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Lost 145 in A Year!! Making the Impossible, POSSIBLE!

EdwinVelez
Posts: 35
Always being the "bigger" guy everywhere I went and looking back at pictures from a vacation with friends, started it all. It was almost like I got the "enough is enough" attitude. I started last November around Thanksgiving, using that week as a trial. After many failed attempts, I thought if I can make it through Thanksgiving and Christmas than the rest would be a breeze. I set forth the goal to loose 100 pounds from that point until spring break in March 2012, where I had a trip planned with the same group of friends. A lot of people told me that was impossible and that I needed to but a more realistic goal. I took their negativity as a challenge and worked even harder. The weekend before the trip I weighed in and had lost 101 pounds. Thats where I get, making the impossible, POSSIBLE. It all comes down to how bad you want something. A year since I began my journey, I have lost a total of 145 pounds, all by just doing a complete change of lifestyle. Losing weight is many peoples biggest obstacle and is probably the hardest challenge anyone can undertake. I have been there. I know how it feels to have to hold your breath to tie your shoes or having to request a table instead of a booth at a restaurant. Its not just a physical challenge, but much more of a mental challenge which makes it that much harder. On the other hand, I also know what it takes to overcome it and I want to be that example to everyone showing them that It can be done. Yes, its tough and requires a lot of hard work, but it CAN be done! I tell myself If I achieved that goal, then their is no goal that I can't achieve. I not in top shape, but I continue to work hard to get their and have set more goals to accomplish.
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Incredible motivation – thank you for sharing and congratulations!0
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w00t!! I love it- Great photo story, you look absolutely fantastic- Congratulations!0
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Great job! You have made a serious life change. Hats off to you!!!!!0
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Nice!!!!0
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Amazing Results! Truly an inspiration!0
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Awesome results! Incredible motivation! Way to go!!!!!0
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Great success!0
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It's stuff like this that inspires me. That is absolutely amazing!
You're now the "fit guy"!0 -
So glad u shared your pics...what a way to motivate us into the new year!! Congrats on your achievements!0
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kin ell mate. superb!0
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great job!!!!0
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Wow0
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Crazy! Congrats man0
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Edwin you are a TRUE INSPIRATION!! I am so proud of you! Thanks so much for sharing your story. I am so happy for you. ROCK ON!!!
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Great job!!!! You look awesome!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!0 -
AWESOME!!!0
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very nice work!0
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Excellent job and dedication0
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Amazing, you are an inspiration!0
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I remember seeing your story on Good Morning America a few months ago. Congrats on the great weight loss!0
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Very impressive you changed yourself totally that fast! Well done!0
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wow! good for u ! u look amazing!0
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Awesome post! Congratulations!0
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Awesome!0
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Wow thats amazing! I love the photo story you did there aha.(: Very inspiring!0
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WOW!! Great Job!!0
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Frickin AWESOME!!!! Way to persevere man, that takes diligence!!!!0
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You should an inspiration to all those couch potatoes who do not do anything about their body and health.
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Loved the way you told your story in pictures, and your results are amazing! Here's to you: :drinker: Congratulations!!!0
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you look amazing and are such an inspiration!!0
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