100lbs lost VERY pic heavy! Thanks in advance for reading

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!! :D

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)
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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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Replies

  • karenrace
    karenrace Posts: 24
    CONGRATS on losing 100!! You are amazing, and you gave your baby girl the ultimate gift - a healthy daddy! Way to go!
  • TOMEKA18
    TOMEKA18 Posts: 103 Member
    Great loss, great job and I know your family is proud of you.
  • watchhillgirl
    watchhillgirl Posts: 597 Member
    Wow! What a transformation! Great job! Keep up the great work!
  • a true inspiration! thank you!
  • Awesome, well done! Great job! Way to Go! Just....WoW!
  • Well done! That is a huge achievement, and you should be proud. Inspiring to see all the pictures - thanks for posting.
    :)
  • KLSG23
    KLSG23 Posts: 32 Member
    Great job!!!!!! you should be very proud of yourself and just think of the wonderful example you are setting for your baby girl
  • hayles333
    hayles333 Posts: 105 Member
    So awesome and inspiring! Brought tears to my eyes! Wow...just wow.
  • 37434958
    37434958 Posts: 457 Member
    You look so amazing, George! So inspiring..



    Just like Hayles said...Wow.....Just wow!
  • angelajo01
    angelajo01 Posts: 67 Member
    You look awesome!! Truly a motivation!!
  • copelvb
    copelvb Posts: 21
    Thats what I am talking about!! Way to be awesome. You definelty inspire me to keep it!
  • VeganJamiOnAMission
    VeganJamiOnAMission Posts: 65 Member
    A-FREAKING-MAZING! You look awesome! Thanks for sharing your success, it is very inspirational. WOW!
  • SavvyGurl0528
    SavvyGurl0528 Posts: 228 Member
    Awesome! I especially love the last picture. You have a beautiful little girl and she has a healthy dad!
  • wibutterflymagic
    wibutterflymagic Posts: 788 Member
    :cry:

    Congratulations! You have a lot to be proud of.
  • ElizabethKG1983
    ElizabethKG1983 Posts: 76 Member
    Wow congrats on 100 lbs! You look amazing and are very inspiring!!!
  • Narc_soda
    Narc_soda Posts: 181 Member
    AWESOME change! BUMP
  • sdionisio8
    sdionisio8 Posts: 3 Member
    Congratulations, very inspiring
  • iamsamsma
    iamsamsma Posts: 12
    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!
  • lovemy4boys79
    lovemy4boys79 Posts: 22 Member
    Extremely inspiring, you look amazing!
  • 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!!
  • kiangel
    kiangel Posts: 246 Member
    Fantastic loss :) well done x
  • MommaChocoLatte
    MommaChocoLatte Posts: 389 Member
    Congrats! You should be very proud.
  • Congratulations!! You've Inspired Me!!
  • LisaH1967
    LisaH1967 Posts: 332 Member
    You are a true inspiration!! Congratulations on your weight loss. You look absolutely amazing.
  • devilwhiterose
    devilwhiterose Posts: 1,157 Member
    You look amazing. Congratulations!!! Very inspiring!
  • geddyp
    geddyp Posts: 94 Member
    Way to go!!
  • AngieM76
    AngieM76 Posts: 622 Member
    You look amazing! Awesome job!
  • 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 precious :)
  • stephross88
    stephross88 Posts: 846 Member
    Wowee, you are looking SO good!!! I love how your daughter looks terrified in the before picture and SO HAPPY in the afters!!! lol
  • kunibob
    kunibob Posts: 608 Member
    Dude, that's AMAZING. Great work!
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