115 pounds lost, self-respect gained.
Banjognome
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I was only 40 years old and weighed over 300 pounds. I would get winded walking up a single flight of stairs. I was killing myself with a knife and fork. I truly was and am a food addict. What could I do about it? For me I had to treat it like any other addiction. I had to scrupulously count my calories. I had to avoid the foods that were my binge foods. I mean pizza, right. I would order a large pizza and eat the whole thing over the course of an hour or two, hating myself while doing it and feeling so sick afterwards. But the next day I'd order another one.
Some people can have cheat days. I know from my own experience that I can't because cheat days for me turn into cheat months.
So I had to decide... How do I define quality of life? Is it being able to eat whatever I want, whenever I want? Is it being able to drink a gallon of beer? Or a 12 pack of Coke a day?
Or is quality of life looking in the mirror and actually liking what I see? Is it being able to fit into an airline seat (even on a commuter flight) without feeling like 10 pounds of you-know-what stuffed in a five pound bag. How about being able to do all kinds of physical things that I never imagined being able to do?
Now, I've lost 115 pounds and I am definitely loving my new lifestyle! My friends and family are asking me when I am going to stop losing and I tell them it is not about losing weight any more. I am eating a healthy diet (about 2000 cals a day, keeping an eye on macros). I am getting a healthy amount of exercise (Cardio 30 mins, 3x/wk and strength training 2x/wk). Where my weight ends up is where it belongs. Don't get me wrong, I still weigh myself and am interested in where it goes, but I'm not all stressed over it.
I never thought I would be below 200 pounds again, but here I am.
So if you are having trouble and losing faith in yourself, keep plugging away. You can do this! Believe in yourself. Remember, what works for one person will not work for everyone. If you are not seeing results, change something up! Ask for advice here or elsewhere. Remember, every step toward your goal, no matter how small, gets you closer to your goal.
Hopefully this wasn't too disjointed and confusing. Brightest blessings in your journey.
Tom
Some people can have cheat days. I know from my own experience that I can't because cheat days for me turn into cheat months.
So I had to decide... How do I define quality of life? Is it being able to eat whatever I want, whenever I want? Is it being able to drink a gallon of beer? Or a 12 pack of Coke a day?
Or is quality of life looking in the mirror and actually liking what I see? Is it being able to fit into an airline seat (even on a commuter flight) without feeling like 10 pounds of you-know-what stuffed in a five pound bag. How about being able to do all kinds of physical things that I never imagined being able to do?
Now, I've lost 115 pounds and I am definitely loving my new lifestyle! My friends and family are asking me when I am going to stop losing and I tell them it is not about losing weight any more. I am eating a healthy diet (about 2000 cals a day, keeping an eye on macros). I am getting a healthy amount of exercise (Cardio 30 mins, 3x/wk and strength training 2x/wk). Where my weight ends up is where it belongs. Don't get me wrong, I still weigh myself and am interested in where it goes, but I'm not all stressed over it.
I never thought I would be below 200 pounds again, but here I am.
So if you are having trouble and losing faith in yourself, keep plugging away. You can do this! Believe in yourself. Remember, what works for one person will not work for everyone. If you are not seeing results, change something up! Ask for advice here or elsewhere. Remember, every step toward your goal, no matter how small, gets you closer to your goal.
Hopefully this wasn't too disjointed and confusing. Brightest blessings in your journey.
Tom
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Congrats on an amazing job!0
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That's fantastic! A new life!0
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WOW what a transformation. You don't look like the same person. Job well done.0
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Tom,
It's takes a helluva a person to change!!
You're the man!!!
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That is a lot hard work and dedication!
Amazing! Congratulations!0 -
Congrats, you look amazing0
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Amazing!0
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Awesome, you were successful because you have the right attitude! Keep up the healthy living!0
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Wow. Awesome DUDE! :drinker:0
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Awesome job. Great work.0
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Love it. Good job!!0
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Very inspirational! You've done an amazing job! Thanks for sharing!0
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Congratulations and love your attitude0
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Congratulations.0
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Looking good sexypants! Love the new attitude too! Keep up the good work!0
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Thank you for sharing with us your wonderful weight loss. Keep up the good work0
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great story, you look great, congrats0
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Awesome story ........ outstanding accomplishment !
Consistency & focus ....... thanks so much for sharing your common sense approach ......
And best of luck to you in the future :drinker:0 -
Fantastic!!!!0
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Congrats!0
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Wow, so impressive and inpirational!!! Great work!0
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congatulations Tom. What an inspiration0
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Congrats!! What an inspiration!0
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amazing! thanks for sharing and WTG!0
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You look amazing, congratulations!!0
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That's really awesome. Good for you!0
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Awesome!0
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Well done and very true words spoken0
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Wow, Brilliant, well done!!!! And you look younger too!!!0
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Your story is impressive--moving and inspiring. I needed that today!0
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