Little over a year of progress (with pics)
gdr1976
Posts: 460 Member
I was considering posting a MFP blog or one on my personal blog site, but I figured this would reach more people this way. If I can motivate one person then my job is done, lol. I've been serious about getting healthy since May of 2011, found this site through and old high school friend who had suggested it, Thanks Dorothy!! I've met some wonderful kick *kitten* people on here. Some I've become very close to and just can't imagine my life with out them now.
For those of you who don't know my story the decision to get my *kitten* in gear came in April of 2011 at a doctors visit. I am a type 2 diabetic and had gotten my sugar under control at one point in 2009 or 10, after that I got really lazy and it spiraled out of control. It was at this appointment where my doctor said it was another 6 months of oral meds, if nothing changed it was time for insulin. That was enough to scare the hell out of me, no way was I going to sitck myself every day and then worry if I can eat in time or not. Since my job (911 dispatcher) can go from 0- All hell breaking loose in no time. So I may not get to eat in time or be a couple hours later than I want. Also being a volunteer EMT you can get stuck going from call to call all day. So it was time for me to get serious and I did. I won't bore you the detail on how I started or what I did, but regular exercise, food loging, and life style change is what did it. So with out any further delay....progress pics:
Couldn't find the original pics, just an old progress pic I had put together. Starting in May 2011 and then 6 months later in November:
August 2012 at 269.6 pounds. Have about another 50 to go to where I want to be. It's here I finally noticed changes in myself:
For those of you who don't know my story the decision to get my *kitten* in gear came in April of 2011 at a doctors visit. I am a type 2 diabetic and had gotten my sugar under control at one point in 2009 or 10, after that I got really lazy and it spiraled out of control. It was at this appointment where my doctor said it was another 6 months of oral meds, if nothing changed it was time for insulin. That was enough to scare the hell out of me, no way was I going to sitck myself every day and then worry if I can eat in time or not. Since my job (911 dispatcher) can go from 0- All hell breaking loose in no time. So I may not get to eat in time or be a couple hours later than I want. Also being a volunteer EMT you can get stuck going from call to call all day. So it was time for me to get serious and I did. I won't bore you the detail on how I started or what I did, but regular exercise, food loging, and life style change is what did it. So with out any further delay....progress pics:
Couldn't find the original pics, just an old progress pic I had put together. Starting in May 2011 and then 6 months later in November:
August 2012 at 269.6 pounds. Have about another 50 to go to where I want to be. It's here I finally noticed changes in myself:
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your doing an amazing job you should be smiling. bet your feeling great0
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Way to go! Great progress.
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good for you!!! you are doing wonderful0
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Way to go !!! Your face looks totally different! Well your whole body does, but good going!! Your making all the right moves! Good luck with the last pounds!!0
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Whoa! That's an awesome change already. Keep us posted on your progress.0
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You've done a fantastic job. Keep up the great work. An accomplishment to be proud of for sure!!0
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Wow you are doing great! way to go. keep up the good work and the last pounds will come off too.0
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WOW! What an inspiration! Keep up the good work 0
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Fantastic! Keep on at it!0
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You are doing great!!! wow major difference0
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thanks for the kind words 0
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Nice Job!! The hard work shows!0
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Great job, keep going.0
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Wow, thats awesome. Keep it up!0
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You are doing really well and you look a lot younger!0
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You're doing great. Keep doing what you're doing! x0
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You are doing a really good job. I'm happy for you.0
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Great work! You're looking awesome!0
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GREAT JOB LOOKING GOOD 0
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Great job, your doing awesome!!!0
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Wow...That is awesome. Keep on going. I am just starting out and I know it is not going to happen over night.
Inspiring. Thanks0 -
Nice job!!0
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You are doing awesome! Keep it up!0
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Congrats on your success! Keep going
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Rock on!0
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Wow! Awesome work and dedication!! Thanks for sharing! 0
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Huge difference!!
Well done, be proud and keep at it!! :bigsmile:0 -
Yay for a fellow 911 dispatcher!! You look great, definitely inspiring 0
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You are doing great! Wishing you continued success in you journey to a healthier you!:flowerforyou:0
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WOW! You look about 15 years younger!0
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