3 years later...

starfuryzeta
starfuryzeta Posts: 23
in Success Stories
3 years. Has it been that long? Doesn't feel like it. It feels so much BETTER!!!

3 years ago today I went to the doctor to see what I could do about my body not handling stress like it used to. I came away with shocking revelations:
1.I weighed 395lbs.
2.I wore sized 58 pants and 4XL shirts.
3.I had high blood pressure.
4.I was pre-diabetic.
5.I had a fatty liver.
6.I had an irregular heartbeat.
7.I had enlarged organs.
8.I had bad cholesterol levels.

3 years later:
1.I weigh in under 180lbs by tracking my food and exercising religiously.
2.I wear size 33 pants and Medium shirts.
3.My BP clocks in around 100/70 average.
4.My last blood sugar check was 90.
5.No liver issues.
6.Heartbeat functions are normal.
7.No organ issues.
8.Cholesterol total 139, with HDL at 64 and LDL at 60.

I have to heartily thank:
1.My family for their support.
2.My faith for giving me strength to see it through.
3.My iPhone for keeping me honest and giving me the ability to track.
4.Myself for taking FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR MY OWN ACTIONS:
a.I got my head straight (no more "woe is me, my feeling are hurt, wah wah, eat eat, drink drink").
b.I made small, achievable tasks and met them.
c.No matter the issues that arise, go for the LONG TERM GOAL. F.I.D.O. (f*** it, drive on). This is a marathon, not a sprint.

My original intro post found here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/363746-2-years-and-215-pounds-later

Replies

  • crazy_ninja
    crazy_ninja Posts: 387 Member
    Congratulations!

    This is an amazing story of willpower and love. Hope you will enjoy your new life and be proud of you for the next 50 years!!!
  • briannadunn
    briannadunn Posts: 841 Member
    Wow, truely an inspiration, keep up the great work, you have come a long way and look terrific.
  • Lityboy
    Lityboy Posts: 37
    Great inspriration. The amazing true life stories, the stuff of dreams come true through sheer determination!

    I SALUTE YOU!!!!!:happy:
  • Salkeela
    Salkeela Posts: 367 Member
    Great post! Thanks for sharing. Very inspirational. And FIDO :laugh: - hadn't heard that one before. (So long as it's not used about funny noises that the car is making.... )
  • Debby0904
    Debby0904 Posts: 151 Member
    Awesome!!!
  • StaceyJ2008
    StaceyJ2008 Posts: 411 Member
    You're awesome! You look amazing and are a true inspiration!
  • rohitvgfit
    rohitvgfit Posts: 8 Member
    COngratulations and very well written. Its a motivation for many more like me....
    Thanks !
  • butterflyqueen1984
    butterflyqueen1984 Posts: 141 Member
    Wow that is amazing!!! Congratulations!
  • Gwen_B
    Gwen_B Posts: 1,018 Member
    Amazing!!! You look great, congratulations!!!
  • DixieStarr76
    DixieStarr76 Posts: 44
    Great work! Your story is a testament to the power of the human spirit...
  • pmcco
    pmcco Posts: 56 Member
    fido.... my new saying.... you totally rock
  • Curvimami
    Curvimami Posts: 1,851 Member
    Congrats!! That is so awesome!! :drinker:
  • shelleycolton
    shelleycolton Posts: 400 Member
    Well done, such an amazing success story, read and inspired to keep going. Thanks,
  • Nix143
    Nix143 Posts: 522 Member
    Awwww dude, you just totally made my day - great job x
  • sweetiepaia
    sweetiepaia Posts: 68 Member
    awesome! great job!
  • alan589
    alan589 Posts: 58 Member
    Well done. You are truly an inspiration.

    Alan
  • Gerald_King
    Gerald_King Posts: 2,031 Member
    Its a great Transformation my friend
  • kimosabe1
    kimosabe1 Posts: 2,467 Member
    WOW! Way to take care of yourself....Great job all around!
  • andy2486
    andy2486 Posts: 93 Member
    Awesome job! F.I.D.O...I love that!
  • belladonna786
    belladonna786 Posts: 1,165 Member
    So amazing! Good work!
  • cruzcrzyMarie
    cruzcrzyMarie Posts: 251 Member
    YOU ROCK!!! There are not adequate words. I am so proud of you and your dedication! YOU are a TRUE INSPIRATION!
  • jzrharv
    jzrharv Posts: 126 Member
    From blocking out the sun to day in the sun, excellent work.
  • titi4j
    titi4j Posts: 97 Member
    What an inspiration you are! Thank you for your post, it's just what I needed. Sometimes I just feel like the 130 some lbs I have to lose is too much and that I'll never be able to do it. Your story has helped me realize it is possible. Thanks again and have a great day!
  • marthadztx
    marthadztx Posts: 337 Member
    AMAZING TRANSFORMATION! CONGRATS!! :drinker:

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