150 lbs in one year, my story so far.. with pics

Dude! That is sick! You're an incredible success story. I'd be honored if you would add me as a MFP friend. KEEP KICKING *kitten*!!!

Love this!!! I'm getting bro love chills. That is not a sarcastic comment, either lol.

Also, way to be awesome and take CONTROL of a daunting health/body situation, OP!!! You rock!!

Very well written story and so inspirational, congratulations on your results and for getting your life back in your hands - you are amazing.

awesome work, your doing amazing. well done

Praise the Lord for your victory! I too have beaten addiction. Mine was to meth, coke, and tons of beer. Don't miss it a bit. Congrats and GREAT WORK!!!

A BIG Congratulations to you... quitting smoking and your determination to get healthy is so inspiring! I'm in awe of you and all your hard work Thanks for sharing with us !!

Great story, and thanks for the Friend Accept.

As I said in my intro, I've been going through a very similar journey. Down about 120 or so at the moment. I started around 346 (375 was my highest some years back). When I was trying to weigh myself at my highest, I couldn't find a scale that went high enough (the doctor counter/balance scale we had at work only went to 350)....so I ended up staying late at work one night to weigh on the cargo scales when no one was there to see (375 at that time).

My A1C when I started (my endocrinologist was trying to push me down the gastric bypass route) was over 10%. As of the last bloodwork my A1C was 5.7% and I've been off insulin for 8-9 months.

I also got into cycling....although I was doing that before losing the weight. It was my go-to for trying to lose weight...it wasn't until I realized it was my diet that was the problem not the exercise (at least not as much).

Anyway....glad to read your story. It was inspiring. I hope we can motivate each other. I'd like to run the Spartan race next year too.

Thank you for your inspirational story. I get discouraged sometimes when I think about having to lose 140 pounds to reach my goal, but you lost even more. My reward when I get under 200lbs is to go sky diving again. I did it years ago and have wanted to do it again ever since but the weight-limit is 200lbs. I do the 6 hour class because I don't want to do a tandem jump.

Thanks for your inspiring story. God bless you as you continue your fitness journey and Merry Christmas!

What a great story. So proud of you and happy for you. You have completely changed your life! KUDOS!!

Such an amazing story! Thank you so much for sharing.
You have come so far, and it doesn't look like you're stopping anytime soon either! Congratulations

You brought a tear to my eye. Thanks for posting. Great work and happy and healthy 2014!

Wow!!!!! What an awesome job!

Amazing! Awesome job!

This is an amazing transformation - not just appearance-wise, but health-wise.
Well done, sir. :flowerforyou:

A wonderful inspiring triumph. Alot of what you say resonates. Thank you for sharing!