116 in 10 weeks - First ever shirtless photo

cyclingben
cyclingben Posts: 346 Member
edited December 2024 in Success Stories
I went from doing nothing last year @420 Lbs to cycling 100+ miles a week,
In a few weeks I’m doing my first ever 150 mile ride for M.S.

Before June 2011 @420
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10 Month Later
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First Ever - Shirt Off Photo :-/ - Working progress
Left was January 17th 2011
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  • cyclingben
    cyclingben Posts: 346 Member
    Whoops - 10 Months lol
  • twinmom01
    twinmom01 Posts: 853 Member
    GREAT JOB!!!!!
  • lporter229
    lporter229 Posts: 4,907 Member
    Awesome job!

    Good luck on your ride!
  • jaireed
    jaireed Posts: 333 Member
    AMAZING results! Lookin good! Keep up the great work!
  • dancerina22310
    dancerina22310 Posts: 7 Member
    Great job!
  • love9705
    love9705 Posts: 465 Member
    Great job!!! Keep it up :-)
  • jonski1968
    jonski1968 Posts: 4,490 Member
    Well done...Keep it up...Be 200 mile a week in another couple of months..
  • Expialidojess
    Expialidojess Posts: 441 Member
    Thats awesome!! Keep it up!
  • merrylea
    merrylea Posts: 34 Member
    Whoops - 10 Months lol

    Awesome Job! (and I was pretty confused/worried with the 10 weeks comment :))
  • ycc1964
    ycc1964 Posts: 696 Member
    NIce job.
  • ladyfingers39
    ladyfingers39 Posts: 335 Member
    Good for you, I am sure you are inspiring so many people!
  • brentrhodes
    brentrhodes Posts: 139 Member
    DUDE! Great job! That's awesome.
  • bsinno
    bsinno Posts: 344 Member
    Whoops - 10 Months lol

    Awesome Job! (and I was pretty confused/worried with the 10 weeks comment :))


    DITTO! What an awesome transformation, you should be so so so proud of yourself!!
  • Jbradbury1964
    Jbradbury1964 Posts: 109 Member
    Absolutely Fabulous! WTG! Keep on going and we expect another no shirt picture in a few months again! Thanks for the inspiration! :happy:
  • UnderConstructionLuis
    UnderConstructionLuis Posts: 331 Member
    That's great stuff Ben! Continue kicking *kitten*!
  • proudtexan71
    proudtexan71 Posts: 203 Member
    Ben - thanks for reminding me to get off my butt everyday and MOVE!!!

    Thank you, so much, for being such an inspiration for me and many others.

    You are THE MAN! :smile:
  • thomassd1969
    thomassd1969 Posts: 564 Member
    You look fantastic- Bike your butt off!!!
  • cyclingben
    cyclingben Posts: 346 Member
    Thanks everyone :-) I post these every 15 lbs to remind my self how far iv come. Also reminds me to work ob my bikers tan.
  • quietHiker
    quietHiker Posts: 1,442 Member
    Awesome job!!! You can really see the difference! and you are a biking rockstar!!! :) Keep up the good work! :)
  • TinaCleg_cancel
    TinaCleg_cancel Posts: 276 Member
    Great job Ben ! You are awesome !
  • Mesommer
    Mesommer Posts: 1 Member
    I am inspired! Way to go!
  • ethelapple
    ethelapple Posts: 79 Member
    nice work! :D
  • redvamp22
    redvamp22 Posts: 28 Member
    You INSPIRE me! Congrats and keep up the good work
  • HLRfebruary
    HLRfebruary Posts: 1 Member
    :) that is sooo amazing !
  • SCVSarah
    SCVSarah Posts: 231 Member
    Wow, congratulations. You look fantastic!
  • cyclingben
    cyclingben Posts: 346 Member
    thnx
  • Dudagarcia
    Dudagarcia Posts: 849 Member
    AWESOME!!
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    AWESOME! I'm actually glad it was actually 10 months. 10 weeks had me scared. Keep up the great work!

    Not to nitpick but it looks like that may be your second ever shirtless pic....
  • cyclingben
    cyclingben Posts: 346 Member
    Haha ya once you post something you cant go back and delete it or change it. First shirtless photo posted on the internet :-)
  • Shelbert79
    Shelbert79 Posts: 510 Member
    Awesome job!
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