Lost 150 pounds in 363 days

fatguydiary

I am presently in reboot/beast mode. I needed to get back to basics personally which I am doing now. I joined myfitnesspal to get motivation from reading about other people’s journeys!!

I lost 150 pounds in 363 days in 2009/10! BUT, I am doing some much needed retooling now.



I am truly healthy for the first time in my life! On March 2nd 2009, at 351 pounds, I was being treated and on meds for High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Anxiety, Sleep Issues, Migraines, Asthma and Esophageal Reflux. Now my doctor loves me and I am off ALL of my meds and all issues are under control. I am a HAPPY HEALTHY FAT GUY!!

Thanks for YOUR inspiration! Love reading this site/blog!!

Note to ME and YOU: Inspire and be Inspired!!

TheFatGuyTheFitGuyTheBEAST

mjfhorsey

Wow that's awesome!

JacquiMayCrook

Wow! What an achievement! You must be so proud of yourself!

Thanks for sharing :glasses:

yavrig

Awesome! and inspiring!

Ignorant question... what's reboot/beast mode?

SkinnyBubbaGaar

Great work. Currently on that road myself right now. Peak weight 346. Currently at around 275. Working towards 200-ish.

quietHiker

Wow!!! you are amazing! 150 lbs! woot! congrats!

fatguydiary

Reboot is where I am at now. I have been dealing with life and putting on muscle the last year or so. A little more weight than I want right now. I am in the best shape of my life but want to bring my weight down a little. BEAST MODE is how I think about takig care of ME. I need to focus on being the best ME for ME and the people around ME. SO I am in BEAST mode physically and mentally when it comes to being healthy and fit. 57 years old this coming weekend and continue to improve on the best shape of my life. I am blessed and fortunate!
TheFatGuyTheFitGuyTheBEAST

marooned

Well done!!! headed to the homestretch of a similar journey.. how was the muscle building process being in your 50's (as am I )

evief0915

I have 150 to go as well. You are a true inspiration to me. Keep encouraging me. I need it. I am also on high blood pressure meds and have reflux. Did you find it hard to exercise at first? That is the trouble I am having. Any tips are appreciated. I bet you look awesome!

fatguydiary

Marooned, Thanks!! Muscle building has been exceptional! I have been amazed at my progress but have a careful eye on my weight/health. That is why I am trying to slowly adjust my weight down now. You can check out some of my pics at fatguydiary.com to see some of my progress. I am in the best shape of my life and will be 57 this coming weekend. You can also download my story for free from my website. I love hearing all of the success stories on this site!! Very inspiring

TheFatGuyTheFitGuyTheBEAST

fatguydiary

In answer to the question, ' Did you find it hard to exercise at first?' The answer would be yes. But I decided to 'JUST MOVE! One step at a time!' I blogged about it at http://fatguydiary.com/node/1236 I am blessed to have found my journey and to be as fit and healthy as I am now. I wish that for ALL of you.
TheFatGuyTheFitGuyTheBEAST

tootchute

The picture won't work for me so I can see the progress.

lheaton

What the what? You are a rock star!

Sactown900

Reboot is where I am at now. I have been dealing with life and putting on muscle the last year or so. A little more weight than I want right now. I am in the best shape of my life but want to bring my weight down a little. BEAST MODE is how I think about takig care of ME. I need to focus on being the best ME for ME and the people around ME. SO I am in BEAST mode physically and mentally when it comes to being healthy and fit. 57 years old this coming weekend and continue to improve on the best shape of my life. I am blessed and fortunate!
TheFatGuyTheFitGuyTheBEAST

Great JOB. I have been lifting for 47 years. You will NOT regret it.

tidesong

Way to go!! What an incredible job!

fatguydiary

Forgot the pics! Now I know how to add them!!

SunflowerRox

You look awesome! *high fives* Keep up the good work. It's people like you that inspire the rest of us. :happy:

fatguydiary

You look awesome! *high fives* Keep up the good work. It's people like you that inspire the rest of us. :happy:

THANKS! I get inspired by all of the journeys I see. Whether it is someone starting, in the middle of, or well on their way on their journey!! Take care of YOU!
TheFatGuyTheFitGuyTheBEAST

fatguydiary

How do I feel now? These pics should tell you
2 of my favorite pics. Doing a recent push up challenge to raise funds for afterschool programs (450 pushups in 30 minutes during training) and just having fun at Camp Kemo pulling for and with the kids.

Brandon74

That's awesome! Congrats on your success!!!!

gitnfit2

Great job!!!

fatguydiary

Thanks. I am truly blessed AND inspired by all of the great journeys/stories here!! Always putting the building blocks in place!!

caly_man

way to go Mike!

truly inspirational

fatguydiary

Thanks Caly__Man!! Enjoy your journey and have a great weekend!!
TheFatGuyTheFitGuyTheBEAST

fatguydiary

Got some more inspiration over the weekend on a Teen Retreat! I volunteer with a group of teens that belong to a cancer support group called Lasting Impressions. The pic is one of the teens impersonating me at Camp last year. These guys rock!