My Weight Loss Journy

ronrstaats

From 2002 to 2004 lost over 130 pounds. Since I have scales that went over 350 pounds I had no way of knowing my starting weight. I just know after a couple of months of trying I saw a scale that went over 400 pounds and I was at 395. So I know I was above 400 when I started. This accomplished by doing Low-Carb, following the Atkin's plan.

After 2004 I stayed at 270 for a while then started yo-yo'ing between 270 to 340 for a few years.

June 1, 2011 I weighed 334 pounds, I decided I had had enough and wanted to get down to below 200 pounds. I was tired of how hard it was to find nice clothes for work. I was hoping the weight loss would help with a possible promotion (which now there is no way it will happen) and I wanted to be in better shape for the bedroom (wink).

So I started doing Low-Carb once again but this time my own plan. I found several low-carb groups on Facebook that gave great tips and a whole bunch of recipes so I wouldn't get bored with food. In Sept 2011 I joined a gym. I started walking, then walking/jogging. Then walking/jogging/bike/elliptical until May 2012. Then we had problems at work and I lost interest in the gym but luckily stayed on the Low-carb plan.

By June 1 2012 I weighed 191 pounds and made it past my goal of 200. I had told myself if I got down to 200, I would start weight lifting. So I forced myself back to the gym and have been hitting the weights. 3 times a week with weights and 2 times a week cardio.

July 1 2012 I weighed 184, 150 POUNDS LOST!!! I am trying not to drop any more weight and maintain 185 while I continue to work with weights. If I gain it's not a big deal as long as it not a gain in pants size.

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Now it has been almost 9 months since I hit the 150 pound weight loss. I have changed my eating a little bit. I still do low carb but I have reduced the amount of fat I eat and replaced it with more protein. I do weights 5 to 6 times a week and try to get in at least an hour of Cardio in 4 to 5 times a week.

After almost 2 years of doing low carb I find it is much easier to stick to my WOE. I don’t crave sugary food as bad as when I first started and being at goal I know if I occasionally indulge that it won’t ruin me as long as I get right back to eating the way I have been.



This is how my weight loss progressed over time...

Start June 1, 2011 @ 334
July 1, 2011 @ 318 (-16)
August 1, 2011 @ 305 (-13) Total 29
September 1, 2011 @ 292 (-13) Total 42
October 1, 2011 @ 276 (-16) Total 58
November 1, 2011 @ 265 (-11) Total 69
December 1, 2011 @ 249 (-16) Total 85
January 1, 2012 @ 237 (-12) Total 97
February 1, 2012 @ 223 (-14) Total 111
March 1, 2012 @ 214 (-9) Total 120
April 1, 2012 @ 206 (-8) Total 128
May 1, 2012 @ 198 (-8) Total 136
June 1, 2012 @ 191 (-7) Total 143
July 1, 2012 @ 184 (-7) Total 150!
August 1, 2012 @181 (-3) Total 153
September 1, 2012 @182 (+1) Total 152
October 1, 2012 @181 (-1) Total 153
November 1, 2012 @182 (+1)Total 152
December 1, 2012 @182 (0)Total 152
January 1, 2013 @184 (+2) Total 150
February 1, 2013 @183 (-1) Total 151
March 1, 2013 @183 (0) Total 151

A picture of before and after with me and my wife. We both did low carb.

CaddieMay

Thoroughly impressed! Congrats, and thanks for the inspiration! BTW, LOVE that Batman shirt!

Gerald_King

Fantastic

Kelin

Congrats! You both look amazing! And we have the same last name!

ronrstaats

Congrats! You both look amazing! And we have the same last name!

Thanks and You don't run into too many people with out last name. :glasses:

ronrstaats

Fantastic

Thoroughly impressed! Congrats, and thanks for the inspiration! BTW, LOVE that Batman shirt!

Thanks...

The shirt is one of the many SciFi/Super Hero shirts I work out in. I will admit I am a nerd/geek and not afraid to show it at the gym. LOL

mjay26

wow huge congratulations to both you and your wife You both have done so well!