I've lost 67 pounds (pics)

[Droopy]

Before at 289. I'm the big fellow in the bibs.




Now at 222. Yes, I understand I'm starting to look like Blago and that I'd probably shed another pound by getting a haircut. :D




I still have about 35 pounds to go, but I already feel a lot better mentally and physically. I started a new way of eating the second week of January of this year. I've lost the weight at a rate of 3.75 pounds per week on average since then.

[no name no slogan]

1. Wow! Nice going!

If I may ask, what is your secret?

[Droopy]

7. I'm going to a local weight loss clinic

Here is their web site. www.mpsweightloss.com

Basically, they determine what kind of metabolism you have and show you how to eat for it. It works wonders for people with diabetes, high blood pressure, and/or high cholesterol. Many of them report being able to discontinue their medications totally. There is a woman there who was insulin dependent one point who no longer takes any medication.

I'm don't have any health issues. I just needed to lose the weight before i started having them.

[Wapsie B]

27. Congratulations!

I watched the video on their site and the program does look interesting. I wonder if there are similar clinics closer to me?

[Droopy]

28. That's a one of a kind kind of place but the owner can work with you

She has clients in other parts of the country. She said she can do everything by e-mail, phone, and snail mail. There is a free initial consultation. If you'd like to check it out, send me a PM. I get a discount for steering people her way.

[Lex]

33. Way to Go, Droopy! It's hard work, I know.

The change betweent the pictures is phenomenal. You look like a different guy (in a good way).

I've dropped 50 pounds over the last 3 years, and every 10 pounds down has damn near taken forever, but on the other hand, I'm keeping it off thank god.

You must feel so much better! :hi:

[pink-o]

63. Did you post your weight loss to Biggest Loser??

..They match it in donations to local food banks!

BTW, congrats! I lost 25 lbs, starting in March 08 to December 08. And I had no excuse to gain it--most people are never taught about nutrition and the psychological issues we have about food, but I am very familiar with both. I just got depressed and lazy, let myself go. It's a much bigger deal for those who have to start from the beginning.

And there's no magic bullet. There's only sensible diet and exercise that expends more calories than one takes in. No pills, no rip-off apparatuses from QVC are gonna do it. Patience and forgiving yourself the backsteps so you don't throw in the towel is the only way.

[intheflow]

2. Congratulations!!!

I lost about 50 pounds last year and feel like a new woman. Keep up the good work--though it doesn't look like you necessarily need to lose any more weight. You're lookin' good! :thumbsup:

[Droopy]

11. Thank you

A lot of people tell me that I don't need to lose more weight and it's flattering to think that at 222 pounds I look fit. But when I stand in front of the mirror without any clothes on I can see that I need to lose more.

[JitterbugPerfume]

3. wow Droopy! you look great!

[Droopy]

12. Thanks Jitterbug

:hi:

[InvisibleTouch]

4. Congrats!

If I lost 67 pounds, I would be dead. :) But, good going!

[Droopy]

13. Hahaha!

I needed to lose that much just to feel alive! Thanks

[Deja Q]

5. Dude, you look incredible!!!

:wow:

:applause:

:yourock::yourock::yourock::yourock:



Nothing wrong with Blago either. He's cute physical looks are not the same as the soul within. Okay, Blago has no soul, but who said anybody was perfect?

[Droopy]

14. Thanks!

I started this journey last year when I quit smoking in April. My life just keeps getting better and better now.

[many a good man]

60. You quit smoking AND lost weight at the same time??!!??

How in the world did you do that? I quit smoking a year and half ago and gained 17#. I fell off the wagon nine months later. Now I've lost 25# and have a quit date of 5/22. Any advice would be appreciated!!!

[Beaverhausen]

6. Congrats!!!

You should be very proud of yourself. :woohoo:

I lost 50 lbs a couple of years ago - I know what you mean about feeling better physically AND mentally.

People who don't have weight issues just don't understand that.

[Droopy]

15. Thank you!

And congrats on slimming down. Yes, I had no idea how badly the extra weight was hurting my mental state. I was healthy otherwise, but I felt bad about myself. I was even seeing a psychologist about it. She's the one who got me to take the weight off. I'm going to see her again here pretty soon to show her the results of her handywork on my psyche.

[cwydro]

8. Congratulations!

Keep it up!

[Droopy]

16. Thanks!

:thumbsup:

[InternalDialogue]

9. Way to go!

Huge congratulations for sticking with it and making yourself feel better. Looks like you're rightfully proud of your effort!

[Droopy]

18. Thanks InternalDialogue

My internal dialoue is a lot more positive these days.

[Sultana]

10. BRAVO!

:applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause:

What an accomplishment, keep up the good work.

[Droopy]

20. Thank you!

:)

[MrsBrady]

17. way to go!! n/t

[Droopy]

21. Thanks

:)

[flvegan]

19. Good job!

Keep up the great work.

[Droopy]

22. Thank you

Yep, I'm going to keep on keeping on. I'm due to re-up my membership at the clinic for another 19 weeks and I will definitely be doing that.

[Left Is Write]

23. Well done!

:thumbsup:

[Starbucks Anarchist]

24. Congrats!

You look great! :toast:

[MilesColtrane]

25. Yeah, man.

I just bought a chinning bar can't even do one pull up yet cause I'm too fat.

You're helping to give me some inspiration.

[Pool Hall Ace]

26. Woohoo! Good going!

Here's to new-found health! :toast:

[TZ]

29. Congrats

Looking good there Sounds like the kind of thing I should check out...:hi:

[carlyhippy]

30. OMG! You are my hero

I have been trying to lose, already lost 7 lbs in the past couple of weeks, but it is so hard, I am a really big eater. Thanks for posting, you are an inspiration.

[yellowdogintexas]

31. my hat is off to you and anyone who get the weight off in a healthy fashion

I lost 60 with Weight Watchers so I know it isn't easy

Congratulations

[graywarrior]

32. You look like a different guy!

And you really look great. Congratulations and don't cut the hair. It looks awesome on you.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

34. My dear Droopy!

Wow, you look awesome!

You have really conquered your demons, and I could not be prouder!


Dig the T shirt too...;)

[Born_A_Truman]

35. Congratulations!

As someone who has struggled myself, I know how hard it is! It's not like we can live without food. I'm proud of you!

[old mark]

36. Congratulations! I fight with my weight all the time, have been losing

for almost a year, still have 30 more to go.
It's not easy.
You should be proud.

:yourock:

mark

[Inchworm]

37. Wonderful!

You rock!

:woohoo:

:yourock:

[bigwillq]

38. Good for you!

Congrats! It's so hard to lose weight. You should be proud you were able to. :) :toast: :bounce:


P.S.--I like the short hair better. :hide: :P :)

[SeattleGirl]

39. Congratulations, Droopy!

You look fabulous!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[fizzgig]

40. well done, droopy

keep up the good work! you still off the ciggies, too?

[Droopy]

43. Thanks. Yeah, I've been tobacco-free for over a year now

Quit in April of last year.

[Condem]

41. Nice job, Droopy

How bout an Iowa Hawkeye T-shirt as a reward? Black and Gold would look much better on that slimmer physique.

[RufusH]

42. Congratulations! That's a lot of weight.

[JimGinPA]

44. Soon You'll Have To Change Your Username To "Buff"

Congratulations!


K&R



:thumbsup:

[Vidar]

45. Congratulations.

[sammythecat]

46. Wow. Quit smoking and then lose 70lbs.

That's some inspiring determination there.

Congratulations to you. Well done!

on edit: See if you can reach the point of singularity. That would be cool. :P

[FKA MNChimpH8R]

47. Way to go, Droopy

I dropped almost 40 a few years ago and they're still off. Went from around 255 to 215. But your transformation is amazing. I still look like a geek, but you found a great looking guy in there. Congrats!

[femmocrat]

48. You look terrific! Thanks for sharing.

Way to go, Droopy! :applause:

[firedupdem]

49. You look great! Congratulations!! n/t

[JimWis]

50. Way to go. Congrats. I lost about 80 pounds on a system where

we drank the shakes. But since then, it keeps sneaking back on, even though I eat very sensibly. I kept telling them that my metabolism is weird but they didn't really pay much attention. They finally admitted that I may have an extremely low metabolism. This sounds very interesting - knowing which foods would work. Thanks for sharing the info and link. And well done on your weight loss.

[lizziegrace]

51. Look at you!!

:applause:

:hug:

[RagAss]

52. Excellent !!!

[Haole Girl]

53. You should feel extremely proud!!

And, on a side note, I like the long hair. :-)

[Shell Beau]

54. That is hard to do! Way to go!

:woohoo:

[mopinko]

55. awesome

great job. rock on.

[dana_b]

56. wow! you look like a different person!

very cool and you probably are adding years to your life. Congrats!

[WinkyDink]

57. YOU? Are an inspiration!! CONGRATULATIONS!!

[auntAgonist]

58. You're going to have to wear a nametag when we see you again!

WTG!!!!

:woohoo:

You look awesome T.

aA
kesha

[BurtWorm]

59. Well done, Droopy!

You look great.

Does this have anything to do with what that guy Kessler with the bestseller talks about--something about sugar, fats and salt?

I lost 30 pounds in half a year cutting out dessert and seconds. And exercising. Very difficult to maintain it, though. Especially the exercising.

Good luck to you.

[LeftyFingerPop]

61. Wow! Well done Droopy!

You look great...congratulations! :toast:

[BarenakedLady]

62. Congratulations!

You look fantastic. :)

[mentalsolstice]

64. You look great either way.

However, congrats for deciding what it best for you and going for it.

[Strong Atheist]

65. Congrats!

:toast:

[stewartcolbert08]

66. Great job!

I did weight watchers last year and dropped 30 from 220 then put it back on LOL because I stopped working out! LOL Watching TV is more fun okay !!!!! So now I am getting back to it! You look awesome though, way to stick it!

[JohnnyLib2]

67. Wow! Congratulations.

Bet you are really, really pleased.