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  • missymuffet
    missymuffet Posts: 76 Member
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    That is so inspiring! I truly admire you and send my congratulations!!!!!!!!!!! ;)
  • ArmyWifeBrionna
    ArmyWifeBrionna Posts: 6
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    You look amazing! Thank you for the inspiration story!
  • mccbabe1
    mccbabe1 Posts: 737 Member
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    A long time ago, in a weight class far far away....

    This was me.

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    This was about a decade ago. I was actually 25 pounds heavier then that picture. I underwent roux-en-y gastric bypass and lost weight.

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    I managed to lose 100 fairly quickly, got another 50 or so off very slowly, and then bounced up and down around 400 for a few years.

    A bit under 8 months ago I decided it was time to do something new....

    Something Drastic...

    Something amazingly radical.

    I *gasp* ate less.. and.. *double gasp* exercised.

    That's it. Nothing fancy, nothing radical, no new surgery, no body by xi, no crystal meth, no injecting the urine of pregnant women into my body.

    I found this site by finding a simple app that would let me track my caloric intake. I set my goals for 3 pounds a week, and did my damn best to stick to it.

    On Feb 22rd 2012 I started. I was 415 pounds.

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    That was me a couple of months in, 380 pounds. I started to walk around in the bright bright Florida sun.

    So, for the last few months or so, I have been welcomed into this community. I got support, I learned things. I made a few people laugh. I made a few friends, and all that time I did two things..

    Ate less and exercised.

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    Today I am at 100 pounds down from where I started on MFP. I have a bit over another 100 to go probably. I couldn't have done it without the community here so thank you all for that.

    Also as for how I feel today?

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    got me teary eyed.. awesome job..
    taking control and putting your health yourself first..
    amazing diff!!!!!!!!!!
    yes. I love love me some exercise!
  • dg09
    dg09 Posts: 754
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    Great transformation thus far! Keep kicking *kitten* man, you got this!
  • lisitabonita
    lisitabonita Posts: 81 Member
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    Thank you for the inspiration. You are awesome!!
  • mercymarque
    mercymarque Posts: 450
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    Awesome... Great job. Keep up the work and thank you for sharing.
  • tammyopolin
    tammyopolin Posts: 98 Member
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    You look amazing! Congratulations on all of your success so far!

    Also, I adore you for posting this. Made the geek in me happy lol.
    Also as for how I feel today?

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  • TravelDog14
    TravelDog14 Posts: 317 Member
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    Way to go Howie, most impressive!
  • brayaddie
    brayaddie Posts: 101 Member
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    Great Job!! Keep up the Great WOrk!!
  • rawrxamberx
    rawrxamberx Posts: 646 Member
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    Bravo! Well done! You should be proud of your progress! I've been following you on this site since about March and you have been one of the inspirations for me to stick to this. You look amazing! Well done! Keep going! :D
  • 170isreal
    170isreal Posts: 151 Member
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    Congratulations!!!!!!
  • Eve23
    Eve23 Posts: 2,352 Member
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    That is incredible, Congratulation on all your hard work. Keep up the forward progress. You are amazing:drinker:
  • AggieLu
    AggieLu Posts: 873 Member
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    Congratulation on 100 lbs, Howie! You look great and are getting stronger every day. Good for you!
  • lulukittie
    lulukittie Posts: 340 Member
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    You rock! Keep up the good work, my man.
  • ipsamet
    ipsamet Posts: 436 Member
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    Amaaaazing
  • jpolk01
    jpolk01 Posts: 8
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    That is so wonderful! You have really inspired me!
  • pinuplove
    pinuplove Posts: 12,874 Member
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    Great job Howie! I'm so happy to see you've made your 100 pounds milestone!! :smile:
  • monyango
    monyango Posts: 166
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    Excellent job!!!
  • sheribrasington
    sheribrasington Posts: 75
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    Look at you. You look great. Such a huge difference. Keep up the great work.
  • susie769
    susie769 Posts: 11
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    Awesome! Way to go! Keep up the great work...You are amazing

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