364lb to 238lb B+A Picture.. My Journey So Far

Abstraktimus
Abstraktimus Posts: 213 Member
edited November 8 in Success Stories
I was a regular teenager. I was addicted to games, junk food and energy drinks. Over the years of playing I had impressively racked up 364lbs of weight, a BMI way off the charts and a high score of calories daily. I've blogged before about why I got started and the challenges etc. I've faced and you can read about it all here; http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/Abstraktimus

Basically, I started by counting my calories and getting strict with my tornado of a diet. After a couple of months of getting my diet in order. I started cardio in my room, boxing, jogging on the spot, star jumps and also I walked 3 miles a day. Then I eventually progressed into jogging. I then bought a weight set and started lifting, it wasn't that heavy to be honest but it felt like a work out because I was quite weak!

Right now, I stand at 6'0 and 238lbs and I'm still classed as obese on a BMI scale. My midriff is still pretty spherical, my legs still wobble and my chins still have a few clones but I'm less than I used to be but aren't we all once we start this? My goal is still a while away, I predict I'll have it in the next couple of years. I'm not just talking about weight loss here, I'm talking about until I have my goal body, the body I've dreamed of since I was a sprog. Back then, my goal started out as wanting to lose 1 stone (14lbs). Once I did that, I made it my goal to lose 2 stone (28lbs). I think you can see where this is going? So, now I've lost 126lbs but I'm not stopping yet! I haven't finished quite yet, it's been a long and bloody amazing journey and there's a light that's beginning to appear. I'm starting to feel better about myself, clothes are starting to fit, muscles are starting to strengthen and feelings are becoming manageable.

I'm still on my journey, mentally and physically and I know what it's like to feel like you're constantly fighting a losing battle, so if anyone has any questions, wants to talk or needs any advice. Please feel free to add me, message me, stalk me outside of work or reply below!

Thanks guys.
Dan

Before:
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Now:
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Before and After:
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  • HollieDollieeeex
    HollieDollieeeex Posts: 116 Member
    Amazing story, you've come a long way. Congratulations, keep at it and you'll be where you want to be in time. You have a lovely face :)
  • DeterminedFee201426
    DeterminedFee201426 Posts: 859 Member
    HollieDollieeeex wrote: »
    Amazing story, you've come a long way. Congratulations, keep at it and you'll be where you want to be in time. You have a lovely face :)
    y3p

  • darktolight
    darktolight Posts: 226
    You've come so far! Amazing story and truely inspiring :) Keep up the fantastic work :)
  • southernbuttercup
    southernbuttercup Posts: 61 Member
    What a difference, you look amazing!
  • SianLouise185
    SianLouise185 Posts: 77
    Beautiful <3
  • lawandfitness
    lawandfitness Posts: 1,257 Member
    Amazing job babe!! So proud of you! Keep up all the hard work, you look amazing!
  • mearsy88
    mearsy88 Posts: 87 Member
    Wow that's impressive!!! WTG!! Inspirational
  • jennifurballs
    jennifurballs Posts: 247 Member
    Wow! So proud of you, Dan! I started at 362 and have lost 118, so I know the hard work and dedication it's taken to get where you are today. Keep up the great work! You look amazing and I know you feel amazing!
  • VeryKatie
    VeryKatie Posts: 5,961 Member
    Wow you look so different. On a different note, I like your eyebrows.
  • weblur
    weblur Posts: 140 Member
    Fantastic!
  • silentKayak
    silentKayak Posts: 658 Member
    Gorgeous.
  • NikonPal
    NikonPal Posts: 1,346 Member
    Great job!
  • verptwerp
    verptwerp Posts: 3,629 Member
    awesome accomplishment ....... keep on truckin' !
  • DragonShoe_GCole
    DragonShoe_GCole Posts: 137 Member
    The alpha handsomeness, the aesthetic 5 o'clock shadow, the genetically blessed traps, the burly eyebrows; I hate you! ;)
  • Abstraktimus
    Abstraktimus Posts: 213 Member
    Thanks guys. You're fackin awesome! I used to just lurk in the shadows because I didn't want to bring attention to myself but actually commenting makes me realise that I had nothing to worry about. So many lovely, motivational and inspiring people!!
    DragonShoe_GCole wrote: »
    The alpha handsomeness, the aesthetic 5 o'clock shadow, the genetically blessed traps, the burly eyebrows; I hate you! ;)

    Hahahahaha!!
  • ewhip17
    ewhip17 Posts: 515 Member
    wow - nice job sir! Keep it up!
  • arrrrjt
    arrrrjt Posts: 245 Member
    VeryKatie wrote: »
    Wow you look so different. On a different note, I like your eyebrows.
    I know right!

    Way to go, a great inspiration =) My SO is a bit large and also a gamer, so I'll pass the story along.
  • DaivaSimone
    DaivaSimone Posts: 657 Member
    Congratulations!! I can't believe you're still obese as per BMI chart, you look pretty fit in your last pictures.

    Good job!
  • SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage
    SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage Posts: 2,668 Member
    Wow what a transformation! Great work!
  • treshunter
    treshunter Posts: 5 Member
    Great job. It's impressive that you know yourself well enough to know that your journey is about more than just losing weight. I read some of your blog just now and you have a talent for writing. Keep it up!
  • KristinaHajjar
    KristinaHajjar Posts: 24 Member
    Hello Dan, your story is pretty amazing. How did you stay motivated? My 25-year-old son Jack looks like your before picture, and has finally decided to do something about his weight. I sent your story to him to motivate him. I am also working on my weight - need to lose 70 lbs. even that seems overwhelming at times. You have a lot of courage. You never know what lies underneath the fat. You are a very handsome young man, and I wish you all the luck in starting a new life. I hope that my son will do the same as you.
  • Lourdesong
    Lourdesong Posts: 1,492 Member
    Pretty incredible transformation and, yes, I agree, a gorgeous face.
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    Good job! I'm on the home stretch too and it's taking longer than I expected.
  • Abstraktimus
    Abstraktimus Posts: 213 Member
    edited November 2014
    You guys are truly awesome! Thank you so much for the time you've all taken to comment, it means so much that everyone is wonderfully supportive!!

    If anyone wants to add me, please feel free! I love having new friends!!
  • FitAngel2015
    FitAngel2015 Posts: 18
    Dan you've come such a long way, you should be so proud of yourself!! Well done!! :blush:
  • BadassSavageVix
    BadassSavageVix Posts: 432 Member
    Great transformation.

    *goes off to start stalking* :wink:
  • opalsqueak007
    opalsqueak007 Posts: 433 Member
    Wow! Congratulations. I love the fact that we can see what a lovely face you have now. Well done.
  • skrlec70
    skrlec70 Posts: 302 Member
    you look fantastic! congrats , what an inspiration thank you for posting, oh and huuuubba hubba whiiiistle whiiiiiistle :D
  • MoveitlikeManda
    MoveitlikeManda Posts: 846 Member
    You have done so well, ya look amazing x
  • MiliOm
    MiliOm Posts: 134 Member
    Well done! you look incredible.
    To achieve what you have done requires motivation, determination and dedication and we can see you have lots of it.
    Keep going ;)
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