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400 Lbs. to 185 Lbs at 6'1"

todddmason
Posts: 2 Member
The first pic was about 15-16 years ago. I didn't want to step on a scale but am guessing I was at about 400+. By about 9 years ago I had got down to 235 with better diet and exercise thinking that was about as low as I could go but still being sore a lot of the time.
2 years ago I got married to a very supportive, encouraging woman who believes in me and wants me to be what I want to be - lean and healthy. The second and third pics show me at age 61 staying between 180-185 and feeling the healthiest I have ever been in my entire life. (3rd Pic is from just a couple months ago with new ink.)
I'm very fortunate to be able to exercise every single day between 90-150 minutes, including weight training, Concept 2 Rowing and Indoor and outdoor bicycling. And I count every calorie that goes in my body with a huge emphasis on protein over carb intake.
I just wanted to share so this may encourage anyone who thinks they are so far gone that it is hopeless. It's NOT. I'm living proof of that.



2 years ago I got married to a very supportive, encouraging woman who believes in me and wants me to be what I want to be - lean and healthy. The second and third pics show me at age 61 staying between 180-185 and feeling the healthiest I have ever been in my entire life. (3rd Pic is from just a couple months ago with new ink.)
I'm very fortunate to be able to exercise every single day between 90-150 minutes, including weight training, Concept 2 Rowing and Indoor and outdoor bicycling. And I count every calorie that goes in my body with a huge emphasis on protein over carb intake.
I just wanted to share so this may encourage anyone who thinks they are so far gone that it is hopeless. It's NOT. I'm living proof of that.



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Dude amazing!1
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Fan-freaking-tastic!!!1
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Well done. Rockin!1
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Look awesome , well done. Did you account for the weight of the guitar?
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congrats on your amazing progress1
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Wow, you are inspiring. Thanks for sharing your story and pics.
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That's awesome. I bet you added not just years to your life, but also good quality years.1
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Congratulations on your success from your hard work! Congrats on your tattoo. I'm 65 at my goal and still getting tattoos too!1
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Insane job! That's amazing!!!1
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Holy *kitten*! That's awesome! Thank you for sharing1
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Incredible! And your new confidence shines through!1
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Incredible. Well done. It gives me enthusiasm to see what can be done.1
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Go you. Absolutely amazing job!!1
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You look sooo fit 🤤1
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Astounding!
Very well done.
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Amazing, congratulation you look fantastic.1
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What a transformation! Congrats.1
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just brilliant!1
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Good for you!!!! Your story should motivate everyone.1
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Fantastic!1
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Wow! Good for you! Nice lines on the new ink.1
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Such an amazing achievement. Well done!!1
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*kitten*'A!!! Congrats! Keep up the good work.1
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Wow! Great work!1
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Very inspiring... thanks for sharing!1
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