From a Dreamer to a Do'er!

UnderConstructionLuis

I have been motivated enough by my friends on MFP to put up my story and show how hard work and dedication pays of.

There is no magic pill (though you name it i have probably tried it(no steroids)) or new-aged workout program that will get to where you want to go without the time and dedication that you need to go through. It has taken me over 5 years to get to the level that I am at today.

After my football career, several knee injuries, and many sleepless nights due to the lower back pain later, i decided to take back my life. Started to do research on eating habits, what types of workouts work, and learning to reprogram myself for my life outside of football. One piece of advice that I was given and like to pass on is to due research, read, and read some more. Information is key.

This is me from January 2007 at a whopping 295 pounds. I look a hell of a lot older than i do at my current age.



This is me as of today 3/30/2012



With some patience, knowledge, and dedication I know that you too can do it.
Thank you for letting me share this with you all and taking time to read my story.

damn man, that's incredible. fantastic job. continued success.

SoDamnHungry

Oh my! :flowerforyou:

serenity216

WOW! Lookin' Good!

MrsLehman24

Sooooo hot!

Monanik

Amazing job! Great transformation!

CaloriaHernandez

Unbelievable! What a great job you did!

TrueBlueBruin78

I have been motivated enough by my friends on MFP to put up my story and show how hard work and dedication pays of.

There is no magic pill (though you name it i have probably tried it(no steroids)) or new-aged workout program that will get to where you want to go without the time and dedication that you need to go through. It has taken me over 5 years to get to the level that I am at today.

After my football career, several knee injuries, and many sleepless nights due to the lower back pain later, i decided to take back my life. Started to do research on eating habits, what types of workouts work, and learning to reprogram myself for my life outside of football. One piece of advice that I was given and like to pass on is to due research, read, and read some more. Information is key.

This is me from January 2007 at a whopping 295 pounds. I look a hell of a lot older than i do at my current age.



This is me thinking i was in shape July 2010


This is me as of today 3/30/2012



With some patience, knowledge, and dedication I know that you too can do it.
Thank you for letting me share this with you all and taking time to read my story.

summer827

Oh, that is awesome!!

mahjohweeee

You are doing so great! I'm proud to have you on my friend list!!! It's crazy to see how far you've come!!!

theoriginaljayne

Excuse me while I pick my jaw up off the floor.

You look amazing.

Mrs_Padgett

WOW!

maletac

you sir are an inspiration

beebee0925

If you can do that and you started in the 300's than I can I started in the 300's. I'm 38 years old and I started this year at 374 pounds. Right now I'm 345.6. I'm trying to have an 8 pack like you in my 40's. You literally have an 8 pack. That's insane.

CandiceCarolina

Amazing! Thank you for sharing.

And yes - knowledge is power!

ladytinkerbell99

Congratulations on your transformation. I read your story and you give me a lot of motivation.
Thank you for sharing.

LaMujerMasBonitaDelMundo

OMG you look HOTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT.... What an inspiration, congrats bro!

Honestly you also look fine in your before pic but the after one is mmmmmmmmmmmm

bradXdale

I hope to get results like these in the next 5 years, this is an inspiration. Such great results & dedication.

connie_messina

I hope to get results like these in the next 5 years, this is an inspiration. Such great results & dedication.

You will!!!

TinaHumphries

Wow!!!

slyder432

Thanks for giving the rest of us some hope!! Congrats!! Got any tips??

hikergalrm

WOW!!! Ripped..... Great job:)

kaetmarie

You look aahhhhhhhmazing!

Pamela_June

Very inspirational... and it gives us all hope that great things can be done! You look great!

sisierra

wowza! Thanks for sharing! you look amazing! 5 years? I am truly impressed by your dedication

energy4life

WOWIEEEE!! Nice and Fantastic, way to go! Could you be my coach j/k , Congrats! :flowerforyou:

WifeNMama

Thanks for sharing, and great work!

I was feeling discouraged that won't hit my goal in a year, as I was hoping. Five years for those results is worth it! So I keep plodding on. I'm going at my strength training like a mad woman after this. :-)

swthrtsmrf

Congratulations! Thank you for sharing your story. These are the stories that help the rest of us on the journey know that the goal is possible!

nileighttig

What an awesome transformation!

librislady

Dayum! Nice work!!!

SueSlick

Holy Hotness!! great result of hard work!!