What a difference a year makes. 190LB's DOWN!

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  • womaniam
    womaniam Posts: 104 Member
    WOW you are truly an inspiration!! Thank you for this!!
  • Kaw169
    Kaw169 Posts: 29 Member
    Wow! That is really inspiring!
  • sskitka
    sskitka Posts: 33 Member
    Very inspiring... I can do it too. I will do it, one day at a time
  • nana6799
    nana6799 Posts: 262
    Oh, my gosh! What a huge difference!! And what a handsome guy you turned into!!! Your wife should certainly notice you for that!
    Congratulations!
  • dmpizza
    dmpizza Posts: 3,321 Member
    Wow
  • NataBost
    NataBost Posts: 418 Member
    NICELY DONE!
  • lsmtlaw
    lsmtlaw Posts: 4 Member
    that's amazing!! i'm so proud of you, and i'm sure your wife and children are as thrilled as you are that you feel so amazing.
  • 4mricandy
    4mricandy Posts: 159 Member
    Amazing!
  • taintedlush
    taintedlush Posts: 11 Member
    Way to go on your success! You are incredibly inspiring!
  • jocybee83
    jocybee83 Posts: 155 Member
    Ah-mazing!!!
  • love22step
    love22step Posts: 1,103 Member
    You're amazing!!!! What a wonderful gift to your family, too!
  • liltrubl
    liltrubl Posts: 42 Member
    Great job, it's an amazing journey isn't it? :happy:
  • roxyhourican
    roxyhourican Posts: 16 Member
    wow, i am still in shock!!!! a huge yayyyyyyyy
    amazing , very happy for you
  • mrshoneydew
    mrshoneydew Posts: 253
    That's just incredible!
    I had to share your story with my husband. He is at about where you were and we are trying to get him back on the right track because I worry about his health. Luckily the new gym I just joined allows me to bring a friend for free so I am going to start taking him with me.
    May I ask how you first started your weight loss journey? What exercises did you begin with for how long?
  • LesaDave
    LesaDave Posts: 1,480 Member
    WWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWW!!

    I am so HAPPY for you...and your wife and kids!! You really look GREAT!!! And I'm glad you did it while you were young.

    Isn't it funny how you can change from dreading working out to looking forward to it????
  • brunchwithamber
    brunchwithamber Posts: 7
    You look AWESOME! Congrats on your accomplishments, your family is incredibly proud of you, I'm sure!
  • Kurls4Daze
    Kurls4Daze Posts: 125 Member
    WHAT AN AMAZING STORY!!!!! IM SO HAPPY FOR YOU CONGRATS!!!!
    "My wife April and I are in a crowded Las Vegas casino, and she's lost sight of me. The funny thing is, I am right in front of her. But she doesn't notice me because I've lost so much weight I'm unrecognizable at first glance.

    At the age of 30, I had become a Champion of Excuses, not the title you want when you’re a husband and the father of three great kids, but that’s who I had become. It happened over the last 15 years. As a kid I loved sports, but by the time I reached high school I stopped playing soccer, hockey and baseball, and became the guy who hid behind the camera.

    I needed to get my life back before it was too late. So I took control of it again and did everything that was needed to make my journey successful. Before I looked forward to dinner and now I look forward to seeing my personal trainer 5 days a week and 5k run's I do 3 days a week in the morning. I even competed in 8 5K Mud Runs now! Words cannot explain how that felt to complete my first 5k mud run, when only just last year I could barely walk to my mailbox without running out of breath. Today, my blood pressure is normal, my Body Mass Index is 21.1, and I feel incredible! Who would have thought I'd be in my 140's again!

    I have finally gotten my life back. I no longer worry that I won’t see my children grow up or meet my grandchildren. In my career, I am much more confident at meetings and my coworkers have acknowledged how much happier I am. Instead of being exhausted after work, I look forward to getting home so I can hike, run around, or swim with my family.

    I have three beautiful children ages 12, 9, and 7. I had already missed so much with them because of my weight: swimming, sports, horseback riding, and amusement parks- so before I started this journey I told myself that when I reached my goal weight we would all go swimming together. On June 23rd, I swam with my kids for the first time in their lives. The joy it brought to them was priceless. Next Saturday my wife and I will celebrate our 10th Wedding Anniversary with a renewal of our vows on Laguna Beach. Just a year ago, I did not have the confidence to plan such an event. But now the possibilities for my life are limitless.”

    Before @ 330lb's
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    Now @ 140lb's
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  • larryc0923
    larryc0923 Posts: 557 Member
    Wow!! What a transformation, very inspirational. Thank you for sharing!!
  • Sparlingo
    Sparlingo Posts: 938 Member
    Holy crap you look fabulous. Your wife must be loving it!!! I'd love to get to healthy weight for my husband as well. I'm so impressed at the timeframe in which you made these changes. You must have been one motivated man!

    Your family will be forever grateful that, in a strange way, you put them first by putting your health first.
  • Crazy4Healthy
    Crazy4Healthy Posts: 626 Member
    Absolutely amazing, you look incredible!! Congratulations!
  • Jennaissance
    Jennaissance Posts: 212
    The pictures are amazing but the words are incredible, priceless. Thanks for making it about more than just appearance!
  • jencjeffery
    jencjeffery Posts: 99 Member
    WOW - awesome!! What an inspiration!
  • wanda_idelia
    wanda_idelia Posts: 19 Member
    Very Happpy for you! You're a true inspiration Thanks for sharing
  • jackie6888
    jackie6888 Posts: 21
    So Freaking Awesome and so inspiring! what an amazing accomplishment! Congrats!
  • madcat_wechanged
    madcat_wechanged Posts: 51
    DAMN! Great job!
  • Sul3i
    Sul3i Posts: 553 Member
    Astounding!!! U don't look like the same person at all!! Congrats! You look amazing!
  • michellevine1
    michellevine1 Posts: 185 Member
    Totally understand why you say she didnt 'see you' in Vegas. You look incredible and so very healthy. Your story is very inspiring. Love it. Wishing you and your wife a wonderful 10 year celebration. I am sure it will be very special. You have a lot to look forward to. A lot!!
  • iris8pie
    iris8pie Posts: 224 Member
    My eyes literally bugged out, and I gasped when I saw your after picture! way to go!!!
  • sammys1girly
    sammys1girly Posts: 1,045 Member
    I applaud your recognizing you were making excuses and making changes! :smile:
  • tabik30
    tabik30 Posts: 443
    wow!!! No wonder she didn't recognize you!

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