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I'm Shawn (Tyler) Weeks, that guy from 344 Pounds.

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  • _trickpie
    _trickpie Posts: 87
    Good job, man.
    tyler....140 pounds lost is pretty good...even 160.....but if you want t true inspirational story look at a guy on here named Ed Davenport.....he has lost over 300 pounds.... lost over 300!

    that is truely inspirational..... he is a great guy....read his story....all kinds of medical problems..... beat em!

    somebody should do a story on him....

    help me get intouch with the right people to get his story out....

    continued good luck to you....
    You know, Tyler, I'm really happy for you and I'mma let you finish but Ed Davenport had the best weight loss story EVER!
  • GasMasterFlash
    GasMasterFlash Posts: 2,206 Member
    Tyler! The guy that got me to MFP and on the calorie counting. Nice to see ya.
  • GasMasterFlash
    GasMasterFlash Posts: 2,206 Member
    You know, Tyler, I'm really happy for you and I'mma let you finish but Ed Davenport had the best weight loss story EVER!
    Well played. Well played.
  • Nigerianebony
    Nigerianebony Posts: 182 Member
    Wow!!!!! Awesome!!!
  • Celeigh12
    Celeigh12 Posts: 763 Member
    Hi! You've done such a great job! Nice blog too. Glad you've joined us!
  • shanel97654
    shanel97654 Posts: 38 Member
    Excellent job on your loss and maintaining it as well! Welcome to MFP!
  • jfarena
    jfarena Posts: 2
    Your blog helped me get started. Thanks!
  • annemw82
    annemw82 Posts: 97 Member
    Good job, man.
    tyler....140 pounds lost is pretty good...even 160.....but if you want t true inspirational story look at a guy on here named Ed Davenport.....he has lost over 300 pounds.... lost over 300!

    that is truely inspirational..... he is a great guy....read his story....all kinds of medical problems..... beat em!

    somebody should do a story on him....

    help me get intouch with the right people to get his story out....

    continued good luck to you....
    You know, Tyler, I'm really happy for you and I'mma let you finish but Ed Davenport had the best weight loss story EVER!

    ha! I totally thought the exact same thing when i read this
  • petergarcia82
    petergarcia82 Posts: 122 Member
    Hey love your blog. Thats how I found Mfp. Great stuff.
  • lcardullo
    lcardullo Posts: 22
    Great Job! Keep up the good work!!
  • tyler
    tyler Posts: 33 Member
    Heh, I know I didn't send THAT many people over to MFP, but it sure seems like I did... they at least all found this thread! I'm really happy to be here guys, and I plan on posting in the other topics to help folks lose weight.
  • OceanAvenue85
    OceanAvenue85 Posts: 10
    Welcome to MFP and congratulations!!!!
  • bjfmade
    bjfmade Posts: 543 Member
    WTG, Shawn. Congrats on the fabulous journey you have been on!
  • gpstrucker
    gpstrucker Posts: 930 Member
    Wow dude, that's awesome. I look forward to reading your posts and any suggestions you may wish to share.
  • kemeko
    kemeko Posts: 158 Member
    You look amazing! Glad you'll be posting on MFP! You are a real inspiration to us! :smile:
  • Ilovejacks
    Ilovejacks Posts: 153 Member
    Welcome & look forward to hearing your story!!!!!!!:smile:
  • joankpoirier
    joankpoirier Posts: 281 Member
    Welcome and CONGRATS!!!
  • NewTeena
    NewTeena Posts: 154 Member
    I've had a brief peek at the blog and from what I've seen it's a great read that I intend to finish when I have a little more time. Welcome to MFP, and congratulations on your successes to date!
  • BigMike915
    BigMike915 Posts: 112 Member
    Welcome, Tyler, I have followed your blog for a long time now even before I started losing weight. Congratulations on your success and future goals.
  • tyler
    tyler Posts: 33 Member
    Glad to hear you've been following it.. let me know if you ever have any suggestions for future posts!
  • RoadkingDavid
    RoadkingDavid Posts: 143 Member
    Hey, Tyler. My name is David. I started my journey at 343 pounds and am now 235. I have 35 to go. Any suggestions for the final push to reach the goal?
  • tyler
    tyler Posts: 33 Member
    You're why I joined, David. Seriously.

    It gets tough around 235, no doubt. I don't like to use the word plateau because so many people misunderstand it. You're not a plateau, your body just needs less calories every day. I know you're going to tell me you're already only eating 2,000 calories or so a day, but you really need to get more strict with your calorie counting. There are estimates that most people overestimate calories anywhere from 10-50%. If you're overestimating by even 10%, you're getting 200 calories more a day, and that'll stop you.

    Hell, if you're overestimating by 5%, you're getting 100 calories more a day and that can stop you. I would *temporarily* start weighing absolutely everything. If you're already weighing, weigh everything two times to make sure.

    You're just eating too many calories at the end of the day if you're no longer losing. If you're still losing .5-2 pounds a week, then you're right on track. Keep it up, and good luck.
  • DEEDLYNN
    DEEDLYNN Posts: 235 Member
    Welcome. I believe I've seen parts of your story. Can't wait to read more.
  • LoveMy3Boys
    LoveMy3Boys Posts: 562 Member
    Amazing loss! Congrats and welcome :)
  • RachelsReboot
    RachelsReboot Posts: 569 Member
    Congrats! I know first hand, that kind of loss is not easy!
  • tyler
    tyler Posts: 33 Member
    It's not, but it's been well worth it. You just don't know until you actually achieve it.
  • sandysaia
    sandysaia Posts: 26 Member
    What happened to shawn tyler weeks how the calorie restriction going was this sustatainable long term ?
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