My final 120 pound weight loss. (PICS)

I remember your thread a few months ago and you said you a little more weight to lose. You look really slim.

Congrats man!!!

Maybe you look too slim. You might want to start eating some food anorexic boy. :P

Very inspirational TC, congratulations.

Great job dude :)

i can't even gain weight,no matter how i much eat:(

If you remember my thread back in June I said I started out at 310 pounds, and in that thread I was 216 with a goal of 190.

Well, I've reached that milestone: original HUGE pic at 310 pounds

http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/7117/fattc.jpg

And finally me at 190 pounds:

http://img574.imageshack.us/img574/6755/img0932.jpg

Moral of the thread: Its easier to lose weight then what people think. Its about goddamn time for America to shake off obesity. Ask me for help if you need tips to lose a few pounds.

n00bproof

Great Job!

I want to gain weight, but too broke to do so.

I've gained a gut from all my drinking over the years, so I've been working out lately.

Congrats, man! I'm currently trying to shed around 90 pounds myself right now.

Lost around 13 pounds so far in one month.

i can't even gain weight,no matter how i much eat:(

Vader993

If you remember my thread back in June I said I started out at 310 pounds, and in that thread I was 216 with a goal of 190.

Well, I've reached that milestone: original HUGE pic at 310 pounds

http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/7117/fattc.jpg

And finally me at 190 pounds:

http://img574.imageshack.us/img574/6755/img0932.jpg

Moral of the thread: Its easier to lose weight then what people think. Its about goddamn time for America to shake off obesity. Ask me for help if you need tips to lose a few pounds.

n00bproof

I must know all of your secrets! I'm at 168, teetering on the edge of becoming overweight (my BMI is 24.6) and I would like to get down to 140.

[QUOTE="Vader993"]

i can't even gain weight,no matter how i much eat:(

Empirefrtw

a high metabolism? i want to grew some fat,so i can grow some muscles,

Wow great job !! You look great !!

That is amazing! You look so good! Time for more Americans to unlazy themselves and get to work ;p

Awesooome.

Wow, congrats man. :D

That's awesome man! Congratulations. I've been trying to lose weight since the end of summer, and while I've lost at least a good 15 lbs, I've gone away from my regimine because of damn school lol.

Congrats man. Keep it up, and now you can just focus on getting muscle at the gym instead of having to burn more fat. Don't ever stop the cardio though.

Wow TC, I'm extremely impressed! I was in the process of losing weight but I kinda gave up on the cardio and stuck mainly with weight training. I've gotten bigger (muscle) but haven't lost much fat. You've just inspired me to get back on the tready. I'm 5'6" and 75kg (165 lbs), and while most of it is muscle, i really want to lean up a bit and get rid of the excess flab. So you've convinced me to work until I hit about 65-67kg (143 lbs) :D. THANKS.

Im trying to lose weight also. Im 268 pounds.

i need get my fatso in motion man...caugh 260ish caugh

it's sad to, i work at hospital with a full gym that has no cost to me to go to.

it's my eating habits i know i need change.

hey i just played dance dance Revelation lol for first time in 2 months lol for like 25-30 mins calorie meter said 61 burned lknow it not 100% right but hey it's something

Congrats TC!

Fantastic, weight loss of that nature is not easily attained no matter how much you downplay it. Keep up the great work, and whatever you do, don't fall off the fitness wagon!:P

[QUOTE="nintendoman562"]

How did you do it? I'm desperate at this point :(.

n00bproof

Run or walk at least three times a week for best results.

Don't follow a specific diet plan or cut out anything except junk food. Get your fruits and vegetables in. Just have the three main meals a day, snack in between lunch and dinner as long as itisn't too unhealthy.

Just keep it simple. Plan in chunks. If you want to lose 60 pounds, make your goal 5 pounds, then another 5 pounds, and another. Once you get in the groove of losing weight you're not gonna stop.

that is good advice; I am currently way overwight. I just weighed myself at my nutritionist andI am at 390 pounds. My goal is 280, basically my old high school weight when I was in good shape. Eventually I'd like to get to 250 or so, but that is wayyyyy down the line.

A few questions:

1. How did you motivate yourself? I am well-disciplined about everything (work, relationships, people, etc) except for my health. The will is there, the logic is sound pertaining to what I need to do and how to do it...but I just cant do it.

2. How long did it take you to make such an impressive loss? 120 is roughly about whatI want to lose.

3. How often did you weigh yourself? I've been told by my therapist you should not weigh yourself more than twice a month, otherwise you put a negative spin.

4. Any other tips? I used to be an athlete, someone who could hike for hours, lift large amounts of weights, etc. Now I am obese, smoker, and I get winded simply walking around.

5. Did you have to make any extreme lifestyle changes? i.e. did you give up video games or other non-productive hobbies?

6. What was your general exercise routine?

Thank you for posting this, you have no idea how good it makes me feel to see a former fattie looking so trim and, dare I say, handsome :oops:

also, it seems you lost quite a bit in a fairly small amount of time; do you have problems with excess skin or anything?

[QUOTE="n00bproof"]

[QUOTE="nintendoman562"]

How did you do it? I'm desperate at this point :(.

mrbojangles25

Run or walk at least three times a week for best results.

Don't follow a specific diet plan or cut out anything except junk food. Get your fruits and vegetables in. Just have the three main meals a day, snack in between lunch and dinner as long as itisn't too unhealthy.

Just keep it simple. Plan in chunks. If you want to lose 60 pounds, make your goal 5 pounds, then another 5 pounds, and another. Once you get in the groove of losing weight you're not gonna stop.

that is good advice; I am currently way overwight. I just weighed myself at my nutritionist andI am at 390 pounds. My goal is 280, basically my old high school weight when I was in good shape. Eventually I'd like to get to 250 or so, but that is wayyyyy down the line.

A few questions:

1. How did you motivate yourself? I am well-disciplined about everything (work, relationships, people, etc) except for my health. The will is there, the logic is sound pertaining to what I need to do and how to do it...but I just cant do it.

2. How long did it take you to make such an impressive loss? 120 is roughly about whatI want to lose.

3. How often did you weigh yourself? I've been told by my therapist you should not weigh yourself more than twice a month, otherwise you put a negative spin.

4. Any other tips? I used to be an athlete, someone who could hike for hours, lift large amounts of weights, etc. Now I am obese, smoker, and I get winded simply walking around.

5. Did you have to make any extreme lifestyle changes? i.e. did you give up video games or other non-productive hobbies?

6. What was your general exercise routine?

Thank you for posting this, you have no idea how good it makes me feel to see a former fattie looking so trim and, dare I say, handsome :oops:

I would say drop the smoking, that is just going to make working out more difficult. If you just want to lose fat then you can just do cardio type stuff, but if you want to replace the fat with muscle I would suggest heavy weightlifting. Make sure to eat good quality foods as well, it will help a lot.

Congrats TC!!!

[QUOTE="mrbojangles25"]

[QUOTE="n00bproof"]

Run or walk at least three times a week for best results.

Don't follow a specific diet plan or cut out anything except junk food. Get your fruits and vegetables in. Just have the three main meals a day, snack in between lunch and dinner as long as itisn't too unhealthy.

Just keep it simple. Plan in chunks. If you want to lose 60 pounds, make your goal 5 pounds, then another 5 pounds, and another. Once you get in the groove of losing weight you're not gonna stop.

VisigothSaxon

that is good advice; I am currently way overwight. I just weighed myself at my nutritionist andI am at 390 pounds. My goal is 280, basically my old high school weight when I was in good shape. Eventually I'd like to get to 250 or so, but that is wayyyyy down the line.

A few questions:

1. How did you motivate yourself? I am well-disciplined about everything (work, relationships, people, etc) except for my health. The will is there, the logic is sound pertaining to what I need to do and how to do it...but I just cant do it.

2. How long did it take you to make such an impressive loss? 120 is roughly about whatI want to lose.

3. How often did you weigh yourself? I've been told by my therapist you should not weigh yourself more than twice a month, otherwise you put a negative spin.

4. Any other tips? I used to be an athlete, someone who could hike for hours, lift large amounts of weights, etc. Now I am obese, smoker, and I get winded simply walking around.

5. Did you have to make any extreme lifestyle changes? i.e. did you give up video games or other non-productive hobbies?

6. What was your general exercise routine?

Thank you for posting this, you have no idea how good it makes me feel to see a former fattie looking so trim and, dare I say, handsome :oops:

I would say drop the smoking, that is just going to make working out more difficult. If you just want to lose fat then you can just do cardio type stuff, but if you want to replace the fat with muscle I would suggest heavy weightlifting. Make sure to eat good quality foods as well, it will help a lot.

Congrats TC!!!

muscle is not the issue; i am a strong man in a fat suit lol. I still lift weights at least three days a week, I rep 280 on the bench, squat 450, and bicep curl 65s.

See!?! This is why I want to lose weight so bad! I'd be such a badass looking dude if I got down to like 16% body fat. I was healthy and good in high school and I was at 20% then, which is high, but I was told that is just my body type by many doctors.

Like I said, Ive got all the motivation in the world, I just lack the execution aspect of it. I gotta cut down my beer intake, and like you said stop smoking. My coworkers recently quit, maybe I should jump on the bandwagon.

ARRRRGH not gonna lie, I am jealous of TC lol :cry:

lol is it bad that I printed those pictures for motivation?

[QUOTE="VisigothSaxon"]

[QUOTE="mrbojangles25"]

that is good advice; I am currently way overwight. I just weighed myself at my nutritionist andI am at 390 pounds. My goal is 280, basically my old high school weight when I was in good shape. Eventually I'd like to get to 250 or so, but that is wayyyyy down the line.

A few questions:

1. How did you motivate yourself? I am well-disciplined about everything (work, relationships, people, etc) except for my health. The will is there, the logic is sound pertaining to what I need to do and how to do it...but I just cant do it.

2. How long did it take you to make such an impressive loss? 120 is roughly about whatI want to lose.

3. How often did you weigh yourself? I've been told by my therapist you should not weigh yourself more than twice a month, otherwise you put a negative spin.

4. Any other tips? I used to be an athlete, someone who could hike for hours, lift large amounts of weights, etc. Now I am obese, smoker, and I get winded simply walking around.

5. Did you have to make any extreme lifestyle changes? i.e. did you give up video games or other non-productive hobbies?

6. What was your general exercise routine?

Thank you for posting this, you have no idea how good it makes me feel to see a former fattie looking so trim and, dare I say, handsome :oops:

mrbojangles25

I would say drop the smoking, that is just going to make working out more difficult. If you just want to lose fat then you can just do cardio type stuff, but if you want to replace the fat with muscle I would suggest heavy weightlifting. Make sure to eat good quality foods as well, it will help a lot.

Congrats TC!!!

muscle is not the issue; i am a strong man in a fat suit lol. I still lift weights at least three days a week, I rep 280 on the bench, squat 450, and bicep curl 65s.

See!?! This is why I want to lose weight so bad! I'd be such a badass looking dude if I got down to like 16% body fat. I was healthy and good in high school and I was at 20% then, which is high, but I was told that is just my body type by many doctors.

Like I said, Ive got all the motivation in the world, I just lack the execution aspect of it. I gotta cut down my beer intake, and like you said stop smoking. My coworkers recently quit, maybe I should jump on the bandwagon.

ARRRRGH not gonna lie, I am jealous of TC lol :cry:

Alright drop the beer as well it is just going to give you a gut. You need to up your weightlifting to at least 6 days a week if you want fast results. If you start weightlifting intense enough the fat will be melted off by the muscle. Sounds like you are strong and at least you already got a routine going with weightlifting, so you just got to up the intensity and workout more frequently and it will be no problem. What I mean by upping the intensity is either more weight less reps, or same/a little less weight but with about 10-15 seconds of rest inbetween sets.

lol is it bad that I printed those pictures for motivation?

mrbojangles25

Watch some Jay Cutler and Branch Warren vids on youtube for more motivation.

That's really great TC. Congrats! :)

Awesome. As somebody who has worked hard to put on a lot of weight over the years (opposite of you), I can appreciate this. It's tough to do, and you did it. Congrats man!!!

[QUOTE="VisigothSaxon"]

[QUOTE="mrbojangles25"]

that is good advice; I am currently way overwight. I just weighed myself at my nutritionist andI am at 390 pounds. My goal is 280, basically my old high school weight when I was in good shape. Eventually I'd like to get to 250 or so, but that is wayyyyy down the line.

A few questions:

1. How did you motivate yourself? I am well-disciplined about everything (work, relationships, people, etc) except for my health. The will is there, the logic is sound pertaining to what I need to do and how to do it...but I just cant do it.

2. How long did it take you to make such an impressive loss? 120 is roughly about whatI want to lose.

3. How often did you weigh yourself? I've been told by my therapist you should not weigh yourself more than twice a month, otherwise you put a negative spin.

4. Any other tips? I used to be an athlete, someone who could hike for hours, lift large amounts of weights, etc. Now I am obese, smoker, and I get winded simply walking around.

5. Did you have to make any extreme lifestyle changes? i.e. did you give up video games or other non-productive hobbies?

6. What was your general exercise routine?

Thank you for posting this, you have no idea how good it makes me feel to see a former fattie looking so trim and, dare I say, handsome :oops:

mrbojangles25

I would say drop the smoking, that is just going to make working out more difficult. If you just want to lose fat then you can just do cardio type stuff, but if you want to replace the fat with muscle I would suggest heavy weightlifting. Make sure to eat good quality foods as well, it will help a lot.

Congrats TC!!!

muscle is not the issue; i am a strong man in a fat suit lol. I still lift weights at least three days a week, I rep 280 on the bench, squat 450, and bicep curl 65s.

See!?! This is why I want to lose weight so bad! I'd be such a badass looking dude if I got down to like 16% body fat. I was healthy and good in high school and I was at 20% then, which is high, but I was told that is just my body type by many doctors.

Like I said, Ive got all the motivation in the world, I just lack the execution aspect of it. I gotta cut down my beer intake, and like you said stop smoking. My coworkers recently quit, maybe I should jump on the bandwagon.

ARRRRGH not gonna lie, I am jealous of TC lol :cry:

[QUOTE="mrbojangles25"]

[QUOTE="VisigothSaxon"]

I would say drop the smoking, that is just going to make working out more difficult. If you just want to lose fat then you can just do cardio type stuff, but if you want to replace the fat with muscle I would suggest heavy weightlifting. Make sure to eat good quality foods as well, it will help a lot.

Congrats TC!!!

BMD004

muscle is not the issue; i am a strong man in a fat suit lol. I still lift weights at least three days a week, I rep 280 on the bench, squat 450, and bicep curl 65s.

See!?! This is why I want to lose weight so bad! I'd be such a badass looking dude if I got down to like 16% body fat. I was healthy and good in high school and I was at 20% then, which is high, but I was told that is just my body type by many doctors.

Like I said, Ive got all the motivation in the world, I just lack the execution aspect of it. I gotta cut down my beer intake, and like you said stop smoking. My coworkers recently quit, maybe I should jump on the bandwagon.

ARRRRGH not gonna lie, I am jealous of TC lol :cry:

a girl at my work is doing that; she is very beautiful, but when she started her legs had quite a bit of celulite. Its only been about 6 weeks since she started training, but the difference in her overall leg tone is intense.

my only concern about sprinting is my knees; I weight almost 400 pounds, and pounding on my knees like that seems a bit harsh at this point. I was a lineman in football, and thankfully have no problems now, and I'd like to keep it that way

Things I am open to:

-Hiking; good boots coupled with knee braces might help my knees. I like t he outdoors
-Beach walking; I heard the sand is soft enough for heavy people not to cause damage, and it is really good resistance training because your constantly pushing against the sand
-General walking; despite my size and health, I can walk for miles on flat ground. I went to France three years ago whenI was at my peak weight of 417 and managed to walk about 15 miles in one day. So I know I can do it.
-Biking; I had a bike, it got stolen, will be getting my friend's bike soon. I really enjoyed riding it, too, I think a bike is going to be my golden ticket, especially given the "bike culture" where I live

Things I am against:

-Jogging. Like I said, bad for knees and frankly I dont think I could do it with my lungs in their current shape. Also, I am self conscious, dont want my man-boobs flopping around :P

Cardio is definately the ticket for me, no doubt. I will always retain some sort of muscle mass, and I respond well to weights. More importantly, I enjoy weight lifting. It is just a matter of finding a form of cardio that is convenient and tolerable.

Congrats man! How'd you do it?

Unrelated, but mrbojangles, you're a cool guy. Best of luck if you go through with this

[QUOTE="BMD004"][QUOTE="mrbojangles25"]

muscle is not the issue; i am a strong man in a fat suit lol. I still lift weights at least three days a week, I rep 280 on the bench, squat 450, and bicep curl 65s.

See!?! This is why I want to lose weight so bad! I'd be such a badass looking dude if I got down to like 16% body fat. I was healthy and good in high school and I was at 20% then, which is high, but I was told that is just my body type by many doctors.

Like I said, Ive got all the motivation in the world, I just lack the execution aspect of it. I gotta cut down my beer intake, and like you said stop smoking. My coworkers recently quit, maybe I should jump on the bandwagon.

ARRRRGH not gonna lie, I am jealous of TC lol :cry:

mrbojangles25

a girl at my work is doing that; she is very beautiful, but when she started her legs had quite a bit of celulite. Its only been about 6 weeks since she started training, but the difference in her overall leg tone is intense.

my only concern about sprinting is my knees; I weight almost 400 pounds, and pounding on my knees like that seems a bit harsh at this point. I was a lineman in football, and thankfully have no problems now, and I'd like to keep it that way

Things I am open to:

-Hiking; good boots coupled with knee braces might help my knees. I like t he outdoors
-Beach walking; I heard the sand is soft enough for heavy people not to cause damage, and it is really good resistance training because your constantly pushing against the sand
-General walking; despite my size and health, I can walk for miles on flat ground. I went to France three years ago whenI was at my peak weight of 417 and managed to walk about 15 miles in one day. So I know I can do it.
-Biking; I had a bike, it got stolen, will be getting my friend's bike soon. I really enjoyed riding it, too, I think a bike is going to be my golden ticket, especially given the "bike culture" where I live

Things I am against:

-Jogging. Like I said, bad for knees and frankly I dont think I could do it with my lungs in their current shape. Also, I am self conscious, dont want my man-boobs flopping around :P

Cardio is definately the ticket for me, no doubt. I will always retain some sort of muscle mass, and I respond well to weights. More importantly, I enjoy weight lifting. It is just a matter of finding a form of cardio that is convenient and tolerable.

Have you ever thought about doing some sort of KickBoxing or Martial Art? As far as cardio goes jump roping and kick boxing are my favorite.

If you remember my thread back in June I said I started out at 310 pounds, and in that thread I was 216 with a goal of 190.

Well, I've reached that milestone: original HUGE pic at 310 pounds

http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/7117/fattc.jpg

And finally me at 190 pounds:

http://img574.imageshack.us/img574/6755/img0932.jpg

Moral of the thread: Its easier to lose weight then what people think. Its about goddamn time for America to shake off obesity. Ask me for help if you need tips to lose a few pounds.

n00bproof

[QUOTE="BMD004"][QUOTE="mrbojangles25"]

muscle is not the issue; i am a strong man in a fat suit lol. I still lift weights at least three days a week, I rep 280 on the bench, squat 450, and bicep curl 65s.

See!?! This is why I want to lose weight so bad! I'd be such a badass looking dude if I got down to like 16% body fat. I was healthy and good in high school and I was at 20% then, which is high, but I was told that is just my body type by many doctors.

Like I said, Ive got all the motivation in the world, I just lack the execution aspect of it. I gotta cut down my beer intake, and like you said stop smoking. My coworkers recently quit, maybe I should jump on the bandwagon.

ARRRRGH not gonna lie, I am jealous of TC lol :cry:

mrbojangles25

a girl at my work is doing that; she is very beautiful, but when she started her legs had quite a bit of celulite. Its only been about 6 weeks since she started training, but the difference in her overall leg tone is intense.

my only concern about sprinting is my knees; I weight almost 400 pounds, and pounding on my knees like that seems a bit harsh at this point. I was a lineman in football, and thankfully have no problems now, and I'd like to keep it that way

Things I am open to:

-Hiking; good boots coupled with knee braces might help my knees. I like t he outdoors
-Beach walking; I heard the sand is soft enough for heavy people not to cause damage, and it is really good resistance training because your constantly pushing against the sand
-General walking; despite my size and health, I can walk for miles on flat ground. I went to France three years ago whenI was at my peak weight of 417 and managed to walk about 15 miles in one day. So I know I can do it.
-Biking; I had a bike, it got stolen, will be getting my friend's bike soon. I really enjoyed riding it, too, I think a bike is going to be my golden ticket, especially given the "bike culture" where I live

Things I am against:

-Jogging. Like I said, bad for knees and frankly I dont think I could do it with my lungs in their current shape. Also, I am self conscious, dont want my man-boobs flopping around :P

Cardio is definately the ticket for me, no doubt. I will always retain some sort of muscle mass, and I respond well to weights. More importantly, I enjoy weight lifting. It is just a matter of finding a form of cardio that is convenient and tolerable.

congratulations, looking great and healthy