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1 year, 50 pounds + NSV (Pics)

Woolooloo
Woolooloo Posts: 82
edited December 2024 in Success Stories
March 22, 2011 - about to drive a Ferrari 458 Italia to haul my butt around Las Vegas Speedway

Before.jpg

March 24, 2012 - after using my own horsepower to haul my butt through a 5.5 mile Spartan Race!

After.jpg

And yes, those are my abs that my wet shirt is clinging to, I never thought I would actually be able to see them!

50 Pounds Gone
From 32% body fat to under 9%
From a high resting heart rate and high blood pressure to a resting heart rate of 40 and great blood pressure
2 weeks until my first official half marathon where I'm shooting for a 1:55 finish
I have more energy than I know what to do with!
I haven't been this weight since high school, and the weight is better proportioned now than it was then - I never wore 30" waist pants back then!

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  • lulukittie
    lulukittie Posts: 340 Member
    Congratulations-- you look fantastic!
  • bskupien
    bskupien Posts: 58 Member
    Holy cow, great success! Wonderful stats and great to hear about your energy & fitness!
  • esphixiet
    esphixiet Posts: 214 Member
    Wow! look at those abs!! That's hot!! :)
    I have a friend who does all those crazy races.... maybe one day... if I ever conquer running....
  • cior
    cior Posts: 133 Member
    You look amazing! Way to go!
  • LesIsMoreXX
    LesIsMoreXX Posts: 169
    Well done! :)
  • Woolooloo
    Woolooloo Posts: 82
    Thanks everyone! I didn't use MFP to reach my original goal, but it has been very helpful in this final push for abs since eating right is so critical for it. I love seeing everyone else's success stories, thought I would share mine!
  • Lauren8239
    Lauren8239 Posts: 1,039 Member
    WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    You look incredibly happy in the "after" photo! Great smile. :smile:
  • liveonlocation
    liveonlocation Posts: 90 Member
    Looks great. How was that trip in the Ferrari?
  • Woolooloo
    Woolooloo Posts: 82
    Looks great. How was that trip in the Ferrari?

    A dream come true, a great 40th birthday present from my wife! I think I got a lot more satisfaction out of the Spartan Race though :)
  • MissMollieK
    MissMollieK Posts: 316 Member
    Congrats to you! you look great!
  • kikilareggae
    kikilareggae Posts: 289 Member
    Love it!
  • blonde20fan
    blonde20fan Posts: 233 Member
    You look great!!!
  • BigBoneSista
    BigBoneSista Posts: 2,389 Member
    What a amazing job. You are definitely an inspiration for us!
  • tnjackso1
    tnjackso1 Posts: 312 Member
    Job well done....
  • QuietDissidence
    QuietDissidence Posts: 32
    Thats incredible! Congratulations =)
  • chauncyrenayCHANGED
    chauncyrenayCHANGED Posts: 788 Member
    Good grief! You look awesome!
  • rfarinha
    rfarinha Posts: 388 Member
    Wow... a six pack clinging to a wet t-shirt.... oh my....
  • greenhumanclay
    greenhumanclay Posts: 402 Member
    You seem soo happy and look great keep that up! 1:55 time is great pace for a half Good luck!! :)
  • LiftBigtoGetFit
    LiftBigtoGetFit Posts: 3,399 Member
    Awesome work, 50lbs is about my total weight loss goal. Started using MFP after I dropped 20lbs or so. I am down to my last 15 lbs now and have considered doing a Spartan Race, Tough Mudder or something along those lines. Again Great Job!!!
  • ronnio_ron
    ronnio_ron Posts: 61
    brilliant m8....fantastic
  • Woolooloo
    Woolooloo Posts: 82
    Update, I ran my first half marathon today with a 1:47 finish. When I first started working out less than a year ago I couldn't run 1/2 a mile without feeling like I was going to die. I need a nap now :)
  • Woolooloo
    Woolooloo Posts: 82
    Final NSV that I was really concerned about - my cholesterol has been high for years (and getting worse with each test). My last test was in July 2010 with:

    Total - 234 (mildly high, would be high at 240)
    LDL (bad cholesterol) - 172 (high)
    HDL (good cholesterol) - 34 (low and consider a risk factor for heart disease)
    Triglycerides - 138 (normal)

    I was just tested last week and have turned things completely around:

    Total - 191 (desirable)
    LDL (bad cholesterol) - 133 (borderline high, normal is at 129)
    HDL (good cholesterol) - 45 (normal)
    Triglycerides - 63 (normal)

    This was done completely through diet and exercise without ever touching a cholesterol drug. Hopefully this time next year things will look even better :)
  • theyrmysun
    theyrmysun Posts: 36 Member
    Way to go! I have cholesterol medication in my drawer that I am hoping I won't ever use since I am changing my ways. Thanks for the inspiration that I need.
  • jackiecroberts
    jackiecroberts Posts: 115 Member
    Wow, you look like a different person!! Awesome job!!
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