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

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  • _Resolve_
    _Resolve_ Posts: 735 Member
    Just an update...


    Today is the day I think we all wait to have happen, goal day!

    14 Months ago I started this journey, at that time we made a goal of 215 lbs - 160lbs to lose. I changed that goal to 199, but this morning I weighed 215 lbs on the dot, I had a body composition test done that showed I have just under 20% body fat now with about 4 lbs of extra fat left to lose. The final 4 pounds will come off, I am not worried about it. Today is my day, now its onto maintenance, I'm happy, healthy, fit and am going to enjoy this new life to the fullest.

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    Left was taken October 2012 Right was taken last night.

    Thank you to all my MFP friends who have kept me motivated and have been there cheering me on, you guys and gals are awesome.

    Goals left to smash:
    Century Ride for the Tour de Cure - May
    Spartan Sprint - August
    Hike a Mountain - June or July
    Maintain - Forever
  • azavala78
    azavala78 Posts: 74 Member
    Thank you for posting! Congratulations on all your hard work :smile:
  • BlueAngelChar
    BlueAngelChar Posts: 1,364 Member
    great work D!! you are like a new man and happy to call you my friend!!
  • aplhabetacheesecake
    aplhabetacheesecake Posts: 181 Member
    I am almost in tears-

    I am an RN- DIabetes educator- your transformation is something I wish for- for the majority of my patients.
    MY GAWD you have courage, persistence, motivation, strength, commitment and willpower!!!! take it all in, you sir are amazing!
  • ShannonMcisley
    ShannonMcisley Posts: 3 Member
    Brought tears to my eyes. I know I have no idea who you are but I am so PROUD of you!!
  • _Resolve_
    _Resolve_ Posts: 735 Member
    I am almost in tears-

    I am an RN- DIabetes educator- your transformation is something I wish for- for the majority of my patients.
    MY GAWD you have courage, persistence, motivation, strength, commitment and willpower!!!! take it all in, you sir are amazing!

    Thank you for doing what you do! Please check out my blog also and share it with your patients. Let them know that getting that diagnosis isn't the end of the world, im proud to be a type 2 and ive met some amazing people because of it.
  • bwogilvie
    bwogilvie Posts: 2,130 Member
    Congratulations, and thanks for following up! You've done something amazing. Good luck with training for the century. Are you doing a road century or is it off-road?
  • _Resolve_
    _Resolve_ Posts: 735 Member
    Congratulations, and thanks for following up! You've done something amazing. Good luck with training for the century. Are you doing a road century or is it off-road?

    The century is on the road, its for the Tour de Cure here is the route link http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2080409
  • _Resolve_
    _Resolve_ Posts: 735 Member
    An update:

    Today is my 500 day logging streak using MFP, I have weighed and tracked every single gram of food, i've been honest with my logging and have learned what I need to do to continue making the right decisions and have decided to apply what I know and trust myself enough to not count my calories anymore. This is a big step for me, so tomorrow starts the next phase of this new life.

    To my friends: Thank you all for being there for me, for cheering me on, for helping me when I needed it the most. I am so proud of all of you. I decided the best way to represent what a group of strangers can do when we support each other was to go through my friends list tonight and add up all of the weight we have lost together. I'll omit user names 'cause I didn't ask any of you if this was ok.

    Together we 70 people have lost: 3,274 pounds. :bigsmile: :drinker:

    Be proud of that! I am.

    500 Days 163 Pounds

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    Quitting has never been and will never be an option.
  • mandybear014
    mandybear014 Posts: 209 Member
    You are truly amazing! :flowerforyou:

    Thank you for sharing your story, pictures and the updates.
  • bombshellcertification
    bombshellcertification Posts: 126 Member
    Awesome and Inspiring!! Love the transformation story and pics...thank you for sharing your journey AND much continued health & blessings...
  • lukewind
    lukewind Posts: 177 Member
    Very awesome sir! Amazing job you should be proud.
  • Goin4goal
    Goin4goal Posts: 129 Member
    Today is my 500th day with MFP also and you have really made me look bad. lol I've only lost 38 lbs, but will never give up either. I look forward to the day I can be brave enough to not log, but that day is a long way off for me. "I am more determined than ever" as my shirt states!! Thank you for sharing your story and giving me the inspiration I need to get this job done!!!! What a tremendous transformation you have made.
  • peacheswi
    peacheswi Posts: 91 Member
    I am speechless.

    You look incredible!

    Very inspiring - great job!
  • roanokejoe49
    roanokejoe49 Posts: 820 Member
    You rock, dude! Keep going!
  • wizzybeth
    wizzybeth Posts: 3,578 Member
    Excellent story!!! Wow! What an awesome job.

    I love my bike too.....never thought I'd ride one.
  • ForeverCharlie
    ForeverCharlie Posts: 183 Member
    Yours is one truly inspiring story. What a transformation and dedication. One awesome gift you've given yourself. You look great. Congratulations D!
  • atreides42
    atreides42 Posts: 51 Member
    Thank you for the story, this is greatly inspiring!
  • KeyCat43
    KeyCat43 Posts: 39 Member
    Incredible story!!! Truly happy for you : )

    Thank you for sharing!
  • klkarlen
    klkarlen Posts: 4,366 Member
    Congratulations! Your story should be an inspiration to us all, no matter what our end weight goal is. Thank you for sharing.
  • eastcoastkelli
    eastcoastkelli Posts: 2 Member
    So glad you shared your story with us, Deven. What a staggering accomplishment all the way around. Yay you!
  • saggyandbaggy
    saggyandbaggy Posts: 138 Member
    your story is a real inspiration - just stated on my goal to lose over 100 pounds and I see it can be done. Thank you!!!!
  • pusheen12
    pusheen12 Posts: 192 Member
    What an inspiring success story, brought tears of joy to my eyes for you. Congrats for taking control of your health. Would love to hear more about how you did this. You are living testimony of what motivation and willpower can do in a person's life. Awesome read, thanks! Keep it up, never go back!
  • Bellodesiderare
    Bellodesiderare Posts: 278 Member
    That is amazing!! Thank you, sir, for sharing your story!!!
  • marricurt
    marricurt Posts: 47 Member
    You are amazing! The courage it must have taken for you to continually pick yourself up and keep going.... I am lost for words. Congratulations and well done.
  • KenishaFitness
    KenishaFitness Posts: 161 Member
    Wow, you look so amazing
  • anewstart1011
    anewstart1011 Posts: 72 Member
    Amazing
  • _Resolve_
    _Resolve_ Posts: 735 Member
    What an inspiring success story, brought tears of joy to my eyes for you. Congrats for taking control of your health. Would love to hear more about how you did this. You are living testimony of what motivation and willpower can do in a person's life. Awesome read, thanks! Keep it up, never go back!


    Thank you all for the kind words

    If you want to read more I have a weekly blog: www.resolveandovercome.blogspot.com drop in and have a look around.
  • ThaRealNicki
    ThaRealNicki Posts: 322 Member
    Truly Amazing!

    Much like you I quit cold turkey April 9th of this year, I only smoked cigarettes; I quit smoking weed 7yrs ago and it was very hard. Anyway, Im taking my next step into losing weight. My back is also starting to hurt after walking for 30 minutes to an hour or so. Your story is very well written and inspiring to say the least! Thank you! :flowerforyou:
  • christhenix
    christhenix Posts: 163 Member
    That is beyond awesome. Epic job mate! :happy:

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