200lbs down / more then halfway to goal / Pictures

lidybug1984

You look great!!!! You're not the enemny, surgery is NOT the easy way. Inpired by your hard work. Thank you

AmandaCaswell1982

I agree with the majority here- it's not an "easy out" and I feel you are selling yourself short! That is AWESOME and hard work has been put in- alot harder than most! Congratulations-- you should be so proud of yourself.

We all have different journeys here, different stories that are important in making us who we are.
Well done!!!!

shcarter67

You are awesome and an inspiration to others!!!! Keep up the great work.

k2quiere

I want to sleep in your Animal shirt!!!

Trust me, you're not the enemy for the simple fact that you realized it's going to take more than just the surgery to make it happen and to keep it from having to happen again. There are so many who don't ever get to that point, and then they find themselves crying when the weight comes back on. Keep working hard!

5Btieden

You had surgery....doesn't matter! You are still here doing what everyone else is....getting healthy!! Great job for deciding to make that change! I am sure your body thanks you every day! I know mine does!! Keep up the great work!!!:drinker:

Divagettinfitin2011

:drinker: You are doing great!

amandabrady

Amazing! Yes the surgery was necessary, and maybe at first you weren't expecting much out of yourself, but look at you now! The loss from the surgery, and almost 50lbs more down all on your own. More importantly, look at how much you've turned your attitude around in regards to your future and the goals you're setting for yourself! That's a whole different kind of makeover, from the inside out. Major props to you my friend!

JoolieW68

Definitely not the enemy for having surgery! I have several friends who did, with varying degrees of success. The enemy is to STAY overweight and not want to get healthy, and you kicked that enemy in the @ss.

Congratulations on your progress so far, and looking forward to your continued success!

nigel061

200lbs loss is impressive however achieved! well done!

Got2bdrea

Keep going! Your doing great!

fatpal1

Hi, I'm Tammy...I'm fat to And I think your AWESOME!!!!

maureen173

You are AMAZING! What an inspiration, and yes, you will accomplish much bigger goals than fitting on an airplane! You can do it!

final10

You're a cool dude, I like you. You are going to make your next goal, I'm excited for more pics.

UticaBoy51

Not the enemy, you do what you have to do to get healthy. Good for you! Keep going.

pkfrankel

The biggest fear a man can bear is the fear of success. Embrace your accomplishment with pride. You will rise to the top knowing what you can achieve.

tabulator32

You've lost nearly a third of your body weight.

You have found the determination and kept the momentum to get where you want to be (both health-wise and geographically...on that plane).

You are an example to others and someone to be looked up to.

You are definitely NOT the enemy.

BettyIW

IMPRESSIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'll look forward to future progress reports. You look GREAT....So proud of you!

zumbaabby

You are so NOT the enemy! You did what you needed to do, had to do and you are makin' it! Keep up the awesome work, I'm so proud for you!

ChrisRN75495

I am so happy for you! You worked hard and it paid off.

And don't look at the bariatric surgery as anything more or less than more work you did. It's hard to lose that 25 lb, it's hard to stick with the diet and restrictions afterward, it's a painful surgery that is hard to endure. I'm proud to know you.

Congrats and keep posting--we can all take inspiration from your achievements.

Way To Go, Howie!!

Madam_Patrick

I think you are inspiring. It takes a lot to make any decision toward weight loss. Your pictures are awesome! Keep up the good work! It is always helpful to me if I have a specific motivation.
p.s. You're Animal shirt is awesome!

allegedglobalconspiracy

You're not the enemy at all! You're a man who's taken control of his life and is on the way to better health, and congratulations for that!

nycalison

Wow, great job! I felt the same way as you when I started, well I'll get to x weight because thats probably the best I can get to, but now that I can see what I'm capable of, my goals have gotten much much bigger. And I love your snarkiness about the whole thing

ipsamet

You're amazing. And you look fantastic. That is all.

Jenn264

WOW! Keep it up!! You're doing GREAT!

HowieTwoPointZero

I want to sleep in your Animal shirt!!!

Trust me, you're not the enemy for the simple fact that you realized it's going to take more than just the surgery to make it happen and to keep it from having to happen again. There are so many who don't ever get to that point, and then they find themselves crying when the weight comes back on. Keep working hard!

Hah, if I could find it, you could make a tent out of it by now.

HowieTwoPointZero

You're amazing. And you look fantastic. That is all.

NO U!

OBXoceansoul

You are a Rock Star! You have worked hard for all of your weight loss. Gastric bypass is not an easy thing so don't appologize for anything! Keep on going!

mom2gar

Congrats! And you are so strong for taking the steps to get your health back on track. Great job.

Angelfromokc

AMAZING!!! Keep up the hard work!! You are doing an excellent job! Such an inspiration! : )

SirRunningShorts

Thank you so much for sharing your personal story and your struggle. You didn't take the easy way. The easy way is to do nothing, which we have all been guilty of. You worked your *kitten* off! You have an amazing story and thank you so much for sharing it! I really do think you are going to reach your goals and set even bigger ones in the future! You have a lot to be proud of! My hat goes off you you!

-Chris