9 month Update! Down 133 Pounds! (Pictures)

Some Afternoon Thoughts:

Having been overweight puts the weight-loss process in a different perspective. Its much more than just trying to lose the weight that makes this process so difficult. Having been “obese” myself, the mental aspect of the journey was my hardest obstacle. Always being “the funny guy with the great personality,” was my comfort zone. I would always think that if I could make people laugh, then they would be more approving of me and see past my physical appearance. The Gym, oh how I use to hate going to the gym. I would go for a few days then be MIA for months. Walking into the gym was always tough, negative thoughts crossed my head from the moment I walked in to the moment I left. It was almost like all eyes where on me and everyone thinking, Yup, He definitely needs to be here! I complete understand first hand, the stress that being overweight causes emotionally and mentally. It’s a constant thought that never goes aw...ay. But on a positive note, all of this is something that can be overcome. I now understand that people do like me because I have a great personality and that everyone who goes to the gym goes for the same reason, to exercise and get fit. I can assure you that if I can reach my weight-loss goal, you can too. It takes will power, mind power, and a lot of discipline to achieve, but it can be done! I thank everyone for the motivation and encouragement that was giving to me throughout my process. That little pat on the back and the “good job” meant more than you thought it did. Believe me! Making the impossible, POSSIBLE! And for all those Negative Nancy’s, I thank you too. All you did was make me want to work harder! Yes I lost 100 pounds in 4 months and NO I didn’t have surgery!

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www.EdwinVelezSuccess.com

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  • quillsHP
    quillsHP Posts: 91 Member
    That is some transformation! Such an inspiration...congratulations!!!
  • Hey great job!
  • Nix143
    Nix143 Posts: 522 Member
    Fabulous, well done you :)
  • tdaddybarlow
    tdaddybarlow Posts: 673 Member
    :noway: Dude, you are a super stud!!! You lost 133lbs and here I am struggling to lose 50.:grumble:
  • silvergurl518
    silvergurl518 Posts: 4,123 Member
    gosh, you should be SO proud of yourself!!!! what a change to make--and at such a young age! way to pave the way for leading the rest of your life in a positive and healthy way!
  • laughingdani
    laughingdani Posts: 2,275 Member
    Dedication pays off! Congratulations from a fellow Alabamian! :flowerforyou:
  • meri_dian
    meri_dian Posts: 13 Member
    Congrats!
  • belladonna786
    belladonna786 Posts: 1,165 Member
    WOW! amazing transformation! you look great!
  • Sheers1964
    Sheers1964 Posts: 7 Member
    Congratulations - you look fantastic!!
  • miriamwithcats
    miriamwithcats Posts: 1,120 Member
    Fantastic! I am sending your blog address to my son who is not yet ready to start this journey in hopes it inspires him!
  • madeline515
    madeline515 Posts: 5 Member
    WOW, Awesome job ! ! ! !
  • Now your smile really stands out! Good job!
  • Yummamamma
    Yummamamma Posts: 79 Member
    You must feel fantastic! you look great
  • Nice work man!
  • msdani12
    msdani12 Posts: 132 Member
    Awesome job! You are definitely an inspiration!!
  • kali31337
    kali31337 Posts: 1,048 Member
    wow! amazing job!
  • Danny_Boy13
    Danny_Boy13 Posts: 2,094 Member
    Damn bro....good work!!!
  • awesome job
  • lunglady
    lunglady Posts: 526 Member
    Wow! :flowerforyou:
  • etfan
    etfan Posts: 133 Member
    Congrats!!!
  • Nice work!!!!
  • You have done a great job getting fit. Congrates to a newer you.
  • Wow nice work! You look great :)
  • Jmstill300
    Jmstill300 Posts: 239 Member
    I've been in your shoes, buddy. I know how you felt about people staring at you and being "that funny guy with a great personality" and hoped they would look past the physical appearance. Congrats and well done!
  • iAMsmiling
    iAMsmiling Posts: 2,394 Member
    Pretty much incredible!

    Congrats on all you've done for yourself.
  • fit4lifeUcan2
    fit4lifeUcan2 Posts: 1,458 Member
    Great job! wow you put in a lot of hard work to lose 100 lbs in 4 months!! How often did you exercise and what kind of exercise? Just curious.

    Love your last line there " And for all those Negative Nancy’s, I thank you too. All you did was make me want to work harder! "

    Isn't that the truth!!! My husbands step mother is very negative and keeps rolling her eyes saying I bet she can't lose it all, or another is she'll never stick with it, she can't do it etc. THe new one is she'll never keep it off. All the while she ballooned up to twice the size I was. Do I say anything negative to her? NO!! Even when my FIL asks me to tell her she's fat and needs to lose weight We say nothing at all. But her words make me even more determined to work at losing the weight so I can parade around in front of her with my bad self and RUB IT IN HER SMUG FACE!!!! :tongue: So you go up to your negative Nancy's in your life, smile and strut your stuff! :flowerforyou: YOU DID GREAT!!!!! :happy:
  • debjae
    debjae Posts: 242
    Wow!!
  • WABeachWalker
    WABeachWalker Posts: 133 Member
    Thanks for posting your incredible weight loss. Your story is very inspirational. I want to thank you for especially bringing out the social and emotional aspects of being very overweight in a world that does judge us. Many people don't realize that the toughest part really is overcoming the mental obstacles. While we are changing our outsides, other things are changing, too.

    I wish you every success in maintaining your weight loss. Congratulations on your achievement!
  • jamielovesjbs
    jamielovesjbs Posts: 154 Member
    amazing!
  • man that is fantastic! keep it up!
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