100 day progress (pics)

douglasmobbs
douglasmobbs Posts: 563 Member
in Success Stories
I started changing the way I eat and exercise on the 5th Jan 2012.

After many failed attempts to be healthier I looked at what I had done in the past and why they resulted in me going back to my unhealthy ways. I came up with the following.

I quickly get bored when on diets that restrict some types of food but allow unlimited of other types.
When I have counted calories and kept back a significant portion of my calories to combat my evening snack cravings I have failed.
I needed to find a way to easily track calories and exercise as I got bored of having to look up items several times in the past.
I had to push myself to get down the gym, no easy way of getting over this, it needed strong will power.
No matter what I ate I had to make sure that I got enough fruit/veg, protein, fiber etc.

I have discovered a lot in the first 100 days including

Some of the foods that have a higher than expected calorie content
Some of the foods that are filling and low calorie
The choice of vegetable accompaniment to a main meal can make 100's of calorie difference
I do not need to snack at night
The gym can be rewarding
Protein fluff is amazing

I still have a long way to go but here are my starting and 100 day pictures.

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396 lbs, 20.2 inch neck, 60 inch waist, 52.5 inch hips (5th Jan 2012)

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292.5lbs, 17.25 inch neck, 48.5 inch waist, 45.5 inch hips (13 April 2012)
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  • bikermike5094
    bikermike5094 Posts: 1,752 Member
    holy crap man.. thats fantastic!!!!
  • monkeyboobum
    monkeyboobum Posts: 10
    Jeez!!!! Well done man thats some difference! x
  • dtpss188
    dtpss188 Posts: 85
    Doug, you're amazing, dude. 100 lbs in 100 days? Be careful bro. But, you are looking great. Keep on working out, it's addicting. Good Luck
  • DarlingNikki2011
    DarlingNikki2011 Posts: 287 Member
    WOW! You look awesome... Over 100lb sin 100 days... that's great! Keep up the good work. :)
  • patriciaannbibo
    patriciaannbibo Posts: 130 Member
    You Look Amazing ! Way to go
  • majordlite
    majordlite Posts: 266 Member
    Wow, that's amazing progress for just 100 days...way to go!!!
  • sprtz
    sprtz Posts: 15 Member
    WAY TO GO. KEEP IT UP LOOKING AWESOME!!
  • BeckyDavies83
    BeckyDavies83 Posts: 16
    WOW amazing job!!! You look fantastic!!!! :happy:
  • jamja72
    jamja72 Posts: 119 Member
    100 lbs congrats. Your on a journey not a sprint so If i were you I would consider the rate your losing. It seems to fast
  • mznisaelaine
    mznisaelaine Posts: 2,262 Member
    So wonderful!!!! Good job on all your hard work!! You look great!
  • wisebadger53
    wisebadger53 Posts: 382 Member
    You are amazing brother! Thanks for sharing what you have learned along the way too. Good luck as you continue working toward your goals!
  • TKHappy
    TKHappy Posts: 659 Member
    Wow!! What a difference!!! You look great!! :)
  • A_New_Horizon
    A_New_Horizon Posts: 1,555 Member
    wow - you look like a whole different person - congrats :)
  • Coach_Simon
    Coach_Simon Posts: 254 Member
    What an inspiration you are. This site really shows that we can do it without needing any help from television shows etc. Congratulations on your huge success. Keep up the fantastic work.
  • rbrannock
    rbrannock Posts: 169
    WOW...you look GREAT! Amazing job..keep up the great work!
  • avatar1003
    avatar1003 Posts: 20 Member
    WOW! Great Job :smile:
  • DestroyTheOpposition
    DestroyTheOpposition Posts: 444 Member
    Awesome! congrats. :drinker:
  • porcupinegirl32
    porcupinegirl32 Posts: 16 Member
    Amazing! and you look amazing!
  • cp37
    cp37 Posts: 36
    AMAZING! You look great!
  • Jade17694
    Jade17694 Posts: 584 Member
    You look incredible. Well done :)
  • mageepilot
    mageepilot Posts: 289 Member
    Congratulations! Your hard work is paying off!
  • chelekaz
    chelekaz Posts: 847 Member
    Wow! You have done amazing thus far!
  • GeekyGirlLyn
    GeekyGirlLyn Posts: 238 Member
    This is awesome! I'd love to know how you did it. Id love to lose 100 lbs in 100 days. Total inspiration to me sir!
  • tiptoeketo
    tiptoeketo Posts: 271 Member
    WOW - I M BLOWN AWAY BY YOUR PROGRESS! You look great and must feel amazing! Keep up the great work :)
  • CDresp
    CDresp Posts: 201 Member
    AWESOME!!! Bet your knees appreciate the weight loss!!!
  • Karalopolous
    Karalopolous Posts: 574
    that is amazing!! Great job!!
  • schmoozie26
    schmoozie26 Posts: 63 Member
    Absolutely PHENOMENAL! You look GREAT!
  • stackcortes
    stackcortes Posts: 1
    Awesome Job! You really provide some positive reinforcement to my day! Keep up the good work!
  • christenwypy
    christenwypy Posts: 335 Member
    I just told my husband to check this out. He is getting really frustrated thinking it will take him so long so seeing what you did in 100 days is so inspiring! Great job! Keep it up!
  • TinaCleg_cancel
    TinaCleg_cancel Posts: 276
    Amazing, your hard work has paid off !

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