Skip to content
  • Register
    • We are pleased to announce that on March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor will be introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the upcoming changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

    40 lbs lost so far since July. We can do it guys.

    Posts: 14,025 Member
    edited December 2024 in Success Stories
    I took a progress pic while at a hotel a few days ago and I was surprised at the noticeable difference in my body composition already. Then I looked at my before pics, which I hate doing, and felt a little sick at how far I had let myself go before doing something about it. So I wanted to share so that any other guys (or gals) here can see that we can change how we look and feel if we're willing to make the effort.

    This is me at 340lbs.
    beforefront-1.jpg

    And again at 300lbs.
    IMG_20120927_173301.jpg

    Welcome!

    It looks like you're new here. Sign in or register to get started.
    Sign In
    Register
    «1

    Replies

    • Posts: 60
      I can only see half of you in the "before" pic ... but I can tell there is a HUGE difference between that and the after pic. You're looking great!
    • Posts: 29 Member
      Wow - you are looking great!!!!! Keep up the good work :)
    • Posts: 14,025 Member
      Right click it, and select "View Image". I'm not sure why MFP cuts off photos like that, but I even recropped it and its still half off the screen. =/
    • Posts: 995 Member
      Well done. I can see a big difference :-)
    • Posts: 9 Member
      You look GREAT!
    • Posts: 238 Member
      Awesome job! You look amazing! Definitely you can do this. :)
    • Posts: 45 Member
      Awesome job !! Happy for you but now I am depressed. I have been doing this since June and have lost 12 pounds. How did you do it? I am staying under calorie and working out 5-6 days a week, what is your secret?
    • Posts: 14,025 Member
      Awesome job !! Happy for you but now I am depressed. I have been doing this since June and have lost 12 pounds. How did you do it? I am staying under calorie and working out 5-6 days a week, what is your secret?

      Guys tend to lose weight much more quickly then women for some reason. Plus I had the advantage of my sheer size. A guy weighing 200lbs won't lose as quickly as a guy weighing 300lbs, for example. For the most part, when I was losing weight the quickest, I was keeping my carbs to breakfast/lunch and then going with just protein and veggies for dinner. I'm not sure if that actually assisted my weight loss, but it definitely made me "feel" like I was losing more because I wouldn't wake up with a bloated feeling.
    • Posts: 6
      wow you motivate me to work even harder to get to my ideal weight
    • Posts: 106
      Awesome work! I've lost 40 lbs since May... Maybe I should look those before pics up... *cringe* I, totally, get it! Keep on keepin' on!!! :drinker:
    • Posts: 44 Member
      Woohoo! Keep going! :D

      You can really see the difference on you!
    • Posts: 542 Member
      Soo proud of you and can't wait to celebrate with you when you reach goal!
    • Posts: 51
      great job! You dont even look like you weigh 300lbs but definitely can see a big difference in the pics..keep it up.
    • Posts: 3,436 Member
      Good Job Man! Keep it up!
    • Posts: 14,025 Member
      Thanks everyone. :flowerforyou:
    • Posts: 404 Member
      That's great! Keep up the good work. :)
    • Posts: 7 Member
      You look great! Congratulations, you should be proud of yourself!
    • Posts: 926 Member
      Ahhhhhmazing, dear friend. :drinker:
    • Posts: 14,025 Member
      Ahhhhhmazing, dear friend. :drinker:

      :flowerforyou: :drinker:
    • Posts: 292 Member
      Nice job!! You can definitely see a difference. Keep up the great work
    • Posts: 813 Member
      awesome job, bud! inspire us all. keep up the commitment.
    • Posts: 13 Member
      Great job...just signed up today....need to lose 30....yikes!!
    • Posts: 14,025 Member
      Great job...just signed up today....need to lose 30....yikes!!

      Are you kidding me? Judging by your picture I'd say 10-15 max.
    • Posts: 270
      Awesome job!!!
    • Posts: 39 Member
      Wtg, you are doing awesome! Keep it up!
    • Posts: 14,025 Member
      You are all awesome! :smile:
    • Posts: 228
      Awesome!
    • Posts: 53 Member
      How tall are you? You wear your weight extremely well, sir :)
    • Posts: 560 Member
      You look awesome, huge difference!! Congrats!
    • Posts: 1,936 Member
      congrats buddy..you look amazing..keep going :)
    This discussion has been closed.

    Welcome!

    It looks like you're new here. Sign in or register to get started.
    Sign In
    Register

    Quick Links

    Categories

    Do you Love MyFitnessPal? Have you crushed a goal or improved your life through better nutrition using MyFitnessPal?
    Share your success and inspire others. Leave us a review on Apple Or Google Play stores!