This morning: ONE-DERLAND!!!

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  • Chipmaniac
    Chipmaniac Posts: 642 Member
    Congrats. I know it was a relief for me when I got there. I just kept right on going. That was 28 pounds ago!

    John Mayer should do a version of his song, changing the lyrics to "My body is in Onderland".
  • achampionsheart
    achampionsheart Posts: 1,020 Member
    Posted this (and the pic) on my facebook, so here it is!

    The journey began in December 2011, after yet another trip to my doctor for chronic back pain. He said the words: "A 40-yr-old man with back and knee trouble has no business weighing 240 lbs." Then I came down with pneumonia....I thought I was having a heart attack, but it was just enough to scare me into a weight-loss kick. An old friend from high school introduced me to www.myfitnesspal.com then it was off to the races! The weight came off slow and steady. Then some interesting things started happening -- the back pain and aching knees started to subside, my uniforms began to look extra baggy, bouts of depression/anxiety became far and few between, I had more energy throughout the day, I began wearing clothes that were too tight on me before but now fit just right, and then I started getting compliments at work! There was no turning back, and I couldn't believe how easy it was....just a small change here and there on my eating habits, and the weight came right off. No gimmicks, no tricks, no "crash dieting"....just healthier choices and staying disciplined, and this morning the scale read "199." I'm officially in ONE-DERLAND…a place I haven’t seen since my first tour of Korea in 1999. BIG THANKS to the community at MFP; to all of my comrades in 60th Ord Co for their motivation and support: and my lovely wife for always being there, for putting up with the squeaky treadmill in the middle of our living room, for clearing out our fridge & replacing the bad foods with good foods, and for loving me no matter what size I am.

    I'm only 9 lbs away from my goal, I'll get there in no time. I just had to share this news with MFP, and there was no way I could've been this successful without this AWESOME site! To all those wanting a change, I say this – IF YOU DON’T START TODAY, ONE YEAR FROM NOW YOU’LL WISH YOU HAD!!!

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    WOOOOWWWWWW......you are inspiring and so driven....i also started my wt. loss with a health scare/diagnosis.....you are going to meet your goal and be the best you ever.....God's blessings to you and thank you for serving your country so bravely
  • Four_Leaf_Clover
    Four_Leaf_Clover Posts: 332 Member
    Congratulations on all your hard work!
  • LessOfMePlease
    LessOfMePlease Posts: 50 Member
    HOO AH! Great work, and thank you for serving our country!
  • Kat5343
    Kat5343 Posts: 451 Member
    Awesome!! I cannot weight to live in "onederland" again!!! I miss it so much!!!
  • BioShocked89
    BioShocked89 Posts: 330 Member
    Congrats on your success! And this quote:

    " To all those wanting a change, I say this – IF YOU DON’T START TODAY, ONE YEAR FROM NOW YOU’LL WISH YOU HAD!!! "
    I really like this, a lot. I'll probably be stealing it as motivation!
  • rlsl2002
    rlsl2002 Posts: 4 Member
    Way to go!!!! That is AWESOME! :smile:
  • beekuzz
    beekuzz Posts: 428 Member
    IF YOU DON’T START TODAY, ONE YEAR FROM NOW YOU’LL WISH YOU HAD!!!
    Congratulations arriving in ONE-DERLAND!! I love your saying so much. This is how I felt when I started but didn't have the words for it. Have not personally seen 100 anything for so very long - BUT, I am on my way and may arrive in a month or so. You've given me so much motivation to keep going.

    Great job!!!
  • oldsalty1
    oldsalty1 Posts: 70
    First..you look amazing...second, Thank you for your service, third...lead on...and get the other guys in shape with you...
    I was on base a few weeks ago...saw a young(not so in shape) guy panting trying to keep up with a 40 something fella...saw the older guy turn around and nod....to the poor panting fellow then slow his pace a little to give him encouragement...stayed with the young guy about 40 steps or so...then took off ... best part was the younger guy took off with him....
    Loved it...
  • akgal78
    akgal78 Posts: 38 Member
    Awesome!! I too love your saying! Congratulations!! Also, thank you for serving!!! ;-)
  • Quibeful
    Quibeful Posts: 29 Member
    That is amazing and encouraging. I just decided to go all in and stay focused with the help of MFP. Hopefully if within a year I will see ONE-DERLAND aswell!
  • Seaglass1123
    Seaglass1123 Posts: 500 Member
    Congrats! I made it to wonderland a few weeks back and it feels amazing.

    Kudos on your achievement!
  • stephross88
    stephross88 Posts: 846 Member
    You look so handsome! What an astonishing accomplishment!
  • HealthylivingTIG
    HealthylivingTIG Posts: 174 Member
    Im soooo happy for you!!!! It must feel really good to be in ONE-DERLAND!!! Be proud of your self. I got really excited and encouraged while reading your story.
  • zombiemomjo
    zombiemomjo Posts: 494 Member
    Fantastic work! Amazing that you had so much support on here and at home! Congrats!!! You should be so proud!
  • KravMark
    KravMark Posts: 308 Member
    This is awesome and very insprirational! I'm on the same path and hope to be under 200 by Christmas this year! Congrats
  • abbezen
    abbezen Posts: 405 Member
    Fantastic job! And YES, thank you for your service!!!
  • HeavyLiftGirl
    HeavyLiftGirl Posts: 1,267 Member
    Wow-- you look amazing! Congratulations!!
  • kellicruz1978
    kellicruz1978 Posts: 170 Member
    Congratulations! You have worked hard and it shows!!!
  • littlebuddy84
    littlebuddy84 Posts: 995 Member
    Congratulations! You look fantastic! Doesn't onederland feel fantastic :-)
  • Kelleigh710
    Kelleigh710 Posts: 9 Member
    Welcome back to One-derland soldier! You're hard work paid off, congrats!
  • CanuckTracy
    CanuckTracy Posts: 245 Member
    Fantastic! You look amazing
  • jlapey
    jlapey Posts: 1,850 Member
    " To all those wanting a change, I say this – IF YOU DON’T START TODAY, ONE YEAR FROM NOW YOU’LL WISH YOU HAD!!!"


    YES! I have been kicking myself for all those years of saying I need to lose weight and not really trying. To think, I could done by now instead of just starting.
  • vcferlita
    vcferlita Posts: 53
    Fantastic
  • rickgomez2003
    rickgomez2003 Posts: 91
    Congrats and much respect.
  • dialex2264
    dialex2264 Posts: 1
    ONE-DERFUL!
  • strawbblondie
    strawbblondie Posts: 143 Member
    Congrats!! Thanks for sharing your story...just reading it motivates me! :happy:
  • needamulligan
    needamulligan Posts: 558 Member
    ONEderful!! and thank you for your service.
  • beachgirl50
    beachgirl50 Posts: 1
    What a wonderful success story. Huge CONGRATS! Thanks for sharing.
  • lucy5599
    lucy5599 Posts: 92 Member
    Congratulations! And doing it the smart, healthy way! Thank you so much for your service!

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