5 to go

Dusty74

After starting this in March of this year, I'm 5 pounds away from my goal but I will not be heart broken if I don't make it for some reason.
Here is me in September of `07 at about 290. I don't have any pictures after that of me but I was right at 300 at my heaviest and stretching the waistband of 46 pants.

On 4/18/09 at about 245

4/30/09 at 225

And on 8/2/09 at 205 and wearing 36's.

faithjobes

amazing! that is so awesome! do share how you did it and so fast!?!?!?

candy76

I'm so proud of you! You is a hottie. Thanks for being my support as well.

kyleefreeman

You and your wife are such an inspiration! did you only begin your Journey in March and have succeeded this much in only 8 months??!!! Please do share how you did it! I am really really trying to lose 60lbs by February 1st, and don't want to give up hope. You both look amazing, congratulations!!!

Dusty74

Honestly, sticking with MFP is how we did it. There were only a few times that we blew up our daily allotment of calories. Also, exercise, exercise, exercise. Although I have lost the will to hit the treadmill lately, that was/is the key.
There was no snake oil, no magic pill or voodoo. Just making better choices about what goes in your face and get moving, be it on a treadmill, bike, or walking down the street.
If I knew about this place a long time ago, I would have never got in the shape I was in.

So, now that I'm at this point:
I don't have the knee pain anymore
My back don't hurt
Have not had heartburn for months- I used to get it at least 10 times a day
I don't get headaches as often
I don't get winded doing my job, I can actually outwork the 21 year old punk :bigsmile:
And my blood work came back normal last week!

mnichol

Congratulations!!

rachi20024

Awesome job:happy:

Wecandothis

Oh my GOSH! You look GREAT! you look so much younger! I'll bet you have a ton more energy for your son!

Congratulations! It's just amazing, and truly an inspiration!

Kendra7107

Congratulations! You look great!!! I know you look in the mirror and feel proud of yourself.

I'm so envious.

KatWood

You rock!

iRun4wine

Congrats! :drinker: You look awesome, and are an inspiration and motivator!

Dusty74

Thanks!

Jovialation

wow the progress pics are amazing! congrats! so glad to see all these people succeeding!

Dusty74

Couldn't edit the original post for some reason. Anyhow, here is a picture that Candy and I had taken last week.

CBRITO

GOOD FOR YOU!!!... I'M SO HAPPY FOR BOTH OF YOU...

I WAS WONDERING??.... DID YOU REALLY STRESS TO EXERCISE??, OR JUST EATING CAN MAKE THE DIFFERENCE??

I HAVE "ZERO" TIME TO EXERCISE.. SO I WAS HOPING SATYING WITH THE CALORIES, AND SOMETIMES UNDER WOULD MAKE A DIFFERENCE??

YOUR THOUGHTS

j_g4ever

way to go you guys. and down 10 pant sizes that is amazing. :drinker:

Dusty74

GOOD FOR YOU!!!... I'M SO HAPPY FOR BOTH OF YOU...

I WAS WONDERING??.... DID YOU REALLY STRESS TO EXERCISE??, OR JUST EATING CAN MAKE THE DIFFERENCE??

I HAVE "ZERO" TIME TO EXERCISE.. SO I WAS HOPING SATYING WITH THE CALORIES, AND SOMETIMES UNDER WOULD MAKE A DIFFERENCE??

YOUR THOUGHTS

Yes you have to exercise, no ifs ands or buts about it. The weight fell of quickly, but I have not done much lately and I have stayed at the same weight for a few weeks now.

ilike2moveit

Amazing. I wouldn't worry about those last 5 because you look great!

mommared53

You and your wife both look amazing! Congratulations! :flowerforyou: