Down 96 lbs in 19 weeks

jhardenbergh
jhardenbergh Posts: 1,035 Member
edited September 27 in Success Stories
This was me before on my honeymoon in Antigua. At my highest weight

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This is me after, this morning Memorial Day after a 10 mile bike ride, sweat included. Same Shirt, fits a lot better.

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about 55 more lbs to go
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  • Allison4C
    Allison4C Posts: 140 Member
    WHOA! Awesome!
  • Brooke1542
    Brooke1542 Posts: 115 Member
    Awesome Job!
  • newmeat30
    newmeat30 Posts: 766 Member
    Holy Cow!! That is amazing!

    I love that you are wearing the same shirt in both pics. I you can really tell the difference.
  • nlsalvatore
    nlsalvatore Posts: 519 Member
    Awesome job! Way to go!
  • mallorybriann
    mallorybriann Posts: 1,380 Member
    Nice work! You look great!
  • FabOma08
    FabOma08 Posts: 500
    OMG!! 19 weeks? That's truly amazing! You are definitely an inspiration!
  • tdc7591
    tdc7591 Posts: 37 Member
    you can really see the change in your face! way to go :smile:
  • AnnaPixie
    AnnaPixie Posts: 7,439 Member
    Wow! You've worked hard!! Great show! :flowerforyou:
  • KennyEdelberg
    KennyEdelberg Posts: 7 Member
    Fantastic!!!
  • Losing2Live69
    Losing2Live69 Posts: 743 Member
    What's your secret? Great pics!!
  • rkonks
    rkonks Posts: 10 Member
    Whats your secret?
  • alienblonde1
    alienblonde1 Posts: 749 Member
    Awesome job!!
  • LoveDLady
    LoveDLady Posts: 64 Member
    wow that's fantastic. Awesome work, you're looking great.
  • aljohnson2
    aljohnson2 Posts: 34
    How have you lost 96lbs in 19 weeks?! That's wonderful!
  • knelson422
    knelson422 Posts: 308 Member
    That is FABULOUS!!!!
  • AccioPancakes
    AccioPancakes Posts: 93
    WOW! Way to go! Thanks for sharing your success!
  • ProudMomoftwo
    ProudMomoftwo Posts: 525
    Incredible! Pics really do show the transformation!
    You are an inspiration.
  • roxanne90
    roxanne90 Posts: 95
    hubba bubba You look awesome. Nice job woot woot :)
  • krevelle65
    krevelle65 Posts: 189
    Awesome
  • krevelle65
    krevelle65 Posts: 189
    Awesome
  • jhardenbergh
    jhardenbergh Posts: 1,035 Member
    What's your secret? Great pics!!

    I had a lot to lose, still kind of do. I am on a medically monitored fast, with meal replacement shakes for three meals a day and a dinner that consists of 6 oz of lean protein, 3 servings of vegetables (about a cup and a half), and a fruit. I drink at least 12 cups of water a day, no alcohol, and limit my carbs to around 100 grams a day (all from veggies that have no starch), and no bread or potatoes. It is healthy because we are being monitored by doctors, pschologists, nutritionists, and an exercise physiologist. I workout anywhere from 30-60 minutes a day, 5 to 6 days a week. The specialty diet puts us in a constant state of ketosis, our liver is working overdrive all the time, which is part of the reason for the no alcohol and fatty foods.

    It's not for everyone, but for people with a lot to lose it is a much safer and easier than Gastric Bypass or the Lap Band Surgery.
  • beckyinma
    beckyinma Posts: 1,433 Member
    PROOF of success, great job!
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    Wow! Being a newlywed is certainly agreeing with you! :wink:

    Fantastic work!
  • Zurichnee
    Zurichnee Posts: 25 Member
    High Five! That is awesome! You've worked hard!
  • Melinda1987
    Melinda1987 Posts: 130
    I would never believe it was possible to lose that much that fast!! You must be kicking *kitten* on exercise!!!
  • jhardenbergh
    jhardenbergh Posts: 1,035 Member
    I would never believe it was possible to lose that much that fast!! You must be kicking *kitten* on exercise!!!

    I do all cardio for the most part, jogging, wii, biking. cardio boxing, 5 to 6 days a week for anywhere between 30 and 60 minutes a day.
  • 1crazymom
    1crazymom Posts: 434 Member
    Awesome job!!!
  • monchand
    monchand Posts: 62 Member
    looking great!
  • biznurse
    biznurse Posts: 81 Member
    I don't do the "ketoacidosis" anymore due to kidney damage from when I did it, but you've done awesome! Just be real careful!
  • jhardenbergh
    jhardenbergh Posts: 1,035 Member
    I don't do the "ketoacidosis" anymore due to kidney damage from when I did it, but you've done awesome! Just be real careful!

    Yeah it's definately tricky, I should get my third blood test back this thursday, we have one before we start at the 10 week point and then at 20 weeks. All my numbers have improved greatly especially blood sugar, went from a diabetic 243 on an overnight fast to 80 on a fast. I haven't had an alcoholic beverage since January 6th, but who's counting. I haven't cheated once on this diet at least not knowingly. I eat out alot due to my work but always check the restaurant out before I go. I take a multivitamin everyday. Any tips on combatting the kidney damage. I am a little nervous. How will I know, will it show in the blood work
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