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Too big for Roller-Coasters. 66 Ibs down!

JeffreyOC
JeffreyOC Posts: 810 Member
edited November 2024 in Success Stories
Last year when I went to Universal Studios I was very embarrassed when I couldn't fit on one of the rides. I told myself that next time I went back I would not have that problem. I've been on my weight loss journey for 5 months and I've gone from 275Ibs to 209Ibs (27Ibs to go). I go back in December and to say I'm excited is an understatement.

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  • JeffreyOC
    JeffreyOC Posts: 810 Member
    @OldeDarrell Thanks :)
  • Gimsteinn
    Gimsteinn Posts: 7,678 Member
    Truly inspiring! Great job sweetie :*
  • JeffreyOC
    JeffreyOC Posts: 810 Member
    @HeyaBerg That means a lot! Cheers ;)
  • MsAmandaNJ
    MsAmandaNJ Posts: 1,248 Member
    Your hard work and determination have paid off! Good job sticking with it. I've been there before, squeezing my hips (*kitten*) into the seat, forcing the harness down over me only to get one click - not the safest or most comfortable ride, but I couldn't bear to get out of the seat and pass on the ride in front of everyone watching. I too am determined to never do that to myself again, I love coasters.
  • akf2000
    akf2000 Posts: 278 Member
    Seen this pic about 8 times in various threads. yeah, well done.
  • thepawn1
    thepawn1 Posts: 39 Member
    Ah nice job dude! I remember being embarrassed I couldn't ride a roller coaster at great adventure from being too big. It's rough.
  • JeffreyOC
    JeffreyOC Posts: 810 Member
    @MsAmandaNJ I was devastated when I couldn't fit as I go Florida every year and love the coasters. If that hadn't happened though I don't think I would be healthier today so I'm thankful for it :smile:
  • JeffreyOC
    JeffreyOC Posts: 810 Member
    @thepawn1 Horrible feeling :(
  • CathyFullan150
    CathyFullan150 Posts: 65 Member
    Yay, Jeffrey!!! I am so proud of you!! Your success is amazing, and you inspire me every day. I'm glad we're friends! :)
  • JeffreyOC
    JeffreyOC Posts: 810 Member
    @CathyFullan150 You have no idea how much that means to me! Thank You :)<3
  • gkingbr
    gkingbr Posts: 292 Member
    awesom job
  • juliegilburd
    juliegilburd Posts: 145 Member
    Great job, and congrats on your hard work paying off!
  • JeffreyOC
    JeffreyOC Posts: 810 Member
    @juliegilburd Thanks :)
  • JeffreyOC
    JeffreyOC Posts: 810 Member
    @gkingbr Thank You :)
  • fitoverfortymom
    fitoverfortymom Posts: 3,452 Member
    A family vacation to Orlando / Universal / Disney World is one of my biggest motivators. I have always wanted to go, but want to really, really enjoy all it has to offer.
  • JeffreyOC
    JeffreyOC Posts: 810 Member
    @fitoverfortymom Being 275Ibs last year I found it very hard walking around the parks :(
  • T0M_K
    T0M_K Posts: 7,526 Member
    fan freakintastic my man! you're a beast.
  • sparklyglitterbomb
    sparklyglitterbomb Posts: 458 Member
    well done!! Awesome! Enjoy your trip back :D
  • dbanks80
    dbanks80 Posts: 3,685 Member
    Awesome job!!!!
  • becca_rup23
    becca_rup23 Posts: 396 Member
    Nice! You look amazing :) I've lost about the same amount and I feel like I can't always difference, but on you I totally can! Congrats and keep up the good work :)
  • shinycrazy
    shinycrazy Posts: 1,081 Member
    JeffreyOC wrote: »
    Last year when I went to Universal Studios I was very embarrassed when I couldn't fit on one of the rides. I told myself that next time I went back I would not have that problem. I've been on my weight loss journey for 5 months and I've gone from 275Ibs to 209Ibs (27Ibs to go). I go back in December and to say I'm excited is an understatement.

    This is awesome! I started my journey for similar reasons! My son wanted to ride a roller coaster and the operators couldn't get the lap bar down over me. That was my wake up call, if I wanted to be able to ride with my son the weight would have to come off! I'm down over 100lbs and rode a coaster with him this summer! You are going to have a blast! Get some pictures!

  • JeffreyOC
    JeffreyOC Posts: 810 Member
    @becca_rup23 Yes I get what you mean each time I lose a few Ibs I struggle to see the difference yet people around seem too :/
  • fitoverfortymom
    fitoverfortymom Posts: 3,452 Member
    JeffreyOC wrote: »
    @fitoverfortymom Being 275Ibs last year I found it very hard walking around the parks :(
    I'm right there with ya. I started at 256 just before I got on MFP and there's no way I could spend a day at the parks, much less go on any rides.

  • JeffreyOC
    JeffreyOC Posts: 810 Member
    @shinycrazy over 100Ibs?! Wow! Must have felt incredible getting on that coaster :)
  • cosmonew
    cosmonew Posts: 513 Member
    OMG!!!! You look AMAZING!!!
  • Sherbog
    Sherbog Posts: 1,075 Member
    Your hard work is truly motivational for me. Congrats on your successes. Have fun on the roller coaster!
  • JeffreyOC
    JeffreyOC Posts: 810 Member
    @Sherbog I plan too :) Thanks!
  • JeffreyOC
    JeffreyOC Posts: 810 Member
    @cosmonew Thank You :)
  • JeffreyOC
    JeffreyOC Posts: 810 Member
    @dbanks80 Thanks :)
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