510 lbs -> 187 lbs - my 323 lb weight-loss-story
felixg1109
Posts: 172 MFP Moderator
Hi everybody,
since i cought myself using the international forum more often i would like to use this topic as my introduction.
My name is Felix, i'm 31, from Remscheid, Germany and moderator in the german section of this (great) forum. (English is not my native language - so please excuse my mistakes)
In February 2015 i reached my maximum weight of 231kg (510 lbs). I was an binge-eater and have been "fat" all my life. Even in the first years of school i was the biggest guy around. When i started studying my eating disorder went stronger and stronger, until it was basically everything i had in my life. With the start of march 2015 i changed my life and fought my way out of the eating disorder.
Within about two years of dieting and doing sports i lost 323 lbs. I did most of it by myself, since my old doctor was not supportive at all (got a new one now). I changed my way of eating, got "sober" of my binge-attacks and started doing sports when i reached the physical ability to do so.
Since last year i am getting rid of the big amount of loose skin and had a 360° bodylift in september 2017 and an upper-bodylift in march 2018. Last thing to do are the thighs - and at the beginning of this week i submitted an application to my insurance, hoping that they will cover the costs.
With my weight, my whole life changed - i changed from a very intoverted person into liking social activities, i like doing sports and love to hike and travel.
Here are some before-and-after-pics
2015:
2018:
since i cought myself using the international forum more often i would like to use this topic as my introduction.
My name is Felix, i'm 31, from Remscheid, Germany and moderator in the german section of this (great) forum. (English is not my native language - so please excuse my mistakes)
In February 2015 i reached my maximum weight of 231kg (510 lbs). I was an binge-eater and have been "fat" all my life. Even in the first years of school i was the biggest guy around. When i started studying my eating disorder went stronger and stronger, until it was basically everything i had in my life. With the start of march 2015 i changed my life and fought my way out of the eating disorder.
Within about two years of dieting and doing sports i lost 323 lbs. I did most of it by myself, since my old doctor was not supportive at all (got a new one now). I changed my way of eating, got "sober" of my binge-attacks and started doing sports when i reached the physical ability to do so.
Since last year i am getting rid of the big amount of loose skin and had a 360° bodylift in september 2017 and an upper-bodylift in march 2018. Last thing to do are the thighs - and at the beginning of this week i submitted an application to my insurance, hoping that they will cover the costs.
With my weight, my whole life changed - i changed from a very intoverted person into liking social activities, i like doing sports and love to hike and travel.
Here are some before-and-after-pics
2015:
2018:
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wow you look amazing! congratulations on changing your life!4
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Congratulation on your success! It’s hard to change they way you have been for most of your life, and it takes incredible determination and strength to follow through on your goals. I commend you for going above and beyond to heal yourself. Best wishes!4
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Congratulations on your weight loss and many happy and healthy years ahead!2
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Most excellent transformation Felix! You are so inspirational to others!
Congratulations on changing your life and your future!1 -
Amazing job Felix - especially to get so far on your own and to not be supported by your doctor - shame on him/her!
You are an inspiration and now look so relaxed and confident (and handsome). Congratulations - and your English is excellent!4 -
No movie hero can come close to the SUPER HERO you truly are--WOW, what a first class winner and all time SUPER champion you truly are. Thanks so much for posting---you ROCK, period.4
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Incredible!1
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Wow, you look like a different person! (And in some ways, I imagine, you actually are).
Sharp suit you’re wearing, too
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Woooow awesome job. 👍👍😊1
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Wow, what an incredible transformation!!! Wear it with pride.... congratulations!!!1
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Felix, I have just signed in to this app, and yours is the first success story I've read. When I looked at your photos, I cried. You are beautiful...not only has your body become YOURS, the expression on your face in your success photos reflects the joy you've attained for yourself. I am so happy for you!!! I am 68 years old and I've lost 100 pounds over the past 5 years. I have a lot of orthopedic problems that limit my activity. But looking at you gives me I inspiration to continue with my goal to lose 30 more pounds. It's utterly amazing what you have been able to accomplish! And your English is wonderful...it's flawless...you write English better than many Americans! Best wishes to you!!!11
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You are an inspiration— congrats on your tremendous success!!!2
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What a fantastic transformation, Felix! Congratulations on changing -- and saving -- your life!!2
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Looking sharp in that suit. Well done!2
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Oh, wow,
thanks for all the great compliments!
@bekyfisher Thanks for your words and best of luck for your last 30 punds - i am sure you can do it!
@ceiswyn i can definitely agree, that loosing so much weight and getting out of the eating disorder changes your whole style of living - so you are a different person.5 -
Congrats! Rock star!🌟👏🏼1
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An amazing and inspiring success story.. well done ☺1
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That is an amazing change. Congratulations!1
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What an inspiring success story. All the best for the future Félix
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Just started my journey in April and this has shown me that it can be done. Thank you xxx0
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Amazing! Just amazing! I have roughly 150lbs to go, I'm down 32 since March. Slow and steady but in doing it. Reading stories like yours, really motivated me to remember hard work and determination I will overcone my binge eating.1
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Wow!! Congrats!!! You're awesome!0
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You look amazing! Congratulations 0
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You are definitely an inspiration! Congrats on the weight loss. You look amazing!0
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Fantastic journey and you look wonderful. Congratulations.1
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You rock!!!!! So inspiring!!!!!! You look great!0
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Thanks for all the nice comments :-)2
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What an accomplishment! You are a true inspiration to us all. Congratulations.0
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Congrats great story0
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Great story, amazing results congratulations0
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