One year later 58 lbs down! 5'6" 245 - 187lbs

jsabet
jsabet Posts: 51 Member
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A year ago I weighed a whopping 245lbs. 30%+ bodyfat. 38 inch waist. Heavy breathing going up stairs! Unhappy, unhealthy. In a horrible relationship.
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Jan 2011 I decided I wanted a change. Not a change in diet, or a change in working out. I have always yoyo'd with the hardships of keeping in shape. I needed a drastic change.

I sold all my personal possessions. Got out of my relationship. Moved out of my apartment and traveled for months around the world. I took a vacation from myself, searched out my true happiness. I found love in every corner of the planet, took random little jobs, I had adventure, skateboarding in northern Africa, running around on beaches in Thailand, cliff jumping in Greece. I wanted more from my life, and I was out to take it. I felt worlds better about myself and finally felt a break from my troubles - thats when the weight loss started. Once back in the US my progress continued. I started to shed lbs almost effortlessly. I figured out which food addictions messed me up in the past and I have steered clear.

Today I weighed in at 187lbs 18% bodyfat. Loose 34 inch waist. Very happy, and extremely healthy.
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How I did it: No sugars, starches, wheats, beer, simple carbs or stress. Only complex green carbs and lean meats. I practice yoga every day for 90 minutes, then on my off days I either run or weight train.
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  • lilorphann
    lilorphann Posts: 138 Member
    Awesome!
  • mdelcott
    mdelcott Posts: 529 Member
    Wow you look Great Good for you ;)
  • ktdid626
    ktdid626 Posts: 185 Member
    Wow! Way to go! (And love the smile!)
  • Glowbee
    Glowbee Posts: 68 Member
    Great job! Glad to see you took care of yourself both mentally and physically :)
  • cariitasway
    cariitasway Posts: 14 Member
    You look amazing...great job!
  • nevergiveup92
    nevergiveup92 Posts: 99
    GREAT job! You look amazing!
  • coraliethomas
    coraliethomas Posts: 336 Member
    WOWZA!! Hello handsome!!
  • 1PoisonIvy
    1PoisonIvy Posts: 933 Member
    great job!!! Your smile shows your inner happiness!
    Congratulations!
  • Belenwright23
    Belenwright23 Posts: 33
    you look amazing great job on the weight loss!!! an inspiration!! And wonderful to hear you are doing better and started your own business!!!
  • kiminikimkim
    kiminikimkim Posts: 746 Member
    I think I saw this movie....
  • 00babyk00
    00babyk00 Posts: 21 Member
    Thumbs up, well done!
  • nikkiprickett
    nikkiprickett Posts: 412 Member
    you look amazing! great job!
  • YoYo1951
    YoYo1951 Posts: 370
    You look great, and healthy. Good for you for taking my life and making what you want it to be
  • enchanted_daydream
    enchanted_daydream Posts: 258 Member
    Fantastic story!! You look great :)
  • Hairista
    Hairista Posts: 86
    Great job! You look fantastic! :)
  • strongandhealthy78
    strongandhealthy78 Posts: 90 Member
    Congrats to you!! :smile: Great job taking such good care of yourself. :flowerforyou:
  • Maurice1966
    Maurice1966 Posts: 419 Member
    smashing success.
  • BodybyPlants
    BodybyPlants Posts: 76 Member
    Truly amazing. Thank you for sharing! =)
  • IrishChick71
    IrishChick71 Posts: 311 Member
    Wow! You look so much younger and happier! Fantastic job! :flowerforyou:
  • phil85207
    phil85207 Posts: 20
    Congratulations on a job will done. I am just starting my journey and hope to be able to post those kind of pictures too.
  • warezWally
    warezWally Posts: 18 Member
    Good job buddy... Inspirational, I hope I can achieve something similar!
  • IRun4Me_12
    IRun4Me_12 Posts: 240 Member
    Awesome job! What an inspiration you are!
  • cavewoman15
    cavewoman15 Posts: 278 Member
    WOW! congrats on your new life. very inspiring.

    funny that you do yoga and then run on your off days. i'm the opposite, but to each his (her) own! congrats - you look great!
  • LucyFordxo
    LucyFordxo Posts: 62 Member
    awwweee that picture of you with the purple hoodie hanging on your head is adorable.

    WHAT a transformation!!!! Wooooowie :love:
  • vjrose
    vjrose Posts: 809 Member
    Amazing, you are totally awesome!!!!
  • sharesb
    sharesb Posts: 416 Member
    you look wonderful - great job!
  • Seaglass1123
    Seaglass1123 Posts: 500 Member
    You look awesome! Congrats to you!
  • thomassd1969
    thomassd1969 Posts: 564 Member
    You dont even look like the same person. Congrats!
  • mrsrobinsonlauraj
    mrsrobinsonlauraj Posts: 74 Member
    Very impressive! You were given a chance to change and you took that first step and look where it took you! You are so fortunate to have been able to experience all that you have in your young life and you will always have a fantastic story of accomplishment to share!
  • pattyproulx
    pattyproulx Posts: 603 Member
    That's awesome and inspirational! I'm hoping to have the same story as you!

    My largest was about 240 and hoping to get to 190ish - looking to do it pretty much the same way as well! Meat and veggies all the way! :)

    Edit: I'd also be curious how you got to the 18% body fat number. I'd guess you're quite a bit lower than that.

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