62 pounds down, 23 more to go (with pics)
packersdan
Posts: 19 Member
So, I knew I was losing weight, but I really didnt get to SEE the results until Monday night when I was browsing some older pictures on Facebook. I honestly could not believe how big I used to be. I can remember at the time, thinking that I was a bigger guy, but that it wasnt that bad. Now, looking back, its hard to believe that my face was that fat, haha.
So, since I finally noticed the difference, I figured I would go ahead and post the pictures on here as well, since I love seeing the before and after photos.
The only things I have been doing to lose the weight is (1) putting everything I eat in my food log and (2) started going to the gym. It had been about 8 years since I stepped foot in the gym, so just signing up for a membership was a big step for me. Everytime I am in the gym, I run for 45 minutes on the treadmill, and then I hit up the weights. Nothing too rigid, just enough to get sore the next day.
I also eat my calories back from working out, but I still like to be under the goal, just a little.
Let me know what you guys think! I am three pounds away from my initial goal of 220, which means I will get my first tattoo, and then once I lose the final 20 pounds, I told myself I would go skydiving!
So, since I finally noticed the difference, I figured I would go ahead and post the pictures on here as well, since I love seeing the before and after photos.
The only things I have been doing to lose the weight is (1) putting everything I eat in my food log and (2) started going to the gym. It had been about 8 years since I stepped foot in the gym, so just signing up for a membership was a big step for me. Everytime I am in the gym, I run for 45 minutes on the treadmill, and then I hit up the weights. Nothing too rigid, just enough to get sore the next day.
I also eat my calories back from working out, but I still like to be under the goal, just a little.
Let me know what you guys think! I am three pounds away from my initial goal of 220, which means I will get my first tattoo, and then once I lose the final 20 pounds, I told myself I would go skydiving!
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You look great and can definitely see the difference! nice work!0
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Congratulations! You look great!!0
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I think you're doing an amazing job...keep up the great work and you'll be at your goal in no time!!!0
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Awesome!!! You look great! Congrats and such an inspiration!:flowerforyou:0
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well done and you can really see the difference...looking good and i bet feeling so much better about yourself too xx0
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You look great! 62lbs is an awesome accomplishment! WTG!0
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Congratulations on your success! YOU LOOK GREAT! <( '' )>0
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You look amazing. Congratulations!0
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congrats on your success!!! you look awesome!!!0
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Congrats on your weight loss. Amazing what a differnce the lbs can make!0
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Totally amazing. Do you still think of yourself as big, now that you aren't?0
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Awesome job!0
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WOW what a huge difference! Good job!0
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Congratulations -- that's a huge accomplishment, and it's pretty inspring that you only had to do some simple things (log and run!) to make some HUGE differences!
Way to go! What are your new goals?0 -
Fantastic job, man. Lots of weight gone from everywhere. It's especially noticeable in your stomach and face. Keep up the great work!0
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WOW! You look great! such an inspiration. Keep it up!0
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Great job!!!! Wish I could keep losing that fast!!!!0
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@Hodar - yeah I still consider myself a big guy, but thats just because I am - at 6'3 and now 220, I am not small by any means, I guess I just dont see that I am small yet because I am surrounded by tiny people, hahah
@kate2004rock - my new goal once I lose the final 3 pounds to meet my initial goal will be to get down to 200 pounds, so another 20. I saw an ad the other day for skydiving and it is something that I have always wanted to do even though I am partially afraid of heights. The fine print on the ad stated that it was meant for people 200 pounds and lighter. Now, I dont know if it was just this company or if that is the guidelines for skydiving in general, but I decided to make that my next goal since I was getting ready to meet my initial goal. So we will see how it goes!
Thank you everyone!0 -
Congrats! You look awesome!!0
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wow!! good job...i just started...can't wait for the before and after pics. congrats!!!!!0
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Great job you are turning into a real hottie.0
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Great job.... Good to hear you are setting yet another goal....yikes sky diving!!! Exciting and yet scary all at the same time. Guess that accounts for the rush. You are doing a great job and will meet that challenge in no time.0
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Awesome job!!! You look amazing!! I love how you are rewarding yourself for meeting your goals
A word of warning though... tattoos are addicting lol!! Maybe I'll get another as my reward as soon as I meet my goal! Yay! Keep up the good work!0 -
Awesome! You look great! You were handsome before and after if I might say also. Keep it up!0
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Skydiving!! Great. Almost took that up years ago when I was actually smaller, but I got pregnant and that was the end of that. Maybe I should have it as one of my goals. Congrats! You look great.0
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@4jenniferK and @tallen3687 - yeah I am pretty nervous about skydiving, but I think it would be such an intense rush that I have to do it! I just cannot imagine how great it would feel just free-falling - dont get me wrong, it would be scary as hell too, but totally worth it. Now I may just have to have someone push me out of the plane when the time comes, because I might not be able to do it on my own, hahaha
@mrsclc - I have definitely heard that tattoos are addicting and I totally believe it because I have my first two already planned out, haha. When I was coming up with ways to reward myself for hitting my goals, that was the first thing that popped up because I knew that if I was smaller, I wouldnt be ashamed to take off my shirt to get one, and then to show it off at the beach/pool. Plus, it would stay as a constant reminder to keep the weight off or else no one would be able to ever see it!0 -
It'll be a great reminder. I think you should definitely keep us posted and should upload a pic of your tattoo when you get it! 0
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Congrats! Good job!0
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You look so good! *woot* *woot*0
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Awesome ! and I'm a Packers fan too :-)0
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