Exactly a year ago since 6/4/11, 800 Miles later

directorj · June 2012

It’s been a very long journey and a complete 360 degree of my life. I’m a yo-yo diet guy and didn’t like the gym after a few months. I had a full time job which was a bit stressful and ended up eating the following:

Breakfast : Mcdonalds/Burger King / Donuts etc..etc
Lunch: Always (5x a week) restaurant of choice: Applebees, Chilis, Olive Garden, Pizza, Burritos, etc
Dinner : Homecooked food but mostly high carb/high fat.
Weekends : Drinking..more restaurants..etc.

This was a routine for the next few months until I lost my job (last May). No worries because if I stayed any longer, I would have done worst to my body. I would wake up with back pains and sometimes I felt like my heart was having a hard time pumping! My pulse rate was always 70bpm-80bpm and blood pressure was borderline hypertension and I’m only 23 at the time!.

My doctor said “you’re too young, I don’t want to put you on meds for the rest of your life” Yikes!!!

So here comes June 2011 @ 230lbs.

I stumbled upon Nike+ and literally on June 3rd, 2011, I ran 5.02miles on the treadmill powered by WILL POWER! I never stopped to this day. My motivation at the time was food.

“The more I run, the more I can eat, guilt free”

I got tired of eating so much (after 2 months) and it became a waste of a run because I would breakeven. Started eating healthier and learning more about nutrition and joined MFP which added even MORE motivation!

Next thing you know I just kept on running and never stopped. Now it’s a year ago!

A few things that changed

No more backpain, unless it’s “sore” from training
My pulse rate is resting at 50bpm

I’m more into outdoor activities
Much more happier!!
More confident
Running a marathon is possible, but not just yet
People look at me different in a good healthy way instead of a fat slob.

1 Year is a long time, I'm not saying I'm a master at weightloss, I just did it. Let's just say I'd like to inspire everyone else and I know I still have about 20-25lbs left on where I'd like to be before my first marathon.

tethomas73 · June 2012

Congratulation on you success you look good..

sirihermine · June 2012

you seem to have made a real lifestyle change. Amazing job!

Funsoaps · June 2012

You should be very proud, you've made huge accomplishments!

Run4iiiiiit · June 2012

outstanding job!

brighteyes31143 · June 2012

It’s been a very long journey and a complete 360 degree of my life. I’m a yo-yo diet guy and didn’t like the gym after a few months. I had a full time job which was a bit stressful and ended up eating the following:

Breakfast : Mcdonalds/Burger King / Donuts etc..etc
Lunch: Always (5x a week) restaurant of choice: Applebees, Chilis, Olive Garden, Pizza, Burritos, etc
Dinner : Homecooked food but mostly high carb/high fat.
Weekends : Drinking..more restaurants..etc.

This was a routine for the next few months until I lost my job (last May). No worries because if I stayed any longer, I would have done worst to my body. I would wake up with back pains and sometimes I felt like my heart was having a hard time pumping! My pulse rate was always 70bpm-80bpm and blood pressure was borderline hypertension and I’m only 23 at the time!.

YOU LOOK AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;0) CONGRATS!

My doctor said “you’re too young, I don’t want to put you on meds for the rest of your life” Yikes!!!

So here comes June 2011 @ 230lbs.

I stumbled upon Nike+ and literally on June 3rd, 2011, I ran 5.02miles on the treadmill powered by WILL POWER! I never stopped to this day. My motivation at the time was food.

“The more I run, the more I can eat, guilt free”

I got tired of eating so much (after 2 months) and it became a waste of a run because I would breakeven. Started eating healthier and learning more about nutrition and joined MFP which added even MORE motivation!

Next thing you know I just kept on running and never stopped. Now it’s a year ago!

A few things that changed

No more backpain, unless it’s “sore” from training
My pulse rate is resting at 50bpm
I’m more into outdoor activities
Much more happier!!
More confident
Running a marathon is possible, but not just yet
People look at me different in a good healthy way instead of a fat slob.

1 Year is a long time, I'm not saying I'm a master at weightloss, I just did it. Let's just say I'd like to inspire everyone else and I know I still have about 20-25lbs left on where I'd like to be before my first marathon.

coliema · June 2012

That is awesome, Congrats!

dkoroschetz · June 2012

You look great! Congrats on your new life!!!

NMJosephs · June 2012

Great job! You look wonderful and I'm sure you're even happier that you feel so much better! Can't wait to hear about your marathon success story down the road!