From Bedridden at 490lbs to 5k runs at 295lbs.

2»

Replies

  • maryannelk
    maryannelk Posts: 707 Member
    Great job! Congrats!
  • LesaDave
    LesaDave Posts: 1,480 Member
    Thanks everybody. Since I wrote that I have even lost more weight. I have hit my goal of 225lbs making that a total of 265 lbs lost. I am so active now and my herniated discs don't bother me now. ( well not all the time...lol) But I am truely Living Life and Loving it!!! God Bless and stay strong.....Stay active!

    FANTASTIC and inspirational! Congrats to you for sticking with it and making it to the goals you set!!! Wish you nothing but happiness in your new life!!!

    Your stats... 490 lbs and 68" waist to 295 lbs and 44" waist...that was enough to make my mouth drop. But I looked at the pic and said "NO WAY is he 295 pounds. Glad I read this.

    And I must say...you look MAH-VELOUS!!!! Congrats!!
  • mistikal13
    mistikal13 Posts: 1,457 Member
    Great job!
  • Sassybmom
    Sassybmom Posts: 146 Member
    AMAZING work!
  • climbamnt
    climbamnt Posts: 190 Member
    Awesome!
  • hopefaithlove24
    hopefaithlove24 Posts: 454 Member
    Amazing! ....
  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,998 Member
    You're awesome! Keep at it!
  • Event_Horizon975
    Event_Horizon975 Posts: 226 Member
    Wow.....so amazing!! NEVER stop! You're doing it! Keep doing it! Anything is possible for you! Have FUN with your 5k goals!!!
  • cindybowcut
    cindybowcut Posts: 250 Member
    You are so inspirational. Thank you so much for sharing your story. Keep up the good work, you look fabulous.
  • Leesel66
    Leesel66 Posts: 67 Member
    What an amazing journey you have been on. Such determination to take control back of your life and learning to enjoy living. Thank you for sharing and inspiring so many of us. Awesome awesome awesome...:flowerforyou:
  • BridgetMoans
    BridgetMoans Posts: 25
    You Did It !!!!
  • caspergirl7
    caspergirl7 Posts: 590 Member
    Hi everybody. Just wanted to share my story. Yeah, it's kind of a success story but the story just begun! Last New Years Eve 2012, I was rushed to the hospital couldn't walk or even crawl. It turned out that I have 5 herniated discs and bones spurs pinching and poking my nerves. I was in the hospital for a total of 5 weeks. Fought back and forth between the surgeons who wanted to do surgery and my family doctor who refused. I asked my doctor what do I need to do because I was in so much pain. And her simple answer was "LOSE WEIGHT!" I was 490lbs size 68 inch waist. Just then it FINALLy sank in. I need to do something and do something now! When I got out of the hospital in febuary Myfitnesspal was the first tool I used ( and continue to use) I heard so many good things about it. From febuary to september I lost 95lbs. That was great but I still needed help and had the gastric bypass surgery. Since then I lost another 100lbs. I'm at 295lbs, 44 inch waist right now with another 70lbs to go. I have been to the gym almost everyday and come spring I will run my first 5k. I figure why not. If I can do it at the gym I can do it in a race. My energy is through the roof! Along with Myfitnesspal I also bought a Bodymedia Fit Link Armband and they work together to let me know exactly what I am consuming and what I'm burning and to let me know if I'm reaching my goals. I can't for this summer. I have so much planned. Do couple 5k's hike the Grand Tetons and Jackson Hole Wyoming and go Skydiving. Staying active is the key. I got a new lease on life and loving every minute of it.

    Wow amazing weight loss!! You look great!! : )
  • connie_messina
    connie_messina Posts: 495 Member
    wow amazing story!! im so happy for you!! enjoy every minute of your new found health and energy!!
  • Howbouto
    Howbouto Posts: 2,121 Member
    Awesome and amazing story!
  • BattleTaxi
    BattleTaxi Posts: 752 Member
    Great story! You look amazing!
  • BL_Mark
    BL_Mark Posts: 183 Member
    Great story and congrats on the transformation!!!
  • 1longroad
    1longroad Posts: 642 Member
    Congratulations!! You look fantastic!! Healthy, happy and full of life!!
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    Wow, how did your original post get so little attention. CONGRATS!!!!
  • quicklabs
    quicklabs Posts: 254 Member
    Sir, you have my respect and admiration. Wishes for a long and healthy life.
  • orly99
    orly99 Posts: 8
    *Applause* Kudos to you!!! Puts me to shame cos I can't even run 5k >.<
  • ALW65
    ALW65 Posts: 643 Member
    So the original, amazing post was in January - how are you doing now?????? Inquiring minds wanna know!!!
  • postrockandcats
    postrockandcats Posts: 1,145 Member
    That's awesome! :D
  • mushroomsontoast
    mushroomsontoast Posts: 118 Member
    Fantastic accomplishment and still doing so great - you look fantastic, huge congrats :flowerforyou:

    @ ALW - he posted an update on page 1 :wink:
  • heatherluuu
    heatherluuu Posts: 58 Member
    Can I get a Whoop! Whoop!??? That's incredible!!!
  • aarar
    aarar Posts: 684 Member
    Amazing!
  • pearson114
    pearson114 Posts: 66 Member
    Amazing! Well done!
  • silvergurl518
    silvergurl518 Posts: 4,123 Member
    you look absolutely fantastic and i bet your insides feeling just as, if not more, awesome than your outside!!!
  • JforChange
    JforChange Posts: 3
    DUDE!!!! Omg this is amazing!!! Congratulations! and thanks for posting this - very inspiring and motivating!!!

    Woot!!

    J
  • mhoeff1
    mhoeff1 Posts: 163 Member
    Thank you for sharing your story! You look amazing! So glad you are able to enjoy your life now. You are a great inspiration to many othere on MFP . May your day be a great one!

Categories

Do you Love MyFitnessPal? Have you crushed a goal or improved your life through better nutrition using MyFitnessPal?
Share your success and inspire others. Leave us a review on Apple Or Google Play stores!