LOST 191 LBS (PHOTOS) – SUCCESS AFTER 999 FAILURES

sofaking6 · February 2015

Congrats!!! I really love the pics of the pants one on top of the other - so dramatic and illustrative!

nannersp61 · February 2015

You have moved the mountain and come out victorious! Congratulations and thank you for the inspiring words and especially pictures.

morgo20 · February 2015

How many calories did you eat a day? and what types of exercise did you do?

delisa8411 · February 2015

Hard work, dedication; dedication hard work. You did it and you are amazing!

Sarahh042614 · February 2015

Wow, you really look fantastic! Great job!!! Also, those meals look really tasty!!

Vex3521 · February 2015

Thank you so much for posting this. Anyone seeking inspiration look no further! What an absolutely incredible transformation!

SunShineBeastess · February 2015

Congrats to you on gaining back your life. You have achieved so much more than just weight loss...the mental piece that you were able to manage and work thru will serve you a lifetime. Thank you for sharing and the food pics are AMAZING...open a restaurant, especially for breakfast options.

StaticNomad · February 2015

This is so inspiring and amazing. It made me a little teary eyed, because I've started and failed 999 times too. I'm trying again, and really pushing myself to do my best. I'm upping the antes here because I've lived in a 350sqft space for the past 7 years now, and had (literally) no where to go in such a tiny place. We're a one car family, and when gas was so high, before my husband's new job, we were just barely managing to go from check to check. Now, he has a better job, we're moving to a 1467sqft house in under 20 days, and I'm going to the gym three times a week, swimming and doing water aerobics (I have RA and need low impact - no walking/running stuff). I watch my food intake, and tailored my calories daily to match ME, using recommended charts that go off of my daily activity level, my height, my weight, and what I want (1 lbs per week). I think, once I get into a bigger place, and I can move more, clean, exercise, garden, etc... I will excel so much more than before. But, right now... I'm doing my best with what I've got.

Thank you for sharing your success. It helps people like me to look to the future with hope.

matthewsfive · February 2015

Amazing, Awesome, Wow, Inspirational. You have accomplished what we all are trying to achieve. Seeing your pictures gives me hope that i too can to this. Thank you for sharing your story, your journey and for inspiring all of us to keep going for the ending that we all are looking for. You are A true Inspiration. I thank you.

lovesretirement · February 2015

Amazing and inspirational..thanks for giving me hope that I can do this after all my 999 times!

JM1481 · February 2015

Amazing job my friend! I can't imagine how great you must feel!

Holla4mom · February 2015

WOW at your weight loss and YUM at your meals!! You and your meals look amazing! Do you have a chef/ culinary background or did you develop this interest as a way to eat delicious food that is low in calories? How many total calories did you allow yourself each day?

TerrJohns · February 2015

You look amazing. Thank you so much for sharing.

Liftng4Lis · February 2015

WOW-amazing work!

Imanapeman · February 2015

NikonPal wrote: »

LOST 191 LBS (PHOTOS) – SUCCESS AFTER 999 FAILURES

Today, I am within 2 pounds of my final weight loss goal. I have lost 191 POUNDS!

I already have started planning my maintenance, strength training and toning for 2015. I know my weight will fluctuate a bit, as I add some muscle and my body adjusts etc. That was always (and remains) a part of my plan.

If I can paraphrase Scarlett in “Gone with the Wind” – “As God is my witness, as God is my witness [my weight is] not going to lick me. I'm going to live through this and when it's all over, I'll never be [morbidly obese] again… As God is my witness, I'll never be [morbidly obese] again.”

November 2013 – I tipped the scales at 405!

Today – I am 214!

Like many people I had and/or still have several medical issues in addition to morbid obesity….heart issues, apnea, arthritis and more. I take or have taken dozens of medications like amiodarone, methotrexate, beta-blockers etc. Blah Blah Blah. Everyone has problems and I only list this as a tiny glimpse of my overall status.

With regards to morbid obesity in 2013, I felt beaten. I had been on every diet imaginable and was just plain sick and tired of “doing battle.” In the past, I had managed to lose “some weight” for a short period of time, but failed in the end. I had two different cardiologists and other medical professionals recommend diet plans, bariatric surgery etc.

In the summer of 2013, a friend mentioned a couple calorie-counting apps, including MFP. I made a mental note, but did nothing. In November of 2013, I was back trying to lose a few pounds. I lost 7 pounds quickly. It was at that time, I took a peek at the apps.

I do best when I set a “start date” for any task / challenge. I decided 12/1/13 would be Day #1 of my calorie-counting journey.

The delay was NOT about a last opportunity to “pig out” but taking time to prepare. I knew I would be setting an aggressive daily calorie target and it would be imperative that I stay well-nourished with a balance of nutrients, fiber & protein. I had a master’s degree in health services management and felt I knew enough to overhaul my lifestyle and diet.

This time was going to be different. I was going to design a plan for ME! A plan that would not be one-size-fits-all (be it food or exercise). It may sound like I was full of confidence, but in the recesses of my mind – I had small doubts because of past failures. Time and actions would remove that doubt.

In the near future, I will expand on the details of my trek to a more healthy weight and lifestyle. It’s a long story as you can imagine.

Today, a relative asked about before/after photos and my status – so I figured why not share my success today.

I will say this – My Fitness Pal works!

Wow man, how amazing. Great job. You are a complete and total inspiration, and may you have a long life with your health.

eangelini74 · February 2015

Very impressive work on your journey hopefully it will inspire others. Congratulations.

Articeluvsmemphis · February 2015

I'M SO happy for you! fantastic ahhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

tbfeathers · February 2015

You are so encouraging.
Today is my first day with My fitness pal
I hope I can have your success

snickers6486 · February 2015

Congratulations, a great inspiration for us all.

dinobomp · February 2015

Holy cow, you must be a chef, too! Those meals look awesome! I know you must be so proud of your weight loss, as anyone would be. Thank you for sharing your story, you look amazing! My highest weight ever was also 405, but that was several years ago. I have been in the 300s now for many years. But the twos are coming, And I can hardly wait. Do you have any specific advice for those of us in the 3's? You can message me if you'd like. From a lifetime of dieting, I think it's finally proven that low fat is NOT the key; rather, we eat way too many carbs. So I'm trying to limit my carbs, and get used to that. I'm eating "only" healthy carbs, when possible. . . although some folks might not agree with my definition of healthy! ha
Anyway, HUGE congratulations to you. I wish I had been on here when you were losing. It would have been fun to lose alongside you. Take care!!!

NikonPal · February 2015

As some people know, I weigh myself daily and “record” my weight once a week. Today I am breaking that self-imposed rule because I weighed myself and found I knocked off that last 2 pounds!

I celebrated by burning 445 calories doing 80 minutes of cardio exercises and then making a “Fun” breakfast! (Ok – a little corny).

Next on the agenda – a warm getaway I booked last summer (while still hovering around 300) tied to my weight-loss target.

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