Down 137 pounds in 6 months. (pics)

This is truly amazing what determination and commitment can accomplish. You are certainly an inspiration to many people who feel overwhelmed with over 100 pounds to lose.

For those who question if this quick of a loss is safe-

1. He was morbidly obese when he started. People who are obese can lose weight significantly faster than those only slightly or moderately overweight. 1-2 pounds is a safe rate for the average person, the obese can safely lose many more than that in the early months. I am sure that he is no longer losing 5 pounds per week at his current weight. For those of you who only need to lose 10-20 pounds, do not think that you can lose at that rate, or that he is telling you that you can or should lose at that rate.

Compare yourself to like individuals. The lady who maintains on 2600 would lose 2 lbs a week on 1600 (in theory) and 3 lbs per week on 1100. But since she is only 7 lbs from her goal weight, her focus is on building muscle, NOT a large percentage of fat loss. If she were to weigh 300 pounds, with a 75% BF, then 3 lbs a week loss would be perfectly fine.

2. He exercised regulary for cardio fat burning and weight training to preserve the most lean muscle mass as possible. This kept his metabolism working well which kept him from plateauing.

3. His macros are near perfect. Focusing on protein, high fiber carbs, low sugar, good fats. That is the perfect combination for the healthy, steady weight loss. I am sure that when he starts to aggressively build muscle, he will increase his protein and overall calorie total.

4. Will he continue eating at this calorie level forever? Of course not. When he is at or near goal weight, then he will figure out his maintenance calorie level and start working his way up towards that number.
I can't imagine someone with the determination to make the sacrifices to lose that much weight, is going to say 'screw it' and start back on beer and pizza and gain it all back. He lost his weight the 'right' way, with healthy REAL food, regular exercise, and a safe calorie deficit for his size. He didn't lose it on liquid fasts, or simple starvation 500 calorie diet, then have to switch to eating 'real' food again. He made changes in his food choices. He changed his way of thinking. If he continues with the same mindset of exercise and healthy eating, then there is no reason for anyone to say that he will gain all his weight back because he lost it quickly.

He made the decision to lose the weight, and if he decides every day to keep the weight off, I have no doubt that he will succeed in that goal as well.

Kudos to you dear sir, for choosing a goal and doing what it takes to attain it. You can be quite an inspiration for many people, proving that weight loss is indeed possible. Not everyone will want to lose that quickly, and that is certainly their choice, but don't let them tell you that your choice is wrong for you.

You rock!