Day 200, down 70 pounds.

dwozniak16
dwozniak16 Posts: 146 Member
edited November 12 in Success Stories
Continuation of my post from day 100
You can see that thread here:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/30275922#Comment_30275922

Here we are at day 200 today!
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If confidence is a feeling what does it feel like? It feels like 200 days of hard work and dedication so far with no thought of stopping in sight. It feels like pushing yourself out of your comfort zone and knowing you'll be fine in the end. It's taking risks and chances towards change. This is what it looks like, 70 pounds lost. 1 month and 20 days free of smoking. It's better choices towards a longer and healthier life. Confidence is being comfortable in your own skin. Confidence is feeling great. Confidence is finally living life happy and healthy.

I still want to go another 30 pounds before maintenance. I also am open to making more friends to help motivate and encourage each other a long the way! Feel free to send a request.

Thank you for reading.
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  • sharonocallaghan1956
    sharonocallaghan1956 Posts: 30 Member
    Wow - you are literally a different man, so many congrats to you. Keep going, although I think you look great now. I hope you reach you goal and also well done for quitting smoking, you just saved your life x
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    Amazing work!!!
  • happygalah
    happygalah Posts: 343 Member
    I went over and read your 100 day report first and glad I did. Amazing results.
  • dwozniak16
    dwozniak16 Posts: 146 Member
    sharonocallaghan1956 wrote: »
    Wow - you are literally a different man, so many congrats to you. Keep going, although I think you look great now. I hope you reach you goal and also well done for quitting smoking, you just saved your life x

    Quitting smoking is one of the best things I could've gone for myself. I already feel worlds better. I was nervous I wouldn't be able to take on both tasks at the same time but then I realized I'm not on a diet this is how I will eat and live the rest of my life... So it's time to realize that smoking needs to go now!

    Liftng4Lis wrote: »
    Amazing work!!!


    Thank you :)!

    happygalah wrote: »
    I went over and read your 100 day report first and glad I did. Amazing results.

    Thank you for reading!
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    Great work! *happy dance*
  • bekahisbomb
    bekahisbomb Posts: 7
    Awesome job! You look incredible! :D
  • McFuzzy
    McFuzzy Posts: 6
    If you have any advice, I'd like to hear it. I am at the beginning of my 80lb weight loss journey and have no clue how to do it. I started counting calories and so far i have lost 3lbs. This almost seems like an unreachable goal but after reading some of the success stories I am going to try my hardest to keep on track. And and all advice greatly needed and appreciated!
  • That1Chick_Brit
    That1Chick_Brit Posts: 2,541 Member
    Awesome job, you look great! I can't wait till I get there.
  • bumblebeez86
    bumblebeez86 Posts: 208 Member
    you look like a completely different person - way to go you!
  • Holla4mom
    Holla4mom Posts: 587 Member
    Extraordinary! Your hard work is definitely paying off!
  • ErinK09
    ErinK09 Posts: 687 Member
    You look great! Congrats! :D
  • dinobomp
    dinobomp Posts: 170 Member
    Wow, what a difference! You look great ( and skinny enough, I.m.o. !) way to work hard!!
  • TheSatinPumpkin
    TheSatinPumpkin Posts: 948 Member
    Rockstar... Congratulations on your progress.
  • lennonluvr
    lennonluvr Posts: 31 Member
    I quit smoking first this year and then went to change how I eat. I started MFP at the end of January. Thank you for this. You look amazing and are a reminder that I can do this.
  • dwozniak16
    dwozniak16 Posts: 146 Member
    jgnatca wrote: »
    Great work! *happy dance*

    Thank you!
    bekahisbomb wrote: »
    Awesome job! You look incredible! :D

    That's so great to hear! It took a lot of hard work and convincing myself that I'm comfortable and happy now!

    McFuzzy wrote: »
    If you have any advice, I'd like to hear it. I am at the beginning of my 80lb weight loss journey and have no clue how to do it. I started counting calories and so far i have lost 3lbs. This almost seems like an unreachable goal but after reading some of the success stories I am going to try my hardest to keep on track. And and all advice greatly needed and appreciated!

    Well you're here so you've already took the biggest and most difficult step! What really works for me is staying under on my calories, and making time whether it's 30 minutes or an hour a day to go workout. I would do inclined walking on the treadmill until I lost enough and felt comfortable enough running. Also I recommend doing weights. They help tighten up the body and firm lit the flabby areas. Drink lots of water daily, and what was always my downfall was my sodium intake. I monitor my sodium like crazy now. Also if you are a drinker you may want to slow it down because those calories just pack on the pounds. I wish you luck! If you need help feel free to ask!

    bpalhegyilaneville wrote: »
    Awesome job, you look great! I can't wait till I get there.

    Thank you so much! I'm much happier now! You'll get where you want!

    bumblebeez86 wrote: »
    you look like a completely different person - way to go you!

    I feel like a different person! It's strange! It takes a while for the mind to catch up to the body. But I'm very happy!

    Holla4mom wrote: »
    Extraordinary! Your hard work is definitely paying off!

    Thank you!
    ErinK09 wrote: »
    You look great! Congrats! :D

    Thank you so much!
    dinobomp wrote: »
    Wow, what a difference! You look great ( and skinny enough, I.m.o. !) way to work hard!!

    I still have problem areas I want to fix but there's no spot reducing gotta go all the way! Lol. Thank you for the kind words!

    TheSatinPumpkin wrote: »
    Rockstar... Congratulations on your progress.

    Thank you!!

    lennonluvr wrote: »
    I quit smoking first this year and then went to change how I eat. I started MFP at the end of January. Thank you for this. You look amazing and are a reminder that I can do this.

    I know it's cliche to say if I can do it anyone can do it.. But I literally feel that way. I was the epitome of lazy and full of bad habits. Once the bad habits start to fall into the shadows all the good things will shine through. You'll do great, and you can do this!

  • tmm_0127
    tmm_0127 Posts: 545 Member
    edited February 2015
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    Also: great job!
  • dwozniak16
    dwozniak16 Posts: 146 Member
    tmm_0127 wrote: »
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    Also: great job!

    Haha thank you!
    Down another 2 pounds as of today :) very happy with my progress so far! Can't wait for day 300, and then my one year!
  • My_Fitness_Journey2020
    My_Fitness_Journey2020 Posts: 176 Member
    Great job!! :)
  • smkondy
    smkondy Posts: 583 Member
    Amazing transformation!! You look as good as you feel-thanks for sharing!! :D
  • jessicafg
    jessicafg Posts: 13 Member
    Totally awesome. Your an inspiration. Keep up the hard work as it so worth it.....looking good
  • dwozniak16
    dwozniak16 Posts: 146 Member
    tjcarver1987 wrote: »
    Great job!! :)

    Thank you!
    smkondy wrote: »
    Amazing transformation!! You look as good as you feel-thanks for sharing!! :D

    I feel great! Thank you!

    jessicafg wrote: »
    Totally awesome. Your an inspiration. Keep up the hard work as it so worth it.....looking good

    Thank you! I'm not stopping!!
  • debrakgoogins
    debrakgoogins Posts: 2,033 Member
    Incredible job. I love how in the left side of the picture, you are hiding your face and in the right side, you are not afraid of the camera. You rock!
  • dragyou
    dragyou Posts: 83 Member
    Congratulations inspiring
  • UrnAsh_
    UrnAsh_ Posts: 242 Member
    Awesome job :)
  • dwozniak16
    dwozniak16 Posts: 146 Member
    debrakgoogins wrote: »
    Incredible job. I love how in the left side of the picture, you are hiding your face and in the right side, you are not afraid of the camera. You rock!

    Thank you! I was very nervous about sharing that left side with the world.
    dragyou wrote: »
    Congratulations inspiring

    Thank you!


    EAsh84 wrote: »
    Awesome job :)

    Not stopping anytime soon! Thanks!
  • megannxx
    megannxx Posts: 679 Member
    edited February 2015
    You have had such amazing results! You look like a completely different person! And good for you for quitting smoking! Keep up the great work!
  • annak84
    annak84 Posts: 5 Member
    Totally amazing results!
    Very motivational, you defiantly have a great attitude & determination
    Just showed to bf, he gave up smoking a year ago. Now he wants to lose weight and get healthier. I'm trying to convince him to take some before photo's, I wish I had!
  • sombrefawn
    sombrefawn Posts: 44 Member
    Wow! You have great dedication and it's really paid off! Congrats on your success. :smile:
  • pprigge
    pprigge Posts: 27 Member
    HAWT. Nice job! Hoping to have the same bragging rights here in a few months :)
  • possingk
    possingk Posts: 23 Member
    Thank you for the post, I am 43 days in to my journey, and down 15 pounds (halfway to my goal), I too quit smoking about a month ago (I used Chantex and so far so good). It is inspiring to hear someone else who went thru the same thing and came out the other side.

    Thank you also for the comment on Sodium as I am over on that daily. I have cut back on the beer from nightly to once or twice a week and that has certainly helped.

    Best of luck on your continued journey.
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