What a difference one year can make!

farfromperfectdottv
farfromperfectdottv Posts: 24 Member
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I'm gonna toot my own horn a little bit here, but in the last year I've:
Lost 200 pounds
Ran 9 5Ks, 2 10Ks, and 2 half-marathons (number 3 is this weekend!)
Gone from a size 6XL shirt to an XL, and waist size 66 to a size 46
Made my health a priority so I can enjoy a longer life with my wife

It sounds cliche, but it's the truth- if I can lose the weight, ANYONE can!

For more about my weight-loss story, check out my blog post today:
http://farfromperfectdottv.blogspot.com/2013/03/what-difference-year-can-make.html
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  • iwanttobefitterandhealthier
    iwanttobefitterandhealthier Posts: 30
    Thats awesome and a true inspiration to many who may be starting their journey. Well done thats shows amazing dedication and commitment
  • CillitBang
    CillitBang Posts: 33 Member
    Wow, absolutely brilliant achievement. Well done to you. Keep up the good work.
  • jessababy22
    jessababy22 Posts: 68
    OMG!!! Congratulations!!!! My fiance started off the same size as you and i literally just texted him the link to this thread because you will be an inspiration to him! I know how hard it is and what dedication this took, so I hope you are incredibly proud of yourself!!!

    Congrats!!!!
  • mamasmaltz3
    mamasmaltz3 Posts: 1,111 Member
    Amazing! Congrats on all your accomplishments. Thank you for sharing the inspiration.
  • salgalbp
    salgalbp Posts: 218 Member
    Toot away buddy! WAY TO GO!
  • AbsyPernet
    AbsyPernet Posts: 145
    you are amazing!! Fantastic achievement :D
  • MrSiJo
    MrSiJo Posts: 25
    oh my go... that's amazing!! well done! :)
  • daniellemm1
    daniellemm1 Posts: 465 Member
    Awesome weight loss!!! You look great and I'm sure you feel 100% healthier!! You Rock:happy:
  • neretete
    neretete Posts: 30
    You are AMAZING!!! It makes my struggle to lose 40 pounds seem so small (though I know it's all about your mindset). I have a brother who is almost 500 pounds and I wish he could get to where you are in terms of motivation so I don't lose him young. Keep up the great work!!!
  • surfbabe
    surfbabe Posts: 79
    Absolutely amazing! Keep up the fab work and enjoy your marathon!
  • LovelyLaura2321
    LovelyLaura2321 Posts: 56 Member
    This is amazing! And I love your blog too! I've bookmarked it!
  • hinzee4
    hinzee4 Posts: 155 Member
    Truly inspirational!!! Congrats!!!! Oh and by the way, you look great!!!
  • msjack32
    msjack32 Posts: 15 Member
    That's amazing!! Great job!!
  • conure2
    conure2 Posts: 126 Member
    Wow! Congratulations! You are such an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your story!
  • edryer123
    edryer123 Posts: 502 Member
    Amazing job!!!!
  • Riemersma4
    Riemersma4 Posts: 400 Member
    Wow! Three words for you:

    Un-Believe-Able

    Un: you are Uncommon in you drive and persistent behavior. Congrats!
    Believe: you Believe in yourself in a way that many don't/can't
    Able: you proved that you are Able, even when you may have doubted!

    Congrats and many thanks for sharing.

    Truly inspiring!
  • powrwrap
    powrwrap Posts: 85 Member
    Whoa! Wowser! Incredibly amazing transformation. Awesome. Just......>speechless<
  • guzzlingil
    guzzlingil Posts: 60
    WOW dude........!!!!

    Incredible.
  • farfromperfectdottv
    farfromperfectdottv Posts: 24 Member
    Thank you all so much for the encouragement! Being a part of the MFP community has helped me sooo much, especially all those times where I felt like quitting. Thank you all for being there, the support I receive on here is overwhelming at times!
  • Southernb3lle
    Southernb3lle Posts: 862 Member
    WOW, just WOW!!
  • chrisilouhoo
    chrisilouhoo Posts: 73 Member
    that is incredible - congratulations!!!
  • xiamjackie
    xiamjackie Posts: 611 Member
    INCREDIBLE!!! Truly amazing job! Way to go
  • sslichenmyer
    sslichenmyer Posts: 19 Member
    OMG YOU LOOK AMAZING! AMAZING WEIGHT LOSS!!
  • gotogirl81
    gotogirl81 Posts: 278 Member
    seriously way to go dude. awesome job for taking back your life and getting healthy.
  • virgolove34
    virgolove34 Posts: 44 Member
    Wow. You look great. Keep up the good work.
  • tamrod2
    tamrod2 Posts: 83 Member
    That is awsome!!! You totally earned the right to toot your own horn. I have about 200lbs to loose and have a ways to go. Week one down 6lbs! Thank you for sharing your story!:smile:
  • erinlibke
    erinlibke Posts: 144 Member
    Wow! I say toot that horn. Hell, I would have a frickin parade of people tootin' horns! You've done fantastic!
  • Jocosase
    Jocosase Posts: 82 Member
    Wow....you just injected me with some much needed inspiration.

    Great work my man.
  • KenRNhol22
    KenRNhol22 Posts: 28 Member
    WOW!!! AMAZING Job!
  • KellyDeitrick
    KellyDeitrick Posts: 76 Member
    That is just so awesome! I am so happy for you! You look great!!!

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