100 Pounds lost! 355 to 253

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EricNCSU
EricNCSU Posts: 699 Member
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In August/September of 2009 I hit my heaviest weight of 355 pounds. I was miserable, my knees hurt, my blood sugar was acting crazy, I wasn't sleeping well and I felt like I would be stuck like this forever.

Fast forward a little under 3 years and I have lost 102 pounds 55 of which since joining MFP in Oct. of 2011) clocking in this afternoon at 253.2 pounds. I've turned into a distance runner, tackling 5K's 10K's and even a half marathon (with two more registered and waiting). My knees feel better, my blood sugar is not longer an issue and I sleep like a baby. I still have about 40 pounds to go to reach my goal, but this is such a HUGE milestone. I suffered through a 6 week long plateau where I was stuck at about 92-95 pounds lost.. thinking I would NEVER hit 100.

I've gone from this:
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to this:
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If I can do it... I know you can!
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  • zannyzanzanzibar
    zannyzanzanzibar Posts: 354 Member
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    Congratulations, that is incredible! You look awesome!!
  • dhiammarath
    dhiammarath Posts: 834 Member
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    Awesome!! Congrats! :D:D
  • findingfit23
    findingfit23 Posts: 846 Member
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    You are AMAZING!!!!
  • redder2
    redder2 Posts: 30
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    Great news. I will be following your success.
  • 33neenaj
    33neenaj Posts: 306
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    Congratulations Eric
  • Jackieonappy
    Jackieonappy Posts: 92 Member
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    Congrats! You look great
  • melzenitram
    melzenitram Posts: 67 Member
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    WOW! WTG! awesome job C:
  • EDesq
    EDesq Posts: 1,527 Member
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    5^^ Great Job!
  • georgeinthecord
    georgeinthecord Posts: 84 Member
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    This is great! Congratulations!
  • tjk71
    tjk71 Posts: 167
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    Amazing......Great job!!!
  • gramacanada
    gramacanada Posts: 557 Member
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    Pat yourself on the back. Every day! That's Awesome!
  • amitybs
    amitybs Posts: 35
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    So inspiring, thank you for sharing your story!! Congrats on living healthy!
  • MrsCCWoods
    MrsCCWoods Posts: 142 Member
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    Congrats
  • tamimac12
    tamimac12 Posts: 36
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    wow that's awesome!!!!!!!!
  • Eat2Live2Run
    Eat2Live2Run Posts: 137 Member
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    Cause you rock!
  • ShareeMorty
    ShareeMorty Posts: 324 Member
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    Woohoo!! At last - thought that plateau would never end for you. I am so proud of you my friend, you have achieved so much this year and you are my big inspiration as I follow your footsteps through this journey to health. Totally awesome dude!!
  • Ladyvirgosdj
    Ladyvirgosdj Posts: 34 Member
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    Awesome!!!!
  • ALW65
    ALW65 Posts: 643 Member
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    I'm impressed with your weight loss, but equally impressed with the running! What great determination to get to the point of surviving a 10K! That still sounds daunting to me. Keep up the fine effort - you're looking great!
  • nikkidubert
    nikkidubert Posts: 11
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    T hanks for sharing this part of your story!
  • Tat2dDom624
    Tat2dDom624 Posts: 1,226 Member
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    Fantastic Job!

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