95lbs~ down, a bit about me saving my own life.

Killmenext
Killmenext Posts: 95 Member
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I was an extreme alcoholic for many years, to the point of liver damage. I was drinking over 4,000 calories a day in just vodka, not counting the gatorade I mixed it with and when I would go out every night and have whisky and coke. On top of that, that did not include any food I ate either. I was up to 309 until I had to go to the hospital due to being able to feel my liver swell up in to my rib cage. I had to check in to detox because my ammonia levels were so high. I had to make a choice, try and give up drinking, or risk a not so long off death. 4 months sober, and down to 215. Still have a bit more to go, started walking and doing push-ups and such. Trying to eat eggs, chicken, salad, and fruits.

Lost 15lbs more since this pic was taken.



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Thanks for your time. : )
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  • MistyHiker
    MistyHiker Posts: 175 Member
    Congrats on the 4 months! So happy for you!

    Being sober is hard but it can be done.

    I am so Proud of you!

    215 is great!
  • cbhubbybubble
    cbhubbybubble Posts: 465 Member
    Great job. Keep it up
  • BekaBooluvsu
    BekaBooluvsu Posts: 470 Member
    You look amazing! Great job turning your life around! Big hugs!:smile:
  • LeanButNotMean44
    LeanButNotMean44 Posts: 852 Member
    Great job! You look like a different person, and I am sure your vital organs are thanking you for sparing them and additional damage. I wish you all the best in your new, sober lifestyle. :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
  • grantwashere
    grantwashere Posts: 171 Member
    Awesome job!!!
  • AshleyG31
    AshleyG31 Posts: 21
    Truly amazing! It must have been so hard. What a great out come.
  • focusedonfitness2015
    focusedonfitness2015 Posts: 240 Member
    WOW! Good for you! I cant begin to understand your struggles. You must be a very strong man to make that decision and stick with it. Congrats...not only on the weight loss and becoming healthier, but for making a committment to be a better you! You look amazing!


    You rock!!
  • mamadriver13
    mamadriver13 Posts: 33 Member
    you look amazing!! Congrats on your life change!! It will be SO worth it!
  • Efflictim
    Efflictim Posts: 147 Member
    Congrats on taking control of you life! You look amazing!
  • shoppergirl98
    shoppergirl98 Posts: 9
    You are doing an amazing job! Keep it up, you will live a long and healthy life!
  • GrammyPeachy
    GrammyPeachy Posts: 1,723 Member
    You dropped from 309 to 215 in four months?
  • trudywc2
    trudywc2 Posts: 233 Member
    Amazing! Congratulations for taking control and becoming healthier. You have overcome a lot, way to go.
  • HerbertNenenger
    HerbertNenenger Posts: 453 Member
    Alcohol is such a powerful depressant. Letting go of it is such a mood and energy booster. I don't know you but am so happy that you are overcoming both the alcohol and food addiction. Must feel powerful to have so much control over what you do now. Many many congratulations to you (and you look AWEsome, btw)
  • ren_ascent
    ren_ascent Posts: 432 Member
    You did such a complete turn around I'm speechless. A woman I work with killed herself that way slowly over years. I hope you maintain it and live a long and healthy life.
  • Pusarah
    Pusarah Posts: 124 Member
    Congrats on your time sober and the positive changes you've made. You look fantastic. So inspiring :)
  • SandraJN
    SandraJN Posts: 305 Member
    Congratulations on your commitment to sobriety.
  • InnerFitChick
    InnerFitChick Posts: 14 Member
    Wow, you are doing amazing things. So happy you are choosing life over everything else. Best of luck to you, you are looking good. I hope you are feeling much better too! I would image you would be.
  • jacklis
    jacklis Posts: 280 Member
    Great job taking control. You must be a very strong individual for making those choices and following through. "Keep up the great work" seems so empty for the battle you still have ahead of you- so instead: keep up the good fight.
  • lkilton
    lkilton Posts: 105 Member
    Very inspirational. CONGRATS!! Keep it up!!
  • Lumpy52403
    Lumpy52403 Posts: 187 Member
    That's great. Thanks for sharing your story.

    My suggestion for a next step would be to change your profile name to something more positive.
  • royaldrea
    royaldrea Posts: 259 Member
    Wow great job. Keep it up, you're really inspiring!
  • Killmenext
    Killmenext Posts: 95 Member
    Wow, thanks to everyone for the kind words, I really appreciate it! It is / was hard to keep away from alcohol after 5-6 years of drinking quite literally 24/7, but the more weight I lose, and the better I feel the easier it is... because I know if I ever start drinking again, I will just as quickly go back to the way I was, and I would not be a live much longer if I did.
  • crystalewhite
    crystalewhite Posts: 422 Member
    That's fantastic, thank you for sharing your story!
  • VanessaGS
    VanessaGS Posts: 514 Member
    That is an amazing job. You look great and keep up the awesome work.
  • jc_0324
    jc_0324 Posts: 54
    Absolutely amazing!! You are an inspiration to so many people.
  • Jennloella
    Jennloella Posts: 2,286 Member
    good job, you look great.
  • ritabrienfit
    ritabrienfit Posts: 25 Member
    Such amazing feats both sobriety and weight loss. You should be proud of where you are and how far you've come. :)
  • Mariachicat
    Mariachicat Posts: 311 Member
    Congratulations! You look great.
  • HanamiDango
    HanamiDango Posts: 456 Member
    Congratulations on taking control of your life. Be proud and smile, you are amazing! :flowerforyou:
  • marciebrian
    marciebrian Posts: 853 Member
    Congratulations on taking control back of your life. Its the only one we get so you keep doing what you're doing and a HUGE CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!:flowerforyou:

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