also had to choose a co-best man because my knees hurt so bad that I was unable to stand long enough to be beside him at the ceremony. This hurts typing this even now because he & I are very close. I put on my best brave face because I didn't want anyone to see how crushed I was that day, but I made my mind up that I was going to gain control of the train wreck of my life or die trying. I started seeing a nutrionist & walking every day as much as I could. I found this site & that was A LIFE CHANGING MOMENT IN ITSELF! My friends on here have been very supportive. I have several(I won't call out by name) that I text & talk to on a near daily basis. Now through hard work & dedication, I've lost 287lbs & gained the confidence to know there is nothing in this life that I can't accomplish if I put my mind to it. My journey is far from done, but I now look ahead fully know that I CAN DO THIS!!!

Below is a few pictures I included. I apologize ahead of time as I had trouble resizing them without blurs. They are small but you can check them out:




This was me singing at my brothers wedding(665lb me)




One month in...about 80lbs lost








These are one my one year MFP anniversary

I love this site & everyone on it. Thanks so much for sharing this awesome journey to date with me:drinker:

DAMNCHARLIE

very good, your an inspiration for real

Mskraizy

WOW. Amazing transformation!!!!! Once again, I am truly inspired, great....no

Completely superiorly epic journey!!!! You're doing BRILLIANT!

skatters

So so inspirational! I love that you are doing this and are so committed. I am awe struck! You look FABULOUS! I get discouraged because I have a lot to lose, and exercise is hard, and yada yada. But it is doable - you proved that! Congratulations to you!

proudtexan71

I feel the same way about this site & my friends here. Phenomenal job!

So glad to know you! :happy:

kelleyke

What an incredible job you've done so far, please keep it up and I can't wait to see what you look like in another year!

TerrJohns

Congrats! You've come along way. You've show me to be patient in this journey.

Phoenix1401

Wow very impressive and motivating Gary! Keep it going and never give up! Its incredible you did this all by yourself no drugs and no surgeries!

linnyrhea

Wow! I almost cried just reading your story, you truly are an inspiration to us all!

mandachristine

This is incredible! Congrats on your journey!

MOS3

Wow - you look great. Well done

TasTam

Wow, that is absolutely amazing what you have done. You should be very proud of yourself! Keep up the good work and I am sure you'll reach your goal!!

blessmy5

Wow - very impressive! Congratulations!

cacweaver

Unbelievable!! Congratulations!

darkmouzy

omg! you've done amazing! Keep it going!

Shannonbayer

Happy Anniversary!
Awesome job! You've made amazing progress, congratulations!

paw247Pat

You are such an inspiration!!! Wonderful job....amazing. Congrats!!

Jade_Butterfly

You look so fabulous . . . so proud of you my friend.:bigsmile:

bsidwell

Congratulations!! What an amazing achievement!

Samcgly

YOU ARE AMAZING!!!!! We feel so proud of you and so happy for you!! You look amazing and have so much to look forward to!! Congratulations! Thank you so much for sharing your story! Big hugs from MN!!

fguillory

Dude that is awesome! ^^

Sunshine2plus2

Wow amazing! Congrats to you!

Hopey33

I am so very proud and amazed by you and am so glad this site has led me to such a great friend.

straitcrzyMary

Wow...I am kind of lost for words..That is a first for me, my friends and family would say.

Your story brought tears to my eyes. You told it from the heart. That is so inspiring. And motivating. You should be so proud of the journey you have made. I am proud of you and I just met you on here by reading your success story. Thank you for sharing it too all of us.
Please keep giving us updates and your positive motivation. Because I know you will reach your goal...Congrats on amazing year...

AggieLu

Gary, you're incredible. I am in awe. What a transformation. Happiness emanates from your face. I am so proud of you, and equally as thankful that we're friends. 287 pounds is more than I weigh now. You lost one of me plus... that thought leaves me speechless. Your dedication to yourself, you diary and exercise, is very inspiring.

vegamy

How amazing!! Keep up the great work, what a difference a year makes! My one year on MFP is fast approaching!

Hoosier_born

Wow! I almost cried just reading your story, you truly are an inspiration to us all!

Me too!

Well done, I'm just floored at how much you have lost, you have lost half of you and gained a newer, handsomer self, be so proud, I'm just beyond words, and I'm very inspired.

chose2change

Congrats on your determination !! You are an inspiration

thistimeismytime

UN-FREAKING-BELIEVABLE!! Do you even REALIZE how amazing this is?????!!!!! You are a frigging rock star dude!! The sheer DETERMINATION it took to accomplish this is beyond my comprehension. You will inspire hundreds of people!! Congrats!! Congrats!! You have added years to your life, and life to your years!! Awe-Some!!!:happy:

cutie2b

Wow! You are amazing! Congratulations!

ScarlettVamp

Gary, reading this post just confirms what I've known all along: YOU ARE AWESOME!! Congratulations on all you have accomplished and thank you for supporting and inspiring me every day.:flowerforyou: