goal reached 362# lost in 17 months no surgery

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  • Alchemy123
    Alchemy123 Posts: 1
    That's amazing, good for you!!! You inspire me, I don't know if I would try to lost weight very fast in case and I have a massive amount to lose so I am hesitating to lose fast cause they all talk about excess skin if you lose weight too fast. You look like you have none. I want to lose excess weight and go at a pace that the excess skin is accustomed to the weight loss and shrinks with the reduced weight. Do you or anyone for that matter know what a good weight loss is per week to avoid skin surgery? I know some would never need it as it depends on how much weight you need to lose and if only 50 pounds, probably one would not need surgery but in my case as I said I have a lot to lose and I think if I lose too fast I’ll need the surgery. Also maybe there are habits that one can incorporate into their lifestyle so the skin does shrink along with the reduction in weight. Any insight on this?
  • laurielie
    laurielie Posts: 133 Member
    It's stories like this that give people HOPE......thank you & Hats off to you & many others on MFP. You look great & I'm sure feel twice as great;-))))
  • darlingdeardc
    darlingdeardc Posts: 35
    Great job!
  • lacylaine
    lacylaine Posts: 3
    Congratulations! I am back at MFP due to regaining the ten pounds I lost last time. Once I lose the extra weight again, I also plan to consciously use this site for maintenance. Please keep us up to date on your journey!
  • Jinxy10236
    Jinxy10236 Posts: 54
    I'm flabbergasted! You look absolutely wonderful. Congratulations on your determination and your success! Happy 2014!:smile:
  • Mrs_Kettlebell
    Mrs_Kettlebell Posts: 4 Member
    Congratulations to you! Your dedication and determination are inspirational. Thank you for sharing your story.
  • emmybubble94
    emmybubble94 Posts: 7 Member
    Wow amazing, well done!
  • Carnivor0us
    Carnivor0us Posts: 1,752 Member
    Holy crap! You are amazing!!!! :D
  • SeaBear_41
    SeaBear_41 Posts: 15
    Beyond awesome!!!
  • sugah11
    sugah11 Posts: 156 Member
    Thank you for sharing! Thank you for not being afraid to post your actual calorie consumption! Great job and awesome resolve. I too had the same epiphany one day I said enough no more yo yo dieting and I did 500 calories a day for 90 days then moved to 800 and now maintain in the 1,000 to 1500 calorie range depending on my activity for the day. I lost 90lbs in 6mos and have been able to maintain. Like you my doctor is thrilled I am off of my high blood pressure med's and my blood work is awesome. Kudo's keep up the good work. :smile:
  • Majestyx2000
    Majestyx2000 Posts: 1 Member
    HO-LEE-COW! Great job! Indeed I tip my hat to you, sir. Thanks for sharing with us!
  • FattyFatsoMcTubby
    FattyFatsoMcTubby Posts: 170 Member
    That is incredible. You are incredible. Thank you for the inspiration,
  • miqisha
    miqisha Posts: 1,534 Member
    Awesome job!!!!!!
  • marciebrian
    marciebrian Posts: 853 Member
    I have to say that it is truly almost impossible to believe that the man in the first picture is the same you as the last......unfreakinbelievable!!!!!! Congratulations sir beyond well done :wink: :flowerforyou:
  • huge2fan2
    huge2fan2 Posts: 62 Member
    Amazing dedication and results! Congratulations on your success!
  • Syriene
    Syriene Posts: 238
    Amazing job! The last pic is my favorite, because you look so relaxed and happy.
  • gertudejekyl
    gertudejekyl Posts: 386 Member
    Thank you for your story and pics...you are pretty amazing. I now feel like a weight loss wimp ! I've got to step on the gas and follow your inspiration !!:flowerforyou:
  • abadvat
    abadvat Posts: 1,241 Member
    My hats off to you fella!
  • DYELB
    DYELB Posts: 7,407 Member
    The tactic you used to lose as much as you did as quickly as you did could be quite dangerous for others without medical supervision.
  • olehcat
    olehcat Posts: 92 Member
    Truly amazing story!!! I admire anyone with willpower like yours...
  • Keke1968
    Keke1968 Posts: 10 Member
    Incredible! What an inspiration!
  • LaraRN
    LaraRN Posts: 128 Member
    Wow! And I can't stick to my goal to lose 15lb??? SHAME ON ME!!!
    Thank you for the inspiration!
  • Guamybear
    Guamybear Posts: 1,061 Member
    Holy Crap!! what a change..you must feel fantastic... I love these kind of stories.. enjoy your life and do things you couldn't do before!
  • tlou5
    tlou5 Posts: 497 Member
    Wow! Awesome job! Very inspiring and you look great!
  • loosinit42806
    loosinit42806 Posts: 142 Member
    :) I got teary eyed reading your beautiful story! wow! im so happy that you have shown us your progress! you are right if you can do it we all can do it! you had a very long road and you did it! im so proud that I have started this wonderful lifestyle change for me too!
    :) I cant stop smiling! WOW!
  • Rebecca1552
    Rebecca1552 Posts: 44
    Amazing story and transformation... thanks for sharing! Congrats on your success ~ you look great! :smile:
  • loseforgood30
    loseforgood30 Posts: 22 Member
    What an inspiration you are! I am speechless!
  • salmat77
    salmat77 Posts: 310 Member
    WOW that's AMAZING, you look AWESOME, congrats to you success!! Thank you for your inspiring story!
  • Whtmask
    Whtmask Posts: 219 Member
    Holy cow! You're amazing! Congrats!
  • FindMyInnerAthlete
    FindMyInnerAthlete Posts: 61 Member
    You look amazing!! Keep up the good work!

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