Lost 150 pounds in 363 days

fatguydiary
fatguydiary Posts: 18 Member
in Success Stories
I am presently in reboot/beast mode. I needed to get back to basics personally which I am doing now. I joined myfitnesspal to get motivation from reading about other people’s journeys!!

I lost 150 pounds in 363 days in 2009/10! BUT, I am doing some much needed retooling now.

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I am truly healthy for the first time in my life! On March 2nd 2009, at 351 pounds, I was being treated and on meds for High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Anxiety, Sleep Issues, Migraines, Asthma and Esophageal Reflux. Now my doctor loves me and I am off ALL of my meds and all issues are under control. I am a HAPPY HEALTHY FAT GUY!!

Thanks for YOUR inspiration! Love reading this site/blog!!

Note to ME and YOU: Inspire and be Inspired!!

TheFatGuyTheFitGuyTheBEAST

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  • mjfhorsey
    mjfhorsey Posts: 6
    Wow that's awesome!
  • JacquiMayCrook
    JacquiMayCrook Posts: 308 Member
    Wow! What an achievement! You must be so proud of yourself!

    Thanks for sharing :glasses:
  • yavrig
    yavrig Posts: 28
    Awesome! and inspiring!

    Ignorant question... what's reboot/beast mode?
  • SkinnyBubbaGaar
    SkinnyBubbaGaar Posts: 389 Member
    Great work. Currently on that road myself right now. Peak weight 346. Currently at around 275. Working towards 200-ish.
  • quietHiker
    quietHiker Posts: 1,442 Member
    Wow!!! you are amazing! 150 lbs! woot! congrats!
  • fatguydiary
    fatguydiary Posts: 18 Member
    Reboot is where I am at now. I have been dealing with life and putting on muscle the last year or so. A little more weight than I want right now. I am in the best shape of my life but want to bring my weight down a little. BEAST MODE is how I think about takig care of ME. I need to focus on being the best ME for ME and the people around ME. SO I am in BEAST mode physically and mentally when it comes to being healthy and fit. 57 years old this coming weekend and continue to improve on the best shape of my life. I am blessed and fortunate!
    TheFatGuyTheFitGuyTheBEAST :)
  • marooned
    marooned Posts: 106 Member
    Well done!!! headed to the homestretch of a similar journey.. how was the muscle building process being in your 50's (as am I )
  • evief0915
    evief0915 Posts: 3
    I have 150 to go as well. You are a true inspiration to me. Keep encouraging me. I need it. I am also on high blood pressure meds and have reflux. Did you find it hard to exercise at first? That is the trouble I am having. Any tips are appreciated. I bet you look awesome!
  • fatguydiary
    fatguydiary Posts: 18 Member
    Marooned, Thanks!! Muscle building has been exceptional! I have been amazed at my progress but have a careful eye on my weight/health. That is why I am trying to slowly adjust my weight down now. You can check out some of my pics at fatguydiary.com to see some of my progress. I am in the best shape of my life and will be 57 this coming weekend. You can also download my story for free from my website. I love hearing all of the success stories on this site!! Very inspiring :)

    TheFatGuyTheFitGuyTheBEAST
  • fatguydiary
    fatguydiary Posts: 18 Member
    In answer to the question, ' Did you find it hard to exercise at first?' The answer would be yes. But I decided to 'JUST MOVE! One step at a time!' I blogged about it at http://fatguydiary.com/node/1236 I am blessed to have found my journey and to be as fit and healthy as I am now. I wish that for ALL of you.
    TheFatGuyTheFitGuyTheBEAST
  • tootchute
    tootchute Posts: 392 Member
    The picture won't work for me so I can see the progress.
  • lheaton
    lheaton Posts: 51 Member
    What the what? You are a rock star!
  • Sactown900
    Sactown900 Posts: 162 Member
    Reboot is where I am at now. I have been dealing with life and putting on muscle the last year or so. A little more weight than I want right now. I am in the best shape of my life but want to bring my weight down a little. BEAST MODE is how I think about takig care of ME. I need to focus on being the best ME for ME and the people around ME. SO I am in BEAST mode physically and mentally when it comes to being healthy and fit. 57 years old this coming weekend and continue to improve on the best shape of my life. I am blessed and fortunate!
    TheFatGuyTheFitGuyTheBEAST :)

    Great JOB. I have been lifting for 47 years. You will NOT regret it.
  • tidesong
    tidesong Posts: 451 Member
    Way to go!! What an incredible job!
  • fatguydiary
    fatguydiary Posts: 18 Member
    Forgot the pics! Now I know how to add them!!
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  • SunflowerRox
    SunflowerRox Posts: 50 Member
    You look awesome! *high fives* Keep up the good work. It's people like you that inspire the rest of us. :happy:
  • fatguydiary
    fatguydiary Posts: 18 Member
    You look awesome! *high fives* Keep up the good work. It's people like you that inspire the rest of us. :happy:
    THANKS! I get inspired by all of the journeys I see. Whether it is someone starting, in the middle of, or well on their way on their journey!! Take care of YOU!
    TheFatGuyTheFitGuyTheBEAST
  • fatguydiary
    fatguydiary Posts: 18 Member
    How do I feel now? These pics should tell you :)
    2 of my favorite pics. Doing a recent push up challenge to raise funds for afterschool programs (450 pushups in 30 minutes during training) and just having fun at Camp Kemo pulling for and with the kids.


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  • Brandon74
    Brandon74 Posts: 453 Member
    That's awesome! Congrats on your success!!!!
  • gitnfit2
    gitnfit2 Posts: 203 Member
    Great job!!!
  • fatguydiary
    fatguydiary Posts: 18 Member
    Thanks. I am truly blessed AND inspired by all of the great journeys/stories here!! Always putting the building blocks in place!!
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  • caly_man
    caly_man Posts: 281 Member
    way to go Mike!

    truly inspirational
  • fatguydiary
    fatguydiary Posts: 18 Member
    Thanks Caly__Man!! Enjoy your journey and have a great weekend!!
    TheFatGuyTheFitGuyTheBEAST
  • fatguydiary
    fatguydiary Posts: 18 Member
    Got some more inspiration over the weekend on a Teen Retreat! I volunteer with a group of teens that belong to a cancer support group called Lasting Impressions. The pic is one of the teens impersonating me at Camp last year. These guys rock!
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