107 lbs down - 342 > 235
Dan_0
Posts: 10 Member
Really apprehensive to do this, but someone SUPER AMAZING convinced me I should because theres a chance it might motivate someone else, so here goes!
I’m 22 and 5’9 - started losing in late August/early September 2012. Highest weight I ever saw on a scale was 342 but very possible I've weighed more than that at some point.
How I did it - The old fashioned way worked for me; drugs and cigarettes obv.
Nah, I just ate a lot less and moved a lot more (that old cliché). On day one I dropped down to 1500 calories and haven't changed since. A few weeks in I started lifting/boxing 3 days a week (T/T/Sat) and did 45 minutes to an hour of cardio 6 days a week (I've been slacking on this lately though and its more like 3 days a week now).
In regards to exercise and motivation to do it, the absolute best thing that happened was having a friend get on board. I've done every single weights session with a friend or two and its undoubtedly the main factor in staying on track. I'm so thankful for them and highly, highly recommend anyone attempting it to find a workout buddy if possible. It makes working out a pleasure rather than a chore. Plus they get fitter and stronger as well - its win win.
My diet is spectacularly boring though. I pretty much eat the same things every day: chicken breast, brown rice (only on heavy workout days), Greek yoghurt, various vegetables (mostly green), milk, fruits and yeah, that’s about it. Of course I've had cheat days and stuff (usually involving alcohol) but I've found sticking to a really boring diet is easy when you start to see results and start feeling amazing. It’s probably not for everyone but yeah.
Even though there’s a long way to go, I’m still super motivated so it’s only a matter of time.
Friend me if you want to! I’m forever alone on MFP and always like talking about nutrition/fitness etc etc.
Obligatory progress pic:
I’m 22 and 5’9 - started losing in late August/early September 2012. Highest weight I ever saw on a scale was 342 but very possible I've weighed more than that at some point.
How I did it - The old fashioned way worked for me; drugs and cigarettes obv.
Nah, I just ate a lot less and moved a lot more (that old cliché). On day one I dropped down to 1500 calories and haven't changed since. A few weeks in I started lifting/boxing 3 days a week (T/T/Sat) and did 45 minutes to an hour of cardio 6 days a week (I've been slacking on this lately though and its more like 3 days a week now).
In regards to exercise and motivation to do it, the absolute best thing that happened was having a friend get on board. I've done every single weights session with a friend or two and its undoubtedly the main factor in staying on track. I'm so thankful for them and highly, highly recommend anyone attempting it to find a workout buddy if possible. It makes working out a pleasure rather than a chore. Plus they get fitter and stronger as well - its win win.
My diet is spectacularly boring though. I pretty much eat the same things every day: chicken breast, brown rice (only on heavy workout days), Greek yoghurt, various vegetables (mostly green), milk, fruits and yeah, that’s about it. Of course I've had cheat days and stuff (usually involving alcohol) but I've found sticking to a really boring diet is easy when you start to see results and start feeling amazing. It’s probably not for everyone but yeah.
Even though there’s a long way to go, I’m still super motivated so it’s only a matter of time.
Friend me if you want to! I’m forever alone on MFP and always like talking about nutrition/fitness etc etc.
Obligatory progress pic:
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WOW!! You look crazy good and inspire me to reach my goals
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Fab work well done, don't know how you cope with the same foods everyday though,
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Looking great...I'm hoping to lose 100 +, 26ib down now Way to go 0
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Great job on the weight loss! that is amazing and truly inspiring! i am new to MFP, going on 6 weeks now. I agree with one of the other posters i have no clue how you can stick to the same foods, but good for you. That is great that you found something that is apparently working so well for you! That is where I am struggling the most the food choices and getting the exercise in. Thank you for posting hearing success stories help keep me motivated.0
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Kudos to you! You have earned every good word written in these replies! Keep up the great job!0
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awesome job you look amazing 0
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Great JOB!!! Keep it up! You might want to add a few more foods to your weekly menu! Have you tried grilled salmon? It is really yummy and it is good for you! 0
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wow great job!!!!!!!!!0
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TRULY inspiring! Thank you for sharing, you've done an AMAZING JOB!!!!
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Fantastic work! It can be tough to have such a limited diet, but it can be liberating too. No decisions to really make, t just becomes part of the routine0
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GREAT JOB!!!0
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Great!!! Well done!0
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Excellent progress! Thank you for sharing your inspiring story!0
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you look great! and your friend did the right thing by convincing you to post - I'm inspired0
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An inspiring post! Congratulations.
Thanks for putting it on! 0 -
you look great! and your friend did the right thing by convincing you to post - I'm inspired
^^^ this! Truly amazing! You have done so extremely well and should be very proud of your hard work! :happy:0 -
Congratulations on your success! You look great!0
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Amazing progress pic, you look so much happier as well and hot! You are my today's fitspiration - I wasn't going to exercise but now I am! 0
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Amazing story and thank you so much for sharing as I always find reading others tales of success really helps motivate me so that one day I can provide the inspiration!!0
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Excellent!!!0
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Way to go!!!! You look fantastic!0
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You are an inspiration! Honestly!0
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YAY DAN!!! WOOOHOOO you look awesome you've made such a transformation! Keep it going!0
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That's awesome! Congratulations on a great payoff to all your hard work! Very happy for you!0
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You look fantastic. I am doing the same as you, and have about 35 lbs to goal. I am at a plateau at 97 lbs lost, but I continue to do the same thing, and will defintely make it to my journey.........Congrats.....0
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Holy crap, everyone on here is so nice! Thanks so much for the replies everyone, didnt expect such an overwhelming response. Really, really appreciate it!0
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excellent progress bro! You changed your life 0
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What an inspiration YOU are!! So awesome! So handsome!0
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Awesome dude, really really motivating0
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Fantastic. You give us all hope. Keep us tuned in on your progress. What is your goal weight?0
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