Male - 6'4", 34, 50lbs lost, progress & pix

grkfire

First, a little back story:

I am the type that avoids going to doctors at all costs. I just don’t like getting loaded up with antibiotics for something that I know will run its’ course. Unless I’m dying, I wont go to see a doc…you get the point. But since 2010, everywhere I looked, my extended families have suffered health issues of their own ranging from diabetes to cancer & everything in between. The common theme I kept listening to for prevention to all of this was, “watch your diet”.

I started having problems of my own soon after. I would have frequent headaches, feel fatigued, aches & pains on my joints & body…I figured, eh, it sucks getting old, or just blamed it on the day to day stresses of life, work, bills, etc….Until one morning I could not get up or operate at all. I was so dizzy with head rush (vision darkening) type symptoms that freaked me out to see a doc.

Last November, I was diagnosed with a thyroid disorder that left me packing on the lbs over the years & getting dangerously close to 300lbs!! I had never been that heavy in my life. After a dire warning from my doc to get my act together (God bless her for this!) and the fact that I have a little one that looks up to me, I decided to get my health & outlook on life back together. My results have been nothing short of amazing!

I know that a lot of us try & do have healthy lifestyles and for that, I applaud you all, keep it up!!! But others out there try or just do the bare minimum (I WAS in that group)

Unfortunately it took health issues of my own instead of listening to better judgment, to take control & MAKE time for my health. I’m only 2 months into my lifestyle change and I’ve decided to share this with you all with the hopes of inspiring some out there. IT IS POSSIBLE to achieve health & weight loss!



And here is where I'm currently at during a workout just this week!

najla56

good job! that's such a big loss

cunfewzed1

42 lbs in a month?!

wow

680711

Keep it up man

Iam also behind you

Aziz

WenonaY

You are looking awesome! Great job.

xdieselx

Damn awesome job! Keep it up!

grkfire

I am still pretty amazed myself! I attribute it to being alot of water weight, but then again my diet was a horrible one!! Even my doctor has been blown away at my results. I'm just thankful that I've been able to get my thyroid & diet under control as it is so hard to balance that with a healthy lifestyle.

ALW65

I have to say I'm particularly loving that last photo at the gym :blushing: You look great!!!!

lcooke24

Congratulations on your weight loss and your healthy lifestyle! You look absolutely great!

CallMePat

That's awesome. You must have really made a lifestyle change. Amazing loss, keep at it!

thistime38

I am still pretty amazed myself! I attribute it to being alot of water weight, but then again my diet was a horrible one!! Even my doctor has been blown away at my results. I'm just thankful that I've been able to get my thyroid & diet under control as it is so hard to balance that with a healthy lifestyle.

are you still having the vision darkening? Ive been having this and have been told my thyroid levels were up but not to worry about it that they will check it in 6 months. I also have been extremely dizzy at times. Your results are amazing btw keep up the good work you should be very proud!

OfficiallySexyVal

Great job! You are looking amazing! I am almost down 50 pounds and am thinking about taking an after photo to see if I can tell the difference!

gogospice

Pretty sure I need to start going to your gym... Look at all the eye candy!!

PS... You are included in that statement!

2012asv

great work!!!

lottapud1

Great job! I just started so this is very inspirational to someone like me! Thanks for sharing!

MindyG150

Way to go, healthy & wise you are!

ChcolateLady11

Great job! Looking good :-))

Angela_2_Oh

Great story and results! Way to go!

adavis59

:noway: Wow, you look amazing! ( and so much younger, too) :happy:

Hairista

I too, have a thyroid disorder that has caused me the same issues. You look fantastic! Keep up the great work! )

doug4018

way to go, you're doing great!!!

cmsu64113

amazing job man!

grkfire

Thank you all for the nice & flattering posts! It really does help boost self confidence & motivation to keep pushing forward! I'll try to update with progress at least once a month until I reach my goals!

grkfire

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are you still having the vision darkening? Ive been having this and have been told my thyroid levels were up but not to worry about it that they will check it in 6 months. I also have been extremely dizzy at times. Your results are amazing btw keep up the good work you should be very proud!
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I'm not having the vision darkening problems anymore. I went through a couple of dosage adjustments since last Nov. and it seems that my body has adjusted accordingly. Just make sure you don't miss any thyroid med doses, nor double up on any!

kashmyre

Wow! You look fantastic! Keep up the great work. Woot woot!

Mistyblu08

You look great! and healthier/happier! Keep up the good work!!

freeone17

Wow those are some awesome results. You look great! I have a thyroid disease too, so it's really motivating to see someone who has struggled with the same things and is overcoming it and losing weight!

evedroid

(i have thyroid problems too)
you are just amazing! so much weight lost in so little time! keep it up.

05saleengirl

Great job! AWESOME progress!! I was DX in November with a hypothyroid too! What meds are you taking? I've found that the medication it self can make a huge difference!

slowly_changing12

you look great.......from looking at your pictures, i can tell that your body is forming

mathlete99

Excellent progress! I too have thyroid disease and used to think there was nothing I could do to change things. Boy was I wrong! Continued success to you