I know I'm new, but wanted to share a recent success

[thatguy]

On my birthday last year I did my annual weigh in. I tipped the scales at 237 pounds. Now, I'm only 5'8" tall so this was not a nice number to see. I've been a chubby guy for a long time but this was over the limits for me. I promptly went out and bought a bicycle and vowed that I would lose at least 50 pounds.

I started riding about 50 miles a week and changed up my diet a little. Sure enough the weight started coming off. Winter came and I had to put the bike away (because I'm a wuss that isn't adjusted to the cold around these parts) but I stuck with the diet and continued to lose at a somewhat slower rate.

Spring has come around and I'm now 2 months shy of a year. I hopped on the scale this morning to see 167 pounds. I not only hit my goal, but blew it out of the damn water! I've had to replace my entire wardrobe (heh, and I thought guns and ammo were expensive!). Overall I'd say this was a success.

Proof!

I've started working out. I don't know if I will lose any more weight. I don't really care either way. I would like to lose the last of this belly I have.

Anyhow, I hope this might encourage some people around here who may be struggling with similar issues.

 

[halfmileharry]

Congrats and well done. Way to stick with it.
I just hit my target weight last week. It's not that difficult once you get started on the right path.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

Fantastic!!! And congratulations!!!

-J-

 

[hooky]

Great job and you've set a great example for your sons.

 

[esrice]

Wow that's excellent! Sounds like you did it the right way too!

 

[SmileDocHill]

Looks like you got rid of a couple kids too. That will help a lot with stress level and general health also, good move.

Seriously, though, that is an impressive accomplishment! Good job!

 

[Big J]

Congrats!!!

 

[thatguy]

Looks like you got rid of a couple kids too. That will help a lot with stress level and general health also, good move.

Seriously, though, that is an impressive accomplishment! Good job!

Ahh if only

Although, I've lost 70 pounds and my wife has lost 50. So, carry the 2, thats more than the average high school girl and far more than those two boys combined. I have small kids.

 

[Mr Evilwrench]

Awesome! I dropped 50 myself. Don't worry about the number as much as the composition. I don't mind 250 myself with my build, as I don't float. If I lost much more it would get into muscle.

 

[voodoo304]

Great post!

 

[churchmouse]

Good looking family. Stay healthy and take care of them. It is really all that matters......all else is extra.

Congrats

 

[mcolford]

Repped! Thats awesome!

 

[t_star]

That's awesome! Congrats!
Now, where' you find all that motivation? I need some!

 

[kjf40]

Great job sticking to it man, takes alot of strength mentally to reach goals like that.

Kudos to you!!

 

[Redskinsfan]

Fantastic! Well done!

I am trying to lose 20 pounds myself. You look great.

Terry