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  • Shannibal
    Shannibal Posts: 103 Member
    Bumping for the weekend crowd in case anyone may get motivation or inspiration by my story :)
  • foremant86
    foremant86 Posts: 1,115 Member
    that's awesome!!! way to go!
  • andrejjorje
    andrejjorje Posts: 497 Member
    Great story with fantastic results. You look awesome man.
  • myopus
    myopus Posts: 321 Member
    [...]
    On April 26th I was a 413 lb smoker who bit his finger nails. On April 27th I no longer smoked, I no longer bit my finger nails and I no longer let tempation control my life.

    In the words of Eddie Vedder, I Am Mine.

    I am curious about whether the nicotine urges propelled your walks any, at least in those awful early quitting stages. Did the walks help you with withdrawal?
  • emily356
    emily356 Posts: 318 Member
    Absolutely. Stinking. Amazing. Your story has already inspired many others, and it definitely inspired me!!! Way to go!!!
  • sc1572
    sc1572 Posts: 2,309 Member
    WOW...that is amazing! I can't wait to see your success pictures. Such an inspiration.
  • Andeenero
    Andeenero Posts: 22 Member
    Holy Moly! You rock!
  • ken1994
    ken1994 Posts: 495 Member
    Great work, very inspirational!
  • cyclingben
    cyclingben Posts: 346 Member
    Great job, we are almost at the same numbers..i started at 420 CW is 358 goal is 280. What an inspiration, thanks for the post.
  • mama2shi
    mama2shi Posts: 300 Member
    Incredible!!! Congrats :)
  • myopus
    myopus Posts: 321 Member
    WOW...that is amazing! I can't wait to see your success pictures. Such an inspiration.

    Hey sc, scroll down to the bottom of page 1 and you'll see the pics there! :)
  • Shannibal
    Shannibal Posts: 103 Member
    Surprisingly, the cravings did not really exist too much. I think the walks did help tremendously. I think 50% of the addicition is just doing something, and the other 50% is the nicotine. I think another way to curb the cravings was holding myself accountable and being 100% brutally honest about my health.
    [...]
    On April 26th I was a 413 lb smoker who bit his finger nails. On April 27th I no longer smoked, I no longer bit my finger nails and I no longer let tempation control my life.

    In the words of Eddie Vedder, I Am Mine.

    I am curious about whether the nicotine urges propelled your walks any, at least in those awful early quitting stages. Did the walks help you with withdrawal?
  • Marig2277
    Marig2277 Posts: 11
    Looking good. :)
  • Shannibal
    Shannibal Posts: 103 Member
    I love the fact that your very first post was to tell me I was looking good! hahaha :) Thank you
    Looking good. :)
  • sixisCHANGEDjk
    sixisCHANGEDjk Posts: 243
    It has been said that the ability of the athlete is more mental than physical. To make the changes you did overnight in April proves great mental ability. You've got this going your way. Keep it up.
  • Suzy_in_DE
    Suzy_in_DE Posts: 191 Member
    Thank you for sharing your incredible journey. You are an inspiration for those of us who want to take control of our lives. Good luck to you!!!
  • speedyf
    speedyf Posts: 1,571 Member
    Wow! You are amazing and did a fabulous job! :drinker:

    Keep up the great work! :flowerforyou:
  • Shannibal
    Shannibal Posts: 103 Member
    All of these kind words are so motivational to me. All of you are an inspiration!
  • Anathama
    Anathama Posts: 82 Member
    Hey Buddy,

    Just wanted to drop a note and say thank you! You are pretty much exactly where I'm coming from. I'm starting out at 363.8, a smoker, drinking a 12 pack of diet pepsi per day.

    I'm 3 weeks in, 28 lbs down, stopped smoking, stopped drinking soda. I hope to get down to 263 by the end of the year, and eventually 220.

    Every time I get down, I'm going to look at your pictures to let me know its doable.

    Cheers man!
  • myopus
    myopus Posts: 321 Member
    Hey Buddy,

    Just wanted to drop a note and say thank you! You are pretty much exactly where I'm coming from. I'm starting out at 363.8, a smoker, drinking a 12 pack of diet pepsi per day.

    I'm 3 weeks in, 28 lbs down, stopped smoking, stopped drinking soda. I hope to get down to 263 by the end of the year, and eventually 220.

    Every time I get down, I'm going to look at your pictures to let me know its doable.

    Cheers man!

    Wow. This is awesome. Hollywood couldn't write this. Inspiration is like electricity; it just flows through the people you touch in some way but lives in both directions. :smile:
  • ignatiusreilly
    ignatiusreilly Posts: 411 Member
    Good for you. Thanks for sharing!
  • shellimus
    shellimus Posts: 158 Member
    Thank you for posting this! GREAT JOB!!!!
  • AggieLu
    AggieLu Posts: 873 Member
    You sure are yours! Congratulations. You are incredible!
  • msjones2831
    msjones2831 Posts: 126 Member
    That's awesome! Weight loss and giving up smoking simultaneously---you have accomplished what many have strived for and failed. Inspiring...
  • mwilke
    mwilke Posts: 378 Member
    That is incredible! Good job on kicking the bad habits and making healthier ones. Keep up the good work. And as others have already said- you look amazing! Thank you for sharing your story so that we could read it and use it as inspiration.
  • itgeekwoman
    itgeekwoman Posts: 804 Member
    This is an energizing thread. Your success is wonderful! Thanks for sharing.
  • michellef216
    michellef216 Posts: 28
    Thats awesome!!!!! Congrats to you!!!! You are an inspiration to everyone!!!!
  • Shannibal
    Shannibal Posts: 103 Member
    All of the love and positivity from this thread is so amazing to me. You guys are awesome :)
  • jennytree
    jennytree Posts: 195 Member
    Kudos on the Vedder quote :D And, of course, well done on your weight loss!
  • Shannibal
    Shannibal Posts: 103 Member
    Kudos on the profile pic :) And thank you!
    Kudos on the Vedder quote :D And, of course, well done on your weight loss!
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