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I got serious about my health after I saw my wedding pictures. I had hit a high of 255 lbs, and didn't really like what I was seeing:
[URL="http://www.flickr.com/photos/larryb/8041401649/"]At 255 pounds[/URL]
I started severely restricting carbs in July 2011 - on my own because I hadn't found MDA yet. I didn't take any "before" shots probably because I wasn't too happy with how I looked with my shirt off.
This is a couple of months later and about a size smaller
[URL="http://www.flickr.com/photos/larryb/8041400409/"]At about 235[/URL]
And this is where I am now:
[URL="http://www.flickr.com/photos/larryb/8041189050/in/photostream/"]Dressed[/URL]
[URL="http://www.flickr.com/photos/larryb/8041179221/in/photostream/"]Shirt off, front[/URL]
[URL="http://www.flickr.com/photos/larryb/8041183527/in/photostream/"]Shirt off, side[/URL]
I'm at about 195 after 15 months or so, and I've been plateaued for a while. But my new-ish exercise program (60% boxing, 40% cross-fit) is moving the mass around a bit.
All in all, I'm happy with my progress. The funny thing is that I'm far more aware of my current spare tire than I was of all the extra weight I used to carry around. Go figure.
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The after picture is first. September 8 2012. It is because of the before picture in April.( I am second from the left) April 5 2012. After I saw that, I got serious. I am still losing. Most of all I have lost my Blood pressure meds. My blood sugar is normal. I lost my allergy meds and inhalers, My inflammation in my knees and hips is gone. I can have fun again. I am 57 years old. I have 6 grand children with one on the way. I taught my grand kids to Stand up paddle board this summer.. I FEEL Good. This summer has been so amazing. I plan to lose 30 more pounds and weigh what I did in my 20's . I no longer feel that it is impossible.
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Thanks for the compliments guys!
Goosejuggler- Yup. Failed... plain and simple. :P
Patrick- that's exactly what I'm going for. :D
Saoirse- I was kind of shocked and excited that the skin does spring back eventually, it just takes a while. My youngest is 2 1/2 and I'm hoping as time goes by it'll just get better!
Bosstycoon- You seriously look like s different man. Rock on!
Hawk- Way to go! Can't wait to see your pics once they are approved.
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the pics are on my profile page. I had no idea that they do not show up right away.
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[QUOTE=LarryB;967235]The funny thing is that I'm far more aware of my current spare tire than I was of all the extra weight I used to carry around. Go figure.[/QUOTE]
I hear that, Larry! It's the same with me. I find I need to cut myself some slack and just relax. It's easy to become a bit obsessed after seeing a lot of progress only to watch that progress taper off over time.
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Hawk you look awesome! Nice work!!
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Great job Hawk! Nice legs! :)
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Larry, you look years younger.. keep up the solid work.
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[quote=kakes;965130]okay guys, (almost) 9 months primal! Feeling amazing, super active and happy. 4 kids worth of stretch marks have turned into tiger stripes. :)
[img]http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8169/8031988825_768be6147c_c.jpg[/img][/quote]
ah-mazing!!!
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[quote=kakes;965130]okay guys, (almost) 9 months primal! Feeling amazing, super active and happy. 4 kids worth of stretch marks have turned into tiger stripes. :)
[img]http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8169/8031988825_768be6147c_c.jpg[/img][/quote]
wow!!
