SHARING: I Lost 120 Pounds!
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francis1017
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that is really great kabayan! I will start exercising now!
howard_hughes
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Congrats on the achievement 
, I know how fulfilling it is to work your way towards being fit.
I myself was never fat but due to spending 10+ hours at the computer 6 days weekly, it got me quite unfit. I started going to the gym, to lose some extra flab and slowly gained some muscles in the process.. Recently started with Whey, casein & aminos. Working out definitely is a stress buster makes us feel better...
, I know how fulfilling it is to work your way towards being fit.I myself was never fat but due to spending 10+ hours at the computer 6 days weekly, it got me quite unfit. I started going to the gym, to lose some extra flab and slowly gained some muscles in the process.. Recently started with Whey, casein & aminos. Working out definitely is a stress buster makes us feel better...
Heywood00d
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Congratulations man! I always have a lot of respect for big guys and girls that get stuck in at the gym and make a change.
I needed to lose a couple of stone last year and I think the best change I made was ditching the fizzy stuff for fruit squash, as you said you did above.
I needed to lose a couple of stone last year and I think the best change I made was ditching the fizzy stuff for fruit squash, as you said you did above.
ch8878
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- Mar 21, 2009
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Ya I've just started on a just drinking water and eating veggies, egg whites and chicken diet myself.
Will your loose skin and stretch marks go away? Exercise don't help it?
BigMarcusStud
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- Aug 8, 2011
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Haha! Thanks man!
Wow. That's a good problem to have. Haha! Good luck!
Thanks kabayan! Yes, start NOW, not tomorrow!
Haha! I guess I could have worded the title better.
Congrats on the achievement
I myself was never fat but due to spending 10+ hours at the computer 6 days weekly, it got me quite unfit. I started going to the gym, to lose some extra flab and slowly gained some muscles in the process.. Recently started with Whey, casein & aminos. Working out definitely is a stress buster makes us feel better...
Thanks man! Yes, working in front of the computer all day can really make us unfit. I feel stronger and healthier since I started working out. I rarely get sick.
I just bought a 2lb tub of NitroTech whey protein. I drink it after working out and as a dinner replacement along with a hard boiled egg or boiled sweet potatoes.
Yup, even the 100% fruit varieties. They're just sugar water. Just stick to water. I did try putting some lemon in my water. Meh.
I don't think they'll go away. Research tells me that only surgery can fully remove it. I'm sure exercising can help lessen their appearance, but they can't be removed fully unless you're really lucky to have really elastic skin.
On your diet, just make sure to inject some variety so that you don't get tired. I eat a lot of canned tuna. I know they're processed, but they're very convenient. Haha!
I'm not an expert, but I don't think so. You need diet and exercise. Protein complements exercising and lifting weights. You could lower your carb intake in favor of protein though and that can help. It's just that eating lots of protein alone won't help you lose weight fast.
erickishere
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Congratulations Marcus! Always nice hearing people losing that amount of weight. That's crazy haha
MrE
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Congrats brother, most people don't seem to understand it has to be a permanent lifestyle change and not a temporary diet..... otherwise when stop "dieting" and return to eating how you previously did you will end up back at square one.
It's awesome to hear you didn't ignore an early warning sign and used it as motivation to change before it was too late. You should do some reading on Intermittent Fasting (IF), high protein, low carb (lots of vegetables, little bit of fruit, minimal grain), PRIMAL/PALEO eating. It's easy to pack on a lot of muscle, lean out, and never feel better following this plan.
Best of luck in the future and keep us updated on your progress.
It's awesome to hear you didn't ignore an early warning sign and used it as motivation to change before it was too late. You should do some reading on Intermittent Fasting (IF), high protein, low carb (lots of vegetables, little bit of fruit, minimal grain), PRIMAL/PALEO eating. It's easy to pack on a lot of muscle, lean out, and never feel better following this plan.
Best of luck in the future and keep us updated on your progress.
BigMarcusStud
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congratulation bro
Thanks!
Haha! When I look at the mirror, I still can't believe I did it. It is crazy.
I agree! When they ask me how I did it, that's the first thing I say - lifestyle change. I did a lot of temporary diets before. I tried the GM diet before I got married and lost 40 pounds. Of course, it's not sustainable and gained it all back and more once I stopped. Now that it's a lifestyle change, I can't go through a day without doing a form of exercise. Also when I don't crave for unhealthy foods anymore.
I've read about IF. A friend of mine is doing it. I'm also very interested in Paleo. I'll probably do it once I hit 180 lbs as I don't want to mess up what's currently working for me.
My friend is also pushing me to do Freeletics. Maybe if I'm a bit more lighter.
I knew your username meant something
Congrats mate. It will be easier now to maintain the current weight.
Haha! Yeah, it's kinda literal. Haha!
You'll gain it all back once you get married to her! Haha! Just kidding. Good job!
Well done mate, losing weight can be a hard task simply because it's so hard to 'see' it happening.
Props for sticking to your guns and seeing it through!
This is why I focused on "bite-sized goals". Instead of me thinking that I need to lose 100+ lbs, I focused on losing 10 lbs at a time. This way, it's not too overwhelming.
gcgamer2014
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Gratz, I have just started using myfitness pal to get back in shape
dominikx317
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Nice very good story and some people who want to lose weight maybe will now !
very good story and some people who want to lose weight maybe will now ! 
indianfreak
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Congratulation, dude! You've done what most obese people just dream of. You're doing everything right. I'm no expert, but would suggest 2 things. One, go for a walk in the park in the early morning; 30 minutes will do. But, try to get out in the fresh air. It really helps! Another thing, try to substitute peanut butter with something else that you like, but with less calories.
But, good job and keep it up.
But, good job and keep it up.
