The Power of Walking

David_McKay
David_McKay Posts: 5 Member
in Success Stories
Just wanted to say thank you for this app, it is amazing and wonderful just knowing change is possible. Overview ~18 months, 6 months counting calories, 12 months walking 4 miles a day / 100 jumps a day with the last 5 months doing at home exercises every other day.

When I first started, I enjoyed reading other people's success stories and it stuck with me that it takes time. This process was enjoyable, I never rushed and I just went with the flow. I did fail over eight times in the past, I learned and just kept experimenting until I figured out my routine.

I wanted to give back and share my progress:
Starting Weight: 385 Current Weight: 228
Starting Waist Size: 48 Current Waist Size: 34

Before / After Photo:
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Weight Track Photo:
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Step Track Photo:
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  • lukew11
    lukew11 Posts: 4 Member
    Well DONE!!!! amazing work man,
  • durhammfp
    durhammfp Posts: 494 Member
    David_McKay wrote: »
    ... When I first started, I enjoyed reading other people's success stories and it stuck with me that it takes time. This process was enjoyable, I never rushed and I just went with the flow. I did fail over eight times in the past, I learned and just kept experimenting until I figured out my routine...

    I wanted to give back and share my progress:
    Starting Weight: 385 Current Weight: 228
    Starting Waist Size: 48 Current Waist Size: 34

    Thank You

    Wow. That's very impressive. Congratulations!
  • ibrake4bunnies
    ibrake4bunnies Posts: 63 Member
    Congratulations, that's a lot of dedication and hard work!
  • kraft_kris
    kraft_kris Posts: 157 Member
    Well done! Thank you for sharing! I am setting out my clothes and shoes to walk in the morning!
  • suzij27
    suzij27 Posts: 199 Member
    Your story is inspiring. Way to go! I try and remind myself regularly that consistency and determination over time will get me to my goal.
  • kjratliff55
    kjratliff55 Posts: 42 Member
    Great Work man. And Awesome Beard!
  • Kaitie9399
    Kaitie9399 Posts: 1,351 Member
    Bravo Daniel! You look great! Thanks for sharing your story. 😎
  • Bluetail6
    Bluetail6 Posts: 2,985 Member
    Truly inspirational!! :):)
  • davidji82
    davidji82 Posts: 165 Member
    Very inspiring, thanks for sharing.
  • snowflake954
    snowflake954 Posts: 8,399 Member
    Lookin' good! Congratulations!
  • mrpbatista
    mrpbatista Posts: 1 Member
    Thank you so much for sharing, you are an inspiration! Good job you look great
  • PKM0515
    PKM0515 Posts: 3,089 Member
    Fabulous! Congratulations on your loss AND your positive attitude! 💙 🆒
  • HealAndHonor
    HealAndHonor Posts: 12 Member
    Wow! Awesome job! Love the beard! You look so happy! Keep up the awesome work! :)
  • Diatonic12
    Diatonic12 Posts: 32,344 Member
    Well done. You have clearly found your successful strategy.
  • corporatelawmom
    corporatelawmom Posts: 205 Member
    That's amazing! Great job!
  • Walkingwithdogs
    Walkingwithdogs Posts: 69 Member
    Fantastic
  • J72FIT
    J72FIT Posts: 6,002 Member
    Well done!
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,290 Member
    Amazing transformation .... Congrats :)
  • kwest_4_fitness
    kwest_4_fitness Posts: 820 Member
    Congrats! Also, epic beard game. Rock on!
  • tinaslim
    tinaslim Posts: 48 Member
    Great Share!!! Thank you so much...you look fantastic and I'm sure you feel that way also!!! Well done!
  • Danisha43
    Danisha43 Posts: 26 Member
    Awesome!You look great and congrats on your weight loss.
  • spyro88
    spyro88 Posts: 472 Member
    I feel like you should have also included your starting and finishing beard length.

    The internet needs to know :D

    Seriously though, this is awesome! Well done!
  • COLPeg
    COLPeg Posts: 1 Member
    Awesome!!!
  • springlering62
    springlering62 Posts: 8,480 Member
    Great job but I fear your numbers could use some adjustment.

    Lose the beard and I bet you’re a couple pounds less. 😜
  • hawkeye45_
    hawkeye45_ Posts: 812 Member
    Amazing work my dude! As a fellow big'n-turned-pedestrian, I absolutely agree with the power of walking.

    How did you change your nutrition?
  • mockchoc
    mockchoc Posts: 6,573 Member
    Walking is the best for our minds and health especially if you have somewhere nice to walk at. You did great. So happy for you.
  • mockchoc
    mockchoc Posts: 6,573 Member
    Sorry but I can't help perving at those legs. ahem.
  • iradi8
    iradi8 Posts: 766 Member
    Thank you for sharing and showing that with hard work and determination that it can be done. I am glad you shared your weight graph. It has some bumps in the road where your weight went up and came back down. That helps to see that. It can be so discouraging to have a little bump up and easy to quit. Seeing your graph will be a good reminder that it's just a little bump in the road.
    My son would be envious of your beard:)
  • Bigslimbelly
    Bigslimbelly Posts: 15 Member
    Excellent work sir.
    You have great dedication and motivation, it really shows.
    Your really rocking that beard too!
  • Handmadebody
    Handmadebody Posts: 7 Member
    Congrats! It’s a journey. I walk 30mins every morning and it is helping me shed weight gradually too👍

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