I have been gradually losing weight since may. But that was just from diet. Here is a picture of me in a tux with a 64" waist at 420 lbs. the next pictures are of me now at 385ish, and a 60" waist.

Since October 14th i have only been drinking water, eating 1500 calories a day or less, and eating proper portions and the right foods.

Wedding. May 30th 420lbs
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September 25th
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October 19th
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November 7th 385lbs 60" waist.
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and the quest continues =).

Good luck! Remember patience is a virtue... Time is the biggest factor.

Good job so far! I can't wait to the updated pictures as they come along!! =D

You're doing really good so far!
^____^;. Cant wait to see the updates.

Thank you for the words of encouragement.

1500 calories a day or less
golds gym 5 days a week
drinking Nothing but water.

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A month of solid exercise all most done. I feel better then i have in years. My body feels like its coming alive again. It is amazing what a sedentary life style can do to your body and mind.

This is definitely a life style i have chosen. My goal is to be around 300 lbs. come feb 2010. when i graduate from college.

here is to the future.

Thank you for the words of encouragement.

1500 calories a day or less
golds gym 5 days a week
drinking Nothing but water.

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A month of solid exercise all most done. I feel better then i have in years. My body feels like its coming alive again. It is amazing what a sedentary life style can do to your body and mind.

This is definitely a life style i have chosen. My goal is to be around 300 lbs. come feb 2010. when i graduate from college.

here is to the future.


If you do this faithfully, you will reach your goal faster than Feb 2010. I'd recommend a good multivitamin also. I like the MegaMen Sport vitapaks. Kinda expensive but they also boost metabolism a bit.

My Grandma gave me 2 huge bottles of centrum, multi vitamins.

I hear taking those things make you nauseous. Haven't taken any yet, but will start next week i think.

Yes i plan on being very faithful to that life style. Because truth is I'm not thinking about the weight. I'm thinking about extending my ability to live a fuller healthier life.

I'm excited about bike riding, yoga, dancing, and just getting off my ass for a change!

dont give up man keep on going.

Good luck Daniel. Keep us posted.

Good luck Daniel, you are doing great. Those vitamins might give some a nauseous feeling, but not all. The best way to find out if it will give you an upset stomach is to try them.

got on the scale today at Golds. I'm down to 377/395 (october 14th)

thats 18 lbs in a month if my math is correct.

Most of its probably the water weight and the crap i had inside of me thats being flush out.

who cares really makes me feel good and its in the direction i want to head in =)

woo!

You can do this brother and the attitude you have is great, it isnt about the weight but more your health. Keep that attitude and you will go far. Keep us posted.

got on the scale today at Golds. I'm down to 377/395 (october 14th)

thats 18 lbs in a month if my math is correct.

Most of its probably the water weight and the crap i had inside of me thats being flush out.

who cares really makes me feel good and its in the direction i want to head in =)

woo!


Congrats on the weigh in!! Look forward to seeing your progress as you continue! :)

:seeya:

You look just like a cousin of mine; it's bizarre!

Good luck with your weight loss. It sounds like you're doing all the right things.

Way to go Daniel! We're all rooting for you, that was an incredible weigh-in!!

Here is a post work out picture i took yesterday

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q275/DigitalDWR/100_0521.jpg

getting there!


Thank you all so much for the support!

Wow your face is slimming out already! and you cracked a smile too! Good work Dan, keep it up!!!

Hi Rowe! I see you are a very handsome man deserving a chance to be free finally. I hope hope hope for you, that you get to your bestest best, and have the strength and stamina to do it. Peace and Joy!

Great progress so far! Your attitude is terrific, and I see great things ahead for you! Keep up the great, hard, and very rewarding work!:driving:

Cheers
ABBA

You're doin good!

Hey Daniel! Congrats on the weight loss so far, that last weigh in is great!! Your attitude is wonderful too... keep us posted, can't wait to see more fantastic results!! :)

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Here is a comparison shot from the past month and some change. the 23 pound drop has been over 39 days-ish.

Started with a personal trainer today. Going to be able to measure my results more accurately now.

congrats,
I can see the difference in those pics!
keep it up!

Awesome work man, keep up the hard work :hurray:

yeah its a small one, but noticiable.

My hands, wrists, calves, inner thighs, and back rolls are noticeably receding. the bloated look on my belly is going as well

I also stepped on the scale today before my work out.. i was at 370 lbs....

This is so exciting!!!!

The goal is 325 by march 1st. I will not fail at this =)

I am the change i wish to see in the world!!!!

keep it up man, you will feel better and better, physically and mentally.

I get really sick from vitamins but one day I took one of my kid's Flintstones and it didn't bother me at all. I've been taking them for a few months and my skin, nails and hair all look significantly better! I know that they don't have enough calcium but they do contain almost all the same amounts as Centrum for everything else.

Good luck to you and keep it up!
Alison
stuckat180.blogspot.com

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365 lbs.

Lookin good Daniel..can definitely tell a difference in the belly, chest and face. Have you felt like your usual workout routine has become any easier? Doing any weight training? Keep at it and you will reach your goal by March, no doubt.

Lookin good Daniel..can definitely tell a difference in the belly, chest and face. Have you felt like your usual workout routine has become any easier? Doing any weight training? Keep at it and you will reach your goal by March, no doubt.

My usual work out routine hasn't felt like its become easier because I don't do the same work out 2 days in a row. My work out starts with a 20 or 25 minute session on the treadmill. For the first mile i walk at a fast 3.2 mph. which is the pace i can maintain just before a light jog. every half lap i speed it up to 5.0 mph and jog until the next lap starts. How i push my self is if the jog part is feeling easy i bump the speed up .2 As of today my jog speed was 5.3. which allowed me to complete a mile in 15:35. when i started this in october my pace was 2.8mph/3.5mph and a 26 minute mile. So I have made some progress. I do some weight lifting and i mix it up between machines and free weights. I had a few personal trainer sessions that got me on the right path when it comes to doing those. I also do core exercises before weight lifting.. I don't know what to call them other then crunches, but there is like 8 different types i do.


Just got back from the gym and I feel great. I'm so excited about reaching that 350 mark and below. (which if you didn't know is the 2nd to last click on a weight scale) Once i'm able to slide that bad boy to the left and be at 300+ I'll be ecstatic.

Almost cut your mile time in half..thats great! Free weights and machines together are the best way to go also. Looking forward to see you meet your goals and progress those mile times.

great job Daniel...you really motivate me...I love that you are jogging lightly...somebody told me that at my size, i shouldn't try to jog but this is something that I really want to be able to do...you have really inspired me...Muah! keep it up!

way to go. I know you can do it. lookin good so far.

great job Daniel...you really motivate me...I love that you are jogging lightly...somebody told me that at my size, i shouldn't try to jog but this is something that I really want to be able to do...you have really inspired me...Muah! keep it up!

Only you know your bodies limits and even then you can push your self harder.

When i first started this the guys at golds gym told me to take it easy. But that isn't how i do things. People look at me and all they see is a fat guy. The way i weight trained and exercised in highschool was high intensity so i was ready to feel that again. Haven't looked back =)

You can do it! you have to find that drive inside your self. that "on" switch so to speak. Once it is flipped you'll wonder why you hadn't figured it out earlier. Remember its never to late to start either.

I can't wait to get my endurance up. My goal is to be able to do a 5k by spring time.

You're doing awesome; keep up the great work! =3

Its not going to be easy man but it will be werth it! keep it up!

Only you know your bodies limits and even then you can push your self harder.

When i first started this the guys at golds gym told me to take it easy. But that isn't how i do things. People look at me and all they see is a fat guy. The way i weight trained and exercised in highschool was high intensity so i was ready to feel that again. Haven't looked back =)

You can do it! you have to find that drive inside your self. that "on" switch so to speak. Once it is flipped you'll wonder why you hadn't figured it out earlier. Remember its never to late to start either.

I can't wait to get my endurance up. My goal is to be able to do a 5k by spring time.

sounds like an awesome goal...keep motivating, being positive, and working hard and you'll reach your goal Daniel...enjoy the rest of your week!...ttyl:party:

keep going man, u have the perfect mindframe and the right means of accomplishing ur goals!!

awesome progress

you are a huge inspiration Daniel

Face transition pictures for the past 6 months or so.

I started dieting and exercise in october. but this journey began in may of 08

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q275/DigitalDWR/FaceTransition.jpg

wow! some huge changes there, awesome work!:)

Face transition pictures for the past 6 months or so.

I started dieting and exercise in october. but this journey began in may of 08

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q275/DigitalDWR/FaceTransition.jpg

Wow! I can see the difference...the last pic shows your dreamy eyes...*:O)* and your smile says, yea, I'm sexy! and I like your smile in the first and sec photos as well....keep it up Daniel!:driving: