Ive lost over 100lbs! 270lbs-170lbs

I started last year around June at over 270lbs and now weigh 169lbs. I'm 5'10" and work in IT and sit for long periods of time. I lost weight by walking, getting a Garmin watch to count my steps and challenge others, and logging my food into myfitnesspal. People often asked me how I have lost so much and I simply tell this, Eating right, exercising, and being persistent.

Ive included a pic of me at 240lbs from 2017 next to me now at 170lbs. I dont have any pics of me at 270 because I was camera shy.

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vxcross

that's awesome, good for you!!

OnceAndFutureAthlete

Looks good on you!!!
I bet your body thanks you, too.

Well done!
And congrats on your hard work - and results!

alisampm

Awesome job!

jma13

Congrats!

Keep it up! Inspire me to do the same.

Hollis100

Fantastic, you look wonderful. A great achievement!

TheWaistBasket

What a transformation. A long way to go for me. It's possible. Thank you for sharing your success.

Goodgollygee

Good for you!!! Fantastic!!! Keep going!! I am new here. I just joined here and you have already given me hope. I have a long way to go too! So glad for you!!

saramelie77

Yay!!

mrsbusy2003

This is fantastic. Bet you feel a whole lot better. You should be very proud of what you've achieved. Well done!

djyoes

Thank you all for your kind words and positive encouragement!

What helped me was I didn't look at it like losing x amount of weight, I was just focusing on one small task, like walking around the block. This is what I did, I walked around the block and was pretty winded, my feet, knees, back all hurt, but I rested and healed, and did it again, and again, and again... eventually it got easier and I started doing other things like getting a fitness watch, then logging my food just to see how I was doing. I was horrified to see the amount of calories I was eating that I thought I was OK with and started doing slightly better, and better. I don't really have any hard no's on what I cant eat as long as I can fit it within my calorie\sodium\sugar\carb count for the day. Make the smallest change and just focus on that only, the rest will come later, trust me! Persistence pays off in the end and once you notice your clothes fitting better and or people noticing a change, it will reinvigorate you to do better and work out more, get that fitness watch, start logging food, etc..

Sailor555

Great comparison face photos. You look great, and sound like you feel good too. Very inspiring for the rest of us! Congratulations on your hard work paying off. What an achievement!

dsclow

Excellent job. My goal weight is the same and we are the same height. You give me encouragement by your example.

Miryam2017

Well done! Hopefully, you will inspire many people to follow your simple yet effective plan. The portraits are amazing evidence.

Wow! Fantastic!

Very impressive!

Inspiring!

Wow. That's a great achievement.

LydiaMcMillan1946

Wow!! you married? LOL

supercpa999

@djyoes
Incredible job!!!!

142jmh

Awesome approach and awesome results! Congrats on all your hard work and commitment paying off!

pabmac

Very impressive! I appreciate you sharing your approach- it sounds doable.

jamesha100

Wonderful loss - well done. I think many guys in similar sedentary jobs will be inspired by you - I am!

I think being persistent is the key. I tend to lose 40ish pounds, get distracted by a holiday or other event and pile it back on.

I would be interested to know more detail about how you lost, whether there were plateaus and, if so, how you dealt with them.

kenlad64

Excellent work, enjoy the new you. You took a great approach to your situation, very inspiring.

suzij27

Way to go! Your body must be feeling so much better now that you are moving it more and carrying 100 lbs less.

I’m curious about what you are doing now. Are you incorporating more movement throughout your day or just doing one long walk/exercise session? i.e. Are you getting up from your desk every hour and walking a lap or doing it in chunks?

FABRICWOMAN

It is so good to see the men of MFP working toward their goal of a healthier lifestyle. I have several men in my family that I desperately hope and pray will start to take better care of their health before it is too late for them. I know you can't drag anyone to start living a healthier lifestyle (It took me 68 years myself), but I keep hoping that they will see me as an silent example of how good life can be. Wishing you all the best wishes on your weight loss journey. You look marvelous, keep up the good/hard work!

brenn24179

some people dont look as good when losing so much weight, but it really looks good on you!

ufindjewels

Wow! Check you out!

BRGking

awesome!

jenniferdenae2021

I was hunting down where to add my new weight and saw your discussion post on the sideline. I am not too familiar with how to navigate the site/app so 30 minutes later, here I am. Yay! but no, all jokes aside your progress motivates me so much!!! I am a second-time bariatric candidate, repeating all the steps. When I restarted I weighed less than I weigh currently, but by holding myself accountable and committing to caring about myself I am down 2 pounds and couldn't be prouder. Thanks for the motivation.

coblujay

Congratulations! I love your advice on making the small changes and building on them. Very inspiring!