Finally smiling when I see pics of myself
yc4king
Posts: 117 Member
I don't really have a long story. I've been fat all my life and I always blamed it on genetics. Around 25 I finally woke up and realized it wasn't genetics, it was being lazy and eating like a pig. Even after realizing that it took another 9 years to actually do something about it.
I lost quite a bit of weight about 10 years ago shortly after the pic on the far left, met my wife, then gained most of it back. At my heaviest I was about 300lbs. When I started this time I was around 250, today I bounce from 188 - 190. This morning I got dressed and looked in the mirror and thought "wow, i can't believe that's me" and I just felt like I wanted to share my transformation.
This time it's forever, I didn't "go on a diet", I changed my life. Food no longer controls me, and it's no longer what I turn to for comfort when times are tough.
I also took up running this june and love it. I went on my first run mid june and I couldn't go more than about 1km before needing to take a break. When I finally made my first 5k without any walking I was doing about a 6:30/km pace. Fast forward a running filled summer I ran my first half marathon on Sept 20th and finished in 1:59:42, under 2 hours! I was really proud of making that time after only 3 months of running. Next year I plan to make it in 1:45:00.
Pic on the far left is around 300lbs, XXL shirts and 44" waist pants were barely fitting any more, on the verge of moving up to 46.
Pic on the far right today is 189lbs, a M shirt and 33" waist pants
I lost quite a bit of weight about 10 years ago shortly after the pic on the far left, met my wife, then gained most of it back. At my heaviest I was about 300lbs. When I started this time I was around 250, today I bounce from 188 - 190. This morning I got dressed and looked in the mirror and thought "wow, i can't believe that's me" and I just felt like I wanted to share my transformation.
This time it's forever, I didn't "go on a diet", I changed my life. Food no longer controls me, and it's no longer what I turn to for comfort when times are tough.
I also took up running this june and love it. I went on my first run mid june and I couldn't go more than about 1km before needing to take a break. When I finally made my first 5k without any walking I was doing about a 6:30/km pace. Fast forward a running filled summer I ran my first half marathon on Sept 20th and finished in 1:59:42, under 2 hours! I was really proud of making that time after only 3 months of running. Next year I plan to make it in 1:45:00.
Pic on the far left is around 300lbs, XXL shirts and 44" waist pants were barely fitting any more, on the verge of moving up to 46.
Pic on the far right today is 189lbs, a M shirt and 33" waist pants
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Well done!!! Love the fact it is a lifestyle and not a "diet".0
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Wow, u look way younger in your last photo than u did 10 years ago, well done!0
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amazing transformation!!! *proud of you*0
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Wow! Awesome job!0
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Holy crap you were 24 in the first picture and 34 in the last one? It should be the other way around. :glasses:0
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Thanks everyone, I definitely feel younger!0
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That is insane. And I see your hair grew back too??? There's hope for me yet then! Lol0
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Great Job! Love the attitude inside and out.0
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Its like you get younger in each picture! Congrats on your success and making it a successful lifestyle!!0
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wow what a difference. I am like you, no longer go to comfort myself with food. I think being aware is the most of it, I think I am going to work this out and not eat. It has made a big difference. You are an inspiration, looking good.0
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Thanks for Sharing - this is awesome - well Done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!0
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Great job!!! Congratulations!!!0
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Job well done and I know you feel ten times better. Inspiration!0
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Way to go, you look fantastic! I have come to love running as well. I can't wait to get to the point of a half marathon! But then again, I said the same thing about running a 5K and now I have done three 5K races and have a new personal best of 6.3 miles (but just out in personal training).
You totally rock. Keep it up!0 -
That is insane. And I see your hair grew back too??? There's hope for me yet then! Lol
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but yeah! great job! you look awesome0 -
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That is a crazy transformation! Great job! You look so much younger in the last photo.0
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Wow! I smile when I see a photo of you, too!
Great work!0 -
You look amazing and have the absolute right attitude about lifestyle change and not a diet! You deserve to be proud and we at MFP are encouraged and proud of you too!0
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WOW! You have much to smile about for sure! Great work and best of luck on your next 1/2 marathon! I'm sure you will rock it!!0
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