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What a difference 1 year can make!

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  • Allison22451
    Allison22451 Posts: 686 Member
    BOOM!
    lookeeeen goud!
  • sarahlm20
    sarahlm20 Posts: 66 Member
    Inspirational and you look great!! I may have to see what this 30 day shred craze is about!
  • kyrstin__1188
    kyrstin__1188 Posts: 170 Member
    So awesome!!!
  • TheRightWeigh
    TheRightWeigh Posts: 249 Member
    Wow. Very inspiring.
  • Reesecup312
    Reesecup312 Posts: 236 Member
    Wow!!!!!!!!!!! So impressive!!! You look amazing!!!!!
  • Abells
    Abells Posts: 756 Member
    hell yeah! you look fantastic! congrats! and keep moving!
  • Sparlingo
    Sparlingo Posts: 938 Member
    Wow!! I'm sure you really don't need all of us telling you how amazing you are (you seem to have the right self image and motivation already) but . . . you are AMAZING!!
  • clandrum1984
    clandrum1984 Posts: 94 Member
    Love your story. Love the pictures. Such and awesome thing to see it work for people. I am only about 30 days into it and it's the longest I've stuck with something so far. I can't wait until a year from now when I can post the same kind of story!

    Congrats!
  • allinoelle007
    allinoelle007 Posts: 163 Member
    Thank you for sharing how your determination has turned you into an athlete! Good luck in 2013 in all your events!
  • chapamore
    chapamore Posts: 20 Member
    Don't even look like the same person.
  • Sharon_C
    Sharon_C Posts: 2,132 Member
    Wow! Good for you!
  • jakidb
    jakidb Posts: 1,010 Member
    Awesome!!!
  • breeleedee
    breeleedee Posts: 9
    Wow! thats amazing! congrats! you look fantastic!
  • photogal375
    photogal375 Posts: 149 Member
    Amazing! What an accomplishment! Thanks for sharing!
  • tmfrizzell
    tmfrizzell Posts: 17
    What an amazing accomplishment!!
  • nklunk
    nklunk Posts: 149 Member
    Well Done!!
  • alofay
    alofay Posts: 127 Member
    Woah! Amazing
  • Koiana
    Koiana Posts: 5
    What a great attitude. You are one motivated man and a great inspiration to us all.
  • Nightfly01
    Nightfly01 Posts: 85 Member
    From another guy I am impressed.
  • Nightfly01
    Nightfly01 Posts: 85 Member
    You went to a couch potato to a triathlete from Jan to sept?
    On January 3rd, 2012 I did my first workout of the new year, it was a 20 minute Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred workout. Immediately after the workout I puked, but more importantly I did it again the next day. Today on January 3rd, 2013 I just finished a 25 mile bike ride and a 7 mile run and feel fantastic, but more importantly I will do it again tomorrow. I have gone from a 265 pound couch potato to a 185 pound triathlete and have loved every second of it. Below is a picture of me before starting to workout in 2012 and a picture of me after completing my first triathlon back in September. I am registered to do at least 5 more triathlons this year including two Ironman triathlons. You really can do anything you put your mind to, just refuse to quit!

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  • sugartwist
    sugartwist Posts: 49 Member
    Wow.....you look great!
  • lizzie2190
    lizzie2190 Posts: 236 Member
    Amazing transformation , well done x
  • KittyViolet
    KittyViolet Posts: 220 Member
    WOW you are my hero! That is such an incredible transformation! I've been losing weight for a year now and while I participated in two races over the summer, I didn't place. My goal was just to get to the finish line. This year, I'm going for some medals! Your photos are very inspiring!
  • michaelvhawk
    michaelvhawk Posts: 100 Member
    Thank you everyone for the kind words. I appreciate your support. I thought about not posting these pictures but I decided that if I could help inspire others the way the many success stories that I have read over the past year have helped inspire me then it would be selfish not to. I am glad to hear that my success could even be a small part of each of your success as well.
  • 14uqueen
    14uqueen Posts: 78 Member
    You look great! Thanks for posting!
  • MissyGorman2012
    MissyGorman2012 Posts: 52
    Truly amazing and motivating! Thanks for sharing!!!!
  • optionalsourcewins
    optionalsourcewins Posts: 457 Member
    Wow, simply put - you ROCK!! Congratulations you are so inspiring!!
  • Surreallia
    Surreallia Posts: 16
    That's amazing dedication. Congratulations on your wonderful achievement!
  • runningonmargaritas
    runningonmargaritas Posts: 69 Member
    Awesome!!
  • Brandicaloriecountess
    Brandicaloriecountess Posts: 2,126 Member
    That's great!
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