126 lbs gone, before & after pics.

dbkyser
dbkyser Posts: 612 Member
I am far from done but well on my way and figured I would share for those who have a lot to lose and feel like its just too much or that they are too old.
You're never too old and this is so worth it. I started because I wanted to look better but now I feel so much younger and can do things I was never able to do, even in my 20's.
I lift weights and cycle now, have done some 40-mile road rides and love to lift heavy. I never in my life thought I would do either but once you get this process well underway it's amazing what you can do.


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  • Angieve1
    Angieve1 Posts: 65 Member
    Wow you honestly look like 10 years younger No joke O.O
  • How long did it take u to lose that amt of weight?
  • rdgfit
    rdgfit Posts: 98 Member
    Awesome my friend - inspiring - thanks for sharing!
  • ntw25
    ntw25 Posts: 149 Member
    Looking good. Would be great to understand more as you look very similar to me. Your start/goal and methods.
  • Styggian
    Styggian Posts: 465 Member
    Great story, fantastic results good job :)
  • lorri71
    lorri71 Posts: 95 Member
    Well done you! You look cool. What an achievment you should be so proud of yourself and a great role model for us older members! Brill.....
  • 4bugsmama
    4bugsmama Posts: 2,871 Member
    Amazing results, congratulations!
  • mom23mangos
    mom23mangos Posts: 3,069 Member
    Amazing transformation and dedication. Go you!
  • LivingtheLeanDream
    LivingtheLeanDream Posts: 13,342 Member
    Congrats! :smiley::smile: You've lost a whole person - Thats what I weigh!
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  • ireallylikemuffins
    ireallylikemuffins Posts: 72 Member
    Congratulations on your hard work! I agree that you look much younger now. Wow! And your face has really changed!
    Good luck on all of your goals for 2018! :smiley:
  • LP_Std
    LP_Std Posts: 41 Member
    First off Congratulations! That is a tremendous accomplishment. I have much less than that to lose but I am curious about the beginning phase. So you increased caloric intake at first while strength training in order to build muscle. Once you built the muscle, you found it easier to cut back calories and start losing fat? Is that correct?
  • dbkyser
    dbkyser Posts: 612 Member
    First I just cute the way over drinking and eating the extra couple meals a day. Started eating less processed foods and making smarter choices. Was eating 2300 calories a day. Once I eliminated that I started walking and light cardio. It really went great and I started riding bicycle, had to buy a heavy duty bike. I remember first just riding up and down the driveway, then a mile, then 5. I now ride 40 miles at a time and love it. It takes very little to get moving and once you do just stick to it.
    I added calories after I had lost about 65 lbs and started lifting heavy, I would only allow myself to gain a little before I would reduce the calories and take that back off all while lifting.
  • tensquaredlives
    tensquaredlives Posts: 47 Member
    You look amazing!
  • Guineagirl913
    Guineagirl913 Posts: 77 Member
    Congratulations! You look great! I come to Success Stories for the motivation!
  • rmahoops
    rmahoops Posts: 6 Member
    Thanks and Keep it Up! This is inspiring!
  • eissacf25
    eissacf25 Posts: 151 Member
    this is seriously amazing, be proud of yourself and keep it up! fantastic job <3
  • dbkyser
    dbkyser Posts: 612 Member
    Thanks everyone, this place has been amazing along my journey.
  • dietpepsi1970
    dietpepsi1970 Posts: 1 Member
    Awesome congrats to you. You look so happy and healthy and that's what matters. Keep up the great work.
  • supercpa999
    supercpa999 Posts: 403 Member
    Great job! Very inspirational!
  • bele2009
    bele2009 Posts: 137 Member
    Well done. You got this!
  • patriciadonia
    patriciadonia Posts: 19 Member
    Keep up the great job. I hope to do as good... you are a true inspiration
  • nea2702
    nea2702 Posts: 24 Member
    Absolutely amazing. Congratulations and well done on the hard work. It's so worth it.
  • Fitness_and_FODMAP
    Fitness_and_FODMAP Posts: 72 Member
    edited January 2018
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    I just wanted to say well done and share my before & after picture - I was 39 when I started in 2012 and 41 when I finished in 2014; age is just a number, so thank you for sharing your story, you are an inspiration.
  • dbkyser
    dbkyser Posts: 612 Member
    Wow great job
  • rebeccaEsmith
    rebeccaEsmith Posts: 1,136 Member
    Great job!
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