*PICS* A heart attack waiting to happen at 24 y/o. Now...

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  • Timelordlady85
    Timelordlady85 Posts: 797 Member
    Fantastic! I love the stubborn Italian comment, I can so relate. :drinker: :drinker:
  • JoshTheGiant
    JoshTheGiant Posts: 176 Member
    Fantastic! I love the stubborn Italian comment, I can so relate. :drinker: :drinker:

    haha yeah that's our thing for sure
  • wapan
    wapan Posts: 219 Member
    Wow Josh, great job and good for you for using that stubbornness to your advantage.

    (btw, from the number of beautiful ladies who posted on this thread - looks like you have an exciting future ahead of you!)
  • JulieGirl58
    JulieGirl58 Posts: 158 Member
    Thank you for sharing your inspiring story. You look fantastic! So handsome.
  • andiechick
    andiechick Posts: 916 Member
    Fantastic results, well done
  • Kate7294
    Kate7294 Posts: 783 Member
    Outstanding!
  • themommie
    themommie Posts: 5,033 Member
    Congrats, thats awesome
  • JoseCastaneda
    JoseCastaneda Posts: 245 Member
    Congratulations! way to go man!
  • farfromthetree
    farfromthetree Posts: 982 Member
    You should make a big deal out of it. It IS a big deal!! Congrats!
  • twinteensmom
    twinteensmom Posts: 371 Member
    You look amazing! Well done. I wish I had had the strength you have when I was 24.
  • JoshTheGiant
    JoshTheGiant Posts: 176 Member
    You guys are the best!!
  • emmabanks87
    emmabanks87 Posts: 86 Member
    amazing story! Well Done!!!! :D
  • trudywc2
    trudywc2 Posts: 233 Member
    You look amazing. Great Job :)
  • KatieMcCakes
    KatieMcCakes Posts: 294 Member
    The change you've made in your health is truly an inspiration, and you look absolutely amazing. Your dedication is incredible.
  • kamaperry
    kamaperry Posts: 885 Member
    I wasn't going to post this and make a big deal about it, but I just wanted to thank everyone close to me for all of their support over the last 6 months. For those of you who don't know, I was not well early in the year. I had extremely high blood pressure and was basically told after medical tests that I was a heart attack and/or stroke waiting to happen at 24 years old. Being the stubborn Italian-American that I am, I refused medication. So my doctor gave me an ultimatum; either I lose 30 pounds in 3 months or I had to take the medicine. I went on to lose 50 pounds in those 3 months, and now 6 months later I am down 75. I feel so much better, stronger, and alive. I went back for tests last month and was told it was incredible how quickly and strongly my body had healed itself. My blood pressure levels and blood sugar both came back perfect, as well as all of my other tests that were done. I could not have done it without the support of my family and friends. You literally helped me fight to save my own life, and my success is shared with all of you. To any of my friends still in the beginning of a weight loss journey; it's never too late. A healthy lifestyle choice is always the best option. There is no magic pill, drink, secret or shortcuts. When I started to diet and exercise I found a balance between mind and body, and I am sure you will too. If there is anything I can do to help you, whether it be advice or if you need encouragement, I am here to help. Support is the foundation of success.

    20 More Pounds!!

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    Amazing!
  • kjdiaz91
    kjdiaz91 Posts: 6 Member
    :heart: Wow, I have to agree with the rest, you look fabulous! :heart:

    I am barely starting this weight loss journey, so I would like to know:

    :smile: What do you think has helped you the most to lose weight?


    PS: Good luck!! :wink:
  • bumblebreezy91
    bumblebreezy91 Posts: 520 Member
    WOW!
  • parkscs
    parkscs Posts: 1,639 Member
    Looking good man. Nice work!
  • yc4king
    yc4king Posts: 117 Member
    Great work man! I agree about the drugs, why take them when it's a problem within your own power to solve, more power to ya!
  • Snip8241
    Snip8241 Posts: 767 Member
    You are amazing!
  • davert123
    davert123 Posts: 1,568 Member
    well done, what a great result. Keep up the good work
  • CourtLloyd
    CourtLloyd Posts: 128 Member
    Congratulations! You look great, and I'm sure you are feeling great! Thanks for sharing your story!
  • JoshTheGiant
    JoshTheGiant Posts: 176 Member
    Wow these responses are great. I can't wait until I reach my goal. All of your kind words and support on here mean so much to me.
  • gypsyGIRL159
    gypsyGIRL159 Posts: 78 Member
    SO PROUD OF YOU! You are an amazing young man.... so very fitting that you could save your own life and reboot yourself. You can help so many others now! God bless you! :flowerforyou:

    Keep up the awesomeness!!!!

    Live long and prosper!!!!!
  • mandymack14
    mandymack14 Posts: 100 Member
    I LOVE reading stories like yours! The changes in your health are awesome and incredibly inspiring. And, I may be an older woman but I know HOT when I see it! :flowerforyou:
  • JoshTheGiant
    JoshTheGiant Posts: 176 Member
    I LOVE reading stories like yours! The changes in your health are awesome and incredibly inspiring. And, I may be an older woman but I know HOT when I see it! :flowerforyou:

    hehe thank you :blushing: you are all boosting my confidence here! Just what I needed to finish the last 20 pound stretch.
  • Keeta83
    Keeta83 Posts: 423 Member
    Fantastic job...good for you for persevering, be proud!
  • jam1010
    jam1010 Posts: 183 Member
    So inspiring! Thank you for sharing
  • sesenm311
    sesenm311 Posts: 6 Member
    that is very inspiring!!! congrats to you!! knowsledge is power and you took your future into your own hands! very admirable !! keep it up!!
  • dwozniak16
    dwozniak16 Posts: 146 Member
    I wasn't going to post this and make a big deal about it, but I just wanted to thank everyone close to me for all of their support over the last 6 months. For those of you who don't know, I was not well early in the year. I had extremely high blood pressure and was basically told after medical tests that I was a heart attack and/or stroke waiting to happen at 24 years old. Being the stubborn Italian-American that I am, I refused medication. So my doctor gave me an ultimatum; either I lose 30 pounds in 3 months or I had to take the medicine. I went on to lose 50 pounds in those 3 months, and now 6 months later I am down 75. I feel so much better, stronger, and alive. I went back for tests last month and was told it was incredible how quickly and strongly my body had healed itself. My blood pressure levels and blood sugar both came back perfect, as well as all of my other tests that were done. I could not have done it without the support of my family and friends. You literally helped me fight to save my own life, and my success is shared with all of you. To any of my friends still in the beginning of a weight loss journey; it's never too late. A healthy lifestyle choice is always the best option. There is no magic pill, drink, secret or shortcuts. When I started to diet and exercise I found a balance between mind and body, and I am sure you will too. If there is anything I can do to help you, whether it be advice or if you need encouragement, I am here to help. Support is the foundation of success.

    20 More Pounds!!

    r2vqip.jpg
    2d8f52t.jpg
    2wbt3ev.jpg
    2gtxi4i.jpg

    That's an awesome transformation! You should be very proud of yourself!

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