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HowieTwoPointZero
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A long time ago, in a weight class far far away....
This was me.
This was about a decade ago. I was actually 25 pounds heavier then that picture. I underwent roux-en-y gastric bypass and lost weight.
I managed to lose 100 fairly quickly, got another 50 or so off very slowly, and then bounced up and down around 400 for a few years.
A bit under 8 months ago I decided it was time to do something new....
Something Drastic...
Something amazingly radical.
I *gasp* ate less.. and.. *double gasp* exercised.
That's it. Nothing fancy, nothing radical, no new surgery, no body by xi, no crystal meth, no injecting the urine of pregnant women into my body.
I found this site by finding a simple app that would let me track my caloric intake. I set my goals for 3 pounds a week, and did my damn best to stick to it.
On Feb 22rd 2012 I started. I was 415 pounds.
That was me a couple of months in, 380 pounds. I started to walk around in the bright bright Florida sun.
So, for the last few months or so, I have been welcomed into this community. I got support, I learned things. I made a few people laugh. I made a few friends, and all that time I did two things..
Ate less and exercised.
Today I am at 100 pounds down from where I started on MFP. I have a bit over another 100 to go probably. I couldn't have done it without the community here so thank you all for that.
Also as for how I feel today?
This was me.
This was about a decade ago. I was actually 25 pounds heavier then that picture. I underwent roux-en-y gastric bypass and lost weight.
I managed to lose 100 fairly quickly, got another 50 or so off very slowly, and then bounced up and down around 400 for a few years.
A bit under 8 months ago I decided it was time to do something new....
Something Drastic...
Something amazingly radical.
I *gasp* ate less.. and.. *double gasp* exercised.
That's it. Nothing fancy, nothing radical, no new surgery, no body by xi, no crystal meth, no injecting the urine of pregnant women into my body.
I found this site by finding a simple app that would let me track my caloric intake. I set my goals for 3 pounds a week, and did my damn best to stick to it.
On Feb 22rd 2012 I started. I was 415 pounds.
That was me a couple of months in, 380 pounds. I started to walk around in the bright bright Florida sun.
So, for the last few months or so, I have been welcomed into this community. I got support, I learned things. I made a few people laugh. I made a few friends, and all that time I did two things..
Ate less and exercised.
Today I am at 100 pounds down from where I started on MFP. I have a bit over another 100 to go probably. I couldn't have done it without the community here so thank you all for that.
Also as for how I feel today?
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Freakin' awesome :-)0
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What an amazing transformation! You are making wonderful progress. Keep it up and congratulations!!! :drinker:0
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Well done, what a fantastic story!0
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amazing..I have nearly 100lbs to go, and its very inspiring to see that it can be done!0
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Holy crap. Nice job pal, that's a BIG change - different guy for sure.0
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you rock. and I love your animal tee.0
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Good job well done0
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wow that is SO inspiring!!! well done!0
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Well done!0
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well done, keep up the great work0
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Fist bumps all around for you! You look fantastic. It feels great to take control! Good for you.0
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Talk about an inspiration man!!0
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you are super for taking control! thanks for the great inspiration & example. you have done an awesome job!0
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well done!0
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So awesome!! I started my journey at 450 pounds. I have lost 51 pounds so far. I will do this. You have inspired me!! It's a tough road but it is doable!!! Thank you for sharing!!0
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Amazing! WOW! Fantastic! Incredible! Inspirational!0
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Amazing!!!! Keep up the great work!0
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Impressive! Thank-you for sharing your story, truly inspirational.0
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Oh wow! So much progress! Woooohooo!0
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Good on you!
Truly inspirational
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