Down 73 lbs. in 3 months: Ops Shirtless and Shameless

vestarocks

I think you have put words to the feelings of so many of us. I was on a plane last week and the woman in front of me had to ask for a seatbelt extender. My heart broke a little for her but at the same time I looked down and had a lot of room on mine for the first time in a long time.

You are an inspiration fine sir. To accomplish so much in 3 months is extraordinary. You are a superhero for your children.

Congrats.

Paula21666

Incredible! Thanks for sharing your story!

NurseCarolyn2014

Wow! You look like you've made AMAZING progress! I wish you continued success, you look fantastic

tnrown87

Amazing story!

mrob81

You bounced back hard! Nice work man. Keep it up.

ssgrimes7

Amazing and inspirational keep up the great work!

cici1028

So inspirational! Well done!

Tators

WOW! Truly awesome! You hit the nail on the head with your post. Thanks for sharing what a lot of overweight people go through. I have noticed how uncomortable weight gain can be in the last couple of years. Being at my heaviest ever...i have learned the leaner is better and easier. Its getting easier for me to roll over in my bed, to get up out of a chair....oh my goodness the list goes on. Overweight is a motivation w/ in itself to make the change. Good JOB

RainRedfield

Amazing Progress! WOW!

noodles727

Wow! Impressive! Good job!

dalmiechick45

Ya Look AWESOME! WTG! and Keep up all the hard work!!!!

nxd10

You DO look fantastic. Congrats! Keep it off by EXERCISING. Tone that body.

bejuled74

Thanks for posting. Awesome insight, and great job on your loss and dedication.

AshleyKP87

Your story is so inspiring. Keep up the good work and even though I don't know you I am very proud of you

2012asv

I would say 73lbs loss is more than "a little" progress! Keep up the good work!

engodwin

AWESOME results!!! You are an inspiration to so many!! Keep pushing you're almost there!!!

sunnykb

Such an inspiration! You are doing GREAT!!

annokoye

Oh My Gosh Sir,

You look great. Hang in there and you will surely see your goal met. Not only will this be a boost of confidence and inspiration to you but also to your children and definitely all the MFPs that read these stories. I am training for a Fitness Exam myself and everyday I read these stories for encouragement on my run. Each day I am getting better and better. So, thanks so much for sharing. We can do this.

Lewisgrl23

My HERO!!! Great job sir!!! PRESS ON!!!

lastchance2010

For anybody who has ever started sweating bullets while walking onto an airplane wondering if their seatbelt would fasten or have to suffer the embarrassment of asking for a belt extender. Not to mention sitting with your arms folded the whole flight so as not to infringe on anyone else’s space. For anybody that has ever waited hours with their kid to get on a thrill ride in a theme park just to be turned around because the buckling mechanism wouldn’t fasten for you; having to disappoint your kid while walking back down through the line. Or the private pain of suffering through holding your breath long enough to tie your shoe, this may be comical to some but I’ve experienced it all. I’m here to say you can make a change. There’s no need for fad diets, gimmicks, purging, pills, or surgeries. With the right dedication you too through only diet and exercise can lose the weight. I promise after getting up to 363 lbs, I felt I was a lost cause but I found my motivation on 2/27/2012 and since then there has been no turning back! I’ve made a little progress but until I can go out to the pool with my kids and be “Shirtless and Shameless”, I’ll keep pushing. Good Luck to all My Fitness Pals that read this! Let’s Go!!

LOVE!!!! Congrats on your success. I went gung ho in Feb 12 also...with persistance and dedication...everything you just said, I also lived and even with my 43lb loss just yesterday on the bus I had a lady him and haw about sitting in the middle seat of the 3 seat bench at which point my hips musta been too much...eventually she huffed one last time and got up to move...stupid lady..but yes there is victory there is a silver lining and the light is at the end of the tunnel...I just keep pushing for it...

Congrats to you and your progress!!! You look really great! Awesome in fact!!

pinamarie07

You are an inspiration! Truely amazing! Thank you for sharing with all of us!

Krys_140

What an inspiring post! Congratulations on your hard work to date - keep it up!!!!

doxiegal13

You are so inspiring and have the right attitude! Keep it up...

usernamejoe

Way to go man! You are also really cool for being a Cowboys fan too! How bout them Boyz? :-)

wisegirl_k

This seriously made me tear up. I'm so happy for you that you've made such a courageous step and didn't give up. Keep fighting, it only gets easier!

Syderelli

Thank you so much for sharing this!! You have an amazing attitude, and it WILL help others!

Laura80111

#73 down in three months:noway: that is quite the accomplishment. Good for you getting your "ah ha" moment and looking to the future. I'm sure that "Shirtless & Shamless" is in your future:drinker:

juicemoogan

Way to go..that's amazing!!

Keep up the fantastic work and you will reach your goal!!

AJ_Pete

AMAZING. Love your determination and your message. Eating healthy and exercising is truly all it takes! Love it!!! Congrats to you!! You've inspired so many people now!

future_runner

Awesome job and great story! Keep up the great work