My transformation: From Fat to Fit (apr2011-Current)

zachatta
zachatta Posts: 1,340 Member
in Success Stories
Hey guys, my transformation officially started before I joined this site, why my join date is in april.

Anyways a little back history: I was in the army for about 5 years, and stayed fairly lean but ate like a horse (of course

I ran it off so it wasn't a big deal).

Got out of the army, and continued to eat like a horse, and that is where this begins:

My heaviest was 270 lbs, shown here:

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Then I started back in the gym, and keeping track of what I was consuming, after maybe 4 months I was here:

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^^ It is so funny how perception works, in this photo I honestly believed i looked really good,

in reality, I looked much better than I did before, but not good yet haha.



I have currently been keeping my gym routine and watching what I have been eating and my current result is the following:

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I am now weighing in at about 190 lbs. I still do want to drop a little bit more fat percentage, but I am happy with what I have thus far. I just wanted to share my experience with you guys and just know that anyone can take back control of their life.

EDIT:(I am editing pics, they were too small so now i am showing bigger images, they may change size for a few moments.)
SECOND EDIT: Imageshack, notevenonce.
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  • savvy85
    savvy85 Posts: 57 Member
    YOU.LOOK.AMAZING!!!!!!!! Congratulations on your journey! You've done so well!!!!
  • mamajoytimes2
    mamajoytimes2 Posts: 60
    WOW! Way to go!!!
  • dellashanks
    dellashanks Posts: 207 Member
    You look great! Fantastic work
  • JDunbar82
    JDunbar82 Posts: 31 Member
    Not only are you my awesome brother...you are one of my biggest inspirations...amazing job Zach! :)
  • chm2616
    chm2616 Posts: 434 Member
    You look wonderful!!! Fantastic job and keep up the great work!!
  • morganmay92
    morganmay92 Posts: 78
    You look awesome! keep it up.
  • missprincessgina
    missprincessgina Posts: 446 Member
    Awesome!! Great job!
  • ccckwalk
    ccckwalk Posts: 262
    WoW!! You are doing a great job! You look amazing! keep up all your work!! You will get where you want to be. Thank you for sharing your transformation~ Corina
  • Crochetluvr
    Crochetluvr Posts: 3,337 Member
    WOW....impressive!! Congratulation s!!
  • RedHotHunter
    RedHotHunter Posts: 560 Member
    I think we see so many of us girls posting success photos and the guys are more private with it. So congrats on a great transformation and thank you for sharing!
  • allthismusic
    allthismusic Posts: 30
    wow you look great. your face changed so much. your confidence shows in the latest pics.
  • zachatta
    zachatta Posts: 1,340 Member
    Thanks all for the remarks I appreciate it!
  • LadieTink
    LadieTink Posts: 91 Member
    wow u look great... keep up the good work
  • MariaMariaM
    MariaMariaM Posts: 1,322 Member
    You look amazing. Not only the change in your body but your face. Well done!
  • LittleMiss_WillLoseIt
    LittleMiss_WillLoseIt Posts: 1,373 Member
    Wow, what an awesome transformation!!You are definitely a hottie!!.=))
  • geekyjock76
    geekyjock76 Posts: 2,720 Member
    You look great, Zach. Continue with your goals as a means to challenge yourself and find happiness with yourself and what you do.
  • katrinkap
    katrinkap Posts: 443 Member
    ahem. nice job buddy. wow is an understatement! :)
  • danasings
    danasings Posts: 8,218 Member
    You look amazing, great job!
  • cmacohio1975
    cmacohio1975 Posts: 74 Member
    you look great! and younger too!!
  • SocWkrBee
    SocWkrBee Posts: 374
    You have done a really great job leaning out!
  • sabyars
    sabyars Posts: 26
    WOW!!! CONGRATS! Handsome man!!!
  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,742 Member
    What a great inspiration! I have two male friends that keep telling me they can't do it. I am trying to get them to join MFP. Examples like you may help! Looking good!
  • TheRealJigsaw
    TheRealJigsaw Posts: 295 Member
    Congratulations! Keep up the good work buddy
  • kaffin
    kaffin Posts: 96
    wow...you look great! I hope to be able to post something like this when I lose all my weight.
    Congrats!
  • mattsdad1961
    mattsdad1961 Posts: 65 Member
    thanks for sharing...don't have the guts to show pics yet myself...actually, I have "guts" just no courage...I hope I'll have the same type of success as you have shown! Congrats, dude!!
  • GenesisandEden
    GenesisandEden Posts: 338 Member
    wow wonderful =)!
  • yo_andi
    yo_andi Posts: 2,178 Member
    Good work, guy!
  • sleonardbranson
    sleonardbranson Posts: 161
    You look amazing, you should be proud!!! Fantastic job:)
  • mclarkin75
    mclarkin75 Posts: 51 Member
    Looking good! I didn't take before pictures other than the ones my husband happen to sneak in when I was not looking. Most of my pictures I pose for are hiding behind my friends. I am only down 10 lbs so I may take some now.
  • zachatta
    zachatta Posts: 1,340 Member
    Looking good! I didn't take before pictures other than the ones my husband happen to sneak in when I was not looking. Most of my pictures I pose for are hiding behind my friends. I am only down 10 lbs so I may take some now.

    I would HIGHLY recommend it. Seriously I know it feels dumb taking half naked photos in the mirror when you are not satisfied with your appearance, BUT later on down the road when you get to see the progress you made, it is worth it.

    Good luck on your goals :)

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