80+lbs gone, little comparison pic

Marks281172
Marks281172 Posts: 127 Member
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Hopefully this pic will work ok. My weight loss has stalled at 220lbs for around a month so, a lot down to having lots of social functions and mini breaks but also as ive switched to maintenance cals to focus on my fitness and to put some muscle back on. So i wanted to give myself a little boost to remind myself what i tell everyone, the scales are evil, deceiving tricksters and should not be trusted :)

I have a 5k race in a months time and im hoping for a sub 25 minute time and im just starting a 5x5 strength routine to try and build myself back up a bit again.

Sorry the recent pic is blurred and the older pic is only really a shoulders/head shot.. i hated having my picture taken at that size so there arent many of me.

Most of the weight so far was lost on MFP, not cutting anything out, just watching the cals, i love food so exercise is a big thing for me as it allows to me enjoy it and ive really noticed a difference in my energy levels and general wellbing.

...clearly a lot more hard work to do before my Wedding in september but i think im close, maybe another 5% bodyfat or so and id be happy... im nearly 40 so i dont think i need to worry about getting ripped to land that Calvin Klein contract :)

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  • Marks281172
    Marks281172 Posts: 127 Member
    bear with me while i work out how to fix the pic :)
  • Lozze
    Lozze Posts: 1,917 Member
    You need to change the img to lowercase. Doesn't work with uppercase.
  • sabriel
    sabriel Posts: 44 Member
    There you go. Great work :) You can really see a huge difference.
  • Marks281172
    Marks281172 Posts: 127 Member
    aha.. ta :)
  • shivaslives
    shivaslives Posts: 279 Member
    Awesome work! Way to stick with it and accomplish your goals.

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    Advice is worth exactly what you pay for it!
  • adamlb
    adamlb Posts: 106 Member
    Fantastic progress, well done!
  • NicoleBecca
    NicoleBecca Posts: 55
    good job, keep up the good work!!
  • cadency
    cadency Posts: 51
    Hard work paying off :) Looking good!
  • langurmonkey
    langurmonkey Posts: 92
    Fantastic work. In a few months I think I will be trying to do what you are doing now, as I am running 5k in 35 min and want to get it sub 30. Still doing the first big cut though. Pics like this are an inspiration!
  • SimonIsChanging
    SimonIsChanging Posts: 91 Member
    Well done Bro! Massive improvement ...
  • kazhowe
    kazhowe Posts: 340 Member
    huge difference in how you look and your whole life by the sounds of it .... well done!
  • Marks281172
    Marks281172 Posts: 127 Member
    Thanks all, forgot to add, i joined MFP after the New year just gone... the use ive got out of the ipad app almost justifies the cost of an ipad alone.... almost :)
  • Lozze
    Lozze Posts: 1,917 Member
    You look AMAZING! Well done!

    I'm getting my iPad soon ordered five weeks ago) and can't wait to start using the app on that. It's supposed to be heaps better than the iPhone.
  • SlidingDown
    SlidingDown Posts: 64 Member
    Fantastic!! You can really see the difference in your face, looks like a new you! Congratulations :D
  • sammywil
    sammywil Posts: 104
    WOW! What a difference! Well done!

    Good luck with your running, Im sure you will hit your goal :)
  • majordlite
    majordlite Posts: 266 Member
    You look great, congratulations!
  • ScarlettIsSpiffing
    ScarlettIsSpiffing Posts: 121 Member
    wow well done you....you look fantastic & what an inspiration that hard work pays off ;)
  • sarahewoods
    sarahewoods Posts: 1
    You look fantastic, you must be so proud of yourself, well done xx
  • sazzyp1973
    sazzyp1973 Posts: 517 Member
    great work! You must be chuffed! You look great, well done
  • sgreene87
    sgreene87 Posts: 323 Member
    Amazing job! Congratulations on your success!
  • valgal127
    valgal127 Posts: 7 Member
    Congratulations! You are an inspiration :smile:

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