What a difference a year makes. 190LB's DOWN!

r0se125 · October 2012

simply amazing! brought a tear to my eyes..way to go hun!

roeann53 · October 2012

Great job!

sisterofseven · October 2012

Far out, you do look like a completely different person!! What a fantastic achievement, congratulations :-)

cheekyleonie · October 2012

looking HOT HOT HOT! :drinker:

CrystalFlury · October 2012

"My wife April and I are in a crowded Las Vegas casino, and she's lost sight of me. The funny thing is, I am right in front of her. But she doesn't notice me because I've lost so much weight I'm unrecognizable at first glance.

At the age of 30, I had become a Champion of Excuses, not the title you want when you’re a husband and the father of three great kids, but that’s who I had become. It happened over the last 15 years. As a kid I loved sports, but by the time I reached high school I stopped playing soccer, hockey and baseball, and became the guy who hid behind the camera.

I needed to get my life back before it was too late. So I took control of it again and did everything that was needed to make my journey successful. Before I looked forward to dinner and now I look forward to seeing my personal trainer 5 days a week and 5k run's I do 3 days a week in the morning. I even competed in 8 5K Mud Runs now! Words cannot explain how that felt to complete my first 5k mud run, when only just last year I could barely walk to my mailbox without running out of breath. Today, my blood pressure is normal, my Body Mass Index is 21.1, and I feel incredible! Who would have thought I'd be in my 140's again!

I have finally gotten my life back. I no longer worry that I won’t see my children grow up or meet my grandchildren. In my career, I am much more confident at meetings and my coworkers have acknowledged how much happier I am. Instead of being exhausted after work, I look forward to getting home so I can hike, run around, or swim with my family.

I have three beautiful children ages 12, 9, and 7. I had already missed so much with them because of my weight: swimming, sports, horseback riding, and amusement parks- so before I started this journey I told myself that when I reached my goal weight we would all go swimming together. On June 23rd, I swam with my kids for the first time in their lives. The joy it brought to them was priceless. Next Saturday my wife and I will celebrate our 10th Wedding Anniversary with a renewal of our vows on Laguna Beach. Just a year ago, I did not have the confidence to plan such an event. But now the possibilities for my life are limitless.”

Before @ 330lb's

Now @ 140lb's

Oh my goodness! You look 10-20 years younger! Awesome, awesome work! You deserve a round of applause...perhaps a standing ovation! Proud of you and for making a change in your life!!

Kymmu · October 2012

You look so much younger and very cool!
Enjoy your new found vitality,
Bravo!

allisonrozsa · October 2012

Handsome guy. Love the suspenders. Congrats to you & your wife! (Did she join you on your health journey?)

Toya2xcel · October 2012

You are def a true inspiration and you and your wife make the cutest couple EVER! LOVE IT! :-)

takingnameskickingbutt · October 2012

Shocked and amazed! What a wonderful story!

cassiestep · October 2012

WOW

THAT IS AMAZING!

YOU ARE A TRUE INSPIRATION TO THE REST OF US!

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR SUCCESS!

WHAT WOULD YOU SAY WAS THE BIGGEST PART OF THE WEIGHT LOSS, EXERCISE, WATCHING DIET, OR THE COMBINATION OF THE TWO?

tbruegg · October 2012

I BELIEVE she couldn't see you...... You look great I'm sure your wife and children are so proud of you. Can't get over how different you look.

viceversah · October 2012

Damn not only do you look smaller, but very in shape. Great job man!!!!

cindyhoney2 · October 2012

DAMN...I mean you not only look like another person completely but you look 15 yrs younger! Such an inspiration to me just when I need it! So proud and I don't even know you!
Rock on!