Mission Accomplished w/ before and afters

WOW. It's been 87 days but I have it my weight goal. Still have some toning, muscle rebuilding and body fat to reduce but I can't believe the difference. Not only in how I look but how I feel. Best shape of my life. Haven't been this weight since HS. OMG!!!! I have been viewing this message board every day, seeing all of the great stories and accomplishments. It has been truly inspiring and for that I thank you. Every year I do the "NY resolution" of getting into shape. Every year I do well for a few months then fall of the wagon and all the work goes away. So what's different this time???? I have done a ridiculous amount of research, I have figured out all the reasons I failed in the past and put steps into place to keep all those excuses from creeping back. Most of all, I have included friends and family as part of my journey and added new MFP friends to the mix. My fiancé is also on her own journey and is only 8lbs from her goal as well. I look at the before and after and can't believe its the same guy.

To all those working hard for your own goals - KEEP GOING. It works and its sooooo worth it.

To all those who have reached or almost reached their goal and time for maintenance - Love to have you as a part of my MFP Maintenance Family. Feel free to add me.

Losing the weight has its own challenges but many of us know, the real work is just beginning. This was not a diet. It is a lifestyle change and man does it feel good.

sw - 215.5 bf % 30.3%
cw - 175 bf % 19.6%