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210 lbs to 167 lbs - BEFORE & AFTER PICTURE

BJAdW
BJAdW Posts: 37 Member
edited November 2024 in Success Stories
No need to bore you all with another "fat kid" story. The gist of it for me is this: I've always suffered from chronic migraines and severe digestive issues (along with all of the fat kid/food addiction issues). May 17th I decided to go "gluten-free" with nothing to lose. Almost instantly, my migraines disappeared and my "stomach issues" quickly disolved. I found I could physically function on a level that was completely new to me. I used the motivation to work hard (P90X3) and eat not only gluten-free, but healthier in general. It has been 186 days (I have since learned I have celiac disease). I started at 210 pounds and am currently 167 pounds. No "end goal" in sight other than to keep eating well and keep exercising! And YES, I know that I am playing the angles and lighting in my after picture: deal with it...I've NEVER had abs in my life and I am beyond proud of seeing some now! Please don't rob me of that! :smile:
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  • zombiemomjo
    zombiemomjo Posts: 494 Member
    So amazing!!! And no one blames you for showing off abs like that! Great job!
  • shadowloss
    shadowloss Posts: 293 Member
    Doesn't matter how you play with the lighting and angles, the bottom line is, you've done outstanding.
  • astrose00
    astrose00 Posts: 754 Member
    You look great! Congrats.
  • sweedee1218
    sweedee1218 Posts: 98 Member
    Awesome!! You look great!!!
  • eatmindfully
    eatmindfully Posts: 93 Member
    Congrats! That's a huge accomplishment!
  • kr1stadee
    kr1stadee Posts: 1,774 Member
    Yeow! Looking good!

    Glad you were able to figure out your gluten issue!!
  • SunShineBeastess
    SunShineBeastess Posts: 225 Member
    Congrats! Life changes has paid off for you - much continued success to you.
  • focusedonfitness2015
    focusedonfitness2015 Posts: 240 Member
    Well done!!! Not only do you look amazing...you also look happy! Congrats and keep up the GREAT work!
  • Mdeblasi01
    Mdeblasi01 Posts: 6 Member
    Damn.. Nice work!
  • StrawberryJam40
    StrawberryJam40 Posts: 274 Member
    Awesome. And, everyone always looks soooo much happier in the after pictures lol!
  • allie_00p
    allie_00p Posts: 280 Member
    edited November 2014
    Great work! (*)

    ETA: I'm gonna be a creeper and say that you look crazy familiar & I can't figure out why...
  • LandyBreigh
    LandyBreigh Posts: 207 Member
    congrats!
  • VWilson_Momoftwinsplus1
    VWilson_Momoftwinsplus1 Posts: 35 Member
    Great job and persistence! A true motivator! Thank you for sharing your story.
  • RiseandGrind77
    RiseandGrind77 Posts: 54 Member
    Huge difference, congrats!!
  • catb58
    catb58 Posts: 239 Member
    Wow! Great job! You look awesome :smiley:
  • chesnity3
    chesnity3 Posts: 960 Member
    Great job!
  • parsonsk64
    parsonsk64 Posts: 75 Member
    Great job, you look awesome! Happy that you are both looking and FEELING better!
  • mz_getskinny
    mz_getskinny Posts: 258 Member
    Wow!! Very motivating! You look fantastic!
  • StaceyN8R
    StaceyN8R Posts: 6 Member
    Congrats on your success! Love the happiness radiating from the after pic!
  • BJAdW
    BJAdW Posts: 37 Member
    Thank you everyone for your kind and encouraging words! Yes, I feel great mentally, emotionally, and certainly physically...hence the happy smile as you've all noted! :smiley:
  • BJAdW
    BJAdW Posts: 37 Member
    elsie_fair wrote: »
    Great work! (*)

    ETA: I'm gonna be a creeper and say that you look crazy familiar & I can't figure out why...

    Hmm..Idaho. Well, I used to live in WA state...that's all I've got! :smile:
  • allie_00p
    allie_00p Posts: 280 Member
    edited November 2014
    BJAdW wrote: »
    elsie_fair wrote: »
    Great work! (*)

    ETA: I'm gonna be a creeper and say that you look crazy familiar & I can't figure out why...

    Hmm..Idaho. Well, I used to live in WA state...that's all I've got! :smile:

    Spokane, Bellingham, or Lynden?
    edit: realized what it is, sent you a PM haha
  • bikermike5094
    bikermike5094 Posts: 1,752 Member
    lighting or no, you look awesome dude! congrats on your success and for finding a cure for your issues!
  • Tiernan1212
    Tiernan1212 Posts: 797 Member
    elsie_fair wrote: »
    BJAdW wrote: »
    elsie_fair wrote: »
    Great work! (*)

    ETA: I'm gonna be a creeper and say that you look crazy familiar & I can't figure out why...

    Hmm..Idaho. Well, I used to live in WA state...that's all I've got! :smile:

    Spokane, Bellingham, or Lynden?
    edit: realized what it is, sent you a PM haha

    First, awesome transformation! And seriously, I couldn't care less about the lighting.

    Second, where did you live in WA? I used to live near Olympia :)
  • TriShamelessly
    TriShamelessly Posts: 905 Member
    Well done! You deserve to show them off - regardless of how you do it! You earned them.
  • cindys921
    cindys921 Posts: 396 Member
    You look awesome! Congrats !
  • BJAdW
    BJAdW Posts: 37 Member
    Tiernan1212 wrote: »
    elsie_fair wrote: »
    BJAdW wrote: »
    elsie_fair wrote: »
    Great work! (*)

    ETA: I'm gonna be a creeper and say that you look crazy familiar & I can't figure out why...

    Hmm..Idaho. Well, I used to live in WA state...that's all I've got! :smile:

    Spokane, Bellingham, or Lynden?
    edit: realized what it is, sent you a PM haha

    First, awesome transformation! And seriously, I couldn't care less about the lighting.

    Second, where did you live in WA? I used to live near Olympia :)

    Thanks for the encouragement! Lynden, WA! I love the PNW!! I hope you're a Seahawks fan!
  • cog62
    cog62 Posts: 52 Member
    You look amazing!!! Flaunt it! You got it!!! And you have worked hard and changed so much about your life. Good for you... and you are also motivating others!
  • bschoo01
    bschoo01 Posts: 175 Member
    Way to go!!
  • 1brokegal44
    1brokegal44 Posts: 562 Member
    Nothing wrong with angles and lighting! If you got it, flaunt it. :)
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