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From 60 to 34....6XL to L/XL....221 lbs lost!
Woohoo! Today my mom and I did something awesome. We both climbed into a pair of shorts that I wore right before I started my journey. These shorts were starting to get snug....and I will never get rid of them! I started to cry when I saw this photo. I am so happy to be healthy! Starting Weight/Current Weight: 435/213…
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You've got this!
Our journey can be so overwhelming at times can't it? Just the thought of having to "do it again" is enough to make you wanna.....well EAT! I have learned that if the journey were truly easy, we would learn nothing. Our greatest strength comes as a result of the biggest battles. Even though my friend you'd just love to…
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211 lbs lost.....and so much to be thankful for!
I always remain so thankful for my health and wellness. Looking at old photos always reminds me of how far I have come....reminds me of how amazing I feel....and keeps me humble that those pounds are never far away! The top photo was taken around fall of 2013 and the bottom photo was taken just this past week. So so so…
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435 to 231 and I have reached my goal :)
I have reached my goal! WOOHOO! I started this journey at 435 lbs and a size 60 mens pants. I am now 231 lbs and a size 38 mens pants. I have lost a total of 204 lbs in just 14 months.....but I have gained so much more! So proud and so blessed.
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GET OVER IT!
I gotta be honest, I am frustrated. I realize that everyones journey is their own....totally get it. But I am sick of seeing people whine and complain.....sick of seeing them sabotage themselves and blame circumstances, holidays and failed relationships. Someone needs to say "GET OVER IT!" Seriously, I had to tell it to…
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I have lost my best friend.....
I always thought I had one best friend I could count on....sadly that is no longer the case. Maybe I am not the only one? My blog post explains...... http://www.fromgastrictofantastic.com/blog/when-times-get-tough
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Ready for a little debate? I sure am!
This blog post is gonna furrow some eyebrows....gonna ruffle some feathers. But you now what? That is totally ok :) I am a rebel. One thing is for certain today and always. You are amazing. You are special and YOU ARE LOVED! Now, read the blog LOL Then come back and tell me what you think....what is your opinion?…
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From 435 lbs to 256 lbs in just about a year!
So, I will say I am not done yet.....I want to get to 225 :) But I am on my way. So proud of my journey to health and wellness. Here are a few photos! Check out my blog to read my story. I would love to hear yours as well. More MFP friends. YAY! Raymond fromgastrictofantastic.com
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I AM FREE!! You can be too!!
I just wrote a blog post after an amazing day with my kiddos. Do you know what amazed me? The fact that I could enjoy the entire thing.......do you know why I enjoyed it? Because I am finally healthy enough to. You got this my friends. You can decide to make the right choices and live a life of health, happiness and…
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Weight? Nah. Health? Absolutely!
This journey didn't start out about losing weight for me. It was about saving my life. Making the decision to live. Sure, it might sound cliché, but it's true. My journey has been about learning to live. The weight loss is just a result of it all....mind you a great result lol I would love to make friends and encouragement…
