Apple picking before and after photos:

arewethereyet

What is really on my heart tonight, is that you and Beth have changed the course of your son's lives. This is what makes me cry. You will be coaching their little league games, running with them for football plays, teaching them how to bike and run just like daddy.

What was a life of unhealthy habits is now a running/jumping/ size 8 wearin' life of happiness!!

I love you guys

:flowerforyou: Jeannie

Thanks Jeannie,

Funny you mention learning habits. I went to the Dr. for a check up this past week. And I am sad to admit it was the first time in over 10 YEARS that I have gone to see a Dr. I told him about the weight I have lost and that my wife and I have decieded to take better care of ourselves and that is why I had come to see him. I wanted to know what damage I had done and see if I had any issues. Well when we discussed my medical history I told him that I have been obese for mose of my life and he said "Does obesity run in your family?" and I said, "Doc, if the last 10 months have taught me anything it's that BAD HABITS run in my family." Genetics has nothing to do with it. He seemed very pleased with that response. Well I am waiting get my bloodwork done but he told me that my blood pressure was awesome and that my muscle tone was on par some some athletes that come to his practice. Turns out he is into Triathlon so we got to shop talking and he gave me some great tips for my swimming. Anyway, the point is...Bad habits don't run in this family anymore.

:drinker:

High five bud!! And the Lord puts us right where we need to be, again!!:flowerforyou:

rachi20024

Some serious words of wisdom I am in awe of what I have read(and seen).

What is really on my heart tonight, is that you and Beth have changed the course of your son's lives. This is what makes me cry. You will be coaching their little league games, running with them for football plays, teaching them how to bike and run just like daddy.

What was a life of unhealthy habits is now a running/jumping/ size 8 wearin' life of happiness!!

I love you guys

:flowerforyou: Jeannie

Thanks Jeannie,

Funny you mention learning habits. I went to the Dr. for a check up this past week. And I am sad to admit it was the first time in over 10 YEARS that I have gone to see a Dr. I told him about the weight I have lost and that my wife and I have decieded to take better care of ourselves and that is why I had come to see him. I wanted to know what damage I had done and see if I had any issues. Well when we discussed my medical history I told him that I have been obese for mose of my life and he said "Does obesity run in your family?" and I said, "Doc, if the last 10 months have taught me anything it's that BAD HABITS run in my family." Genetics has nothing to do with it. He seemed very pleased with that response. Well I am waiting get my bloodwork done but he told me that my blood pressure was awesome and that my muscle tone was on par some some athletes that come to his practice. Turns out he is into Triathlon so we got to shop talking and he gave me some great tips for my swimming. Anyway, the point is...Bad habits don't run in this family anymore.

:drinker:

twistygirl

Wow just when I felt worn and tired. Reading your words"The year will pass I can be a better man or not change at all". Lifted my spirit. After seeing this I know I will continue full steam ahead. You Rock Fella You Rock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

kissinthedark

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Wow!!!

That's insane! You are amazing!! And such an inspiration.... Congrats!

Georg

You're so inspiring!
Thank you for sharing your success with us.

Georg

And those little ones are pretty cute, too! :bigsmile:

pillboy

well done my friend truly well done

bethrs

Yeah, as everyone said, you ROCK! I hope all that hard work you've put in over the year makes apple picking and life easier and more enjoyable!
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igmom

Duuuuuuuuuuuuuuude!!! Amazing! What an inspiration!

chickylet

OMG, congrats, you look great. You are an inspiration.

zibbity

You look wonderful. I feel like this is taking forever, but i know its working. slow and steady wins the race i guess. Thank you for the motivation!

havingitall

Thank you Andrew. There are some days when I feel I need a good kick in the butt. I fall into lazy habits and don't want to go to the gym or I feel I really want a piece of that cake that some butthead brought into the office.

When I see you and hear your story, I give myself a kick in the rear and know that it is possible. I, too, forget how far I have come. And I sure don't want to do a return trip!

dragonfly81

That's amazing. Thank you for sharing.

You look great!

LittleEva44

Excellent response to the doctor What an inspiration and if only "others" could learn from you. I myself saw a clip on World News tonight about an 84 year old nun who run marathons. I thought, "Shame on you, Eva! She's 84 years old, go out there and work out!". Now you and your wife are MY inspirators

Keep up the good work/out, healthy eating, and blessings!

Butta

Congrats... BTW, you are a hottie! lol.

Wecandothis

I can't get over those pictures!!!!!!!! What a huge difference! You look amazing! thank you so much for sharing those!!!!!

busymom74

Wow, that is amazing! I'm going to the gym today. :laugh:

Thanks for the inspiration I didn't know I needed!

chrissyh

You amaze me!!! I am as impressed with all your race times as I am the pictures- You are incredible!

sonjavon

WOW!! :drinker: Good for you! Keep up the good work And it's nice to see you're aware of my favorite rule... Red Sox attire is extra slimming (as opposed to those god-awful pin stripes:sick: ) :laugh:

Ok - first, congratulations on the change! That is incredible! Second... the above post cracked me up and I couldn't agree more!

135gratitude

Thanks for sharing!!! You look AMAZING!!! Very handsome, and about 10 years younger! You can see real definition in your chest - you must be very proud!