Big Men

Hey im 6,1" started at 352# now I'm at 301# Anyone feel free to add me, I can always use and give added motivation!

6'3" Big guy here.
I started back in November of 2011.
In the past 9 months, I've managed to drop 120 pounds and transition into a guy who couldn't run for 30 seconds into training for my first (and second) Half Marathons this fall. (started at 328, down to 208 now)
Believe me, you can do it. I'm just a regular guy who was fed up and ready to make a change, and if I can do it, you sure as hell can too.
When I started out, I created a blog on the internet to keep myself honest and accountable, and to force myself to keep everything up.

Check it out if you want to: www.bigandysrunning.wordpress.com

Add me as a friend on MFP and message me through here or the blog if you have any questions at all. I'm no expert, but I have recently gone through everything (and still am). I'm an open book, I'll share everything I've picked up along the way if you are looking for some support or just someone to vent to who "gets it". After all, it's easier to do this with others, and we're all in this together.

6'3 started at 325 17 days ago. I'm motivated as hell, feeling better already and getting serious about this is like an immediate antidepressant because my whole attitude is better and I feel happier knowing I've flipped a switch.

Congrats to all the men who have made a commitment to getting healthier!

I WILL lose 100 lbs in the next year.

6' 0" here...

Was around 305 when my son was born 4 years ago. Lost about 50 that following year. Gained about a half of that back the following two years.

On January 3rd of this year, I weighed 273 pounds. I made a vow to be under 200 by my 35th birthday (March 2013).


When I stepped on the scale this past Monday, I was 192. I've since set a new goal of 185, but more just looking now to tighten everything up and pass the "naked in front of a mirror" test.

Finally!! 6'6" 370 when I started the Monday after the 4th of July this year. Started doing DDP's Dynamic Resistance Yoga with a calorie limit of 2200/day. Looking to get down to 260.

I'm 6ft and I started at 367lbs now I'm 242lbs

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Incredible Job! Would you mind giving some details on how you reached 242?

When I was at 367 i ate a lot and drank lots of beer but now i don't drink anymore and eat within my calories that MFP gives me , this is a great tool .I have got an elliptical machine but i've have health issues so it's not always possible to exercise so i haven't done much ,i basically eat clean and well

Excellent thread guys, well done to all....

Started jan 01st this year at 139.6Kgs or 306lbs and kept going all year, today was at 97.8Kgs or 215lbs. Gave up drink for first two months, started walking in march.... started C25K two weeks ago..... dont drink mid week anymore, but do I party at the weekends !!!

have been very strict(most of the time) on MFP and stick to my daily calorie count with good choices in food....

Honestly, I'm starting to like running, if you can call it that... only on W2D2 of C25K and never hungry all year.

I do miss beer and crack down the pub mid week, but exercise is filling that void....

Always looking for buddies on this site, in Ireland if anyone in same time zone(or not)... Friend me....

Howdy all. 6' 3" to 6' 4" started around 480 pounds, not really sure on the top weight. I began tracking at 466 pounds and have got down as low as 306 pounds. I have stayed within 10 pounds of that low for about 6 months now. I may go down some more, not really sure yet. I am working on getting a lower body fat % at this time.

Send me a message and a friend request if you would like.

add micsca from my friendlist.
he is my father and he has lost 70 pounds in a very short amount of time.
hes 6' 4" and is big built. he started at 300 and is now 230.
he still wises to lose more.

p.s. I HAVE FAITH IN YOU! YOU CAN DO IT!!! :drinker:

6'1. Started at 290, was down to 275 by the time I joined MFP a couple of weeks ago and im 262 now. going for the 'slowly does it!' approach with weight lifting and cardio (and calorie counting). I'm trying to avoid the skin sag so im going for no more than 3lb a week at the moment. The visual changes and NSV's are coming in thick and fast though so i can tell im losing more fat but ganiing muscle.

I'm running up the 3 flights of stairs to my office every day too. Everyone else takes the escalator but im making it a daily challenge and it makes me feel great!

6'-2" and started at a lifetime high of 350. I've made 180 my goal, we'll see. I've lost 31 lbs. so far. I'm trying to lose very slowly so my skin has the best chance of recovery, a pound a week. I'm doing that through diet only, no exercise. I will exercise at some point, just walking, because I really don't want to lose too fast. I'm taking a 3 year approach to this. The tracking is awesome and I now eat with accountability. I also eat ANYTHING I want, just in moderation. Great, great, thread.

Hi all, 6'1 here. I'm 47 and joined MFP on 1/29/2012. I had a different user name back then.

I started at 255lbs and have to date lost 90lbs. I'm now working on dropping the body fat % down. I'm currently at 12%. At 255 I carried most of my weight in my middle. I was had a 40 inch waist back then and was still growing before I decided to do something about it. I now have a 30 inch waist. If I can do it you guys can. Feel free to add me.

excellent work!!!

I am here. 6'1" now in the mid 170s. Was in the 205 range. This is the fastest and easier way to track between any PC & my phone.