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    340 days 158lbs down

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    • Posts: 136
      Great story! Very motivational!
    • Posts: 59 Member
      I must say, VERY handsome :wink:

      Congrats...amazing job!
    • Posts: 60 Member
      awesome awesome awesome! :smile:
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      your story is an absolute inspiration you look fantastic, well done :)
    • Posts: 76
      Nteeter- I am impressed! A lot of that fortitude came from being a Marine, I'm sure! I started at 356 lbs, and I'm down to 293. I eat low carb, high protein.No potatoes, pasta, rice, sugar, bread. I did this diet before when I was younger and lost about 90 lbs, but I am now 57 yrs. old and my metabolism isn't cooperating. Any way, I walk 5-6 days a week and go to a joint mobility class and do Tai-Chi 3 times a week and I was lifting weights, but I'm disabled and have some joint problems so"insanity" is out' What I'm getting around to is what did you do when you hit the "dreaded plateau" as we all do at some point. thats where I am now. Because of your sucess, I was hoping that you might have some advice that would help me break out of this. Thanks in advance for taking time to read this!
    • Posts: 41 Member
      Inspirational - thanks!
    • Posts: 493 Member
      wow, thats awesome. congrats on your success! :drinker:
    • Posts: 575 Member
      Congrats! You told it like it is. I to get annoyed when people ask how I lost weight and then just ignore what I said. I just want to say " Why did you ask then"
    • Posts: 486 Member
      Amazing! Thank you for posting your success story! When I am feeling like it doesn't matter what I eat and if I don't exercise, I like to read the success stories as well. I'm glad I read yours!

      Again, GREAT WORK!
    • Posts: 2 Member
      There are times in your life when you encounter, witness or experience something for which words fail to adequately do justice to that which you've encountered. This is one of those times that despite a decent vocabulary... my words will fail to suffice what I've witnessed.

      I've read your post ... watched the video (twice)... even got a little misty myself reading about the 'crying' part of your post. (I've known this guy over 20 years so its is on a personal level)

      Is it awesome?... hell its so much more than that. Its epic!

      You have a new lease on life, you are probably more fit than you were as a marine... or at least on the same level.

      Looking at you I am reminded of the guy I met all those years ago working together at a local amusement park. (even if we're a little bit more gray now) Back when we were both thin as rails and having a blast.

      I see so many people say how inspirational you are. You are the one who indirectly inspired me to make my change, get on here... and just plug away. So it is entirely true, what you have done affects those who you share your life and experiences with.

      I couldn't be more proud of your accomplishment.

      Pals,

      Coop

      Edit: I'm sure your wife is loving the Clooney look... When Hawk meets his goal who's his celebrity look alike? Bryan Cranston? =)
    • Posts: 76 Member
      Your story (and yes, I read all of it :-) ) is a no frills get it done story which I appreciate. Thank you for sharing.
    • Posts: 122 Member
      fantastic .... what an inspiration you are!
    • Posts: 124 Member
      You are really awesome!
      I love your story! Thank you for sharing. I come here each night and read these success stories. There is always at least one that keeps me motivated and on track. Yours is it tonight for me.

      Ditto. On days when I feel like giving up, it's stories like yours that keep me going. It really is just about "keep on keeping on."
    • Posts: 369 Member
      GREAT story!! What a handsome healthy guy in that bottom picture... great job sweetie!
    • Posts: 737 Member
      love the comparison photo with George :laugh:

      Congrats :wink:
    • Posts: 287 Member
      Incredible transformation and touching story!!
    • Posts: 75
      Congrats on your success! Thanks for sharing your story!
    • Posts: 10
      Wow congratulations on your succes you look great cause of people like you i have the strenght to keep going
    • Posts: 173 Member
      AWSOME!!! THANK YOU FOR POSTING YOUR STORY. Please keep in touch with mfp. You wouldn't believe how many people you have inspired. WOW!!!:smile:
    • Posts: 41 Member
      WOW!!!! AMAZING!!!
    • Posts: 35 Member
      Awesome job! What a great story!
      Just amazing! Shows what hard work and sticking to something will do for your life :)
    • Posts: 29 Member
      That is Fantastic!! You are an inspiration!!!
    • Posts: 289 Member
      Congrats!! What an amazing success story! Keep it up! Blessings!! <><
    • Posts: 185 Member
      Awesome job!!! Congrats to you! Very inspiring! :drinker:
    • Posts: 242
      Thanks for sharing and Congratulaions!!!
    • Posts: 163 Member
      Enjoyed your pics and story, thanks! I laughed out loud when I saw the side-by-side of you and George Clooney... you gotta get a face shot of you at the same angle he's at in the picture and repost... that was great! Good job, good attitude, hope you have a great future with permanent healthy habits.
    • Posts: 1,340 Member
      good job! Looking good
    • Posts: 92 Member
      You've done a fantastic job and your story is very inspiring. I did a great job over the summer but I'm finding my resolve slipping a bit. Your story is very inspirational and I intend to use it to make sure I stay firmly on track. Much thanks!
    • Posts: 193 Member
      great story and loved your writing! congratulations to you for all your hard work- very handsome too
    • Posts: 4,401 Member
      Absolutely amazing story. Congratulations on your huge accomplishment! Very handsome indeed:drinker: :heart:
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