Big Men
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6'3" here, started in May @ 345lbs.
Worked my way down to 318 so far just changing diet and keeping on top of my calories. Started doing some excercise, but nothing regular yet. Hardest part is getting started. Still doing more than before I was watching this, so I'll take any improvement over nothing.
Set my goal at 215lbs, that is where I was when pretty serious in training in karate about 12 years ago and I felt great. That should be a good place to try and be again.0 -
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!0
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I'm 6'2" and went from 285 to 247 so far. Not done yet and would appreciate support from my fellow big fellows. Please add me and inspire each other to get to our goal!0
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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.0 -
Hi everyone, I'm 6'1" and losing 100+ pounds, primarily through biking. Feel free to add me as I could use some new friends.0
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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.0 -
Awesome thread we got going here!
5'10 started at 260 and now down to 195 and still trying to reach my target weight of 175-180.0 -
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.0 -
6'3" here...started out at 233....now at 199....0
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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 260.0
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I'm 6ft and I started at 367lbs now I'm 242lbs
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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?0 -
Great job, gedrick! You look like a different (younger, healthier, and happier) person.0
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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 well0
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I started at 120 kilos in August - 109 kilos now (and stuck) - stick with the program and control impatience
I DON'T DO PATIENT ! - I want results <pout>0 -
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....0 -
Just found this thread and digging it. I 6'1" and started at 306 a little over two months ago. My nutritionist recommended this site and I've been successful with it since then. I'm 25+ pounds down and looking to get down to around 200. I'm working on getting back into 5K shape (on week seven of C25K) and focusing on eating healthier and on making positive choices. I'm always looking for guys with similar goals (and ones willing to share their food journals) so feel free to add me.0
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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.0 -
6'7" and started at about 283, though I probably got close to 290 at my peak. It's pretty exciting as I'm about a 5 weeks in and I'm already down a couple of notches on my belt. Best NSV to date is not grunting every time I bend over because all my belly fat seems to give my lungs a squeeze.
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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:0 -
Uhm, yummy . (big men are sexxy)0
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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!0 -
The bigger you are, the easier the weight comes off. That's one way to stay motivated.
I began in mid-September last year at 323lbs. I've now lost 140lbs.
From nothing to everything all at once. It really is as simple as watching your calories, and moving a lot more. If people have the right mindset, they'll be amazed at what they can achieve.0 -
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.0
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I am 6' 1" and I decided to try to do something serious when I was at 345 and realized I was a few Dove bars away from 350....
That was September 17 of this year, a friend recommended this site to me a week or so later. I started here at 341 and I am currently at 334. (I started 30 DS on Sunday and gained weight the first 5 days of it). It has been a little frustrating because when I was younger I used to be able to drop 20 pounds in a very short time. I love the food tracking on here and it has really opened my eyes to what I had been eating. After looking at the numbers, I realize that whenever I tried to diet before, I would cut back way too far, and never stick with it. I hope I am smarter about it this time, and it feels good to complete the food and exercise diaries and meet or exceed the goals for the day.0 -
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.0 -
Dec, 2011 (291 lbs) and July, 2012 (199 lbs) - Currently 196 lbs since the latest picture.
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Well, it's been nearly three months since my original post in this thread and I am down to 175 (my goal weight), so I thought I would update this a little!
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Go, big men, GO!0 -
excellent work!!!0
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Dec, 2011 (291 lbs) and July, 2012 (199 lbs) - Currently 196 lbs since the latest picture.
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Well, it's been nearly three months since my original post in this thread and I am down to 175 (my goal weight), so I thought I would update this a little!
@ 291
@175
Go, big men, GO!
I'm not a man, but I have to say - GREAT JOB!! PS - Liked this thread as I agree that sometimes there is too much drama on here... But like a post on here said "come her to log and for support" - keep it focused!!! Awesome results on this thread.0 -
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.0
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