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Roughly 50 lbs down and dramatically healthier (Pics Added)
My story in a nutshell: Due to medical issues (Severe Asthma), I gained a ton of weight as a teenager. By 18, I was pushing 215 pounds and never looked back. Horrible diet and lack of exercise continued to make the problem worse. By my early 30s, I was pushing 290 lbs. I quickly developed diabetes, high blood pressure,…
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Looking for new friends and motivation... From Atlanta Area
I'm not really new but I've been on an extremely long hiatus from MFP. I'm from the Atlanta area, 39 years old and married with two kids. High weight of 290+ and current weight of 195. I'm in the best shape of my life at the moment but only want to get better from here. I still have about 25 pounds to lose. I posted a…
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My First NSVs....
I made the choice to start a proper diet and exercise about three weeks ago because I was tired of living with Type II diabetes and high blood pressure. Being 36, the thought of having a heart attack, going blind, or losing a foot scared me. I'm taking my own little pharmacy of pills daily and I'm way too young for all of…
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New guy from Atlanta, GA Area...
Hi All, New guy here from Atlanta GA... Started my work weighing in at 238 pounds three weeks ago... Currently weighing in at 228. 10 miles of bicycle riding a night and staying under my calorie count seem to be taking it off... Health problems (diabetes, high blood pressure) in my early 30s finally got me ready to do…
