One year on mfp...287lbs towards a new me
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Gary1977
Posts: 804 Member
I can't believe it but my one year here has now come & gone as of March 25th. I started using this site to track food & exercise, but soon realized the real asset to me was the great people on this site. It is the friends that I've made on here that has kept me logging in day after day. I can't let you know enough how much I appreciate each & every one of you. I hope that I've been able to give half the encouragement & support that I've been shown.
Here's just a little background on me. When I started this journey, I weighed 665lbs:sad: :blushing: It was all I could do just to walk from my car to the house or my desk at work. In short, life was miserable. My ahh haa moment came at & leading up to my brother's wedding. I was mortified that I was unable to get a tuxedo to wear even at big & tall stores. My brother also had to choose a co-best man because my knees hurt so bad that I was unable to stand long enough to be beside him at the ceremony. This hurts typing this even now because he & I are very close. I put on my best brave face because I didn't want anyone to see how crushed I was that day, but I made my mind up that I was going to gain control of the train wreck of my life or die trying. I started seeing a nutrionist & walking every day as much as I could. I found this site & that was A LIFE CHANGING MOMENT IN ITSELF! My friends on here have been very supportive. I have several(I won't call out by name) that I text & talk to on a near daily basis. Now through hard work & dedication, I've lost 287lbs & gained the confidence to know there is nothing in this life that I can't accomplish if I put my mind to it. My journey is far from done, but I now look ahead fully know that I CAN DO THIS!!!
Below is a few pictures I included. I apologize ahead of time as I had trouble resizing them without blurs. They are small but you can check them out:
This was me singing at my brothers wedding(665lb me)
One month in...about 80lbs lost
These are one my one year MFP anniversary
I love this site & everyone on it. Thanks so much for sharing this awesome journey to date with me:drinker:
Here's just a little background on me. When I started this journey, I weighed 665lbs:sad: :blushing: It was all I could do just to walk from my car to the house or my desk at work. In short, life was miserable. My ahh haa moment came at & leading up to my brother's wedding. I was mortified that I was unable to get a tuxedo to wear even at big & tall stores. My brother also had to choose a co-best man because my knees hurt so bad that I was unable to stand long enough to be beside him at the ceremony. This hurts typing this even now because he & I are very close. I put on my best brave face because I didn't want anyone to see how crushed I was that day, but I made my mind up that I was going to gain control of the train wreck of my life or die trying. I started seeing a nutrionist & walking every day as much as I could. I found this site & that was A LIFE CHANGING MOMENT IN ITSELF! My friends on here have been very supportive. I have several(I won't call out by name) that I text & talk to on a near daily basis. Now through hard work & dedication, I've lost 287lbs & gained the confidence to know there is nothing in this life that I can't accomplish if I put my mind to it. My journey is far from done, but I now look ahead fully know that I CAN DO THIS!!!
Below is a few pictures I included. I apologize ahead of time as I had trouble resizing them without blurs. They are small but you can check them out:
This was me singing at my brothers wedding(665lb me)
One month in...about 80lbs lost
These are one my one year MFP anniversary
I love this site & everyone on it. Thanks so much for sharing this awesome journey to date with me:drinker:
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very good, your an inspiration for real0
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WOW. Amazing transformation!!!!! Once again, I am truly inspired, great....no
Completely superiorly epic journey!!!! You're doing BRILLIANT!0 -
So so inspirational! I love that you are doing this and are so committed. I am awe struck! You look FABULOUS! I get discouraged because I have a lot to lose, and exercise is hard, and yada yada. But it is doable - you proved that! Congratulations to you!0
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I feel the same way about this site & my friends here. Phenomenal job!
So glad to know you! :happy:0 -
What an incredible job you've done so far, please keep it up and I can't wait to see what you look like in another year!0
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Congrats! You've come along way. You've show me to be patient in this journey.0
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Wow very impressive and motivating Gary! Keep it going and never give up! Its incredible you did this all by yourself no drugs and no surgeries!0
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Wow! I almost cried just reading your story, you truly are an inspiration to us all!0
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This is incredible! Congrats on your journey!0
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Wow - you look great. Well done0
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Wow, that is absolutely amazing what you have done. You should be very proud of yourself! Keep up the good work and I am sure you'll reach your goal!!0
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Wow - very impressive! Congratulations!0
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Unbelievable!! Congratulations!0
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omg! you've done amazing! Keep it going!0
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Happy Anniversary!
Awesome job! You've made amazing progress, congratulations!0 -
You are such an inspiration!!! Wonderful job....amazing. Congrats!!0
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You look so fabulous . . . so proud of you my friend.:bigsmile:0
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Congratulations!! What an amazing achievement!0
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YOU ARE AMAZING!!!!! We feel so proud of you and so happy for you!! You look amazing and have so much to look forward to!! Congratulations! Thank you so much for sharing your story! Big hugs from MN!!0
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Dude that is awesome! ^^0
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