40 pounds down - my journey so far.....

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emaren
emaren Posts: 934 Member
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Exactly two years ago, this photo was taken

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I have no idea how much I actually weighed, but the shirt is a 2XL, the pants 40's and the mustache is for Movember.

I spent the next six months trying to eat better.

In June 2012 I weighed in at a local Gym - 256lbs.

I had dropped to 38" pants and the XL shirts were tight, but weatable.
My neck was 18"
My Belly 49"

I worked really hard and in December 2012, I was under 230, just about...

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Pants were 36's and a little tight, shirts were a good fitting XL.

Then disaster, I hurt my neck/shoulder in March, then managed to get pneumonia. All of which means I stayed away from the gym for several months.

I managed to sneak back up to 230. Well maybe a tad more.

Three months ago I got back on the treadmill and then later Bootcamp.

I am now hitting Bootcamp six days a week and eating way better.

Last week I looked like this

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216lbs, 34/34 pants, 'L' shirts, 16.5 neck size. My belly at its widest is 38 isn

I still have a way to go, my ultimate target is about 195.....
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  • minizebu
    minizebu Posts: 2,716 Member
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    Congratulations on successfully navigating your way to your present weight and fitness level. You look great!
  • teamAmelia
    teamAmelia Posts: 1,247 Member
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    Wowww. You look great! What a transformation. I would not have even guessed that it was you in the pic. :flowerforyou:
  • teaparty75
    teaparty75 Posts: 170
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    looking nice and young !! awesome job !!
  • jmp463
    jmp463 Posts: 266 Member
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    Great work!!!!
  • kkmalay
    kkmalay Posts: 88 Member
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    Wow you look fabulous, and happy, good on you :)
  • Groovyca2022
    Groovyca2022 Posts: 21,378 Member
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    Way to go Champ! You look marvelous :drinker: :drinker:
  • bunny1006
    bunny1006 Posts: 325 Member
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    Congrats!!!! You've fought through some major set backs!
  • lessofme43
    lessofme43 Posts: 139 Member
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    Good work! Way to not give up after your injury, so easily done!
  • Nicolee_2014
    Nicolee_2014 Posts: 1,572 Member
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    That smile says it all! Well done :smile:
  • jennz81
    jennz81 Posts: 194 Member
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    Looking great, Keep up the good work. :)
  • alwaysgreen17
    alwaysgreen17 Posts: 85 Member
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    Fantastic progress. Sorry about the setbacks but love that you just persevered and. Continued progress.
  • SuperCrsa
    SuperCrsa Posts: 790 Member
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    WOW! Well done!! Awesome going! You look so happy!
  • ctalimenti
    ctalimenti Posts: 865 Member
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    GREAT JOB!!!
  • AbsyPernet
    AbsyPernet Posts: 145
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    Fantastic progress, you looked so much happier now, must be all the BC that you do, chasing the "high" every morning. Proud of you x

    Keep up the good work :wink:
  • Care76
    Care76 Posts: 556 Member
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    Great job!
  • Guamybear
    Guamybear Posts: 1,061 Member
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    Great pics. I am glad you got back into after pneumonia.. I know how hard it is to get re-motivated. I myself am working on that part.
  • PaulaRicco
    PaulaRicco Posts: 35 Member
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    Wow! Not only do you look so much healthier, but way younger! Great job!
  • MissySpring
    MissySpring Posts: 442 Member
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    Congratulations!!! You're looking healthy and trim.
  • BabyLovesToRun
    BabyLovesToRun Posts: 120 Member
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    Awesome job so far! Keep it up, bud!
  • Jackiecotton1
    Jackiecotton1 Posts: 1
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    Wow! What a transformation! You must be so proud!

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