My progress so far - SInce May (PICS)

OMGSugarOHNOS

Hello All-

I started my life change back in May 2012 after my wife was hospitilized with pancreatitis for 20 days. When she was released they gave her a very low fat diet to help her recover. Watching her almost die in the hospital (26 years old) was the hardest thing I have ever done and when she was released I made it a point to make our lives better for us and more importantly our new baby girl who was born in January 2012.

So I followed the diet that they gave her, which now that I look back on probably wasnt very healthy for me since my digestive system wasnt having problems like hers but it worked. I started at 299 lbs and after 2 months of following that diet and walking about 5 nights a week for a mile or two each time I shedded 40 pounds. I stopped drinking alcohol, I no longer ate fast food, i rarely chose red meat, no cheese, no eggs, and I STOPPED EATING ICE CREAM.

In August my progress came to a hault, so i figured I needed to change something up. I started cardio and strength training a few days a week while continuing my diet. Shortly after that I found MFP and it opened my eyes up to a whole list of things i was doing incorrectly and I needed to tweek some things. I started eating more and a lot of different things to get the correct amount of carbs, fats and protien. I EAT ICE CREAM ALMOST EVERDAY (in moderation of course).

I recently moved and no longer have access to machines to do lifting so i purchased an adjustable bench and dumbbells and started a 3 day a week full body routine. Mon/Wed/Fri I hit the street for a 3-5 mile jog and on Tues/Thurs/Sat I do HIIT on the treadmill for 30 mins (same day i do weights).

i've lost a total of 66 pounds so far and i know how awesome it would be to say I lost 100 pounds but I would be just as happy with getting down to 220 ( which would mean healthy BMI)

Here is a before/after of my progress:

OMGSugarOHNOS

meh- picture fail little help please?

Bakkasan

change the IMG to lower case on both.

GreekByMarriage

GreekByMarriage

Great job!!!

You just had to change the IMG at the beginning and end of the link to img

tundeke

Good looking lad! Congratulations!

WarriorReady

Great work Bud! :drinker:

Crochetluvr

You look GREAT!! CONGRATS and continued success!!

disasterman

Great progress!

meenzer

Awesome job, be proud!

HeatherTransformed

Well done!! You can really tell in your mid-section and face.

Luciabella07

You look incredible and I think it needs to be said that you are an amazing man for eating what she ate during her restrictive diet. I would imagine that made it so much easier for her to do because she had your support and encouragement. She is a lucky woman and I hope she is doing better too.

verptwerp

Congrats on the new baby .... glad to hear that your wife is ok ..... and SUPER work on losing weight :drinker:

JohnMessmer

Nicely Done, Great Progress!

ashRodrigue

Awesome job! Great work & dedication!

irisic

Congrats on the weight loss! Glad to hear your wife is ok and keep up the great work! ICE CREAM :-P we can tell your weakness

OMGSugarOHNOS

Thanks everyone ! Also thanks for the pic help

Dont_Eat_Me

Bump :-)

SheilaN1976

congratulations on your baby girl and the weight loss you look great!

twinketta

What a fantastic story and kudos to you for following the diet given to your wife too...how caring are you :-)

I hope all your family progress in a fantastic way and enjoy your ice cream!!!

InPieces3

You look GREAT! So very glad your wife is doing well and she didn't have any more complications afterwards. You're an inspiration. Thanks for sharing!

lose4good1

You look awesome

belladonna786

wow! you look great!!WTG

sam308lbs

thanks for sharing..you look great!:

andreamkelly

Great job!! Congrats on the new little angel too!

strongandhealthy78

what Lucia said with two tweaks. .. .

You look incredible and I think it needs to be said that you are an amazing PERSON for eating what she ate during her restrictive diet. I would imagine that made it so much easier for her to do because she had your support and encouragement. She is a lucky PERSON and I hope she is doing better too.

valcladdagh

Great job, and wonderful story, keep up the good work.

gaylynn35

Great job!!

atxdee

awesome!!