What a difference a year makes!
jdm_taco
Posts: 999 Member
Greetings to you all! My name is David and my weight loss journey began in January on 2010. There are many reasons that influenced me to change my life. The main thing is the realization that I would be dead in 10 years if I continued down my current path and a doctor's visit where I read morbidly obese on the chart, which scared the F out of me. Since that time I took it upon myself to change and enjoy living once again and not be controlled by my size and unhealthy lifestyle. In a year and 2 weeks I went from 351lbs to 164 lbs and now I am gradually gaining lean muscle mass. When ever I am asked how I did this or whats the secret? I joyfully smile and say "the secret is there is no secret!!" I have only done this through sweat, pain, and sacrice.
I had lost weight before, but I gained it all back, and back, and some more back. So, I knew what I needed to do. I just had to get started. I began doing 30 minutes of cardio and lifting weights 5 days a week. I gradually increased intensity and duration. I LOVE to eat, so this aspect was most difficult to change. I am becoming better and better with my diet and I love finding new meals and snacks to eat. As for motivation, I felt I had no choice since it was basically life or death, but now I look forward to working out and especially running! I look forward to learning from you guys and sharing what I have discovered. This looks like a great forum.
Here is a before picture....
This is last month after finishing my first 10k race...
I had lost weight before, but I gained it all back, and back, and some more back. So, I knew what I needed to do. I just had to get started. I began doing 30 minutes of cardio and lifting weights 5 days a week. I gradually increased intensity and duration. I LOVE to eat, so this aspect was most difficult to change. I am becoming better and better with my diet and I love finding new meals and snacks to eat. As for motivation, I felt I had no choice since it was basically life or death, but now I look forward to working out and especially running! I look forward to learning from you guys and sharing what I have discovered. This looks like a great forum.
Here is a before picture....
This is last month after finishing my first 10k race...
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AWESOME !!
Truly inspiring.
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Very inspirational - way to go! And props for sticking with it
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Wow! congrats! you look awesome and have done a great job of improving your health. Keep up the good work.0
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Great job! You're an inspiration.0
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Very inspirational - way to go! And props for sticking with it
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Thanks! I was wondering about that.0 -
Awesome!! That's an inspiration! Losing weight and exercise isn't just about the way you look on the outside but about being healthy and feeling good about yourself on the inside.0
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You are an amazing inspiration! Thank you for posting your pics. You look fantastic. I hope that in a year I will be able to post similar pics. I ran a half marathon last weekend and barely made it through with a time of 2:58. My goal next year to finish below 2:30 and be able to walk around and enjoy the festivities afterward. Thank you again for sharing your success!!0
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Wow amazing results great job!0
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May I ask how you lost all this weight? curious ...0
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Amazing! That's just so awesome .0
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Wow! U inspire me. Great job!0
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Thanks for everyone's comments!!! Also, congrats to all of you that have made the commitment to a healthier lifestyle.May I ask how you lost all this weight? curious ...
I workout every day and drastically changed my diet. I do cardio 2x a day for a half hour each and now I lift weights M-F except Wednesday.0 -
Wow, congrats! You've done such an amazing job! Keep it up!0
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WOW! That is FANTASTIC! Congratulations to you!! I wish you luck on this journey...you look great!0
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Awesome post...a wonderful, inspiring example! And what a great photo at your first 10K!
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Wowsa!! Amazing, congratulations! Keep up the hard work!!0
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AMAZING!0
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AMAZING! most def and inspiration! good luck to everybody!!!0
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Awesome! You are such an inspiration to us all.0
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That is amazing!0
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...dang double post0
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You look wonderful!! Your dedication and hard work have definitely paid off!!0
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Congratulations! Wow. You look so happy in the second picture - what an accomplishment.
:drinker: Here's to new beginnings. I wish you many years of health.0 -
WOW your journey is really amazing and gives me a lot of encouragement. You look great! I did a 5k once but am out of shape again. Your pic is just reminding me how much easier it will be do to 5ks, 10ks and other races once I shed all the extra weight. Keep it up!!0
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Absolutely amazing, so inspirational, thanks for sharing0
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I got chills reading your story. Many many congratulations. You have done wonders for your health as you know. Enjoy your new body and congratulations!!!0
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Holy pooper!
Look at you.... AMAZING! Running fixes everything :drinker:0 -
Good for you! I am really impressed with your accomplishment, and you look great!!0
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Wonderful! you lost weight and are probably in the best shape of your life. congrats on finishing the 10K race. I have yet to run my first 5K race.0
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Congratulations! That is awesome.
I love your comment that there is no secret. That is the truth. I wish more people understood this.0
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