Down 200 Pounds in 17 Months (from 405 to 205 lbs)

I weighed in yesterday and I was at exactly 205 pounds which is a total loss of 200 pounds since I started my weight loss journey. I’m 6-0 in height, male, and age 38. I started at 405 pounds on February 17, 2012 and as of July 7, 2013, I am at 205 pounds. That is a loss of 200 pounds in 73 weeks or 2.7 pounds per week. In the last year, I have been averaging a loss of around 2.2 pounds per week with pretty consistent weight loss. My waist measurement was at around 66 inches at my navel when I was at 405 pounds and now my waist is at 38 inches. I still have more to lose and more fitness goals to reach but I feel great. Hitting the weight loss mark of 200 pounds is a huge milestone for me. I just wanted to share the good news. I still want to work in decreasing my body fat percentage and increasing my muscle mass. For exercise, I have done mostly walking, hiking, and swimming along with lifting weights. I now really enjoy exercise and try to exercise 2-3 hours a day. I did just walking and swimming for the first six months and then added weight training. For diet, I have focused on eating more fruits and vegetables, whole grains and lean protein with portion control. I try to eat 5-6 times a deal with smaller meals and snacks. I try to eat at least 10 servings of fruits and vegetables a day (e.g. fresh bananas, apples, green peppers, carrots, cucumbers). I still go out for the occasional pizza or Mexican food but that is only maybe once a week. My lifestyle has totally changed. I feel great and my health is now excellent. I’m 38 years old and I’m in the best shape of my life. I was a mess with pre-hypertension and morbidly obese with a BMI of 55. Now, I’m working on getting ripped with an athletic build with a current BMI of 27. I saw my father last week who I didn’t see in two years and he says I look like an NFL player. I started slow with just walking and then have increased my exercise level with more intensity and duration over time. My father in law now calls me a health and fitness junkie. I’m just trying to live life to its fullest and improve my health and fitness. I can now swim a mile in 37 minutes and run three miles in 26 minutes. My mom has gastric bypass surgery a few years ago but I knew that I could lose weight on my own. I have lost the weight without surgery, fad diets, pills, a personal trainer, or a reality television show. I have tried to use a common sense with proper exercise, nutrition, and relying on my faith in God. I know it’s cliché but if I can do it, anyone can do it. A comparison pic is on my profile.

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  • Posts: 180 Member
    awesome work
  • Congrats!! Job well done :) Thank you for sharing.
  • Outstanding dedication! Congratulations! Stories like yours keep me motivated, and focused on the long term. Thank you for sharing. :drinker:
  • Posts: 540 Member
    Congrats!! You are an inspiration with your dedication and determination!!!
  • Posts: 487 Member
    That is truely an incredible feat and you should be so proud of yourself. I bet your son will never say that to you again.
    Awesome!!!
  • Posts: 89 Member
    Very inspiring! We have similar builds and started around the same weight! I only hope to lose 100 more pounds to be where u are now.
  • Posts: 101 Member
    Awesome! You must feel amazing! Congratulations on your achievement! :)
  • Posts: 10 Member
    good work! You are an inspiration to us all!
  • That is amazing!!
  • Posts: 248 Member
    Wow! That's so amazing. Thank you for sharing. It's truly motivational. It makes me want to get out there and work even harder!
  • Posts: 6 Member
    Awesome! Congratulations! And you are so right - we can all do it with determination and persistence!
  • Posts: 389 Member
    Fantastic commitment and results. Working towards a similar path myself.
  • Posts: 1,710 Member
    I appreciate you sharing your story. What an accomplishment!
  • Posts: 27 Member
    Awesome job! Congrats on all your hard work =)
  • Posts: 1,146 Member
    Go superman!!!
  • Posts: 59 Member
    Incredible results! Congrats!
  • Posts: 29 Member
    Great work man !
  • Posts: 227 Member
    Love success stories like yours. Thank you for sharing.
  • Posts: 170 Member
    Excellent! Thanks for sharing your story!
  • Posts: 112
    Go Brian! Awesome job! Your superman shirt is too big! :)
  • Posts: 38 Member
    That's awesome. I too look to inspire others with the " if I can do it so can you." Attitude. I don't have as much to lose. But being disabled its incredibly hard to do the eccercises I need to to lose weighr. But I'm doing it. Slowly but surwly. It will eventually come off. Ty for sharing your inspirational story.
  • Posts: 269 Member
    Congrats. What an accomplishment!
  • Posts: 38 Member
    Ugh typo city on my comment. Hope you can decipher it. Lol
  • Posts: 254 Member
    :flowerforyou: And (((CLAPPING)))) Your amazing~ Congrats on hitting the 200lb mark. Its wonderful. I hope you continue to do well and I know you'll meet your goal. Keep it up!!!
  • Thank you for sharing! today was my first day back since i got injured and decided to stop making excuses and while i was working out i had a couple moments where i was like whats the point my goal is sooo far away and i opened this and read this as i was finishing my workout on the treadmill. PS i learned i cant read and walk ha ha. But after i finished and read the rest of your story i was sooo proud of myself for not giving up! Your an inspiration keep it up!!!
    Lindsey
  • Posts: 1
    awesome job!! Keep up the great work!!
  • Posts: 175
    congratulations!!!! such an amazing transformation, so happy for you, thankyou for sharing you are an amazing inspiration!
  • Posts: 171 Member
    Thanks. I need to buy some new clothes. I guess I'm in denial that I'm a "large" t-shirt having worn 4XL and 3XL shirts for over a decade.
  • Awesome job! Keep up the great work! Thank you for sharing your success with us.
  • That's fantastic, great work!

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