100 Pounds lost! 355 to 253
EricNCSU
Posts: 699 Member
In August/September of 2009 I hit my heaviest weight of 355 pounds. I was miserable, my knees hurt, my blood sugar was acting crazy, I wasn't sleeping well and I felt like I would be stuck like this forever.
Fast forward a little under 3 years and I have lost 102 pounds 55 of which since joining MFP in Oct. of 2011) clocking in this afternoon at 253.2 pounds. I've turned into a distance runner, tackling 5K's 10K's and even a half marathon (with two more registered and waiting). My knees feel better, my blood sugar is not longer an issue and I sleep like a baby. I still have about 40 pounds to go to reach my goal, but this is such a HUGE milestone. I suffered through a 6 week long plateau where I was stuck at about 92-95 pounds lost.. thinking I would NEVER hit 100.
I've gone from this:
to this:
If I can do it... I know you can!
Fast forward a little under 3 years and I have lost 102 pounds 55 of which since joining MFP in Oct. of 2011) clocking in this afternoon at 253.2 pounds. I've turned into a distance runner, tackling 5K's 10K's and even a half marathon (with two more registered and waiting). My knees feel better, my blood sugar is not longer an issue and I sleep like a baby. I still have about 40 pounds to go to reach my goal, but this is such a HUGE milestone. I suffered through a 6 week long plateau where I was stuck at about 92-95 pounds lost.. thinking I would NEVER hit 100.
I've gone from this:
to this:
If I can do it... I know you can!
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Congratulations, that is incredible! You look awesome!!0
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Awesome!! Congrats!0
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You are AMAZING!!!!0
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Great news. I will be following your success.0
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Congratulations Eric0
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Congrats! You look great0
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WOW! WTG! awesome job C:0
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5^^ Great Job!0
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This is great! Congratulations!0
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Amazing......Great job!!!0
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Pat yourself on the back. Every day! That's Awesome!0
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So inspiring, thank you for sharing your story!! Congrats on living healthy!0
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Congrats0
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wow that's awesome!!!!!!!!0
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Cause you rock!0
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Woohoo!! At last - thought that plateau would never end for you. I am so proud of you my friend, you have achieved so much this year and you are my big inspiration as I follow your footsteps through this journey to health. Totally awesome dude!!0
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Awesome!!!!0
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I'm impressed with your weight loss, but equally impressed with the running! What great determination to get to the point of surviving a 10K! That still sounds daunting to me. Keep up the fine effort - you're looking great!0
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T hanks for sharing this part of your story!0
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Fantastic Job!0
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Awesome!! Great job sticking to it. It's a big accomplishment.0
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You are a rockstar So freaking proud of you!!!0
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Thanks everybody!!0
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Awesome man! I hope to be there one day, sooner than later, myself!0
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