MFP - Best thing that happened to me

edwardkim85
edwardkim85 Posts: 438 Member
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I've been 'obese' now for 7 years. Time just flew by.

It started when I stopped playing rugby/football and slowly stopped going to the gym altogether.

In 2006, I weighed 200 lbs, fit, athletic and in top shape.

In 2007, I weighed 220 lbs. Still strong, could lift a lot. Drank a lot of alcohol... college style( Key stands! yay)

In 2008, I weighed 240 lbs. Still had strong lifts, started doing less cardio and just lifted heavier and heavier. Looked fine, I think?

In 2009, I weighed 270 lbs. Stopped lifting, pure fat but still had my strength. Told myself it's ok because I can bench '315' and deadlift 600 lbs.

2009 - 2013 September:

I weighed around 270 lbs - 280 lbs. 0 exercise 0 activity. Still enjoyed nights out and drinking. Didn't care to get back into shape.

Wanted to lose weight at some point and tried twice but....

2 failed diet attempts - One starving(skipping dinner) and exercising. Lost 30 lbs in 2 months then regained it all back.

One eating healthy/exercising , lost around 15-20 lbs, but got pneumonia and bad eating habit returned.


2013 September, friend told me his g/f uses MYFITNESSPAL to keep track of calories on the phone.

Signed up, started logging, started lifting again 5- 6x / week. used the community posts and 4 months later...

Lost 30 lbs.

This is the longest I've stuck to a plan and diet and it's a manageable amount where I feel like I can do it for the rest of my life.

Never knew what food had what calories up to now so I'm glad I became 'educated'.

Thanks! I'll keep trucking to get to my goal weight of 200 lbs in 2014! gl to you all!

Ed

Replies

  • qtgonewild
    qtgonewild Posts: 1,930 Member
    I'm so happy for you. I know you'll get your goal with that attitude!!
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    Good luck with 2014 and grats on your progress so far.
  • Slrajr
    Slrajr Posts: 438 Member
    Rooting for you!!:)
  • ryry_
    ryry_ Posts: 4,966 Member
    Awesome Story. Thanks for sharing. Congrats on your progress thus far and good luck in 2014
  • Will_Thrust_For_Candy
    Will_Thrust_For_Candy Posts: 6,109 Member
    You got this! Great work on your progress so far!
  • edwardkim85
    edwardkim85 Posts: 438 Member
    Thanks guys! Wanted to motivate new members as well.
    I know how tough it is when you first start out fresh after multiple failures.

    You get the idea in your head that you might possibly fail once again.

    But with MFP, calorie logging, and a great community it's completely different.

    Lets get it done!

    :D
  • BinaryPulsar
    BinaryPulsar Posts: 8,927 Member
    Wonderful!!
  • ihad
    ihad Posts: 7,463 Member
    On your way! Fantastic!
  • MiaScrepnek
    MiaScrepnek Posts: 1
    Great work Ed! so happy for you!!! keep rockin it!!
  • Tansy98
    Tansy98 Posts: 45 Member
    Fantastic story - thanks for sharing :)

    Just over a year ago I was looking for free apps and downloaded mfp thinking 'meh, I'll probably have a peek at it but i doubt it'll be any good'. So happy I was so wrong: in the last year I have lost 25kg (about 57lb), my health and fitness have improved beyond belief (I am actually starting to jog a little!), and I have made some amazing friends who have given me support, cheered me on and helped me through the bumps in the road along the way. Like you, I also have never stuck with any diet or fitness plan for this long and going into my 2nd year I am fitter than I have ever been in my adult life, and excited about the new possibilities before me.

    Who knew that downloading a free app one day because I was bored could change my life?

    Good luck to you all on continuing your health journey - you can do it!

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