Been a while - Before and Current (It isn't after until I am done!!!)

[TiredOfBeingFat]

Hey Ya'll - Well, it has been a long time since I posted on here. I got a text from a friend with an old picture of us just the other day and it kinda shocked me and reminded me that I have come a long way. It was perfect timing because I was getting discouraged and felt like I was still as big as ever, so it was good to see I have actually made some progress. Why is it that our brains don't keep pace with our weight loss sometimes? Many times I still feel like the 310 lb guy I used to be...ugh.

I didnt do all of this weight loss with Atkins, but that is how a lot of the weight was lost and what got me on the right path. I now do a different program to go along with my working out but it is based on lower carbs with lots of protein and and higher fiber carbs in the evening - good old green veggies!

So anyway here are some pics that made me feel kinda good to look back at today.....I have another 50 lbs to go but I feel like I can make it now after seeing where I came from!

Oh yea, and thanks to Sherri for reminding me - I am gettin healthy too! My cholesterol went from 292 down to 180 and my blood pressure dropped down to 110/65ish from being in the pre-hypertension ranges!!! So those who think eating meats and fats will raise ur cholesterol - TAKE THAT !

About 300 Lbs



About 285 lbs (this is the pic my friend sent me the other day)



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NOW - These are around 220 lbs workin down to 170lbs!

[Sherri]

WOW, You look great!
I know what you mean about our minds keeping up with our weightloss. I had the same thing going on with me.
Time to take off the fat goggles, cause man, you look nothing like you did. Great Job!
I have no doubts that you'll melt those 50 off in no time.
I bet you feel great, ha?
Keep up the fantastic work you're doing for yourself!
Not only are you losing weight. You're getting healthy, healthy, healthy!
Sherri

[sallyseachange]

Wow! Wow! Wow! How inspiring! You've done a terrific job.

[Dex]

Awesome. What does your workouts look like? I was thinking about doing the P90x.

[bsquare12]

Wow.. what a change. You look fantastic...!!!!!

[kimbat06]

Wow! Great job!

[Amber_Girl79]

Great job!! Seeing someone like you and how different you look now, will make anyone do Atkins!!!

[FLSunShine]

WOW! YOU LOOK GREAT! Very Nice, keep up the good work.

[Debie]

You really did a great job. Amazing transformation! Keep up the great work, you will be at goal in no time.

[Sarina D]

You're looking fantastic, well done!!! What an amazing transformation!!!!

Thanks for sharing your pics, they're a great inspiration to all of us.

All the best,
Sarina

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Heaviest weight last year- 400 lbs. (2007)
April 1, 2008 - 387 lbs.
Atkins start weight – 347 (July 19, 2008 )
(100 lbs. lost as of Oct 2, 2008 - Hit 300 lbs. on this day )
Current weight – 251 lbs.
Goal weight - 150 – 160