Don't ever give up! (my story, picture heavy)
move257
Posts: 313
*****************************I noticed after I posted this, it's cutting off so many of the pictures!!! 
Really bummed about that. They are so big on the thread!! Not sure how I can fix that. If anyone is interested, you can view them all better on my photobucket: http://s1252.beta.photobucket.com/user/move257/library/*****************************
There are so many of these threads, so I figured why not my turn eh? :P ! In fact, when I was first introduced to MFP, what really got me moving was the fact that the friend that referred me to the site showed me one of these success threads. It was a gentleman who went from 350lbs to 190lbs and he looked incredible! He gave a lot of the credit to the help he attained from this site and the folks in it. In the back of my mind, I couldn't wait to make my own similar thread. Even though at that time I still didn't believe I could do it.
I'm not done yet, I still have around 20lbs to go and then time to tone up the bod! I do know that I am much closer then ever!! I know that I NEVER thought I would do this. I truly thought I was just going to be "fat", unhealthy, and unhappy for the rest of my life. The amount of weight I had to lose was just so intimidating! I was afraid! Afraid of failing, afraid that it would kill me. I used every excuse in life. One day, while looking at my daughter it hit me! Can I have the courage for her? Can I dig down deep for her and do this for her? I couldn't take her to the park without losing my breath, I simply could not keep up with her! Every time I chose to eat a greasy burger instead of getting healthy for her, for my family, I was being so selfish. I was killing myself. I was 27 years old, 300lbs and I just knew if I didn't do something to make a real change, I wouldn't see my family for much longer. So I decided, that it was time.
I look at some of my old pics and I'm so ashamed!! I can't believe I let myself get that big! I was in such great shape back in high school, what happened to me?!! However I realize that I fell, I was in horrible shape, lowest point in my life when it comes to my health. It's not about falling, we all fall it's about what you decide to do AFTER you fall. Do you stay down or do you get back up, dust yourself off and keep kicking *kitten*?! I decided that nothing was going to keep me down and I'm well on my way! Not done yet, but well on my way. If I can truly motivate ONE person, just one, then I'm happy I posted this. Have a wonderful day every and remember to keep kicking *kitten* and don't ever give up!
OVERALL PRGRESS STATS:
SW: 298 with 43% BF! (7/1/12)
CW: 208 with 27% BF (12/15/12)
I lost 90lbs, I dropped my BF% by 16%, CONSIDERABLY dropped my blood pressure and cholesterol levels. I went from size 46/48 pants to a size 34, from a 4XL shirt to a L/M, I lost 12 inches off my waist and I'm still going strong!
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THESE ARE AT MY BIGGEST. ALMOST 300LBS!!!!
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ABOUT HALFWAYS FROM AROUND 240-250LBS:
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GETTING CLOSER TO GOAL 220-235LBS:
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MOST RECENT WEIGHING IN AT 209LBS AND STILL HAVE SOME WORK AHEAD OF ME BUT I KNOW I WILL GET THERE!!! NOTHING CAN STOP ME NOW!:
Hope this motivated anyone, sorry if it bugs ya with all the pics, but I wanted to share. Remember that you can do ANYTHING you want and nothing but yourself can stop ya!! I still have some work ahead of me but with the help of my incredible MFP pals, my family and my new found determination, nothing is going to stop me. Watch me. Give me a chance I promise you that I will blow you away!! Keep it going guys!!
Really bummed about that. They are so big on the thread!! Not sure how I can fix that. If anyone is interested, you can view them all better on my photobucket: http://s1252.beta.photobucket.com/user/move257/library/*****************************There are so many of these threads, so I figured why not my turn eh? :P ! In fact, when I was first introduced to MFP, what really got me moving was the fact that the friend that referred me to the site showed me one of these success threads. It was a gentleman who went from 350lbs to 190lbs and he looked incredible! He gave a lot of the credit to the help he attained from this site and the folks in it. In the back of my mind, I couldn't wait to make my own similar thread. Even though at that time I still didn't believe I could do it.
I'm not done yet, I still have around 20lbs to go and then time to tone up the bod! I do know that I am much closer then ever!! I know that I NEVER thought I would do this. I truly thought I was just going to be "fat", unhealthy, and unhappy for the rest of my life. The amount of weight I had to lose was just so intimidating! I was afraid! Afraid of failing, afraid that it would kill me. I used every excuse in life. One day, while looking at my daughter it hit me! Can I have the courage for her? Can I dig down deep for her and do this for her? I couldn't take her to the park without losing my breath, I simply could not keep up with her! Every time I chose to eat a greasy burger instead of getting healthy for her, for my family, I was being so selfish. I was killing myself. I was 27 years old, 300lbs and I just knew if I didn't do something to make a real change, I wouldn't see my family for much longer. So I decided, that it was time.
I look at some of my old pics and I'm so ashamed!! I can't believe I let myself get that big! I was in such great shape back in high school, what happened to me?!! However I realize that I fell, I was in horrible shape, lowest point in my life when it comes to my health. It's not about falling, we all fall it's about what you decide to do AFTER you fall. Do you stay down or do you get back up, dust yourself off and keep kicking *kitten*?! I decided that nothing was going to keep me down and I'm well on my way! Not done yet, but well on my way. If I can truly motivate ONE person, just one, then I'm happy I posted this.
Have a wonderful day every and remember to keep kicking *kitten* and don't ever give up! OVERALL PRGRESS STATS:
SW: 298 with 43% BF! (7/1/12)
CW: 208 with 27% BF (12/15/12)
I lost 90lbs, I dropped my BF% by 16%, CONSIDERABLY dropped my blood pressure and cholesterol levels. I went from size 46/48 pants to a size 34, from a 4XL shirt to a L/M, I lost 12 inches off my waist and I'm still going strong!
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.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
THESE ARE AT MY BIGGEST. ALMOST 300LBS!!!!
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
ABOUT HALFWAYS FROM AROUND 240-250LBS:
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.
.
..
..
.
.
..
.
.
.
GETTING CLOSER TO GOAL 220-235LBS:
[img][/img].
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.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
MOST RECENT WEIGHING IN AT 209LBS AND STILL HAVE SOME WORK AHEAD OF ME BUT I KNOW I WILL GET THERE!!! NOTHING CAN STOP ME NOW!:
Hope this motivated anyone, sorry if it bugs ya with all the pics, but I wanted to share.
Remember that you can do ANYTHING you want and nothing but yourself can stop ya!! I still have some work ahead of me but with the help of my incredible MFP pals, my family and my new found determination, nothing is going to stop me. Watch me. Give me a chance I promise you that I will blow you away!! Keep it going guys!! 0
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it's cutting off so many of the pictures! Anyone know how I can fix this. Why are they blow up so big? 0
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Great job! Very inspirational.0
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:flowerforyou: So proud of you!!! Way to go, my friend!0
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Wow, amazing transformation. You look awesome! Thanks for sharing! It really helps keep me going by reading all the inspirational stories.0
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Awesome work!0
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Good job. Very inspiring. You must feel so much better.0
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Wow!! Congrats on your awesome journey!!
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I love this thread. You really look great. I hope this doesn't come across as rude, but you look happier in your recent pics too. Most of the pics of you early on, you look miserable.
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That is amazing dude. Seriously, you look fantastic!0
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Brilliant you are brilliant !!!!0
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You've done SO great so far and I know you'll reach all of your goals. You're also one of the nicest, and most encouraging MFP pals to have around! Congrats to you 0
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Great story! The pictures really show how far you've come - I'm glad you posted them!0
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You look amazing!! Keep up the dedication, you are so close to goal you can taste it im sure!!!! Thanks for sharing your journey0
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WOW! You've done amazing!!0
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Amazing job!!!0
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WOW, LOOK AT YOU!!!!! What an incredible transformation. You look fantastic(and so happy). I am so proud of you. Thanks SO much for sharing. You are a true inspiration!!!
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Hi I am in the UK and I have started using the fitness pal app, and I have started as this is going to be my last attempt ever to lose weight. I am 50 next year, and I want to lose 155 pounds. I have lost 8 in the first 3 weeks and I didnt lose anything this week. I am worried that I am going to give up with only 3 weeks in, but seeing your pictures made me go wow and I hope it is going to kick me in to carrying on.
Thank you.
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Oh man! What a hottie
Seriously great job and truly inspirational.0 -
AWESOME JOB!!!!! :bigsmile:0
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Great job, pics are scattered but hey I got the gist.
Great feeling to try on something that wouldn't have come close to fitting before huh?0 -
You are amazing! Your journey is very motivational and encouraging.
Thanks for sharing! You are so awesome, you look fantastic!!
Never give up! Never Surrender!0 -
Thanks- I liked all the pics - I have the same goals ranges you have, and I wish I had taken pics along the way0
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Such an inspiration!!!!0
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Amazing progress dude! Keep up the awesome work.0
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You look great and you seem like you are much happier now! Great job on the weight loss and thanks for the motivation!0
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awesome0
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Wow, amazing transformation, well done!0
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Great job. You look awesome!0
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You inspire me, lovely your success is so amazing and you truly are a wonderful person with a beautiful family, I want you to have every success and dream in the future this is your moment, take it! because you deserve it so much xx 0
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