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THS2SHALLPASS
THS2SHALLPASS Posts: 1,569 Member
edited November 14 in Introduce Yourself
I was a very in shape guy in college playing football until a drunk driver hit me on my motorcycle taking it all away from me. 9 months in the hospital and was told I wouldn't walk again. that was back in 1994(yea im kind of old lol) im happy to say I did in fact walk 6 months after the accident somewhat. I just had to learn to all over again. the stress from it all, being bedridden and basically losing everything I owned caused me to go into a deep depression and during that time I went from a lean 250lbs to an obese 472lbs! I was a diabetic, took blood pressure meds and slept with a cpap machine. I lived like that a many of years miserable! I lost my mother on October 2014 from complications of a stroke which was obesity related. after her funeral, my then 16 year old son looked into my eyes and said "dad, you have to fix yourself! I cant bury you like this" my heart was broken. I could see the fear in his and my wifes eyes that I was next. I said no more! in December 2014 I took the bull by the horns and started dieting and joined a gym. I knew what needed to be done from living the healthy lifestyle in college so I went back to what I knew worked. here I am 2 years later and im down to a shredded 243lbs and feel better than I ever felt. sorry for the long story but its how I got to where I am. future goals are set high but I will achieve them at any cost....
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  • CliffTripped
    CliffTripped Posts: 7 Member
    edited January 2017
    You came from lows I could never imagine, and yet. Pulled through it all for your Family. You are a great man.
  • THS2SHALLPASS
    THS2SHALLPASS Posts: 1,569 Member
    You came from lows I could never imagine, and yet. Pulled through it all for your Family. You are a great man.

    thank you! much appreciated
  • KimberlinaB
    KimberlinaB Posts: 4,018 Member
    Wow, What an inspiring journey you have been on! Unreal! You should feel so accomplished, and proud of yourself. I admire your drive and ambition!
  • JeromeBarry1
    JeromeBarry1 Posts: 10,179 Member
    I'm very pleased to read your story. Thank you for posting it.
  • ajw101788
    ajw101788 Posts: 319 Member
    Wow, What an inspiring journey you have been on! Unreal! You should feel so accomplished, and proud of yourself. I admire your drive and ambition!

    You are such an inspiration! Congrats on all you have accomplished
  • THS2SHALLPASS
    THS2SHALLPASS Posts: 1,569 Member
    Wow, What an inspiring journey you have been on! Unreal! You should feel so accomplished, and proud of yourself. I admire your drive and ambition!

    I feel awesome. its been a heck of a journey so far and 1 I look forward to being on every day now. thanks you so much for the kind words!
  • THS2SHALLPASS
    THS2SHALLPASS Posts: 1,569 Member
    I'm very pleased to read your story. Thank you for posting it.

    im glad you liked it. ive never opened up and told many my story until now. I do feel better sharing it so people can know the bottom is only the bottom if you allow it to be! rise up to challenges and defeat them! it feels so much better on the positive side of things that's for sure...

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  • mablade18
    mablade18 Posts: 6,397 Member
    You are such an amazing guy & such an inspiration!!
  • THS2SHALLPASS
    THS2SHALLPASS Posts: 1,569 Member
    abily93 wrote: »
    You are such an amazing guy & such an inspiration!!

    thanks my friend!
  • Karbum
    Karbum Posts: 124 Member
    Amazing!!!
  • Debmal77
    Debmal77 Posts: 4,770 Member
    Amazing story. Thanks so much for sharing!
  • missyj1115
    missyj1115 Posts: 1,220 Member
    Such admiration I have for you and what a moving and inspirational story! <3
  • LivyJo
    LivyJo Posts: 355 Member
    So inspiring. Congrats all all you have achieved! Your family must be so proud!
  • THS2SHALLPASS
    THS2SHALLPASS Posts: 1,569 Member
    You have been through so much and yet still you come out on top. you are an amazing person. I have no doubt you will achieve any goals you set.

    thank you ms. trish! means a lot coming from a badass like you!
  • THS2SHALLPASS
    THS2SHALLPASS Posts: 1,569 Member
    missyj1115 wrote: »
    Such admiration I have for you and what a moving and inspirational story! <3

    thank you sooo much! its been a hard journey but a dang good one!
  • carmel199
    carmel199 Posts: 56 Member
    Great comeback glad to hear about your success.
  • THS2SHALLPASS
    THS2SHALLPASS Posts: 1,569 Member
    carmel199 wrote: »
    Great comeback glad to hear about your success.

    THANK YOU!
  • Kristina79Marie
    Kristina79Marie Posts: 580 Member
    youre a champion!! way to go on overcoming your issues and taking it head on!! keep going and never give up, never go back to where you started because day one always sucks!! #yougotthis
  • THS2SHALLPASS
    THS2SHALLPASS Posts: 1,569 Member
    1979kiki wrote: »
    youre a champion!! way to go on overcoming your issues and taking it head on!! keep going and never give up, never go back to where you started because day one always sucks!! #yougotthis

    im on it for sure. its become a lifestyle now and I look forward to my morning workouts every day! thanks for the support!
  • rdgfit
    rdgfit Posts: 98 Member
    Thanks for sharing - very inspiring. Just at the start of my journey and I find this so inspiring. You should be so proud of yourself.
  • THS2SHALLPASS
    THS2SHALLPASS Posts: 1,569 Member
    rdgfit2017 wrote: »
    Thanks for sharing - very inspiring. Just at the start of my journey and I find this so inspiring. You should be so proud of yourself.

    thanks! good luck on your journey and reach out if you need any help/advice!
  • THS2SHALLPASS
    THS2SHALLPASS Posts: 1,569 Member
    im so happy with all the messages and response I have received from my story. thank you all very much, I had no idea I could be inspiration to so many....
  • cogirljb
    cogirljb Posts: 66 Member
    Wow, way to kick some *kitten* and take back your life!!!
  • cmgeo90
    cmgeo90 Posts: 6 Member
    Bravo! Thats what will power means! Good for you..
  • gotu52
    gotu52 Posts: 315 Member
    What a beautiful story and you should be so proud of yourself. Thanks for sharing
  • YAYA_of_2
    YAYA_of_2 Posts: 160 Member
    This is such an inspiring story. Some people think they have had it tough and for them maybe that is true, however you have had so much to deal with and overcome. I applaud you on what you have accomplished and wish you the best on whatever ventures you chose for the future!!
  • Encouraging story! What was the first thing you changed about how you ate?
  • THS2SHALLPASS
    THS2SHALLPASS Posts: 1,569 Member
    Encouraging story! What was the first thing you changed about how you ate?
    the first thing was eliminating all the fast food completely! I went to whole food only, nothing from a box. I ate baked chicken breast, turkey breast and some lean beef. I got carbs from sweet potatoes, boiled potatoes and some rice and pasta in moderation. the biggest thing that seemed to help me was not eating a single carb after 4pm. once I started that weight fell off fast! no diet is exciting. learn to view food as fuel only. I had to use some sauces to help get the chicken down after a while because I was tired of eating it but my results were too good to stop. its the little things we overlook that can be affecting our weight loss so pay good attention to everything you consume. also, never drink your calories! im not a fan of shakes. I feel whole food is king...
  • jessandjerry2014
    jessandjerry2014 Posts: 17 Member
    Your inspiring! I am at my heaviest but I am also at the most serious point of my life. At my best I was a lean 165 and that is actually kinda skinny on me. I'm now 222. Been actively dieting since Dec 26th. Started going back to the gym last week. Doing body pump and cardio and fixing to see a trainer. Gonna take my life back. My wake up call was my 6 yr old parting my belly telling me I'm gonna have another baby. Really hurt my feelings.
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