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

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

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...

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

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.....

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...

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

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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Congratulations on successfully navigating your way to your present weight and fitness level. You look great!0
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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:0
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looking nice and young !! awesome job !!0
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Great work!!!!0
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Wow you look fabulous, and happy, good on you0
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Way to go Champ! You look marvelous :drinker: :drinker:0
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Congrats!!!! You've fought through some major set backs!0
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Good work! Way to not give up after your injury, so easily done!0
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That smile says it all! Well done0
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Looking great, Keep up the good work.0
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Fantastic progress. Sorry about the setbacks but love that you just persevered and. Continued progress.0
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WOW! Well done!! Awesome going! You look so happy!0
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GREAT JOB!!!0
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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
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Great job!0
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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.0
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Wow! Not only do you look so much healthier, but way younger! Great job!0
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Congratulations!!! You're looking healthy and trim.0
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Awesome job so far! Keep it up, bud!0
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Wow! What a transformation! You must be so proud!0
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You look 10 years younger! Well done, great achievement!0
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You look great! Congrats on all your success!0
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