Weight goal achived phase 1 complete (with pics!)

bodyrollin

243 days here on MFP and I've reached my weight loss goal...103 lbs...323 down to 220. This isn't the end, I still have a ton of fitness goals to reach, but this was a HUGE step in the right direction...I wish I could go on and on about things but I'm pretty short on words, mainly because I don't know how to express how I feel having come this far...I just lack the words...but here is a before and after pic so that maybe you can get an idea, and whatever specifics you want to know feel free to ask, I don't mind answering questions I just don't know what to say initially lol. Oh and for those that would ask, no, this is not surgically assisted...no surgey, no fad diets, no BS, no excuses...just good honest hard work, and dedication.

Here's where I started:



Here's where I ended up:



Side by side:



So yeah, any questions, ask away...I'm an open book

cmsu64113

Amazing job!

Lift_This_

great job!!!!! you have come so far!!!!!!

muy caliente!!!!

artex1024

Awesome job!! You look fantastic! And I love that even though your weight is at a great place, you still have fitness goals. I'm the same way. Lol

BonjourAmelia

Awesome progress, bud!
and all in under a year!
great work, lookin great!

Babymomakell

Amazing You look great!!!!!!!!!!

space_case

great job! you look like a whole new person!

akp4Him

Great job!!!

jxchambe

Awesome bro! Good job!

RunFarLiveHappy

I'm guessing you mean the second pic is from today? 2013? You look amazing, well done!

mumtoonegirl

holy CRAP what a transformation!

Jagkat

You look Hot!
So how did you get started and what did you eat and your workouts.
What were things you had to overcome that keeped getting in your way that you finally beat.. now answer away..LOL

DeeC01

You look so much younger, you have done an amazing job. Well done.

What are you doing? Cardio/heavy lifting, macros??

jenniejengin

wtg, nice job.

shiseido_faerie

Hey congratulations! Amazing loss, you look great!
I'm going to go ahead and ask as my bf is on here but does not use the forums. Starting at 323 I can imagine that exercise was difficult at first, on your knees and what not, which is the position he's in now. What sorts of exercise did you do to help you shed the weight? And, if you you don't mind my asking, what was your daily calorie goal? My other half has the healthy eating down pat, mfp gives him I believe 1789 calories for the day...which I think seems low but what do I know. He's just really struggling finding they right exercise and food combination. Would love to hear more about your journey . Congrats again, fantastic job!

stephsteiner

Awesome job!! You did amazing and you sure have the determination!! This site has helped me a lot and even after losing weight from clean eating, I have started a new program on my birthday - today. You are a great source of motivation and I truly admire what you have accomplished. Congrats! :-)

adlawham

Wow, amazing job dude!

yoscarlino

Wow! Very Impressive.

RawCarrots

Holy molly, you look like a completely different person, I had to double-check was it really you! Amazing transformation, you got 10 years younger too as a bonus! :-)

deladypilot

You look amazing. Congrats. Keep new goals in front of you all the time, it is the best way to keep from going back.

MissE4410

Holy crap! What a difference! You look great! And happy:)

caly_man

Dude! you look 10 years younger. congrats man.

MsMuniz

You look so much younger now! Congrats on reaching your weight goal!!:drinker:

bodyrollin

You look Hot!
So how did you get started and what did you eat and your workouts.
What were things you had to overcome that keeped getting in your way that you finally beat.. now answer away..LOL

at first I was super calorie strict...I ate 1600 calories/day to get the weight loss started...after the 40lb lost mark I upped my calories to 2200ish, and started exercising...food was simple, basically just allowed myself to eat anything as long as it fell in with my calorie allowance, and I made it from scratch...I eat 5-6 times daily...as for obstacles, really it's just a matter of making sure that every day, no matter how bad I may want to not do it, that I stay dedicated and just do what needs to be done every single day...work outs are done 6 times a week, 3 cardio, and 3 strength.

bodyrollin

You look so much younger, you have done an amazing job. Well done.

What are you doing? Cardio/heavy lifting, macros??

See above reply lol.

bodyrollin

Hey congratulations! Amazing loss, you look great!
I'm going to go ahead and ask as my bf is on here but does not use the forums. Starting at 323 I can imagine that exercise was difficult at first, on your knees and what not, which is the position he's in now. What sorts of exercise did you do to help you shed the weight? And, if you you don't mind my asking, what was your daily calorie goal? My other half has the healthy eating down pat, mfp gives him I believe 1789 calories for the day...which I think seems low but what do I know. He's just really struggling finding they right exercise and food combination. Would love to hear more about your journey . Congrats again, fantastic job!

Read my above reply, in your BFs case I'd say start by dieting, and walking a lot...then as he loses more weight he can increase activity levels...

javajudi77

Amazing, I'm close to my beginning so this is a huge encouragement to me.

marysowter

You look great well done you x

nucgirl13

Congrats! What an amazing difference! I love the Acura behind you in the second pic - looks just like my first car.

mountaingirl2207

Amazing job! You look awesome. And you're practically my neighbor, so that's awesome too. :-)

JTick

I Have A Question!!!!! Are You Single?!?!

Great Job!