Updated pics and success story. 100 lbs lost
jharris1378
Posts: 88 Member
I started my journey in January 2014 due to the dr telling me I was diabetic. That did not sit well with me. I thought how could I do this to myself. So I started a diet. I just wanted to control my sugar. Now I've done many diets in the past and failed them all. This time I realized that diets won't work. It got to be a lifestyle change. So I began exercising and learning as much as I could about health. The biggest slap in the face I had was when I realized that all my poor decision making had effected my son. He no longer wanted me to get up and play because I had said no so many times in the past. All due to being unhealthy. Now he just wanted to play video games. The tables have turned and I now have to pull him off the couch to be active. Hopefully I will soon undo what I have done. I am now a very active person. I am an avid runner and participate in many 5k's. My current weight is 175 which was my original goal but now Im thinking I want to drop another 20. Anyway thanks for reading my story. Maybe it will motivate someone to create their own. 
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wow!! Congrats on becoming healthy. You look great.
It's never too late to influence your son. I believe that even if he doesn't participate yet, he sees you as being happier and healthier and he will benefit from your good example. Way to go!0 -
Congrats!!! You are one great dad! You have made a great move to insure you and he have a great future together!0
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Congratulations!!! You look great.0
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Congrats! You look fantastic!0
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Wow, you did an amazing job! I think that seeing the impact on your son is a great reason to get healthy. I'm sure that he will see the new you and start to pick up some of your healthy new habits. You look great!0
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Way to go! You look awesome! Children learn what they live so keep setting a good example and he will follow
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That's a crazy fabulous accomplishment for only a year. Congratulations!0
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Great job! I'm just wondering with all the healthful changes if you're using medication to control the diabetes?0
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Amazing transformation. Congratulations to you. Good luck with your son 0
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Amazing indeed!!!! Congratulations for getting your life back!0
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great job!0
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congratulations you've done a great job I hear you what you say about your son I feel the same way about my kids I've taught too many bad habits and I need to undo that it's painful to see you but I know I can fix it0
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Awesome job!!0
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Wow, congratulations!!
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Awesome, you look great!0
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Awesome! Congrats on your success! 0
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Many congrats to you. You look awesome.0
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Curious (envious?) as to how you were able to reduce your need for medication so quickly. Did you do low carb, calorie counting? Congrats to you...its great that you're such a positive example to your son. It has to be hard to "compete" with a video game, but you can do it, I'm sure!0
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Wow, you look terrific!! Your story is very inspiring, thank you for sharing!0
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At first I cut out all carbs and sugar. When I began doing my workouts I quickly realized that carbs are important for fueling the body. I now eat healthier carbs(sweet potatoes,wheat bread, etc).gerrielips wrote: »Curious (envious?) as to how you were able to reduce your need for medication so quickly. Did you do low carb, calorie counting? Congrats to you...its great that you're such a positive example to your son. It has to be hard to "compete" with a video game, but you can do it, I'm sure!
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thats awesome! its nice to see the transformation. keep it up.0
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Congrats!0
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This is truly a mind blowing success story. Not only that you have lost the weight but you have expanded your life spasm. Felicitation Mon Ami:) By the way, your son is your mini copy version, both of you look alike...0
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Thanks everybody for your kind words. It's great for encouragement.0
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Well done, a great achievement, what has been your fitness programme been to achieve what you gave done?0
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I just want to ditto everyone else in saying great job!! I got that diabetes diagnosis myself in october. It's a shame that's what it takes to get our attention. 175 is a healthy weight. Keep up the good work.0
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You look amazing! Congratulations! Thank you for sharing and being a motivating force for others.0
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Amazing results! You look so much younger. It's great for parents to motivate their children at an early age to be active.0
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