From a Dreamer to a Do'er!

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TrueBlueBruin78
TrueBlueBruin78 Posts: 311 Member
in Success Stories
I have been motivated enough by my friends on MFP to put up my story and show how hard work and dedication pays of.

There is no magic pill (though you name it i have probably tried it(no steroids)) or new-aged workout program that will get to where you want to go without the time and dedication that you need to go through. It has taken me over 5 years to get to the level that I am at today.

After my football career, several knee injuries, and many sleepless nights due to the lower back pain later, i decided to take back my life. Started to do research on eating habits, what types of workouts work, and learning to reprogram myself for my life outside of football. One piece of advice that I was given and like to pass on is to due research, read, and read some more. Information is key.

This is me from January 2007 at a whopping 295 pounds. I look a hell of a lot older than i do at my current age.

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This is me as of today 3/30/2012

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With some patience, knowledge, and dedication I know that you too can do it.
Thank you for letting me share this with you all and taking time to read my story.
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  • liljgrafix
    liljgrafix Posts: 177
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    Oommgg thats amazing
  • rlv2680
    rlv2680 Posts: 289 Member
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    :blushing: that's hott!
  • peaceinside
    peaceinside Posts: 272
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    Awesomeness!!!!
  • Vyshness8699
    Vyshness8699 Posts: 428 Member
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    Wow! Awesome Job 5 yrs that's dedication
  • Michellerawrrr
    Michellerawrrr Posts: 312 Member
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    You are so freaking inspiring and I'm glad you are on my FL :drinker: to you.
  • Gary1977
    Gary1977 Posts: 804 Member
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    WOW!!! If I can only turn out half that awesome!! High five dude!!:drinker:
  • tameko2
    tameko2 Posts: 31,634 Member
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    HOLY FREAKING CRAP. :love:

    you look awesome. I mean, I know you know that, but *I* didn't know ok? wow. You look good.
  • BeautyFromPain
    BeautyFromPain Posts: 4,952 Member
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    wow you look amazing :)
  • Zarienz
    Zarienz Posts: 60
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    awesome dude, dedication fo sure.
  • TanyaCurtis
    TanyaCurtis Posts: 630
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    Very inspiring! Good job bro
  • jeskate
    jeskate Posts: 52 Member
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    Prepare for an onslaught of friend requests ... haha!
  • itsyogi1
    itsyogi1 Posts: 26
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    You go boy!
  • AimeeCarolyn
    AimeeCarolyn Posts: 34 Member
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    Holy..... :) Amazing transformation!!! you look incredible!
  • AmberFaith90
    AmberFaith90 Posts: 904 Member
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    WOW!! You look fantastic! Such dedication!
  • lmnosser
    lmnosser Posts: 43
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    looking awesome!

    very inspiring :)
  • sunnydays33
    sunnydays33 Posts: 181 Member
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    Love the dedication to become a do'er! Much respect, it's no easy task and these pictures are a testament to your success! Way to take control of your life!! Cheers to your health and the future!!
  • dessiepenn
    dessiepenn Posts: 167 Member
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    HOTTTIEEE!!!! Nice job
  • ssdivot
    ssdivot Posts: 193
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    ...drool :love: :blushing:
  • Libby81
    Libby81 Posts: 734 Member
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    Great results. Just goes to show that dedication, knowledge and consistency are so important.
  • aodc909297
    aodc909297 Posts: 86 Member
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    Dang! Now that's perfection! Thanks for sharing!

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