148lbs down in 290 days

BuddhaB0y
BuddhaB0y Posts: 199 Member
edited August 2016 in Success Stories
My other posts were lost somehow so anyway here is my brief story.

Always a larger stocky kid but was healthy and active
Undiagnosed thyroid condition for 20+ years
Surgery removed my 1.5lb baby goiter
Synthroid caused severe muscle wasting to the point I couldn't walk and was housebound for over a year
Medical concerns started to mount
Weight over 534lbs
Specialist has heart to heart saying he doesn't think I'll be around in 5 years
Decide to stop making excuses
Gets put on testosterone injections to rebuild muscle
Long slow road
MFP clicks for me counting calories is logical and makes sense.
Lost weight - now 386lbs
Happier
More active
Determined to keep going!

Goal is 250

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  • mkchris
    mkchris Posts: 35 Member
    Incredible! You've pushed past some immense hurdles. Great job!
  • ksved187
    ksved187 Posts: 64 Member
    thats an incredible weight loss.
    you are doing awesome :)
  • DetroitDarin
    DetroitDarin Posts: 955 Member
    Terrific post. Thank you for inspiring!
  • elisa123gal
    elisa123gal Posts: 4,324 Member
    great job in taking control of your life and health. Keep it up..can't wait to see your "at goal" post.
  • elayna14
    elayna14 Posts: 10 Member
    inspiration
  • snowflake930
    snowflake930 Posts: 2,188 Member
    An amazing, inspirational accomplishment!
    Congratulations on all of your success!
  • mandy5135
    mandy5135 Posts: 67 Member
    Such an amazing transformation!! You look great!
  • evesmom2
    evesmom2 Posts: 231 Member
    Congrats on all your hard work! You have a great smile!
  • jbatinker
    jbatinker Posts: 313 Member
    Great work! That is a hard road to go down but you have made such strides!
  • CarrieA180
    CarrieA180 Posts: 903 Member
    Well done! :)
  • RoseTheWarrior
    RoseTheWarrior Posts: 2,035 Member
    You should be so proud of taking control of your life. You have so much to look forward to! Great job!
  • BEARSpaternalUNIT
    BEARSpaternalUNIT Posts: 22 Member
    Super job!
  • BuddhaB0y
    BuddhaB0y Posts: 199 Member
    Down 161 lbs now
  • tulips_and_tea
    tulips_and_tea Posts: 5,741 Member
    Outstanding! You're doing great! I also have to say I love the style of that kitchen / dining room you're standing in. Awesome.
  • Just_Maddy
    Just_Maddy Posts: 94 Member
    BuddhaB0y wrote: »
    Down 161 lbs now

    Amazing!!! I know you can do this! :)

  • caroldutton
    caroldutton Posts: 10 Member
    You look amazing. Congratulations! I just started my journey a week and a half ago. I'm way older than you, but I just wanted to pop in and say you have so much to improve yourself. Enjoyed seeing your before and after pictures. Best of luck to you.
  • ItsyBitsy246
    ItsyBitsy246 Posts: 307 Member
    Way to go! I love these success stories. So motivating. :)

    p.s. I covet your table!
  • littleworm23
    littleworm23 Posts: 341 Member
    Great job!! You have obviously done a lot of work and made great changes and progress. Keep it up. :smiley:
  • allaboutthecake
    allaboutthecake Posts: 1,535 Member
    You have a great support around you, from what it looks like in the photo. I hope you keep this up. You look immensely happier. So many obstacles. Glad your physician had a heart to heart talk and you listened. <3
  • BuddhaB0y
    BuddhaB0y Posts: 199 Member
    ItsyBitsy246 wrote: »
    Way to go! I love these success stories. So motivating. :)

    p.s. I covet your table!

    It's made from wood that was reclaimed from a Chinese junk fishing trawler that sank in a river in China about 100 years ago. They salvaged it and made tables out of the wood ;)

  • smkondy
    smkondy Posts: 583 Member
    Very inspiring & motivating!! You are looking good!!
  • slimgirljo15
    slimgirljo15 Posts: 269,456 Member
    Amazing ..bravo ..well done ..
  • juliegilburd
    juliegilburd Posts: 145 Member
    You're doing great! Very inspirational!!
  • T0M_K
    T0M_K Posts: 7,526 Member
    nice work my friend. just keep going! cuz you know....why the heck not! :)
  • kaluckey
    kaluckey Posts: 4 Member
    Amazing job! Your post has me feeling more confident. I have a thyroid condition as well and it is good to see you did it. I guess I can too.
  • magicsd
    magicsd Posts: 99 Member
    Great job! Inspiring!
  • hopejaye75
    hopejaye75 Posts: 51 Member
    Congrats!! Amazing
  • sally_bowers
    sally_bowers Posts: 6 Member
    Omg! You rock! I'm so proud of you! It is such a hard thing to do but you've mastered it! Keep on rocking it !! :D I'm here for support if you need it
  • normalicia11
    normalicia11 Posts: 474 Member
    Great job!
    Keep up the hard work
  • fbcarlson
    fbcarlson Posts: 283 Member
    Congratulations! Very impressive work!!!

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