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    Wheelchair user maintaining ~75 lbs lost for 4 years

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    • Posts: 10 Member
      Omg you look so much healthier! I love it keep up the good work! :*
    • Posts: 7 Member
      Great Job!!! Very inspirational
    • Posts: 80 Member
      Awesome! Congratulations!
    • Posts: 27 Member
      Great job!
    • Posts: 1 Member
      I was thinking what deceived1 said. It's awesome when you look healthier even as you are getting older. Congrats!
    • Posts: 1,446 Member
      WOW! You Rock! This is an inspiration to us all that are living with disabilities that we can do some sort of exercise!
    • Posts: 1,896 Member
      Yes... exactly that. It is never about what you can't do. It's always about what you can, 'cause what you CAN do is what will get you somewhere.

      Obviously I can't do exercises that involve standing, so I don't do 'em. All my strength training is on the floor, or sitting on a bench. I use dumbbells and kettlebells.
    • Posts: 69 Member
      You look so fit and confident. Amazing inspiration!!
    • Posts: 446 Member
      Great job!! You look awesome and so much happier. You should be so proud. Congratulations.
    • Posts: 8,578 Member
      Well done!!!!! <3
    • Posts: 323 Member
      So inspiring..... <3

      You Sir have risen above so many obstacles and totally owned them. Well done....

      There are many people on the forums who do not struggle with such obstacles yet they are totally overwhelmed, whingey and give up, bleating about how tough their lives are.

      Seeing inspiring individuals such as yourself achieving so much and being so successful can give others either a bit of a reality call kick in the pants. Inspiring life stories such as your own can also help others struggling with their own physical illnesses/disabilities - maybe give them courage to keep on going, push through the down times and to keep on trying/modifying diet and exercise too.

      Congratulations on finding your own unique way make your life better. I wish you all the continued success.
    • Posts: 28 Member
      Way to go! I love seeing folks with different challenges being healthy. I have AS, and may need mobility assistance some day. You'll be my inspiration to stay fit!
    • Posts: 16 Member
      Thank you for inspiring me today. You look amazing.
    • Posts: 12 Member
      Well done! Congratulations!
    • Posts: 554 Member
      Nice Job! 4 years is a long time. Way to create a healthy life for yourself. You look awesome!
    • Posts: 365 Member
      Way to go, you look amazing and soo much happier in the your latter pictures! Congrats on a job well done.
    • Posts: 230 Member
      Hi there! What a success! Congrats you look amazing! Thanks for sharing your story :-)
    • Posts: 1,896 Member
      Thank you all. =)
    • Posts: 172 Member
      Love that smile in the after pics!! Great job!
    • Posts: 24 Member
      amazing story and great progress and transformation i have started learning how to use manual wheelchair..my legs drag and i fall when i use 3 wheel walker or 4 wheel walker trek poles help for short distances wow your my inspiration...well done...thanks for posting this the photos help too blessings peace
    • Posts: 1,896 Member
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      Recently started lifting heavy stuff to lean out... Pretty awesome progress in a short period of time.
    • Posts: 654 Member
      amazing!
    • Posts: 465 Member
      Amazing!!!
    • Posts: 339 Member
      Unbelievable. Excellent work. It certainly puts peoples struggles and excuses into perspective - my own included.

      Excellent job!
    • Posts: 67 Member
      SmartAlec03211988 wrote: »
      I just have to remember how miserable I was back then, and I immediately snap out of whatever rut I may be in. I've definitely gained back a significant amount over those 4 years (about 20 lbs here and there), but I ALWAYS bounce back. I just can't let myself go back permanently. The colder/darker months are always a challenge.

      Thank you for sharing
    • Posts: 499 Member
      edited February 2016
      Congratulations ! :o Amazing work - a healthier and happier you!
    • Posts: 8,736 Member
      You are amazing! I lift heavy (not medically cleared for cardio) so I know how much work is involved! I have an invisible disability (I'm chronically ill and have pain issues related to my disease) and know how difficult it is to be consistent and work around limitations even though mine are way less than yours! Great job!
    • Posts: 595 Member
      You're amazing!!! Congratulations on your progress!! You're an inspiration!!!
    • Posts: 103 Member
      You have emerged from a cave of fat and you look like a really wonderful guy. There are always some difficulties in life so the important thing now is to create some good habits for how you can comfort and strengthen yourself when life gets tough. You used to use food. Now you might use exercise, meditation, friends, reminders of how far you have come etc. I wish you every happiness.
    • Posts: 105 Member
      Holy smokes. 50-70 miles a week? Your a beast!!! You just radiate! Love that smile. Yes, maintenance is just as much a challenge as losing. And you should be proud. Keep up the good work!!!
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