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Under 200lbs for the first time in 3 years

jdb3388
jdb3388 Posts: 239 Member
edited February 20 in Success Stories
This morning I weighed in at 198. This is the first time in 3 years I have weighed less than 200 lbs. When I met my wife I weighed 145lbs. We went on lots of dates eating lots of good, but really bad for you, food. I VERY quickly shot up to about 185 or 190 and then proceeded on and didn't stop until I reached 260 lbs. I felt miserable, and my blood pressure was always high. One day I pulled into Krystal to order my usual sack full with cheese and a chili cheese fry. Something told me not to. That day I decided to change what I eat and most importantly how much of it I'm eating. Today, I am back into size 36 or 38 pants and a can wear a "Large" shirt and in some cases even a "Medium" My goal is to get back to about 155 or 160. I hope to be there by the time I go on my yearly vacation in September. Maybe this time when I go out to the pool everyone else want run away. Ha

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  • qtgonewild
    qtgonewild Posts: 1,930 Member
    so awesome. im quite jealous. i have 5 more pounds to go to get there and it has been painfully slow. lol
  • chasingdreams18
    chasingdreams18 Posts: 110 Member
    That is awesome! Way to go!
  • Josalinn
    Josalinn Posts: 1,066 Member
    Welcome to "Onederland"! Congrats on your success.:flowerforyou:
  • lynneklr
    lynneklr Posts: 3 Member
    Fantastic!! Great job!! :happy:
  • gleekymoho
    gleekymoho Posts: 19 Member
    Congratulations!!!!! That's very exciting! :flowerforyou:
  • StacyRenee77
    StacyRenee77 Posts: 2,732 Member
    WTG!!
  • jasonmh630
    jasonmh630 Posts: 2,850 Member
    Well done, good sir!

    This is the first time I've been under 300 in about 8-10 years. :)
  • mamaspa4
    mamaspa4 Posts: 32
    Awesome wishing you luck on your journey
  • Pusarah
    Pusarah Posts: 124 Member
    Congrats to you!! That's an awesome change for the better and a healthier you :) Inspirational!
  • nancy10272004
    nancy10272004 Posts: 277 Member
    Congratulations! That is a major, major, major (did I say major?) deal!
  • pawoodhull
    pawoodhull Posts: 1,759 Member
    Wonderful determination and results so far! I have no doubt that you will hit your goal. With that attitude you can make it!
  • chele1028
    chele1028 Posts: 248 Member
    Excellent! I remember that wonderful feeling when I got under 200. Congrats!!
  • nalm5150
    nalm5150 Posts: 14 Member
    WTG.......! Those pounds have a way of creeping up over time.....Congratulations!:smile::smile:
  • docdrd
    docdrd Posts: 174 Member
    Congratulations!! Glad you are still focused on moving forward. Terrific work to date!
  • Meliikinz
    Meliikinz Posts: 66
    Welcome to "One"derland!!
    That was such a HUGE step for me when I hit under 200!
    It makes you feel GREAT! Doesnt it?!
  • molonlabe762
    molonlabe762 Posts: 411 Member
    Congrats brother! I was in the same boat. When I left the Army in 2007 I got lazy and fat and blew up to 250lbs.
  • SCSTWG
    SCSTWG Posts: 182 Member
    Great work. I think your story is a common one.....at least the gaining part.
  • tcbs99
    tcbs99 Posts: 23 Member
    Congratulations! Thats the day I am working towards.
  • NS81
    NS81 Posts: 192 Member
    Awesome! Congrats! Keep up the great work!
  • DaniDC28
    DaniDC28 Posts: 83 Member
    You look great!!
  • Lannister80
    Lannister80 Posts: 50
    Congratulations!! That's so awesome, I can't wait to get there!
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