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On April 21, 2008 I weighed myself and I was at 310 pounds. I stood there shocked and decided it is time to do something about it. I started eating the right kinds of foods and working out. I started with some weights and riding an exercise bike 40 minutes four days a week. Now, I have a weight bench and several bars, and I walk a treadmill for 5 miles four to five days a week. I have got my time down to 69 minutes to do the five miles. Today, I weighed myself and I am down to 210 pounds. I can't believe I lost 100 pounds in less than five months. While I still want to lose another 20 to 25 pounds, I am so happy to have hit the 100 pound mark. This is a milestone for me, I have not seen this weight in over 15 years. I went from a TIGHT size 46 to a loose 38 (almost ready for size 36 pants)
I can't take all the credit. My wife has been great during all this. She supports my weight loss. She is always looking for the best foods for me, and goes to a lot of trouble to make sure that the meals she makes me are as healthy as possible. She will even make me a separate meal if her and the kids want something else. She has also been there to nudge me when I have been tempted to blow it. My diet has not been real strict. I just stayed away from fried foods and sweets. The main thing was to watch my portion control. I use to eat till I was so full I hurt, now I eat to live not for recreation. My wife has also not complained about my time in the garage working out. She even schedules things around my workout. My wife is the best.
I know this is a gun forum, but I just had to tell someone.
Algaroth
09-13-2008, 17:50
Congrats! Keep it up.
My dad lost 98 pounds, many many years ago. He's kept it off since then, too. He's 56 years old and you would never guess it.
Big Time
09-13-2008, 17:51
Great job G-19!! It's about time I see the light and follow the same steps.
Thanks, and thats great about your dad.
Congrats man that fantastic!
Cclass, now that I am in shape, introduce me to the girls...LOL.
Good job. Im sure your wife appreciates your weight loss more than you do her help. Less laundry for her to do, less food to cook, and less weight crushing her.
You will be all the way there as soon as you stop calling it a diet and know that its a new life style you now lead.
I think that's absolutely wonderful! :hugs:
My only concern is that you lost over 20 lbs a month.....5 lbs per week. That's very fast and drastic. Have you checked in with your doctor just to monitor your progress and see if you're getting enough calories? Kudos to you!! :thumbsup:
Cody Jarrett
09-13-2008, 18:08
G-19 that's great news! Welcome to the rest of your life. Keep up the good work.:wavey:
PeterJasonMN
09-13-2008, 18:10
I can normally do 4-5 pounds per month, even after that initial "shock" wears off. I've been busting my ass of in the gym the last three months now and numbers-wise I've dropped fifty, but I've gained quite a bit of muscle.
I need to start ratcheting up the cardio and quit the nomming when I'm at work.
On April 21, 2008 I weighed myself and I was at 310 pounds. I stood there shocked and decided it is time to do something about it. I started eating the right kinds of foods and working out. I started with some weights and riding an exercise bike 40 minutes four days a week. Now, I have a weight bench and several bars, and I walk a treadmill for 5 miles four to five days a week. I have got my time down to 69 minutes to do the five miles. Today, I weighed myself and I am down to 210 pounds. I can't believe I lost 100 pounds in less than five months. While I still want to lose another 20 to 25 pounds, I am so happy to have hit the 100 pound mark. This is a milestone for me, I have not seen this weight in over 15 years. I went from a TIGHT size 46 to a loose 38 (almost ready for size 36 pants)
I can't take all the credit. My wife has been great during all this. She supports my weight loss. She is always looking for the best foods for me, and goes to a lot of trouble to make sure that the meals she makes me are as healthy as possible. She will even make me a separate meal if her and the kids want something else. She has also been there to nudge me when I have been tempted to blow it. My diet has not been real strict. I just stayed away from fried foods and sweets. The main thing was to watch my portion control. I use to eat till I was so full I hurt, now I eat to live not for recreation. My wife has also not complained about my time in the garage working out. She even schedules things around my workout. My wife is the best.
I know this is a gun forum, but I just had to tell someone.
I love these type of threads. This is what the GNG forum is for, non gun discussions. G-19, thanks for telling us, great news. I have some questions, but I am on my way to a buffet. LOL ;)
Congratulations! That is incredible!
Dirty Dealer
09-13-2008, 18:22
:wow:100lbs that's great... Good for you.
I have some questions, but I am on my way to a buffet. LOL ;)
:rofl::rofl::rofl:
FLRon777
09-13-2008, 18:27
That is really fantastic. That's an achievement to lose that much weight in a relatively brief time.
Keep up the good work and enjoy your new life!
Thanks for all the replies.
Tristan, I feel better than I have in years. I take vitamins to help also.
Mugatu, that is not funny....ok, yes it is. That is one place I avoid. Buffets are one place I aways over ate. You have to get your moneys worth.
Road Dog
09-13-2008, 18:51
Great job G-19.
RD
Congratulations...........You will live longer and feel much better.
Your endurance at everything will amaze you :tongueout:
Keep it off :wavey:
NYC Drew
09-13-2008, 18:55
Congratulations sir. Good job. No, damn good job!
'Drew
I'm in the same boat, 6'6 330 lbs, want to get down to 220-230. Tips/details please. Jon
:wow::wow:
Congrats man !! :yourock:
Hey man Congratulations good job! Yeah you got some wife there too, now go buy her something nice (like another Glock, so you can reap the benefits as well)
ATL Peach Girl
09-13-2008, 23:05
wow!!! Congrats G-19!!!
You should have gone on Biggest Loser....those guys drop 100 pounds in the space of 5 months. That's amazing.
You must be real young........
A huge congrats!!!
itisbruno
09-13-2008, 23:06
Way to go!
TacoPower
09-13-2008, 23:40
If anyone wants to do some kind of weight loss challenge thread let me know? I think it would be easier for everyone if we had a place to talk about it, give support etc.. ?
You sir, are the man. Congrats!! 100lbs is huge, no pun intended.
I recently lost 23lbs myself. Went from drinking 5 or 6 sodas a day and replaced it with water instead.
MallNinja4Hire
09-13-2008, 23:52
Im at 210 right now and my target weight is in the 150 range and or drop 3" off the waist I would prefer both . I'm kinda pressed for time and this seems like an impossible task that I want.
I wish I could get a grasp on it.
Maybe if I walk 20 miles a day and consume nothing but water for a month I bet I could lose at least 30lbs....
Clueless..........
Congrats! It takes a lot of work to lose that much weight.
congrats, that is some awesome weight loss, keep up the good work.
the iceman
09-14-2008, 01:54
Congrats!! I am envious!
I would love to shed 60 lbs but I am severly lacking the motivation.
TurboRocket
09-14-2008, 08:57
NICE WORK!!!
Considering keeping us updated in the GT Strength & Conditioning forum also.
I reached Milestone 1 for the Heavy and got a sandvich. Wtf.
Congrats! I need to do something similar real soon. I weighed 248 two days ago. I'd rather see 200 again before I see 250.
Congrats!! I am envious!
I would love to shed 60 lbs but I am severly lacking the motivation.
me too.
i have started eating less, and i would LOVE to loose 60lbs too. i just have to kick my but into gear:upeyes:
G-19
a BIG congrats to you!
that's Awesome and you should be very proud of yourself:wavey:
Congrats.....and you have spurred me on to do the same thing.
TheVeryIdea
09-14-2008, 13:30
Tagged for motivation.
<== Weighs the most now he ever has. :embarassed:
RyanSBHF
09-14-2008, 21:25
Impressive.
Thanks for all the nice words. At 42 I figured I better start now.
Great work. I know it’s not easy. You have to change your eating habits – which you have – and the way you think about food. Very tough.
Something I’ve wondered about: What are the things that trigger that, “Oh CRAP!!” moment when you know it’s time to do something about your body?
For me, it was when I got into the pool one day, looked down and saw my belly hanging over my waistband. Too much belly. Not good. Going in the wrong direction. Don’t want to look like my father. Oh CRAP!!
That was 30+ years ago. Changing from eat-anything-I-want-and-only-exercise-enough-to-pass-the-annual-PT-test to the way I eat now took a lot of time and effort. It’s worth it, though.
Stick with it. Know that you’ll backslide a little every now and then, but you can get to where you need to be.
Luck.
gaper007
09-18-2008, 05:41
Its great to have that support. Keep it going
Good for you, mi amigo. :thumbsup:
After all the hard work, you owe yourself a 1911.
ATL Peach Girl
10-03-2008, 05:15
If anyone wants to do some kind of weight loss challenge thread let me know? I think it would be easier for everyone if we had a place to talk about it, give support etc.. ?
I would be up for something like this Taco.......I am having lapband surgery later this month.
That is fantastic ! Good for you.
Is your treadmill in our home or garage ? The reason I ask is that I have an opportunity to get a very expensive treadmill from my Dad for free and I don't have room in my house for it. I was wondering if it would be ok to use in the garage in the Houston heat. I'll probably go for it.
.264 magnum
10-03-2008, 06:55
On April 21, 2008 I weighed myself and I was at 310 pounds. I stood there shocked and decided it is time to do something about it. I started eating the right kinds of foods and working out. I started with some weights and riding an exercise bike 40 minutes four days a week. Now, I have a weight bench and several bars, and I walk a treadmill for 5 miles four to five days a week. I have got my time down to 69 minutes to do the five miles. Today, I weighed myself and I am down to 210 pounds. I can't believe I lost 100 pounds in less than five months. While I still want to lose another 20 to 25 pounds, I am so happy to have hit the 100 pound mark. This is a milestone for me, I have not seen this weight in over 15 years. I went from a TIGHT size 46 to a loose 38 (almost ready for size 36 pants)
I can't take all the credit. My wife has been great during all this. She supports my weight loss. She is always looking for the best foods for me, and goes to a lot of trouble to make sure that the meals she makes me are as healthy as possible. She will even make me a separate meal if her and the kids want something else. She has also been there to nudge me when I have been tempted to blow it. My diet has not been real strict. I just stayed away from fried foods and sweets. The main thing was to watch my portion control. I use to eat till I was so full I hurt, now I eat to live not for recreation. My wife has also not complained about my time in the garage working out. She even schedules things around my workout. My wife is the best.
I know this is a gun forum, but I just had to tell someone.
:treadmill: Awesome!
Rinspeed
10-03-2008, 11:27
Congratulations.
tackleberry65
10-03-2008, 11:45
All you did was cut out sweets and fried food and started exercising? What about beer?
+1 on tagged for motivation!
A sincere congratulations and well wished from a complete stranger.
Good job!
ipfreely123
10-03-2008, 12:29
Great Job G19 dedication to do something like that is amazing.
PeterJasonMN
10-03-2008, 14:42
May 24: 350 pounds
Today: 295 pounds
TacoPower
10-03-2008, 14:57
I am down over ten pounds in the last 2 weeks but it had to do with oral surgery, vicodin, diet rockstar energy drink and a little bit of heartbreak.
Good job Peter! Keep it going. I'm looking to join you in the sub-300 range in a few months. I'm at 350 now, but spinning classes and weights are helping out greatly.
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