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Roughly 50 lbs down and dramatically healthier (Pics Added)
UGAGuy76
Posts: 9 Member
My story in a nutshell:
Due to medical issues (Severe Asthma), I gained a ton of weight as a teenager. By 18, I was pushing 215 pounds and never looked back. Horrible diet and lack of exercise continued to make the problem worse. By my early 30s, I was pushing 290 lbs. I quickly developed diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and thyroid issues. I was a walking time bomb.
In December 2014 (shortly before my 39th birthday), the doctor told me that I would be dead of a heart attack in five years if I didn't do something about it. At the time, I was 240+ lbs and taking ten pills per day (6 BP, 2 Diabetes, 1 Thyroid, 1 Cholesterol). Even taking 10 pills, my BP was still out of control at about 145/90. It should be 115/75 for reference.
Fast forward to today:
I weighed in at a mean 195 lbs.
I ran 2.25 miles last night (without stopping) at an 11 min per mile pace. I walk or jog a minimum of seven miles a day typically. I climb a local mountain weekly. I only take two pills for my diabetes and two pills for my blood pressure (one at 1/4 of the original dose). My blood pressure and pulse are rock solid in the healthy range. My blood work came back completely normal for the first time in as long as I can remember three weeks ago. For those diabetes people, my A1C dropped into the "pre-diabetic" range. Doc says another 15-20 pounds and I will be MEDICATION FREE!!!
I can't even begin to tell you how much better I feel. As someone that has been fat their entire adult life, I never knew just how much better I would feel. My energy is up. My self-esteem is through the roof. I'm not ashamed to take my shirt off at the pool anymore.
I wanted to post this to say... If *I* can do it, you can do it too. Good luck in your journey.
Also, always looking to add friends for motivation. I haven't been using this like I should but I plan to start being much more active here.
I originally said I wasn't going to add pictures but I figured why not...
BEFORE:
AFTER:
Due to medical issues (Severe Asthma), I gained a ton of weight as a teenager. By 18, I was pushing 215 pounds and never looked back. Horrible diet and lack of exercise continued to make the problem worse. By my early 30s, I was pushing 290 lbs. I quickly developed diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and thyroid issues. I was a walking time bomb.
In December 2014 (shortly before my 39th birthday), the doctor told me that I would be dead of a heart attack in five years if I didn't do something about it. At the time, I was 240+ lbs and taking ten pills per day (6 BP, 2 Diabetes, 1 Thyroid, 1 Cholesterol). Even taking 10 pills, my BP was still out of control at about 145/90. It should be 115/75 for reference.
Fast forward to today:
I weighed in at a mean 195 lbs.
I ran 2.25 miles last night (without stopping) at an 11 min per mile pace. I walk or jog a minimum of seven miles a day typically. I climb a local mountain weekly. I only take two pills for my diabetes and two pills for my blood pressure (one at 1/4 of the original dose). My blood pressure and pulse are rock solid in the healthy range. My blood work came back completely normal for the first time in as long as I can remember three weeks ago. For those diabetes people, my A1C dropped into the "pre-diabetic" range. Doc says another 15-20 pounds and I will be MEDICATION FREE!!!I can't even begin to tell you how much better I feel. As someone that has been fat their entire adult life, I never knew just how much better I would feel. My energy is up. My self-esteem is through the roof. I'm not ashamed to take my shirt off at the pool anymore.
I wanted to post this to say... If *I* can do it, you can do it too. Good luck in your journey.
Also, always looking to add friends for motivation. I haven't been using this like I should but I plan to start being much more active here.
I originally said I wasn't going to add pictures but I figured why not...
BEFORE:
AFTER:
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Great job!! You're doing awesome 0
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That accomplishment has to feel really good! Nice work!0
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Wow, amazing. Congrats on the weight loss and healthier lifestyle! 0
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Fantastic, well done - you must be over the moon to be getting off the medication x0
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You are such an inspiration! I have severe asthma too, and slowly it's getting better the more I stay on the healthy path. So glad you're so much healthier. You've done a tremendous job!0
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Congratulations!! That's just awesome!0
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good success for a uGA fan
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You look great! Congrats! Such an accomplishment.0
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Well done!0
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HOLY MACKEREL! good for u!keep up the great work.0
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You look great!! Reading this is encouragement to me to do better and quit playing around.0
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How do i add a pic on here? Am i being dumb?0
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Great job!!!0
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Wonderful progress!!! You are an inspiration.0
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Amazing! Thanks for sharing your journey, thoughts and photos! What an encouragement to us all!!0
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Congratulations!0
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Great news dude, keep up the good work 0
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Wow, great work, what a difference already!0
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Gosh you're looking good lad, which goes nicely with your feeling good :-)0
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WOW!!! Great job!!!0
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Hugely inspiring and congratulations on your health.0
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Thanks for sharing your pics. You look great, and you should feel very proud.0
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Great job!0
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Fantastic! I would love to be friends if you are looking for more 0
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Wonderful! WTG!0
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Awesome! Congratulations.0
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That is fantastic!!! Seriously to be medication free (almost) is freaking awesome! Just curious.. has your asthma improved any? I'm wondering how much my asthma is related to weight gain/loss... Also sending you a friend request!0
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You do look much better.0
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SOOOO Happy for you ! i was a chubby kid myself too and i also suffer from type two diabetes how long did it take you to lose the weight man ?
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WOW!!! FABULOUS JOB!!! Congratulations!!! This is great inspiration!0
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