After 15 years, I'm no longer a 300 pounder!

fatguy_fitness

This morning I weighed in at 299.2. I haven't been under 300lbs since I 17 years old. In recent years I had bounced between 340 and 350. Last May at 343 I started a couch to 5k program, ran three 5Ks, and started mountain biking. I got down to about 320 before the weather got cold and I fell off the wagon. Fast forward to 4 weeks ago when I started using MFP religiously and weighed in at 318. Now I 've finally reached the goal I've had for years. I still have a long road ahead, but my ultimate goal is around 225. I'm 6'2" for reference. I just can't wait for the weather up here in Wi to warm up so I can start cardio again!

ptbodacious

Excellent job! Best of luck as you go forward - I have an easier time of it in the summer, too - better fruits and veggies and easier to work out outside!

sjklaus

Awesome Accomplishment! Way to go!!!

maryannelk

Congrats on the milestone! I'm sure it the first of many! Here in MI, it is much easier to be active in the summer too!

retiree2006

Good for you...that "under 300" lbs. has to be a major achievement after so many years. I have no doubt that the new motivation that comes with it will carry you all the way. Good luck to you.

ken_hogan

Congrats!

belleparis

Congratulations! Great for you :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

bdubya55

Fantastic achievement, top shelf!

Cassidy_Jean

That's great to hear! Definitely something worth celebrating

smallpinkdress

that's awesome! i have been bouncing around the 300's for the past 4 years and have finally given myself a kick in the butt. thank you for sharing!

TheRightWeigh

Congrats!

HollisGrant

Awesome! Congrats!

oldmaid1963

excellent job keep up the good work

jennyrebekka

this is so close to my heart.......i am consistently hovering right around 300 lbs.....got under 300 for a couple of weeks, then just hit it again this week.....trying not to freak out about it, though - - i told myself i did not want to ever see a 3 in front of my weight again.

big congrats to you!

LCFulmer

AWESOME... Way TO Go...

WolffEarl

Anyone who can run 5 k at a weight in the 300's is pretty amazing in my book. Very awesome. Gives hope to us all.

PatsyFitzpatrick

Whoop!! WTG!!

Chyll88

Congrats!

mfernando6

great job!

CarmenSandiegoInVA

Fantastic Job!!! Keep up the great work!!!

Phoenixchichima

what a fabulous day for you & a fabulous result!

DivaSlimsDown

Congrats!

pearlmorning

Congrats from another Wisconsin-er! You are a success story. I'm looking forward to fresh fruits and veggies from the garden, but since we can't even plant until June it will be a while. Until then we can take encouragement from the fact we use more calories walking through 4" of snow. I'm rooting for you.

Lindabummy1

Excellent! Such focus and determination to be admired. Keep up the great work. You should be proud and will be at the weight you want before you know it.

_Zardoz_

Congratulations having just passed that Mark myself I know how good it feels

bluefish49

WTG !!! CONGRATS !!!


My highest ever was 455. When I started this time I was 415. I joined that under 300 club around the first of the year, Now down to 266 with 215 as the distant goal and 250 by the 4th of July as the intermediate goal.

MFP has been a big part of that. 5Ks as well.

GlyndaTheGoodWitch

Wonderful!

lintino

Congratulations!!! Great victory to savor. :flowerforyou:

fatguy_fitness

Now it's been 20 years.

SO a little update on this. I unfortunely gained almost all of the weight back about 9 months later....BUT, I'm glad to say that I'm now back under the 300 again. Only took me 5 years....Hopefully it will stick this time!

Tblackdogs

ars371 wrote: »

This morning I weighed in at 299.2. I haven't been under 300lbs since I 17 years old. In recent years I had bounced between 340 and 350. Last May at 343 I started a couch to 5k program, ran three 5Ks, and started mountain biking. I got down to about 320 before the weather got cold and I fell off the wagon. Fast forward to 4 weeks ago when I started using MFP religiously and weighed in at 318. Now I 've finally reached the goal I've had for years. I still have a long road ahead, but my ultimate goal is around 225. I'm 6'2" for reference. I just can't wait for the weather up here in Wi to warm up so I can start cardio again!

I live in Illinois and my husband and I drove up to Wisconsin yesterday and did a four mile hike in Kettle Moraine. It was GREAT cardio! Don't let the winter derail you! Congrats on your progress so far!

kristingjertsen

So fantastic! Congratulations and keep moving ahead.