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145 pounds gone and a whole lotta muscle added!

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I have before and after shots, though haven't made a photobucket account so I can post them on here. I started at 356 pounds, thirteen years ago. I'm currently 211 pounds and 6 ft tall. My arms are 19 inches. I'm one of the strongest people in serious gyms.

After years of struggle with family sickness and other tragedy, I realized that eating was destroying not only my body, but every area of my life. I had a girl tell me I should "give up and die" and that "she was ashamed to be seen talking to me". There were many years of build up, all the years of pain being the fat funny kid like you see in movies. The guy who's smart who the guys love to be around and the girls laugh at.

One day after nearing blacking out on my job because of my health situation, I made a list of my talents and a list of things I was unhappy with. To my surprise, I was happy with more things about me and the one thing "my appearance and health" was ruining my entire life.

I was working at that time with my friend Jason at the time who was a competition bodybuilder, and I would just stare at him wondering what it would be like to feel so good everyday you wake up, wondering what it would be like to walk in a room and not be whsipered about. I was ready to do it. At that time I had decisions to make, I learned that some people in life will pull you down and take more from you than is worth it. I removed those people from my life. Others who were family who I couldn't permanently remove, I stopped spending time with. Its worth it, I would have died if I stayed in that situation.

Not everyone believed in me when I started, but who would take a guy seriously that's morbidly obese that he would one day change his life and surpass all expectations. I'm the happiest I've ever been in my life and all areas of life have improved, its a lifestyle. Invest in yourself and win!

Its a little tough for me writing about myself this way as I'm more of an open book in public, not an electronic form board. Today though I was determined to celebrate my success so far in hopes that I could encourage someone else that it can be done and you can enjoy the journey with others who are making positive changes in their lives.

Here's to you all and your best success. #MaximumResults

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JimmyMcCrary

I've already said this numerous times, but you my friend are AMAZING!

Maximumresults

thank you all..you can look for the book soon...its called "150 down" its my personal story of beating the odds and finding a healthy lifestyle....you guys here have inspired me to write it, motivation I didn't have before, so thank you;)

reneecgc

One of the best part of getting healthy is influencing others to do the same. I have seen the ripple affect. You
are making a difference. Good Job. I mean great job.

TT_luvs_fitness

congrats on the amazing weightloss. You story is very touching and inspiring.
as long as you put your mind to it you can achieve great things as you did.

senyosmom

you have nice arms

Me likey

montanadanni

I am glad you decided to share

It is inspiring! An amazing and tough journey you went through, GOOD for YOU! I have also turned my life around but I did it by diet. Just need to add in physical activity (used to be college athlete) so I know how... just need motivation. If you like motivating feel free to add me lol I need all the motivation I can get.

dmpizza

Great job, Hard work paid off.

jodil68

Thank-you for sharing your inspiring story

BeingWiser

Looking good! Thanks for the post...I needed the motivation!

NeverGoinBack2012

Thanks for sharing your journey of wellness!!! Great job! And I'm inspired now to continue on my journey...30 lbs. to go!

roknic69

I can't believe how rude people can be with the things that come out of their mouths!!!!....I'm disgusted at that part of your post but great job on your success! Wonderful!!

silvergurl518

i would love to see some photos...but i'll tell you this: your post is ABSsolutely INSPIRING!!!!!!!!!!

fitfocusedfamily

Thanks everyone and congrats to all of you....Creating a photobucket account now, so I'll come back and post a bunch of before and afters for you. I hope they help you in some way. #MaximumResults

You can use tinypic.com without creating an account....FYI. You just have to change the IMG to img in the code.

KellyBurton1

Congrats, it takes a whole new outlook in life to realize something had to change and you achieved a huge step. That it its self is a major accomplishment! And to be able to push through and not give up shows how strong you are inside and outside. :flowerforyou:

13inchestogo

That is a very inspiring story

Wow your a very strong person inside and out, way to surpass all expectations and happy to hear your living your life exactly how you please!!!!

eleqtriq

Stories like these are why I love MyFitnessPal. Thanks for sharing, I'm damn proud of you!!

monroe61

I can not believe a girl actually said that to you! People are insanely rude...either way you took something negative and turned it into something absolutely positive. Congrats on your success!!

Maximumresults

thanks again everyone;)

Big_Daddy6

Good job....we have a lot in common...........cant wait to see ur pics...

2012asv

Cheers! Unbelievable outcome

chicken2v

Thank you for sharing your story! Great job!

Maximumresults

I never thought writing this book would be so tough....it can be as challenging as the fitness journey

amy1612

Nice work

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Eeyore255

Thank you for sharing with us! You are amazing and inspiring. :flowerforyou:

1shauna1

Great story, and congratulations on your wonderful success. Figure out a way to post some pics; we'd love to see them!
EDIT - oh, you did post some! Great job!

rrhennen

I sure hope that girl comes around again, sees how hot you are now and what she missed out on!

WarriorReady

Great work!! Thanks for sharing your story!! You look Amazing!! :drinker:

miqisha

Wow, you are looking very nice, job well done. I would love to see the look on that *kitten* face, when she sees you now, after all those horrible things she said......

Glad you achieved your goal, Congrats!!!!!!!!

atxdee

congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!