Before and During pics... 43 lb down, 10ish to go!

ChuckgM3
ChuckgM3 Posts: 302 Member
edited September 23 in Success Stories
Hey MFPals. I realized the other day that I hadn't taken any new pictures in a while to check my progress.

I started here in September with a goal of losing over 25% of my total weight (201.5 - 150) because that would get me into a normal/healthy BMI and hopefully I'd regain some self confidence. Now that I'm within 10 lbs of my goal, I'm thinking I ought to aim a little lower, what do you guys think? Looks like I have more than 8 lbs in that spare tire to me, but we'll see.

- 43 lbs
- 10 inches off my waist
- 7 inches off my butt/hips

I couldn't have done it without this site/app and all the fantastic people on it!

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  • sexygenius
    sexygenius Posts: 1,078 Member
    great job!! you look fantastic!!!!
  • hilton9
    hilton9 Posts: 24 Member
    Good Job! You look great!
  • 00trayn
    00trayn Posts: 1,849 Member
    Wow, such a huge difference! I really see the change in your face as well. Keep it up!
  • molina76853
    molina76853 Posts: 143
    Awesome! Great job!
  • brookalina
    brookalina Posts: 19
    Fantastic job!!!!:happy:
  • simplexserenity
    simplexserenity Posts: 116 Member
    Incredible..congratulations :)
  • SkierElle
    SkierElle Posts: 335
    That is a huge change! Looks like you have been really dedicated and consistent the whole time - way to go!!!
  • mum23
    mum23 Posts: 248 Member
    wow. you look great. and so much younger.
  • kelbel76
    kelbel76 Posts: 148 Member
    You look great! Awesome job!
  • kendradl
    kendradl Posts: 595 Member
    You are looking fabulous, I personally would say toning up would be a good place to start now. Keep up the good work!
  • Jizes318
    Jizes318 Posts: 409 Member
    Absolutely amazing! Great job! Definitely keep it up!
  • guacka
    guacka Posts: 7
    way to go! looks like success :)
  • ckehoe89
    ckehoe89 Posts: 144 Member
    Wow you are doing an amazing job! Keep up the hard work and it'll pay off
  • tvanderberg
    tvanderberg Posts: 59
    Thumbs Up! Great Job!
  • sweetie89207
    sweetie89207 Posts: 361
    AMAZING!!! dude u look so great! excellent job sticking to it...im sure you'll get those last 10 off in no time!
  • kristinlough
    kristinlough Posts: 828 Member
    Great job!! And as to your question about goal weight, I would say go with your gut and take into consideration what additional weight you may want to add if, once you hit your goal, you decide you want to bulk up your musculature. You look fantastic, and like a completely different person (and 10 years younger!!) And I know you can hit whatever weight you desire!
  • DayAtATime
    DayAtATime Posts: 72
    Impressive....I would shoot for the next 8lbs and re-evaluate at that time. You look great...Keep up the good work!
  • 1QueenB
    1QueenB Posts: 227 Member
    The only word that comes to mind is AMAZING! You look good, just one question, how did you get rid of that belly OMG you must share pronto!
  • twistygirl
    twistygirl Posts: 517 Member
    You look great!!!! You said 10 more lbs only you can be the judge of that. You look amazing now probable look fantastic with 10 more off. come back and let us see.
  • CreativeRedhead
    CreativeRedhead Posts: 2,166
    Looking great Chuck!! :wink:
  • ChuckgM3
    ChuckgM3 Posts: 302 Member
    Thanks so much for the kind words ladies! I think I will take your advice and continue to strive for my goal of 150 and re-evaluate there.
    The only word that comes to mind is AMAZING! You look good, just one question, how did you get rid of that belly OMG you must share pronto!

    #1 culprit of that belly was beer. I haven't touched the stuff since September.
  • JakeNonne
    JakeNonne Posts: 74 Member
    Great job, brother. Your success really inspires me.
  • RosieB405
    RosieB405 Posts: 150 Member
    You look great. I have been slowing down on my drinking as well and I am starting to see the benefits.
  • lisay9
    lisay9 Posts: 18
    Oh my word!! You look like a totally different man!! Well done you :)
  • lauriegabehart
    lauriegabehart Posts: 3
    GREAT JOB! You obviously have great will power.
  • DijanaN
    DijanaN Posts: 8
    Thats awesome!! Way to go!! Good luck on the rest, you'll get there.
  • myofibril
    myofibril Posts: 4,500 Member
    Well done fella. You smashed it...

    If your bf% of 17.3 is still correct then you will need to lose about 11 - 12 lbs to get down to 10% and you should see a massive difference in definition then. Given that you are seeing the beginning of definition around your delts especially I take it you have a decent weights programme in place.

    When you get there you can go a good solid bulk to pack some more muscle on your frame. If you have the discipline to get this far bulking should be relatively easy for you with minimal fat gain. You will look like a demi god...
  • pinstripepirate
    pinstripepirate Posts: 605 Member
    You look great!
  • lesley1981
    lesley1981 Posts: 329 Member
    WOW!!

    Well done :smile:
  • mymelody_78
    mymelody_78 Posts: 657 Member
    Amazing job!!! You look great!
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