6 month's progress

workaholic_nurse
workaholic_nurse Posts: 727 Member
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Background: Cholesterol meds weren't working and were messing with my liver. Needed to get the weight off and wanted to quit smoking. Found MFP and with a book suggested on here quit smoking. Started logging all my food and dropping the weight. I lift. I run. My diaries are open, I eat whatever and have beer and wing nights. I have had up and down weeks and times when I just wanted to say screw it or not wanted to get up for the gym. Through it all my MFP peeps have kept me going, encouraging and chastising as needed. :heart: you guys!!!! Now here's the pics:drinker:

Starting weight: 317 lbs.
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February 12: about 297
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March 5th:286.5

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May 4th:263.5 lbs and first 10K

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May 28th:252.8 pounds just before I hit maintenance

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6 months in, Size 50in waistto 40in waist
2x t-shirt-large t-shirt, in my sons shirt:
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And hairy white guy warning on this last pic
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Still a work in progress, but getting there.

Replies

  • long4theocean
    long4theocean Posts: 46 Member
    Good for you! My theory is you still have to live. Would love to know what book you got to help you quit smoking. That is the next biggest thing that I need to do.
  • workaholic_nurse
    workaholic_nurse Posts: 727 Member
    the book is called "Stop Smoking the Easy Way" by Allen Carr
  • kristy_n0831
    kristy_n0831 Posts: 108 Member
    Awesome progress!
  • larryc0923
    larryc0923 Posts: 557 Member
    Awesome progress and long term dedication!!
  • theSkepna
    theSkepna Posts: 5
    Awesome job!
  • workaholic_nurse
    workaholic_nurse Posts: 727 Member
    thanks guys :drinker:
  • dunnodunno
    dunnodunno Posts: 2,290 Member
    What an amazing transformation.
  • kikilareggae
    kikilareggae Posts: 289 Member
    Awesome progress!!!
  • workaholic_nurse
    workaholic_nurse Posts: 727 Member
    Thank you all and shameless bump!:drinker:
  • Barefoot115
    Barefoot115 Posts: 30 Member
    You look like a different person! Congratulations!
  • workaholic_nurse
    workaholic_nurse Posts: 727 Member
    You look like a different person! Congratulations!

    Thank you, I feel so much better!
  • NovemberJune
    NovemberJune Posts: 2,525 Member
    Doing great! :cheers:
  • jacobsden
    jacobsden Posts: 1
    Hi,Newbie here wow!!! Well done..Brilliant:love: So my story is I have stopped smoking 7 months now..:wink: Have smoked 30years (Youngish O.A.P & Granny) Why, of course health, but for the first time ever cost...Wait for it I have saved a massive £1,724.80 :noway: Down side I have gained 1 stone & 7 lbs hence my visit to this great site... It was not easy however I feel very proud of my self and hoping to be around a little longer to enjoy the grandchildren:love: Also is there anyone out there doing the 5.2 diet? I am on my 3rd week going o'k...need to watch the 5 x feast days however :drinker: x
  • workaholic_nurse
    workaholic_nurse Posts: 727 Member
    Doing great! :cheers:

    Thank you and get down with your awesome loss!:drinker:
  • msjames1999
    msjames1999 Posts: 528 Member
    Congrats!!
  • workaholic_nurse
    workaholic_nurse Posts: 727 Member
    Thank you:drinker: !
  • healthymelisa
    healthymelisa Posts: 166 Member
    Awesome job!
  • workaholic_nurse
    workaholic_nurse Posts: 727 Member
    Thank you!:drinker:

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