From 470 to 390 somethin' in 3.5 months...some pics

danielhutchins
danielhutchins Posts: 65 Member
in Success Stories
Been the fat kid my entire life, trying to make some changes. I started MFP on Jan 11. My heaviest was 470 at Christmas. Here are some pics. To me, some earlier/heavier ones seem better than today's, but oh well. I hit 395 last weekend, and didn't weigh in yet this week. I am going down around 2 lbs a week it seems. Past three weeks have been rough, my 18 y/o daughter went through a horrible breakup where her b/f tried to run her over, and we were on the road for awhile, which isn't good on a diet. Things are starting to level out again. My workouts are lifting (mostly dumbbells, for around an hour) followed by aerobic work with slam ropes (anywhere from 30-90 minutes). I can promise that my clothes are fitting better/looser for sure.

Here we go (I don't have any at 470 (Christmas and after), but have a couple at 455-460 during football season 2012:

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Aug 2012, 450+

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Oct 2012, 465

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Jan 27, 448 lbs

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Feb 11, 431 lbs

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Mar 22, 414 lbs

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Apr 20, 400 lbs

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May 5, 395

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Taken today, haven't weighed in since last so not sure of current weight.
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  • kar328
    kar328 Posts: 4,159 Member
    Incredible job, you can see a big difference. You get smaller and your smile gets bigger in each one.
  • cutiepie2628
    cutiepie2628 Posts: 415 Member
    job well done
  • ctalimenti
    ctalimenti Posts: 865 Member
    OMG you look so good! Awesome progress and I love your smile!
  • SuZQz173
    SuZQz173 Posts: 37
    Good to see the evolution in weight and the evolution of the smile! Keep up the great work. Impressive!
  • auteurfille22
    auteurfille22 Posts: 251 Member
    You look great! It's a big difference :) And I love how you seem to get progressively happier with every photo - confidence suits you!
  • servilia
    servilia Posts: 3,452 Member
    Great job!
  • Beezil
    Beezil Posts: 1,677 Member
    So cool! Congratulations, man! It's like you're literally shrinking as the pictures progress! (In a totally good way! lol) Keep up the awesome work! :drinker: :heart:
  • G__Force
    G__Force Posts: 280 Member
    Fantastic progress in just 3 months, keep it up you are well on your way to meeting your goal!!
  • sarathrasher12
    sarathrasher12 Posts: 19
    awesome! and you look so happy!
  • Kst76
    Kst76 Posts: 935 Member
    So amazing! You look so happy too. How many calories do you eat on average?
  • dreambodin2011
    dreambodin2011 Posts: 166 Member
    you are doing great...congrats big time! Love your smiling face - you are smashing it! Awesome job.
  • carolemorden9
    carolemorden9 Posts: 284 Member
    You're doing great! Hope your daughter gets to feeling ok too. That must have been horrific for her and you! :heart:
  • FitFunFabulousNicole
    FitFunFabulousNicole Posts: 94 Member
    YOU, sir, have the BEST smile! Congrats on all your hard work! You look great!!
  • Stogie40
    Stogie40 Posts: 164 Member
    Amazing job. And very fast.
  • bluecrayonz
    bluecrayonz Posts: 459 Member
    Looking goood!!
  • dorothytd
    dorothytd Posts: 1,138 Member
    Terrific! I love how the smile got bigger, too. Keep up the great work and keep showing it to us!
  • LillyBoots
    LillyBoots Posts: 114 Member
    Great going, I see what you've lost but the huge difference is seeing how happy you are and that you look positive. So good for you and keep it going :wink:
  • ladytaurus13
    ladytaurus13 Posts: 2
    Great job!!! This is refreshing to see, that it can be done! Thank you for sharing!!!:smile:
  • knot2thin
    knot2thin Posts: 30 Member
    wow amazing keep up the good work awesome. your smile is wonderful to see
  • HollisGrant
    HollisGrant Posts: 2,022 Member
    You look fantastic! Great smile and you can tell how much you've lost from the photos... you're on your way to a whole new you. :)
  • YolieCreator
    YolieCreator Posts: 173 Member
    You sir are awesome! So happy for you and you look happier too! Keep up the great work!
  • beachlover0103
    beachlover0103 Posts: 38 Member
    Beautiful smile! You are a great inspiration to all of us here at mfp...and to your players
    Don't who said this quote but: ,"hard work trumps talent every time"...keep up the great work.
  • amycollene
    amycollene Posts: 2 Member
    This is so inspiring!!! You have to be feeling so great!!! Remarkable progress. You are aglow with happiness... and your smile is beautiful. Keep up the hard work. It is paying off! Thank you for sharing!!!
  • danielhutchins
    danielhutchins Posts: 65 Member
    So amazing! You look so happy too. How many calories do you eat on average?

    My daily goal is 2,790, but I am most usually in the 1,700-1,900 range. When I exercise I try not to roll the numbers. What I mean is that I don't add the calories to my total and keep eating. I think I've only been over on calories one day since I started, and I'm almost always way under. I try to keep sugar under, which can be tough some days, and my protein is over often...but that isn't such a bad thing. I quit tracking sodium, 'cause it's so dang hard to keep low.

    Thanks everybody for the encouragement!
  • fatfriendonadiet
    fatfriendonadiet Posts: 36 Member
    You're doing wonderfully! Great work. :)
  • shmatichka
    shmatichka Posts: 93
    Thank you for sharing, job well done :)
  • 0408boys
    0408boys Posts: 72 Member
    You look so good!! Your waist gets smaller and smaller and your smile gets bigger and bigger. Very proud of you.
  • Hoosier96
    Hoosier96 Posts: 118 Member
    awesome, keep up the work and keep SMILING!
  • Asiatou
    Asiatou Posts: 2
    Wooow what a result, good job!!! I started mine at febr 22 this year and lost 10 kilo. Today I'm starting with mfp and hope to lose around 30 kilo till sept. If I follow my daily routine mfp promised I will lost in about five weeks another 10 kilo. So that is my motivation and watching results like yours
  • danielhutchins
    danielhutchins Posts: 65 Member
    I weighed in this morning and was at 390.6. So, I count 460 as my start weight here on MFP, because I can quantify it, but I was at LEAST 470 at Christmas, couldn't fit in my size 64 (I think that's the size) slacks. Those slacks are falling off of me now with my belt on the last notch, and it is basically useless at this point as well. My belly still feels huge, the same, to me...and I know that is we humans being mentally weak about ourselves. This summer I'm going to be more assertive with my bicycle riding as well, since I'll have more time. I am a teacher and coach so I will have a bit of free time, after we finish 6:30 AM, workouts with the boys. Have a great day MFP family!

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