Becoming the best me! (down 80lbs)
cwhiley
Posts: 2 Member
Today I'm posting about my weight loss.
In December 2011, I started working a part-time job directly beside a local gym. At this point in my life I was severely overweight tipping the scale at 350lbs. I was in my last year of university and had likely put on 70lbs during my time in school. My weight really never played on my mind that much; however, as I sat day-after-day watching countless people go in and out of the gym I started to see myself in a different way. I became self-conscious and often uncomfortable with the way I looked. Even though the gym was only a few feet from me, I couldn't imagine going because the thought of working out in front of strangers, looking terrible and feeling pain was horrifying.
The winter months wore on and in April 2012, something happened. As I was preparing to finish my degree, I booked my first trip down south (to Cuba), with a group of friends I had been going to university with. This same month I decided I would finally join the gym and face my fear of working out.
I only had four weeks to work out before I left but I went faithfully. I lost 10 pounds in those weeks and said to myself when I get home I'm going to get serious... and I did.
I've been working out consistently and trying to keep my diet in check since May 2012. I've lost 80lbs to date and I'm looking forward to running my first half marathon on May 19, 2013. I'm confidently on track to becoming the best me!
In December 2011, I started working a part-time job directly beside a local gym. At this point in my life I was severely overweight tipping the scale at 350lbs. I was in my last year of university and had likely put on 70lbs during my time in school. My weight really never played on my mind that much; however, as I sat day-after-day watching countless people go in and out of the gym I started to see myself in a different way. I became self-conscious and often uncomfortable with the way I looked. Even though the gym was only a few feet from me, I couldn't imagine going because the thought of working out in front of strangers, looking terrible and feeling pain was horrifying.
The winter months wore on and in April 2012, something happened. As I was preparing to finish my degree, I booked my first trip down south (to Cuba), with a group of friends I had been going to university with. This same month I decided I would finally join the gym and face my fear of working out.
I only had four weeks to work out before I left but I went faithfully. I lost 10 pounds in those weeks and said to myself when I get home I'm going to get serious... and I did.
I've been working out consistently and trying to keep my diet in check since May 2012. I've lost 80lbs to date and I'm looking forward to running my first half marathon on May 19, 2013. I'm confidently on track to becoming the best me!
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Congratulations! Keep up the great work.0
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You look great! I'm glad you posted this
I'm so proud of what you're doing and it reminds me to get to the gym too so thanks for that! 0 -
Awesome! Keep up the good work!
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Wow!!! I applaud your success! You look great! Keep up the great work! :-)0
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Congratulations!!!!! Great story very inspirational! Keep up the good work!0
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wow
way to go you look awesome! 0 -
Awesome!0
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Amazing, I am just starting out, was close to your weight a month ago. Very inspiring.0
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That's great. I'm happy for you, maybe u could share some tips with me.0
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Awesome, congratulations!0
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Brilliant job.. You look amazing~0
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Wonderful job!0
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way to go!!0
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Wonderful! Keep it up and you will be the best you ever!!!!0
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Great job!
Now you need an occasion to wear a tux again!0 -
wow u look great! keep up your hard word and dedication!! :drinker:0
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Great job bro! Keep it up0
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That is awesome. I am sure we can all relate to the fear of the gym. You look great! keep it up!0
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That's awesome, thanks for sharing!!0
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Amazing! Keep up the good work!0
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Awesome job!!!!! You look great.0
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That is really great! I would be interested to see what your typical week is like as far as eating and how much you are exercising. What types of exercises and how often. You remind me a lot of my husband who is also on his weight loss journey. Some real life advice on what is working for you would be awesome!!0
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What a transformation! You should be really proud of howl far you've come. 0
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That is Beyond Awesome, Congratulations, Great Job, and Keep Maintaining 0
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Congrats!! You are lookin great! Keep up the great work and keep us posted.0
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way to go you look amazing!0
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You look great! Your hard work and dedication have really paid off!0
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You've have done well, congrats on you progress! Thank you for sharing!0
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I am sure you are proud to hear, you look like half the man you used to be. Litterally! Great job!0
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MY TWIN!!!
Your hard work and dedication is something to be admired. You are truly 'becoming the best you'... so PROUD and HAPPY for you. Thank you for being such an inspiration
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