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KeepGoingTommy
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My name is Tom and I currently weigh 482 pounds. I have lost 55 pounds since I started my program on June 15, 2012.
At 46 years old, I now have a bad back, 2 bad knees and high blood pressure. I have been unable to work for quite a while.
I have been married to my sweetheart for 24 years and I want a lot more years with her. At my largest (that I am aware of) I weighed 537 pounds. I have been a "semi-professional" dieter most of my life. I have tried everything at one time or the other. Everything that is except portion control. Being addicted to food, I realize learning portion control is probably the toughest way to go but it is working out well so far.
I wanted to do lap-band but my wife's insurance company doesn't cover such "cosmetic" surgeries. I got tired of waiting for them to change their minds and I am now taking charge of changing my eating habits.
I weigh every Friday on the loading dock out behind the post office because I needed a scale that would go up to my size. The folks at the post office are always very encouraging when they see me come up. I have 180 folks following my progress on my facebook page also.
I have a long way to go in my journey so I broke my weightloss goals up into managable chunks. I first wanted to get to 499 pounds. I succeeded in that goal on July 9th, which was on a Monday and yes I know I only weigh on Fridays but you have to cut me a little slack... I was dying to know and Friday was soooooo far away. LOL
Once I hit 499 (for the first time in at least 3 years!) I have set goals of 25 pound increments. I find having a closer goal keeps me from being discouraged. I hope to hit my next goal either this coming Friday or the next!
That is enough for now. I am glad I found the forums and groups section on MFP!
At 46 years old, I now have a bad back, 2 bad knees and high blood pressure. I have been unable to work for quite a while.
I have been married to my sweetheart for 24 years and I want a lot more years with her. At my largest (that I am aware of) I weighed 537 pounds. I have been a "semi-professional" dieter most of my life. I have tried everything at one time or the other. Everything that is except portion control. Being addicted to food, I realize learning portion control is probably the toughest way to go but it is working out well so far.
I wanted to do lap-band but my wife's insurance company doesn't cover such "cosmetic" surgeries. I got tired of waiting for them to change their minds and I am now taking charge of changing my eating habits.
I weigh every Friday on the loading dock out behind the post office because I needed a scale that would go up to my size. The folks at the post office are always very encouraging when they see me come up. I have 180 folks following my progress on my facebook page also.
I have a long way to go in my journey so I broke my weightloss goals up into managable chunks. I first wanted to get to 499 pounds. I succeeded in that goal on July 9th, which was on a Monday and yes I know I only weigh on Fridays but you have to cut me a little slack... I was dying to know and Friday was soooooo far away. LOL
Once I hit 499 (for the first time in at least 3 years!) I have set goals of 25 pound increments. I find having a closer goal keeps me from being discouraged. I hope to hit my next goal either this coming Friday or the next!
That is enough for now. I am glad I found the forums and groups section on MFP!
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Hey Tom,
That's great going sure you will get there and start enjoying life again. Not been on here long but if you want to add me feel free.
Good Luck0 -
That's really awesome! Keep up the great work! Small goals seem much more attainable to me too. Don't forget to celebrate the non-scale victories too!
I added you as a friend.0 -
Wow!!! Congratulations on your progress!!! Remember you gained one pound at a time - so we have to lose one pound at a time too....keep the faith and your reasonable increments will add up! I wish you the very best and I hope to keep watching your progress!!0
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Well Done Tom, smaller achieveable milestones is definitely the way to go. Feel free to add me as a friend if you wish.
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Hey Tom!! Welcome to MFP!! Stick with this and it'll change your entire life!! You're going to do something amazing, I can just tell by your attitude! Feel free to add me0
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congrats on your success so far!0
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Thank you all for the kind words. I will keep you all updated on my progress.
Tommy0 -
Feel free to add me...we can all use supportive friends0
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I've been on MFP for a month and it has completely changed my outlook on fitness. I struggled with defining "healthy" throughout my teens - tried a lot of diets and that kind of thing. Here, I have finally found a tool to track my fitness and be healthy while still enjoying life and not torturing myself with it...It really has changed my life quickly. I'll definitely send you a friend request0
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Your story is so inspirational by the way! I'm sure that you'll find MFP to be a really helpful tool as you continue your fitness journey0
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You rock! Feel free to add me0
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Wow congratulations
your story made my heart swell. Congrats on your current losses and good luck on your future endeavors
Feel free to add me. I just cleaned up my friend's list also and would like to replace the inactives with actives
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I'm in as a friend, my friend!0
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Congratulations on your fantastic progress!0
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oh my goodness, your story is so inspiring–im rooting for you! please feel free to add me as a friend and I will support you anyway I can!0
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Congrats!0
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Good Job on loosing 55 lb already. I am always looking for friends. Feel free to add me.0
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You go! Amazingly inspiring. I'm pulling for you!0
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What a wonderful inspiration you are! Many blessings as you continue on the road to success!0
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You already have such an amazing start! You can do this!
Feel free to add me :-)0
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