From 470 to 390 somethin' in 3.5 months...some pics

danielhutchins

Been the fat kid my entire life, trying to make some changes. I started MFP on Jan 11. My heaviest was 470 at Christmas. Here are some pics. To me, some earlier/heavier ones seem better than today's, but oh well. I hit 395 last weekend, and didn't weigh in yet this week. I am going down around 2 lbs a week it seems. Past three weeks have been rough, my 18 y/o daughter went through a horrible breakup where her b/f tried to run her over, and we were on the road for awhile, which isn't good on a diet. Things are starting to level out again. My workouts are lifting (mostly dumbbells, for around an hour) followed by aerobic work with slam ropes (anywhere from 30-90 minutes). I can promise that my clothes are fitting better/looser for sure.

Here we go (I don't have any at 470 (Christmas and after), but have a couple at 455-460 during football season 2012:


Aug 2012, 450+


Oct 2012, 465


Jan 27, 448 lbs


Feb 11, 431 lbs


Mar 22, 414 lbs


Apr 20, 400 lbs


May 5, 395


Taken today, haven't weighed in since last so not sure of current weight.

kar328

Incredible job, you can see a big difference. You get smaller and your smile gets bigger in each one.

cutiepie2628

job well done

ctalimenti

OMG you look so good! Awesome progress and I love your smile!

SuZQz173

Good to see the evolution in weight and the evolution of the smile! Keep up the great work. Impressive!

auteurfille22

You look great! It's a big difference And I love how you seem to get progressively happier with every photo - confidence suits you!

servilia

Great job!

Beezil

So cool! Congratulations, man! It's like you're literally shrinking as the pictures progress! (In a totally good way! lol) Keep up the awesome work! :drinker:

G__Force

Fantastic progress in just 3 months, keep it up you are well on your way to meeting your goal!!

sarathrasher12

awesome! and you look so happy!

Kst76

So amazing! You look so happy too. How many calories do you eat on average?

dreambodin2011

you are doing great...congrats big time! Love your smiling face - you are smashing it! Awesome job.

carolemorden9

You're doing great! Hope your daughter gets to feeling ok too. That must have been horrific for her and you!

FitFunFabulousNicole

YOU, sir, have the BEST smile! Congrats on all your hard work! You look great!!

Stogie40

Amazing job. And very fast.

bluecrayonz

Looking goood!!

dorothytd

Terrific! I love how the smile got bigger, too. Keep up the great work and keep showing it to us!

LillyBoots

Great going, I see what you've lost but the huge difference is seeing how happy you are and that you look positive. So good for you and keep it going

ladytaurus13

Great job!!! This is refreshing to see, that it can be done! Thank you for sharing!!!

knot2thin

wow amazing keep up the good work awesome. your smile is wonderful to see

HollisGrant

You look fantastic! Great smile and you can tell how much you've lost from the photos... you're on your way to a whole new you.

YolieCreator

You sir are awesome! So happy for you and you look happier too! Keep up the great work!

beachlover0103

Beautiful smile! You are a great inspiration to all of us here at mfp...and to your players
Don't who said this quote but: ,"hard work trumps talent every time"...keep up the great work.

amycollene

This is so inspiring!!! You have to be feeling so great!!! Remarkable progress. You are aglow with happiness... and your smile is beautiful. Keep up the hard work. It is paying off! Thank you for sharing!!!

danielhutchins

So amazing! You look so happy too. How many calories do you eat on average?

My daily goal is 2,790, but I am most usually in the 1,700-1,900 range. When I exercise I try not to roll the numbers. What I mean is that I don't add the calories to my total and keep eating. I think I've only been over on calories one day since I started, and I'm almost always way under. I try to keep sugar under, which can be tough some days, and my protein is over often...but that isn't such a bad thing. I quit tracking sodium, 'cause it's so dang hard to keep low.

Thanks everybody for the encouragement!

fatfriendonadiet

You're doing wonderfully! Great work.

shmatichka

Thank you for sharing, job well done

0408boys

You look so good!! Your waist gets smaller and smaller and your smile gets bigger and bigger. Very proud of you.

Hoosier96

awesome, keep up the work and keep SMILING!

Asiatou

Wooow what a result, good job!!! I started mine at febr 22 this year and lost 10 kilo. Today I'm starting with mfp and hope to lose around 30 kilo till sept. If I follow my daily routine mfp promised I will lost in about five weeks another 10 kilo. So that is my motivation and watching results like yours

danielhutchins

I weighed in this morning and was at 390.6. So, I count 460 as my start weight here on MFP, because I can quantify it, but I was at LEAST 470 at Christmas, couldn't fit in my size 64 (I think that's the size) slacks. Those slacks are falling off of me now with my belt on the last notch, and it is basically useless at this point as well. My belly still feels huge, the same, to me...and I know that is we humans being mentally weak about ourselves. This summer I'm going to be more assertive with my bicycle riding as well, since I'll have more time. I am a teacher and coach so I will have a bit of free time, after we finish 6:30 AM, workouts with the boys. Have a great day MFP family!