My Success Story-I'm On A Billboard In Times Square

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  • yelpat
    yelpat Posts: 414 Member
    So cool, well done :flowerforyou:
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    mad props yo
  • pamelak5
    pamelak5 Posts: 327 Member
    It's one thing to drop weight, but I have to say that I am simply awed by your transformation. You have changed your life, not just your body. I am humbled, impressed and inspired.
  • Leesa22
    Leesa22 Posts: 73 Member
    Congrats on everything...enjoy your time in Hawaii too!
  • Judys59
    Judys59 Posts: 15 Member
    great job! keep up the good work!
  • eedossa
    eedossa Posts: 54 Member
    What an amazing and inspiring story! Thank you for sharing it and congratulations on your success!
  • ladyluch99
    ladyluch99 Posts: 264 Member
    Congrats! You've done great and you deserve it! Thanks for sharing!!!
  • EmilySG2011
    EmilySG2011 Posts: 82
    I'm sure you are really proud....and have every right to be. 100 lbs is absolutely amazing. GREAT JOB!
  • MarkTheBeastR
    MarkTheBeastR Posts: 79 Member
    Thank you. Your words are so kind. I really appreciate that.
    It's one thing to drop weight, but I have to say that I am simply awed by your transformation. You have changed your life, not just your body. I am humbled, impressed and inspired.
  • Romans624
    Romans624 Posts: 822
    How great you must be feeling. Congratulations and have fun in Hawaii!!
  • hanahlai
    hanahlai Posts: 281 Member
    So neat!! Congrats on winning and on the weight loss!
  • CarolinaGirlinVA
    CarolinaGirlinVA Posts: 1,508 Member
    That is so cool!!! Enjoy your vacation!!
  • MindyG150
    MindyG150 Posts: 1,296 Member
    Did you do all your weight loss and healthy journey on MFP?

    Congratulations, I hope you both have a great time.
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,454 Member
    You're a Beast! Congratulations. Use sunscreen.
  • RhythmGypsi
    RhythmGypsi Posts: 79 Member
    Hey there, Mark :) Congratulations on all your success! I also just watched your video for the Kona contest; great job with everything!

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  • Krissy366
    Krissy366 Posts: 458 Member
    Thank you all! It's really been an amazing journey for me. I started in Feburary last year with small changes to my diet. Then on April 18th I started Couch 2 5K and I've not looked back since. In just 2 more weeks I'll do my 1st Ironman in Muncie, Indiana. It just blows me away that only 14 months ago I struggled to run 60 seconds straight and in just 15 days I'll swim 1.2 miles, cycle 56, and run 13.1 all in the same day. Now I want to use my story to inspire other people out there who feel the way that I used to feel: like there is no hope of changing things. But the great news is that things can change. And we each have the power inside of us to make those changes.

    What a fantastic post. Congratulations on your success. Have a wonderful time in Hawaii - it is an amazing place!
  • sharisuethompson
    sharisuethompson Posts: 10
    Congrats to you wonderful acheivement and enjoy your vacation :)
  • MarkTheBeastR
    MarkTheBeastR Posts: 79 Member
    I actually started my journey in February 2011 and didn't join MFP until July 2011 I believe. I had lost about 30 pounds but plateaued. Several people told me to start tracking and recommended this app for my iPhone. I did and it got me going again.
  • ekz13
    ekz13 Posts: 725 Member
    Congratz.. I've just been trying to win a pair of earbuds, they look pretty comfortable... enjoy the trip, great job!
  • WendySue75
    WendySue75 Posts: 98 Member
    that.... is.......... A.W.E.S.O.M.E!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • AmberCHM
    AmberCHM Posts: 425 Member
    What an amazing success story!! Congratulations! Hope you and your wife have an amazing trip :)
  • MarkTheBeastR
    MarkTheBeastR Posts: 79 Member
    Thanks Gypsi. My brother and his family live in Hilliard. My brother and now my nephew are both firefighters up there. My brother works for Upper Arlington.
  • kenlad64
    kenlad64 Posts: 377 Member
    Congratulations! on your success and getting to this level of fitness. Truly inspiring, hope you have a wonderful well deserved trip!
  • Lesley2901
    Lesley2901 Posts: 372 Member
    Congrats on your weight loss and new celebrity status. Have a great time in Hawaii you deserve it!
  • justine0402
    justine0402 Posts: 6
    Thank you all! It's really been an amazing journey for me. I started in Feburary last year with small changes to my diet. Then on April 18th I started Couch 2 5K and I've not looked back since. In just 2 more weeks I'll do my 1st Ironman in Muncie, Indiana. It just blows me away that only 14 months ago I struggled to run 60 seconds straight and in just 15 days I'll swim 1.2 miles, cycle 56, and run 13.1 all in the same day. Now I want to use my story to inspire other people out there who feel the way that I used to feel: like there is no hope of changing things. But the great news is that things can change. And we each have the power inside of us to make those changes.
    What an amazing story....and you deserve everything that you're receiving! Congrats to you!
  • vanillasugar
    vanillasugar Posts: 246 Member
    Wow, what can be said that hasn't been said already??? That is amazing and wonderful and I'm thrilled for you! :happy:
  • labberto
    labberto Posts: 18 Member
    Amazng!!! congratulations!!! hope it all goes well for you :) i was looking at starting the couch to 5k too, as i like to run (im just not very good at it..... yet).... but with courage and perservence, and you are a great example of that!! :)
  • MarkTheBeastR
    MarkTheBeastR Posts: 79 Member
    Thank you all so much for all of your kind words and encouragement. I truly appreciate it.
  • tmt2003
    tmt2003 Posts: 176 Member
    AMAZING!!! so happy for you! #1 that you have changed your life for the better and #2 for winning this incredible prize - plus the ad in Times Square?? AWESOME!!

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