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

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  • DallasEl
    DallasEl Posts: 54
    Nice work dude!
  • melotj
    melotj Posts: 42 Member
    Wow! Great job! You guys are so cute!
  • primpixie
    primpixie Posts: 39
    You are unrecognisable now - well done!
  • abhishekbansalinWECHANGED
    abhishekbansalinWECHANGED Posts: 155
    you have done amazing job congrats
  • sheribrasington
    sheribrasington Posts: 75
    Awesome!!! That is a whole lot of weight in one year, That is determination and a lot of hard work. Cheers to you and the happiness you now get to share with your wife and children. Congratulations!
  • kathers01
    kathers01 Posts: 164 Member
    WOW...amazing job!
  • Priincess_Natalie
    Priincess_Natalie Posts: 367 Member
    What a great job!!!! You're a hottie :love:
  • 519harley
    519harley Posts: 241 Member
    Wow-E!!! You are such an inspiration to so many people here that think that they can NOT do it! You did it and In a HUGE way. You look fanatastic. So happy for you and your family
  • AishaL1
    AishaL1 Posts: 31 Member
    Congratulations!!!
  • jennco3
    jennco3 Posts: 72 Member
    Wow! Thats is amazing! Def something to be proud of!
  • Elleinnz
    Elleinnz Posts: 1,661 Member
    Fantastic effort - love how you have turned your life around - and yes - you radiate that new found confidence - I see a model in the making ;-)
  • StinkyWinkies
    StinkyWinkies Posts: 603 Member
    Excellent!
  • hanniejong
    hanniejong Posts: 556 Member
    Man you look amazing, such a difference. You deserve all the occolades you get. Great work, great achievement. Well done!!!
  • mccbabe1
    mccbabe1 Posts: 737 Member
    "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
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    Now @ 140lb's
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    dude! you look like a different person.. shoot you lost a person!!!! wow.. now you match your hottie pretty wife!! :drinker: love the way you talk about your kids n such.. thats awesome.. now you eat to live not 'live to eat'.. right on!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thats an amazing amount of wt in ONE yr and you look THIN now.. dont loose anymore! :wink:
  • cgarand
    cgarand Posts: 541 Member
    I'm amazed! Way to reclaim your life! You are going to be around for your kids, and grandkids, because you took control of your life. You are awesome!
  • stargazer008
    stargazer008 Posts: 531
    Amazing! :) 190 lbs is fantastic!
  • Perfectlypink06
    Perfectlypink06 Posts: 3
    That is incredible!!! You are a true inspiration!!!!! :)
  • MiSo_SeXy
    MiSo_SeXy Posts: 210 Member
    Congrats! i'm so happy for you^^
  • Vnm77
    Vnm77 Posts: 32 Member
    UNBELIEVABLE...U r definitely an inspiration!
  • AnnaVee84
    AnnaVee84 Posts: 345 Member
    Congratulations on all of your hard work and success!!! So awesome!
  • Off10h8ed
    Off10h8ed Posts: 282 Member
    Wonderful transformation!!! Congratulations!
  • know_your_worth
    know_your_worth Posts: 481 Member
    WOW!! Great job!!!!
  • Beth88888
    Beth88888 Posts: 11 Member
    Wow what an amazing difference, you look fantastic and so happy. Congrats on your success.
  • ningggsm
    ningggsm Posts: 202
    What an amazing and inspirational story. Although your pictures did not want to load through my android, I know you look and feel as amazing as you sound. Congratulations. :) Congratulations for all the hard work you've put yourself through to get where you are now and congratulations for finally having the chance to go swimming with your family. I'm sure you feel amazing! :) It's people like yourself, the ones that stay so commited throughout the whole journey that make others want to do so much more. I am touch by this. And I hope one day I can finally reach my goal weight and be as happy and proud as you are. Goodluck in all your future endeavors and advance happy anniversary to you and your lovely wife! Job well done. ^_^
  • kel665
    kel665 Posts: 401 Member
    Wow! You look fantastic! Congratulations! :)
  • foxymichele
    foxymichele Posts: 1
    Way to go! Very inspirational! It gives me goosebumps to think how you must have felt to finally be able to do all the great things with your kids that you so easily could have missed if not for such amazing determination. Congratulations!!!
  • NinjaBeth90
    NinjaBeth90 Posts: 43
    Great Loss :) You look great well done!
  • keepitstylish
    keepitstylish Posts: 7
    Ryan you are truly an inspiration for everyone on MFP! Your transformation gives great motivation to everyone reading this story!

    Cheers to your healthy happy life! :)
  • mscolleen2003
    mscolleen2003 Posts: 126 Member
    Oh my gosh you look amazing!!! good job
  • ladytinkerbell99
    ladytinkerbell99 Posts: 970 Member
    You are incredible! Your transformation is beyond words - phenomenal!! :flowerforyou:

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