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Thinking of "starting today"? You might want to check this out - pics inside!

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  • DayByDayGetStronger
    DayByDayGetStronger Posts: 108 Member
    I'm still picking up my jaw from the floor after seeing your "after" pics. What a transformation, my friend. You gotta post a profile pic of yourself with a HUGE smile! Your kids are so proud of their dad and so are we on MFP. Hooray for YOU!!
  • performfully
    performfully Posts: 126 Member
    This made me tear up! Wonderful job!
  • Therealobi1
    Therealobi1 Posts: 3,262 Member
    fantastic job. you should be so proud. you look great.
  • charlottemilton
    charlottemilton Posts: 144 Member
    This is great! You did so well the pictures show it all. I have already started but now off to the treadmill instead of procrastinating on that (my difficulty.)
  • lemon629
    lemon629 Posts: 501 Member
    Congratulations on your weight loss. Your story and the accompanying pictures are very inspirational. I hope you never have to sit out of activities with your children again.
    ewhip17 wrote: »
    Don't start tomorrow. I spent 10 years starting tomorrow. Start today.

    I especially love this line. It is so true, and directly and concisely attacks the procrastinating, negative attitude that so many people have. It actually makes me tear up a bit. Weight loss really isn't that hard once you get started and commit to it, and this line can apply to any aspiration someone might have-- applying for college, writing a book, starting a business.... Start today!
  • mr3thirty5
    mr3thirty5 Posts: 38 Member
    Wow! Amazing results! Congrats on reaching your goals.
  • ThinVee
    ThinVee Posts: 77 Member
    So inspiring and just what we all need to see more of here - POSITIVITY & SUCCESS!
  • Nataliegetfit
    Nataliegetfit Posts: 395 Member
    You have inspired many, thanks for sharing. I need to start again and keep at it, slow and steady and not give up and get lazy. Your pictures are amazing. I am sure you feel wonderful compared to before.
  • Nice job!! You are a great person to emulate. Thanks.
  • 59230169
    59230169 Posts: 4 Member
    You look great...time for my husband and me to finally get on board!
  • SilverRose89
    SilverRose89 Posts: 447 Member
    Inspirational!

    You look great, well done!
  • DerekVTX
    DerekVTX Posts: 287 Member
    Nothing short of spectacular bud........Never again will either of us be over 200lbs.....Never again!
  • ewhip17
    ewhip17 Posts: 515 Member
    DerekVTX wrote: »
    Nothing short of spectacular bud........Never again will either of us be over 200lbs.....Never again!

    Love this. 200lbs is like the DMZ for me - you just don't go there... :-)

  • ewhip17
    ewhip17 Posts: 515 Member
    edited January 2015
    lemon629 wrote: »
    Congratulations on your weight loss. Your story and the accompanying pictures are very inspirational. I hope you never have to sit out of activities with your children again.
    ewhip17 wrote: »
    Don't start tomorrow. I spent 10 years starting tomorrow. Start today.

    I especially love this line. It is so true, and directly and concisely attacks the procrastinating, negative attitude that so many people have. It actually makes me tear up a bit. Weight loss really isn't that hard once you get started and commit to it, and this line can apply to any aspiration someone might have-- applying for college, writing a book, starting a business.... Start today!

    Appreciate it - thanks!
  • aliciasilfies
    aliciasilfies Posts: 179 Member
    Congratulations! You are quite an inspiration on the first day of my journey!!
  • bumblebeez86
    bumblebeez86 Posts: 208 Member
    You look years younger too IMO
  • You look absolutely fabulous! Congratulations! And thanks for sharing! I haven't read through the entire thread but I will look for more of your updates.
  • DeeRay101712
    DeeRay101712 Posts: 28 Member
    ewhip17 wrote: »
    Man, you guys are making my day!

    One more recent one with my insanely awesome wife.... I actually shaved in this picture. Haha.

    7kzsj6cucx6k.jpg

    Awww...I love your story! Congrats on your success. You look so great together!
  • laurieagain09
    laurieagain09 Posts: 183 Member
    Wow! Amazing! Thanks for sharing!
  • winn9524
    winn9524 Posts: 59 Member
    Very impressive, you look like a new man!
  • IrZeo
    IrZeo Posts: 58 Member
    What an inspiration your story has been thus far. I started out in August at 462 lbs, since then I have lost 70 lbs as of the end of December. I hope it's me posting a story this great a year from now!
  • ewhip17
    ewhip17 Posts: 515 Member
    IrZeo wrote: »
    What an inspiration your story has been thus far. I started out in August at 462 lbs, since then I have lost 70 lbs as of the end of December. I hope it's me posting a story this great a year from now!

    @IrZeo - I saw your original post (may have commented on it, not sure) and I think you are doing great. Keep it up.

  • ewhip17
    ewhip17 Posts: 515 Member
    Thanks everyone - I hovered over the "submit" button for quite a while before posting, but then I guess I just decided that I needed the attention.. haha. Glad I posted it. Hope I can help a few folks.
  • ewhip17
    ewhip17 Posts: 515 Member
    ewhip17 wrote: »
    Man, you guys are making my day!

    One more recent one with my insanely awesome wife.... I actually shaved in this picture. Haha.

    7kzsj6cucx6k.jpg

    Awww...I love your story! Congrats on your success. You look so great together!

    Thanks - I'm greatly enhanced by my wife - text book case of "marrying up". :smile:
  • mrssaver
    mrssaver Posts: 16 Member
    really needed this today.....so, for that I thank you
  • AllAboutThatPace
    AllAboutThatPace Posts: 151 Member
    good work! you look fantastic!
  • Your story is fantastic and a great source of motivation and inspiration.

    Your whole attitude has rubbed off on me and I have adopted your stunningly true statement, "I spent 10 years starting tomorrow. Start today."

    I quit smoking an little over an hour ago - posted on Fitness and Exercise.

    You should trademark that statement. Best thing I ever read on here.

    Thank you so much, and congratulations on your own success.
  • ewhip17
    ewhip17 Posts: 515 Member
    debrini71 wrote: »
    Your story is fantastic and a great source of motivation and inspiration.

    Your whole attitude has rubbed off on me and I have adopted your stunningly true statement, "I spent 10 years starting tomorrow. Start today."

    I quit smoking an little over an hour ago - posted on Fitness and Exercise.

    You should trademark that statement. Best thing I ever read on here.

    Thank you so much, and congratulations on your own success.

    Wow - I'm honored - truly. Thanks and good luck to you!

  • believeinme0430
    believeinme0430 Posts: 270 Member
    You look amazing!
  • determinedgirl1
    determinedgirl1 Posts: 128 Member
    That is awesome!! Great Job & very inspiring.
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