74 lbs down since 1/14
RobertHendrix
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Everyone has that moment were they finally decide to mak a change. Mine happened in Aug 2012 when I went to have a physical for work and weighed in at 489lbs. When I heard the number it didn't register as almost 500lbs but for some reason I looked at it and thought wow I am 11lbs from 1/4 ton and to me 1/4 ton sounds like so much more than 500lbs. We also had a carnival at work around this time and there was a picture posted on our Sharepoint of me and one of my coworkers and looking at it I imagined a giant troll there to devour her for a snack so I decided then and there to change. I wanted to join the gym at that point but knew from past experiences that there was a high possibility that I wouldn't stick with this and as time passed would return to my old way of thinking so I made a deal with my wife that if I could get under 450lbs by the 1st of the year I was going to join the gym as well as spend an extra $350 to join a program the gym was offering called Lose Big 2.0. On 1/1/13 I weighed in at 448 so I joined the gym and signed up for the Lose Big 2.0 program.
The program lasted 12 weeks and provided 3 sessions with a nutritionist, 3 sessions with a life coach, adn then 3 1hour sessions a week with a trainer. I started the program on 1/14 and in the first session with the nutritionist was introduced to MFP to be able to track food/exercise and so that my trainer could view my entries as well. As I read all the success stories post I decided to take progress pictures and figured I would take new ones every 50lbs lost. During the 12 week lose big program I lost 55lbs and ended up being the biggest loser. The prize for winning turned out to be I could do the next Lose Big 12 week session for free, so I a now in my 3rd week of that session and have more motivation to win again to keep doing the program for as long as I can.
Besides the weight loss this adventure has provided so much more. I am a type 2 diabetic and before starting this it was no where close to being under control. I had an A1c of 11.1, my fasting tests in the mornings were around 240 and would spike to 500+ after meals. I had high BP and cholosterol and at that physical I had failed all 4 of the biometric screenings that was required to receive a discount on insurance at work (BMI, Fasting BS, BP, LCL). I had the 4 biometric screenings for this year last month and passed all 4 (If you don't meet the healthy BMI you can still pass by lowering your BMI by atleast 2 points from the previous year) and I have been taken off all of my diabetic/BP medications by my doctor. My wife has also joined in on the healthy eating and has dropped almost 40lbs herself.
Well enough story time for some pictures. Picture on left was from that carnival in August when I was at 489. Picture on right is when I hit 399 and I am wearing the same shirt in both pictures although I couldn't come close to buttoning it in the first one. Second set of pictures is the first set of progress pictures I took after starting the Lose Big program. I had already lost 20 lbs when I took the pictures and then the first 50lb loss mark.
The program lasted 12 weeks and provided 3 sessions with a nutritionist, 3 sessions with a life coach, adn then 3 1hour sessions a week with a trainer. I started the program on 1/14 and in the first session with the nutritionist was introduced to MFP to be able to track food/exercise and so that my trainer could view my entries as well. As I read all the success stories post I decided to take progress pictures and figured I would take new ones every 50lbs lost. During the 12 week lose big program I lost 55lbs and ended up being the biggest loser. The prize for winning turned out to be I could do the next Lose Big 12 week session for free, so I a now in my 3rd week of that session and have more motivation to win again to keep doing the program for as long as I can.
Besides the weight loss this adventure has provided so much more. I am a type 2 diabetic and before starting this it was no where close to being under control. I had an A1c of 11.1, my fasting tests in the mornings were around 240 and would spike to 500+ after meals. I had high BP and cholosterol and at that physical I had failed all 4 of the biometric screenings that was required to receive a discount on insurance at work (BMI, Fasting BS, BP, LCL). I had the 4 biometric screenings for this year last month and passed all 4 (If you don't meet the healthy BMI you can still pass by lowering your BMI by atleast 2 points from the previous year) and I have been taken off all of my diabetic/BP medications by my doctor. My wife has also joined in on the healthy eating and has dropped almost 40lbs herself.
Well enough story time for some pictures. Picture on left was from that carnival in August when I was at 489. Picture on right is when I hit 399 and I am wearing the same shirt in both pictures although I couldn't come close to buttoning it in the first one. Second set of pictures is the first set of progress pictures I took after starting the Lose Big program. I had already lost 20 lbs when I took the pictures and then the first 50lb loss mark.
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Congratulations! You've found what works for you. Keep up the good work!0
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Amazing amazing amazing! great job
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Amazing! keep up the great work! Very proud of you for finding your internal motivation and working it!:drinker: cheers!0
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That is awesome!! WELL DONE! 0
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Nice work, my friend! You have a great attitude and you're quite dedicated at winning the second Lose Big. Keep at it.0
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GREAT JOB! Keep up the amazing work!!!0
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Wow! Awesome job! Way to take control of your life:)0
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Congrats on your weight loss so far, you are looking great.
And well done for getting your health back on track also!!!
Wishing your wife well also, and congrats to her for her weight loss too!
sounds like you are both working hard, good luck with your ongoing goals!0 -
Way to go! Definitely on the right track!0
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Great work man, just stick to the program and you will get there!
Our starting points are very similar. I started at 490lbs at 6'6" when I was 37. I've now been at 240 for about a year and half, and I'll turn 41 this month.0 -
Amazing story. I am going to share this with my husband to show him that he can do this as well. Thanks for sharing.0
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Great Job on your progress and making the change for yourself!
Thanks for sharing your story on MFP.. very inspirational.
That is great that your wife has decided to do this with you. It helps to be doing this along with other friends, family, etc.
Keep it up!0 -
You are a SUPERSTAR!!!!!!!! Keep up the great work!!0
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Wow,, awesome job!! keep it up!!.0
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AWESOME JOB!!0
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Many congratulations!!!0
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Dude! You ROCK! Amazing!0
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AMAZING!!! You are such a inspiration!0
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Congratulations! Thank you so much for sharing your story it is truly inspiring!0
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Awesome job!0
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You are doing so well and have made amazing progress. keep going and be proud!0
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Fantastic achievements for both you and your wife and isn't it wonderful news you've been able to eliminate your diabetes meds too with the changes you've made?
Very commendable accomplishments to be sure, and I wish you both continued success and good health on your journeys!0 -
Thanks everyone for the kind words and encouragement. Yes I am very proud of my wife as well and it definatly makes it easier to shop now that we both are on the same paths.Great work man, just stick to the program and you will get there!
Our starting points are very similar. I started at 490lbs at 6'6" when I was 37. I've now been at 240 for about a year and half, and I'll turn 41 this month.
Congrats on maintaining. You have about 3" on me and your current weight is right around where I want to be. 245 lbs is my major goal right now which would be ~50% loss. Besides cardio/diet I also lift (stronglifts 5x5 right now) 3 days a week hoping that I will be able to combat some of the loose skin issues that I typically see with such a massive amount of weight loss. Thanks for replying, I checked out your profile pictures and your transformation is amazing and you are providing some much needed insporation on what can be accomplished by sticking to it and working hard to so many people.0 -
Awesome job!!!0
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You're phenomenal and a huge inspiration! Congratulations on your progress and I hope you win biggest loser again! Looks like you're already on your way!0
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SWEET! Defiinitely an inspiration! Good luck with your continuing work :drinker: !0
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That is motivation! Keep it up!0
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