My before/after (though not quite done yet)

contingencyplan

A few friends have asked me to post pics of before/after. So here:





Taken 4th of July, 2009. Weight at the time was ~325 lbs. I had already lost about 10 lbs when these pics were taken.



Taken 17th of February, 2012. Weight at the time was about ~225 lbs. I have since lost another ~10 lbs or so and lost another pants size while adding some noticeable arm muscle definition.

*EDIT* Okay, seriously, I'm using the proper link code for forums and no pic pink. WTF?

thatblueyedchic

A few friends have asked me to post pics of before/after. So here:





Taken 4th of July, 2009. Weight at the time was ~325 lbs. I had already lost about 10 lbs when these pics were taken.



Taken 17th of February, 2012. Weight at the time was about ~225 lbs. I have since lost another ~10 lbs or so and lost another pants size while adding some noticeable arm muscle definition.

Fixed the photos for you! :-) You need to keep the img tags lowercase. You look great!!!! ;-)

BrettPGH

Dude that is AMAZING! SO proud of you! Keep up the hard work and enjoy the bike!

contingencyplan

Thanks! And how come the photos didn't work for me? O.o

thatblueyedchic

The img tags have to be lowercase. It's very picky

starla5881

That is phenomenal! You look great!

contingencyplan

The img tags have to be lowercase. It's very picky

Ahh thanks. Now I know!

thatblueyedchic

The img tags have to be lowercase. It's very picky

Ahh thanks. Now I know!

No problem!

annokoye

You look awesome, Great job!!!

macpatti

Look at you!!!!! You look great!!!

nanoonka

That's awesome! Congratulations!

thomassd1969

awesome you are an inspiration

contingencyplan

Thank you. I did it by using autistic obsession/one track mind to work for me.

goblynn

your transformation is amazing.. my hats off to you and all your hard work.

macpatti

Thank you. I did it by using autistic obsession/one track mind to work for me.

That's what we're trying to get David to work on. He turned 12 in February so he can lift weights now (per doctor). We're hoping to use his "autism obssessive behavior" for working out!

genuinelyfrans

Sean, this is fantastic progress, amazing job

court211006

FREAKING AWESOME JOB!

contingencyplan

Thank you. I did it by using autistic obsession/one track mind to work for me.

That's what we're trying to get David to work on. He turned 12 in February so he can lift weights now (per doctor). We're hoping to use his "autism obssessive behavior" for working out!

I recommend use of a suspension trainer. It allows for him to perform bodyweight exercises that lead to the same neurological sensory stimulation as his stimming. That's why I was able to stick with it. My favorite exercises to do on it are combination squat/row because it almost perfectly simulates the repetitive rocking stimming I do.

AirCircleI

wow - what an amazing change!!! You are looking fantastic!!

gemmaldavies

u look amazing. well done ))

rexzmumu

wow, you have done AWESOME!

macpatti

I recommend use of a suspension trainer. It allows for him to perform bodyweight exercises that lead to the same neurological sensory stimulation as his stimming. That's why I was able to stick with it. My favorite exercises to do on it are combination squat/row because it almost perfectly simulates the repetitive rocking stimming I do.

That would explain why he prefers a couple of the machines that "rock" when he uses them. We'll definitely get him a suspension trainer. Thanks for the advice!

mznisaelaine

OMGosh!!! You look so fantastic!!!! I am so happy for you! You look amazing! Congrats! You are such an inspiration! :flowerforyou:

prshacklock74

Wow! Great job! You look awesome!

auroranflash

Fantastic work. You should be more than proud...

almc170

Wow, amazing transformation!! Great job!!!

contingencyplan

I recommend use of a suspension trainer. It allows for him to perform bodyweight exercises that lead to the same neurological sensory stimulation as his stimming. That's why I was able to stick with it. My favorite exercises to do on it are combination squat/row because it almost perfectly simulates the repetitive rocking stimming I do.

That would explain why he prefers a couple of the machines that "rock" when he uses them. We'll definitely get him a suspension trainer. Thanks for the advice!

No problem! Avoid the TRX one. It's extremely overpriced for what you get (about $200) and people have said that it only lasts about a year before the adjustment cams on it start slipping. The one I started out with was the Lifeline Jungle Gym XT which costs a lot less ($90 I think) and the one I now use is the CrossCore 180 (about $250). If you're willing to spend the money on the CrossCore I highly recommend it, but if price is concern you can't go wrong with the Jungle Gym XT.

horseloverdawn

Very inspirational! thanks for sharing :-)

macpatti

No problem! Avoid the TRX one. It's extremely overpriced for what you get (about $200) and people have said that it only lasts about a year before the adjustment cams on it start slipping. The one I started out with was the Lifeline Jungle Gym XT which costs a lot less ($90 I think) and the one I now use is the CrossCore 180 (about $250). If you're willing to spend the money on the CrossCore I highly recommend it, but if price is concern you can't go wrong with the Jungle Gym XT.

Thanks!

KyleB65

WTG- Awesome transformation!

Congrats on the results!

ammossrn

wow!!! u look amazing!