191 pounds lost since January (288 total). I am no longer obese.

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  • healthymommy24
    healthymommy24 Posts: 1 Member
    Congratulations :):):) you rock! I needed to see this I've been at a the same weight for almost a week and its 2 pound up from my previous weigh in. Needless to say I've been feeling pretty defeated. I'm gonna keep IF and sticking to my 1400 a day. Hopefully I will be in the "overweight" range within a year too :)
  • xproofx
    xproofx Posts: 43 Member
    SeikoMonster wrote: »
    xproofx wrote: »
    SeikoMonster wrote: »
    Thanks again for all the nice responses!
    Quick update at 188 now! Man it's weird to see my ribs in the mirror or heck to tuck in a shirt and know I look okay. Still very much inside my own head about how I am still "fat and duscusting". But working on it.
    Size 38 jeans are a bit loose... The thought of even being able to find jeans my size the first of the year required a custom order....

    I would love to see a side angle pic of you with your shirt tucked. We have similar body styles and I need inspiration.

    Actually tried to post that a bit ago. But phone won't cooperate. Will do it when I get to a real computer after work.

    Thanks! Looking forward to it.
  • xproofx
    xproofx Posts: 43 Member
    healthymommy24 wrote: »
    Congratulations :):):) you rock! I needed to see this I've been at a the same weight for almost a week and its 2 pound up from my previous weigh in. Needless to say I've been feeling pretty defeated. I'm gonna keep IF and sticking to my 1400 a day. Hopefully I will be in the "overweight" range within a year too :)

    You got this. Anything is possible! Plateaus are not uncommon, just stick to what you're doing and you will be rewarded.
  • 8ritt55
    8ritt55 Posts: 17 Member
    You are amazing! Thank you for the inspiration, I am down about 20 lbs and have around 50 more to lose!
  • GOT_Obsessed
    GOT_Obsessed Posts: 817 Member
    Wow you look amazing. I bet you feel great too! Congrats!
  • xproofx
    xproofx Posts: 43 Member
    You look great! I'm inspired to keep going! What size pants do you wear now?
  • SeikoMonster
    SeikoMonster Posts: 105 Member
    xproofx wrote: »
    You look great! I'm inspired to keep going! What size pants do you wear now?
    Thanks!
    Right now wearing 38. Think they are loose enough that I can get away with a 36, if not its real close. But jeans are so over sized. My waist was 39" on the first and was wearing 38 comfortably.
  • xproofx
    xproofx Posts: 43 Member
    SeikoMonster wrote: »
    xproofx wrote: »
    You look great! I'm inspired to keep going! What size pants do you wear now?
    Thanks!
    Right now wearing 38. Think they are loose enough that I can get away with a 36, if not its real close. But jeans are so over sized. My waist was 39" on the first and was wearing 38 comfortably.

    Thank you for responding! I apologize for having so many questions, but I am just trying to learn. I have to ask, what do you do about the loose skin when you wear pants? Where does it go? Sorry if this is too personal, please let me know if I am out of bounds. This is just something I know I am going to have to deal with and I want to be prepared. Thanks again!
  • Jim_fbr
    Jim_fbr Posts: 251 Member
    edited December 2017
    Kudos to you man, I love the details of your journey. Keeping it simple and not wavering on your diet. I think this is where most people fail.
    I see so many aspects of my own journey in you, albeit not quite as severe.
    I went from 352 lbs and size 60 waist, today I am 167 in a comfortable 34" waist.
    My shape before and after is similar to yours (skin flap and all) although I am far too modest and embarrassed to have posted those kinds of pictures. I admire your courage to do so.
    I took an entirely different approach to lose my weight but I recognize and can relate to the commitment in your words. My motto was like yours "Won't Stop"
    Again congratulations and great job!
    I know first hand how your life must have changed for the better in every way.
  • SeikoMonster
    SeikoMonster Posts: 105 Member
    xproofx wrote: »
    I have to ask, what do you do about the loose skin when you wear pants? Where does it go?

    Not quite sure what you mean. It just hangs down and I put on pants... Not much you can do, it doesn't stick out, it just hangs down. My stomach ends at about the bottom of my watch in that picture with the shirt tucked in.

    When I sit down it is noticeable, but standing not really. I don't tuck my shirt in 99% of the time because I am self conscious about it (working on getting over my mental BS about it). I make sure to buy tall length shirts. Hides it well.

    Jim_fbr wrote: »
    I know first hand how your life must have changed for the better in every way.

    Awesome Job man! Congratulations on your success too!

  • MamaMc3
    MamaMc3 Posts: 213 Member
    Great job! You should be very, very proud of yourself!! :)
  • xproofx
    xproofx Posts: 43 Member
    Thanks for the info, that clears it up for me. You have done a wonderful wonderful thing. Always remember that.
  • AidenT94
    AidenT94 Posts: 39 Member
    Wow! Your weight loss is amazing. Keep up the great work!! :smiley:
  • clmathew
    clmathew Posts: 186 Member
    TY for sharing your story and the pictures. I am where you started.
  • Mithridites
    Mithridites Posts: 600 Member
    I’m AWED by your determination. A little concerned if you’re getting all the vitamins and minerals that you need to be healthy.
  • ldtamika31
    ldtamika31 Posts: 205 Member
    You rock dude
  • Cheesy567
    Cheesy567 Posts: 1,186 Member
    SeikoMonster wrote: »

    Breakfast 14 oz boiled red potatoes, mashed with nothing added. I put them in a waffle iron, and they taste better than I remember french frys being. I use some ketchup and a bunch of hot sauce.
    1/3 cup of cheese melted on top of one of my waffles (the 14oz makes 2)
    2oz of carrots.

    Lunch, again potatoes in the waffle iron with ketchup and hot sauce.
    3/4 cup of bran flakes. Used to have this as a mid day snack between lunch and dinner, but I would forget to eat it half the time so just started having it with lunch.

    Dinner
    You guessed it potatoes in the waffle iron with Ketchup and hot sauce.
    7.5oz grilled chicken breast. I just add some pepper to this, no salt or anything else.

    That is it, nothing else at all during the day. I have had this essentially every day since January 10th.
    Once a month I have a chick fil a sandwich but still keep with the 1400 cal.
    Ive gone camping a few times this year and swapped out the potatoes for tortillas and just put grilled chicken in them, again staying with the 1400cal.
    Ive had Tacos I think 4 times this year, only breaking the 1400cal 3 times I think without checking my notes.

    By the end of the year ill have eaten over 1000 pounds of potatoes... I buy 50 pound boxes at a restaurant supply place hah.
    Making them is simple, cut up 2 days worth, boil and mash it. Separate it by weight into Tupperware containers so it is easy just to pull it out and toss it in the iron.

    What is your plan for maintenance?
  • SeikoMonster
    SeikoMonster Posts: 105 Member
    Cheesy567 wrote: »

    What is your plan for maintenance?

    Starting to plan that out now. Roughly 3 months away from my goal of 165ish. I've added 115 more Cal's per day to bring me up to 1515. With that extra I've been playingying around with different snacks like fruit and even some beef jerky today.

    But right now I'm thinking maybe keep potatoes for lunch and breakfast. Then having a good meal at dinner, to start working in adding in additional long term foods.

    Early planning stages at any rate. I do like the simplicity of my meals now but 8ts not a receipe for long term.
  • Cheesy567
    Cheesy567 Posts: 1,186 Member
    Glad you’re thinking about maintenance. I could see some malnutrition concerns with only potatoes long-term. And I’m glad you’re working with your doc on it. Keep up the good work!
  • DKSummmer
    DKSummmer Posts: 1 Member
    Super Awesome- Congratulations!
  • xproofx
    xproofx Posts: 43 Member
    Do you know what your lean mass vs body fat %?
  • SeikoMonster
    SeikoMonster Posts: 105 Member
    xproofx wrote: »
    Do you know what your lean mass vs body fat %?

    No idea. I don't care too much about those types of things while still being 20+ pounds away from my goal weight.
  • joseejolie
    joseejolie Posts: 50 Member
    This is amazing. Thanks for the motivation. I have a lot to lose and have been struggling with figuring out what to eat. Possibly having a set menu will help.
  • corinasue1143
    corinasue1143 Posts: 7,460 Member
    SeikoMonster wrote: »
    xproofx wrote: »
    Do you know what your lean mass vs body fat %?

    No idea. I don't care too much about those types of things while still being 20+ pounds away from my goal weight.

    20 pounds from goal weight. 20 pounds! From over 300. Mind blowing!
  • skinnyislandgurl
    skinnyislandgurl Posts: 26 Member
    thank you for sharing, amazing result. Keep it up, you are such an inspiration :smile:
  • ReginaM49
    ReginaM49 Posts: 65 Member
    I'm starting AGAIN. Now my weight is up so much...I have 100 lbs to lose. I've been very depressed but am trying to push myself. Your story truly inspired me. Thank you. I too have started eating the same thing everyday with slight variation. It's easier to not have to think about it. I can have my meals ready to go. Congratulations on your tremendous accomplishment.
  • dsboohead
    dsboohead Posts: 1,899 Member
    Do you incorporate greens and fruit? Might be good to get those nutrients too.
  • dsboohead
    dsboohead Posts: 1,899 Member
    PS....I admire your courage and persistence!
  • troyrummag
    troyrummag Posts: 11 Member
    Dude you are definitely the man GREAT JOB!!!! You are a great inspiration and you have will power from hell.
    I notice your reloading press ,are you a recreational shooter ,hunter, competition shooter?
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