One year on mfp...287lbs towards a new me

MindyG150 · March 2012

Super impressive! Congratulations on your success.

marnie4ever · March 2012

Oh My Goodness!!! What an achievment!!!! I'm stunned at your accomplishments... So motivating and encouraging. May God bless you abundantly and may you keep the faith of keepin on!!!!

giantruss · March 2012

Well done Gary !!!

What an awe inspiring Efffort and hyou should have no doubt what an inspiration you are to all ,

Truly epic

Thank you for helping push forward!!!

This site and my gym has changed my life, sometimes when I am at the gym I am just busting to tell people about this site,

Gary1977 · March 2012

Well done Gary !!!

What an awe inspiring Efffort and hyou should have no doubt what an inspiration you are to all ,

Truly epic

Thank you for helping push forward!!!

This site and my gym has changed my life, sometimes when I am at the gym I am just busting to tell people about this site,

LOL!!! I have told people @ the gym about MFP if/when they ask about my progress

hbarker216 · March 2012

Gary, I have been ummmm let's say...in a downward spiral, thinking bad thoughts...not staying positive basically. So I'm self-defeating myself...and this...THIS accomplishment you have made AMAZES me and I don't have the right words like so many others are thinking and replying to you and showing you support. I honestly can say that if I was at the store and you were there...I wouldn't know it was you...i mean i would have to get close and see your face before knowing its you. Im not just motivated...I am ready to take control as you have! We do have control over what we put into our bodies, nobody is force feeding us the calories or forcing us to be a couch potato, the MOTIVATION must come from deep within...nobody can magically fix you ...and I am realizing this...I guess I have bought into the lie of miracle weight loss..it isn't a miracle at all...its hard work...and you are an amazing and strong willed person! Your story about the wedding, thank you so much for sharing such a personal story because most of us here who have a lot to lose...has had those moments in life where you feel like crying and you try to hold it together and your at the edge of your breaking point!

mmc83 · March 2012

wow Gary this is amazing! You have given me such great hope that I too can do this. I'm new to the site on my 2nd week and have lost 8lbs.so far in about 10 days. I wish I had found this site before. Any suggestion or help that you can give.? Would love to hear them. I have struggled for years now with the weight problems and I finally said this is enough and I just startd to count my calories. So here I am. You have done a wonderful job and waking up to take care of yourself and be that person that is inside! Well done!

allie7383 · March 2012

All I can say is wow. You are absolutely amazing and so so inspiring.. Many congrats on your loss thus far and looking forward to seeing your progress 1 year from now!

KeepOnMoving · March 2012

You look amazing! Keep up the healthy life style changes! :happy:

emilysuelemus · March 2012

Thanks that makes me believe I can do this!!

ambitious01 · March 2012

wow, incredible!!!!! I watch biggest loser and wander every week if someone could do it a unguarded environment. WAY TO GO!!!!!! You're the proof! You're looking great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Raina27 · March 2012

WoW!! You are Amazing and you should be VERY proud of yourself!! Good luck with the rest of your journey you are doing a Fantastic job!! :bigsmile:

niknak30 · March 2012

Thanks so much for sharing your story - on those days when I think I can't do this ( and lets face it, we all have them) I will think of you and be inspired!
Be proud that your achievements are shared but those of us all around the world who all have the same goal.

I am in awe! You have done and no doubt will continue to do an amazing job!!

Austin1988 · March 2012

Unreal man, just amazing what you have done. You are truly inspirational! Now, talk to Subway (or some chain restaurant). Maybe they can pay you loads of money to endorse them

Lissakaye81 · March 2012

Wow! I almost cried just reading your story, you truly are an inspiration to us all!

I did cry...thank you.

smplycomplicated · March 2012

You are an inspiration! MFP is a wonderful place..it has helped me more than i could say! Keep up the great work..what an amazing transformation!

AmerTunsi · March 2012

Simply stunning! It is inspiring to see your transformation! Anyone who has so much to lose knows its a long journey and to stay dedicated to it through all the time is something in itself! Keep up the amazing work!

Karalopolous · March 2012

that story is so frickin amazing and sad and happy all rolled together.

Reeny1_8 · March 2012

What you have done is amazing! Keep it up your doing so great!

trimandfit2012 · March 2012

Wow! Good job! You look Great!

megsmom2 · March 2012

Congratulations Gary! And thank you for sharing your story...you'll help other people with it, who may never tell you so.

jenj1313 · March 2012

wow... you have done an amazing job! what a turning point... I'm so glad that a happy event in your brother's life could become a starting point in yours. best of luck on the rest of your journey. I hope you keep us posted. jen

flopsy1973 · March 2012

Amazing :drinker:

MermaidFaith · March 2012

You have done such an amazing job and i know you are feeling a ton of pride right now. I'm sure when you were at your brother's wedding you never imagined you could feel as great as you do right now. And it's just going to get better. thank you for sharing!

lls0521 · March 2012

wow cogratulations to you Gary. What a wonderful accomplishment and a beautiful story. You are lookin awesome. Keep up the great work. You are truely an inspiration to us all.