100lbs lost VERY pic heavy! Thanks in advance for reading
ShutUpAndLift257
Posts: 71
I'm not very good at figuring out what I'm supposed to say here. I've lost 100lbs!! That should suffice no? :P I started my journey on here back in June of 2012. As so many other amazing folks on here, I was always up and down with my weight, starting "diets" just to stop a week or two into them. Eventually I ballooned up to the highest weight in my life. One morning I woke up, went to the doctor for a physical.... My weight was 298.9lbs, my cholesterol, blood pressure.. all through the roof! His words? "You keep this up George, it doesn't look good. You're 26, have a daughter... don't you want to be around for her? You need to do something about this"....
I went home that night, I (yes I'm a man but have no problem admitting this) I cried, I was terrified!! That damn doc really got to me! HAHA! That night while my daughter was sleeping I went into her room and just.. just stared at her. How gorgeous, innocent and sweet she looked. That lil girl depended and counted on me for.. everything. So many images went through my mind. Her first school dance, learning to drive, her prom, her wedding, grandkids.... What if I wasn't there for all that? I know life is unexpected and God could want me up there with him tomorrow but I also know that there are things I can do to keep myself healthy while I'm on this earth. It hit me, I was being so selfish! Everytime I decided to stuff my face with a whole pizza, a few whoppers, I was taking time away from her. Something inside me just clicked and right there and then I knew NOTHING was going to stop me! My daughter deserved better.
The very next day, got my gym equipment, scale, tape measure, figured out a food plan. A friend who previously had success with MFP referred me to the site and I can NEVER thank her enough for that. This site was able to help me log my food, my burns, get support and be held accountable. I didn't take any magic pills, no surgery, didn't starve myself. Once I figured out all my numbers, my BMR etc, I watched what I ate, ate healthy and exercised almost everyday. I was 300lbs!! So I started just by
walking daily, then jogging, then lifting and now I'm a fitness addict! I cut out soda and fast foods completely and cut my carbs down. I drink water like it's running out and now nothing can stop me. I still have about 20lbs or so and a lot of toning left to do. I'm in love with lifting and I can't wait till this summer. If I keep this up I will be a very happy man at the beach this summer. LOL!
Most importantly, my daughter saw my entire journey. She saw all the ups, the downs, the times when I wanted to give up. The times when I was eating my veggies and chicken and saying no to pie when everyone else was stuffing their faces. She saw me wanting to give up so many times but also saw that i never did. I workout at home a lot, she was there for all that. Saw me doing my pushups, planks, time on the elliptical. She's seen my transformation and she now knows that... That I did it. I did it for her. As long as SHE is proud of me, it was all worth it. I hope she can learn from it as well and I can be an inspiration to her to stay healthy. It's not easy, and there will be so many times when you will want to give up and just walk away, but I promise you that if you stick with it, you will get there! It is possible and you can do it as well..
Anyway this was super long, I apologize for this. If this can truly inspire ONE person though, then I'm insanely happy I took the time to write this. Thank you all for taking the time, keep up the wonderful work! I love you all!!
On to what everyone actually normally looks at huh? LOL!! Pics!!
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Some of my heaviest!!!
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Through my journey:
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More recent: (You'll notice my tattoo in some of these. When I started my journey, I set goals and rewards for myself. My reward at 100lbs was my tattoo!! I got a bit before I hit the 100lbs mark but I knew i would! lol)
If any of the pics are cut off, you can view them all and more at my photobucket: http://s1252.beta.photobucket.com/user/move257/library/
I went home that night, I (yes I'm a man but have no problem admitting this) I cried, I was terrified!! That damn doc really got to me! HAHA! That night while my daughter was sleeping I went into her room and just.. just stared at her. How gorgeous, innocent and sweet she looked. That lil girl depended and counted on me for.. everything. So many images went through my mind. Her first school dance, learning to drive, her prom, her wedding, grandkids.... What if I wasn't there for all that? I know life is unexpected and God could want me up there with him tomorrow but I also know that there are things I can do to keep myself healthy while I'm on this earth. It hit me, I was being so selfish! Everytime I decided to stuff my face with a whole pizza, a few whoppers, I was taking time away from her. Something inside me just clicked and right there and then I knew NOTHING was going to stop me! My daughter deserved better.
The very next day, got my gym equipment, scale, tape measure, figured out a food plan. A friend who previously had success with MFP referred me to the site and I can NEVER thank her enough for that. This site was able to help me log my food, my burns, get support and be held accountable. I didn't take any magic pills, no surgery, didn't starve myself. Once I figured out all my numbers, my BMR etc, I watched what I ate, ate healthy and exercised almost everyday. I was 300lbs!! So I started just by
walking daily, then jogging, then lifting and now I'm a fitness addict! I cut out soda and fast foods completely and cut my carbs down. I drink water like it's running out and now nothing can stop me. I still have about 20lbs or so and a lot of toning left to do. I'm in love with lifting and I can't wait till this summer. If I keep this up I will be a very happy man at the beach this summer. LOL!
Most importantly, my daughter saw my entire journey. She saw all the ups, the downs, the times when I wanted to give up. The times when I was eating my veggies and chicken and saying no to pie when everyone else was stuffing their faces. She saw me wanting to give up so many times but also saw that i never did. I workout at home a lot, she was there for all that. Saw me doing my pushups, planks, time on the elliptical. She's seen my transformation and she now knows that... That I did it. I did it for her. As long as SHE is proud of me, it was all worth it. I hope she can learn from it as well and I can be an inspiration to her to stay healthy. It's not easy, and there will be so many times when you will want to give up and just walk away, but I promise you that if you stick with it, you will get there! It is possible and you can do it as well..
Anyway this was super long, I apologize for this. If this can truly inspire ONE person though, then I'm insanely happy I took the time to write this. Thank you all for taking the time, keep up the wonderful work! I love you all!!
On to what everyone actually normally looks at huh? LOL!! Pics!!
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.
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Some of my heaviest!!!
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.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
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Through my journey:
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.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
More recent: (You'll notice my tattoo in some of these. When I started my journey, I set goals and rewards for myself. My reward at 100lbs was my tattoo!! I got a bit before I hit the 100lbs mark but I knew i would! lol)
If any of the pics are cut off, you can view them all and more at my photobucket: http://s1252.beta.photobucket.com/user/move257/library/
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CONGRATS on losing 100!! You are amazing, and you gave your baby girl the ultimate gift - a healthy daddy! Way to go!0
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Great loss, great job and I know your family is proud of you.0
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Wow! What a transformation! Great job! Keep up the great work!0
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a true inspiration! thank you!0
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Awesome, well done! Great job! Way to Go! Just....WoW!0
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Well done! That is a huge achievement, and you should be proud. Inspiring to see all the pictures - thanks for posting.
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Great job!!!!!! you should be very proud of yourself and just think of the wonderful example you are setting for your baby girl0
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So awesome and inspiring! Brought tears to my eyes! Wow...just wow.0
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You look so amazing, George! So inspiring..
Just like Hayles said...Wow.....Just wow!0 -
You look awesome!! Truly a motivation!!0
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Thats what I am talking about!! Way to be awesome. You definelty inspire me to keep it!0
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A-FREAKING-MAZING! You look awesome! Thanks for sharing your success, it is very inspirational. WOW!0
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Awesome! I especially love the last picture. You have a beautiful little girl and she has a healthy dad!0
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Congratulations! You have a lot to be proud of.0 -
Wow congrats on 100 lbs! You look amazing and are very inspiring!!!0
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AWESOME change! BUMP0
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Congratulations, very inspiring0
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Congrats!!!! Your post brought tears to my eyes, as I had very similar reasons for starting my new life too!
I am glad you took the time to write your story, I found it very inspirational. Keep up the great work!0 -
Extremely inspiring, you look amazing!0
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WOW...i had tears in my eyes reading this....your an amazing man to do something so heartfelt for your lil girl...God Bless You and congrats on your amazing achievements!!0
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Fantastic loss well done x0
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Congrats! You should be very proud.0
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Congratulations!! You've Inspired Me!!0
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You are a true inspiration!! Congratulations on your weight loss. You look absolutely amazing.0
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You look amazing. Congratulations!!! Very inspiring!0
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Way to go!!0
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You look amazing! Awesome job!0
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Awesome job! You look amazing and you look like you FEEL amazing too! Congratulations on all of your hardwork. Just want to add that your little girl is precious0
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Wowee, you are looking SO good!!! I love how your daughter looks terrified in the before picture and SO HAPPY in the afters!!! lol0
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Dude, that's AMAZING. Great work!0
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