Big Men

Mick63116

27 6 foot started out at 333lb and 44 inch waist. Down to 280 lbs and a 40. Still got a ways to go but could defintely use some friends/motivation.

evollmar

I am a woman but if want the help i will motivate you!!!

Jmstill300

5'10" or thereabouts. I started at 351 lbs on April 25, 2011. Today, I weigh 185 lbs.

jimgatewood

Hello, I'm 65, 6', with a starting weight of 250 pounds. Short story is Before Christmas my doctor told me I was a type 2 diabetic and would need to go on meds. Having raised a son who was type 1 diabetic since age 5, I knew that I wanted to avoid that lifestyle. I inquired as to a way out. I was told perhaps if I lost a great deal of weight the numbers would drop, but that he doubted whether that was possible. When I asked what was the best way to lose that much weight, he replied calorie counting was the my best bet. At two hundred fifty pounds with high blood pressure and acid reflux I knew it was going to be a diffficult task. I made an appointment for three months from then to do blood tests and see where my weight was then. I researched constantly, began charting my food intake with a smartphone and begin working out twice a day. The outcome...Three months later at the doctors visit I had lost 40 pounds, was experiencing low blood pressure, and had dropped down to a prediabetic number. As of yesterday I have lost 81 pounds, been taken off BP medication, taken off acid reflux meds and feel great. I went from 250 pounds to a weight of 169.
It can be done at any age. Attititude is the number one tool.


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joshuamhort

I am working on it too. No success stories yet, as I am pretty much just starting. But, I am 5'11" and around 310 lbs. I am looking to get down to around 195, and see how I feel from there.

QueenGorgo

We're all here to support eachother..women just ask for support more openly..you guys would be suprised at how much feedback you'll get if you put yourselves out there and ask for it..A big man in beast mode is truly a gift to behold..

But NOTHIN is better than a woman who can lift hard and still keep it sexy :blushing:

smhammons

5'8" started at 259 pounds Feb. 29th and now down to 214 pounds I had a goal of 200 but I think I will contuinue on to 180 this has been the easiest and most effective way ever to regain control and make myself health and fit.

cubizzle

6'1" here, started at 236. I'm down 30lbs.

cubizzle

I have posted my results on here a few times before, but it seems not enough people comment on them to keep them up on top very long. I'll put one in here of where I started and compare to my profile pic of my a couple of weeks ago. Chicks dig it LOL

Mid March 2012



I was at 196 in those pictures. I am currently at 159.

Semper Fi

_Kitten_Kate

Well... now I know where to find all the tall men!


Even though I am a girl... we can still support each other!
Right?

Gapwedge01

Hello, I'm 65, 6', with a starting weight of 250 pounds. Short story is Before Christmas my doctor told me I was a type 2 diabetic and would need to go on meds. Having raised a son who was type 1 diabetic since age 5, I knew that I wanted to avoid that lifestyle. I inquired as to a way out. I was told perhaps if I lost a great deal of weight the numbers would drop, but that he doubted whether that was possible. When I asked what was the best way to lose that much weight, he replied calorie counting was the my best bet. At two hundred fifty pounds with high blood pressure and acid reflux I knew it was going to be a diffficult task. I made an appointment for three months from then to do blood tests and see where my weight was then. I researched constantly, began charting my food intake with a smartphone and begin working out twice a day. The outcome...Three months later at the doctors visit I had lost 40 pounds, was experiencing low blood pressure, and had dropped down to a prediabetic number. As of yesterday I have lost 81 pounds, been taken off BP medication, taken off acid reflux meds and feel great. I went from 250 pounds to a weight of 169.
It can be done at any age. Attititude is the number one tool.


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Great to hear. Turn 60 in January and need to drop 60. I am 6'0" and my peak was 265. Down to 251 now and want to get below 200.

sin2001

I am 6'2" and 350. Need to do this for myself and my family. Would love buddies for support. I'm pretty active. Found I just don't eat enough.

Jerry1001

51 6'4" SW 1-5-12 284 lbs, CW 238lbs, about 15 lbs to go.

vibes23

Im currently 310lbs is that big enough I hope to be a success story some day !

sin2001

vibes a journey starts with the first step. With a good
mind set you can do anything.

CharlesHFL

Good morning guys, I'm 6'1" started @ 292, down to 276 (unofficial, next official is August 1st). This is a challenging process, and a positive mindset is sometimes a challenge to maintain. Working with a group of like minded individuals moving towards a common goal, makes things a little more bearable, I've learned a lot already, and still have a lot to learn.

Congrats to those who have reached their goals, and continued success to those who are still on their way.

rickpearce

6 ft, currently 328. At one point I woulda been a success story when I got down to 270. Back at square 1 with a new goal of getting to 230 in 1 year. It is going to be tough. I want to make it through a full year so I can really change my life.

urbnoutdrzmn247

6'3 and 265...I have been a Survival Specialist in the Armed Forces 17 years ago weighing in at 235...and since then I have gotten married and now im trying to get back to being healthy again..so if you would like to add me...just let me know..and I will do my best to give the support I can..

Boggie2000

Started this journey on April 18, 2012- at 5.9.5" and 240.Currently 206 with another 30 to go. My pants have dropped from a 40 to a loose 36.

Started this whole endeavor as part of a 1 year long, nutrition research study. The short of it is that they didn't ask you to exercise, just adjust your diet for 2, 6 month periods, one a very low fat diet and the second a very low-carb diet. I am just past the 3 month mark on my low fat and won't go low-carb until October. Just using MFP to track my diet and exercise, I found it very motivating and am now very self motivated- walking for 45 minutes on week nights, getting in a full hour+ on weekends and have started riding my bike again. Soon I break out the current laundry rack (aka Bowflex) to start adding strength and toning exercises.

Great to see all the stories and successes on this tread. Keep it up!

monkeyriley

I have to agree about the tons of women and this generally being a women's only site. Personally, I like the food tracker and the database with all of the different items in it.

I started this site at 226 (I think I got to 236 at my heaviest) and currently weigh 172; I'm 6'1". This site has prompted me to train for a marathon, to watch what goes down the pipe, and to really understand that 'you are what you eat'. I also have come to realize that even people who are 'naturally thin' are likely eating in the same pattern that I have fallen into and may have counted calories for a period if they find themselves getting larger. Personally, my fear is slipping out the routine that has made this possible because I don't want to go back to where I was with my weight. I'm in the best shape of my life and feel great. Truthfully, it seems like little, simple changes have added up to a huge difference.

<--- Before/After pictures are in my profile.