I'm the guy I thought I could never become

Hatchling84
Hatchling84 Posts: 24 Member
For the first time in my life I'm happy with how my body looks, so to celebrate, I ran a 5k through my town shirtless, definitely something i'll be doing more of now, just gotta take care of the hair before someone claims they seen Sasquatch

My story is as follows:

I'm 5' 9" so I definitely still have some left to lose. I started back in Aug '12 by counting calories using MFP and starting a C25K program. Upon completion of the C25K I reflected and realized 3.1 miles is not that far and wanted to see just how far I could go. So I just started adding half mile here and there and whatever my avg. weekday run was doubled and made it my long run for that weekend. Before I knew it I started running 10 miles on my long runs averaging almost 100 miles a month and the fat seemed to melt away. Once I hit 225 I switched everything up and reduced my mileage and began weight training as there was some apparent muscle loss from the running I had been doing. I now consume a minimum of 150g of protein a day on my non-weight training days and 200g on my weight training days. I still run 3-4 times a week but my weekly avg is about 18 miles. I love that fact I see so many people that knew me when I was bigger and now they hardly recognize me, My "ULTIMATE" goal is to hit 190lbs and maintain. Here is the like to my B&A

EDIT: I began at 300+ LBS

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  • Jennifer10723
    Jennifer10723 Posts: 374 Member
    I have two Wows .. lol ..

    First .. WOW .. you look great!!!

    Second wow .. 150g of protien! Wow!

    :drinker:
  • iamthelie
    iamthelie Posts: 19
    That's so fantastic! Good for you!! :D
  • tabik30
    tabik30 Posts: 443
    You look great! And I can see why they dont recognise you!
  • Marcia661
    Marcia661 Posts: 183 Member
    Fantastic!!!!
  • Hatchling84
    Hatchling84 Posts: 24 Member
    I consume about 7-8 egg whites every day, kinda helps jump start the intake, Thank you :D
  • Lifting_Knitter
    Lifting_Knitter Posts: 1,025 Member
    Amazing! Great job!
  • bikermike5094
    bikermike5094 Posts: 1,752 Member
    congrats bro!!!
  • phy40
    phy40 Posts: 260 Member
    You look awesome!
  • cupcakegirl81
    cupcakegirl81 Posts: 2,033 Member
    Congrats on your hard work and dedication! You look amazing, and the weight loss is really obvious in your face, too!
  • joleenl
    joleenl Posts: 739 Member
    Awesome job! Congrats with your success! Good luck with the remaining of your journey!
  • funkzilla
    funkzilla Posts: 6
    Awesome!!!! Good for you..Keep up the good work
  • RunForChai
    RunForChai Posts: 238 Member
    Nice job!!!!
  • Ellewijo
    Ellewijo Posts: 15 Member
    This is giving me the motivation I need to really work hard and change my lifestyle to get the results.

    The time and dedication my body requires is up to me and I'm ready to change now.

    Well done indeed, you look amazing!
  • grrupp
    grrupp Posts: 159 Member
    Wow!!! Fantastic results and thanks for the egg whites tip I have been trying to bump up my protein but then my fat intake seems to go up too :( I will try some egg whites!
  • Hatchling84
    Hatchling84 Posts: 24 Member
    Thank you everyone!!! @ellelojo - I had to make the change or I was afraid I would be dead by 30, i'm 29 now and I have 3 boys. So I made the choice and thought about my dad everytime it became exhaustive or uncomfortable and how he would of been proud of me for fighting through it. Find your reason and focus on it, never lose site of that reason and you can move mountains.
  • Carmita79
    Carmita79 Posts: 5 Member
    You have done so wonderfully!
  • dupaboo
    dupaboo Posts: 174 Member
    What an amazing accomplishment. Congrats to you!
  • Isakizza
    Isakizza Posts: 754 Member
    Congratzzzzzzzzz!:happy:
  • aidendart
    aidendart Posts: 32 Member
    You look great! Congrats!
  • maryannelk
    maryannelk Posts: 707 Member
    Terrific results! I am finishing up week 8 of C25K and thinking about what I'll do next. You have given me some ideas!
  • Hatchling84
    Hatchling84 Posts: 24 Member
    @ maryannelk - Congrats on nearing completion!!!! I've also listened to audio books on runs so your not so focused on the run itself and can just keep hitting the pavement
  • UrnAsh
    UrnAsh Posts: 207 Member
    You look great!!
  • salcha76
    salcha76 Posts: 287 Member
    awww....awesome! congrats! how neat!
  • Adc7225
    Adc7225 Posts: 1,318 Member
    Congratulations!

    I really needed to read your story right now, I am at one of those not sure moments. My weight loss is at a plateau and I really sort like where I am at right now visually but I know for optimal health I need to continue.

    Someday I hope to echo your words that 'I am the woman I thought I could never become.'

    Thanks!
  • lovejulez03
    lovejulez03 Posts: 139 Member
    You look AMAZING! Great job! :) All that hard worked paying off must be so fantastic for you. And I bet it feels really great when people don't recognize you. Keep it up!
  • LizardQueen4PointOh
    LizardQueen4PointOh Posts: 245 Member
    My husband is your "before" picture. He's finally joined me on this journey and I think he's in it to win it. You give me hope! Fantastic job and run shirtless as much as you please! I told my husband that even at his heaviest I had no problem with him going shirtless. I love ALL of him and I personally don't care what anyone else thinks! :smile:
  • Misha6
    Misha6 Posts: 17 Member
    I consume about 7-8 egg whites every day, kinda helps jump start the intake, Thank you :D

    I like the egg whites tip. I feel wasteful to throw away the yolk. Do you use fresh eggs or do you buy eggs whites in a carton like "Allwhites"?
  • AverageUkDude
    AverageUkDude Posts: 371 Member
    Congrats mate, awesome work!
  • demonlullaby
    demonlullaby Posts: 499 Member
    this is great! you look awesome!
  • TravisBikes
    TravisBikes Posts: 674 Member
    That's awesome man!
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