texanengineer
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Well, I was looking to enlist in the military after college graduation, but the only thing holding me back was my weight. The one thing I did have was time, so I started a simple diet plan and workout routine. No cokes, candy, fried foods, etc., basically counting calories.
Before:
Weight: 283 lbs.
Waist: 46 in.
Neck: 17.5 "
BMI: ~32%
Date in pictures: December 2007
During:
Weight: 257 lbs
Waist: 44"
Neck: 17"
BMI: ~27%
Date in pictures: Easter 2008
During:
Weight: 236lbs
Waist: 40"
Neck: 17"
BMI: ~24%
Date in pictures: May 2008
So yeah, that's the progress I've made so far. Graduation was this past Saturday, (May 17th), and I should be signing my contract and swearing in May 27th. My goal is to get down to about 190's, which I haven't been in quite a long time. Anyways, thanks for stopping by and show some love.
UPDATE (May 23rd):
I just want to say that when I started this topic, the title was a typo. I meant to put 50 lbs in 5 months, but after today, it's looking closer to 60. I went in to see my recruiter and get weighed, and now I'm at 228! I still have a few days left in this month, and all be damned if I don't hit that 60 lbs mark before it's up.
UPDATE (June 16):
Yep yep, I'm still heading down. I'm currently 219, which would be 63 lbs. since December. I have noticed that I have more energy throughout the day and can endure more strenuous activities without being winded. I look forward to the future and I'll make sure to update this regularly right up until I leave.
UPDATE (August 27):
So yeah, life is good. Right now, I've leveled off at around 205. This is partly because I'm not applying and pushing myself as much as I should, but mostly because beer is my friend. Anyways, here are some recent progress pics. For me, the biggest difference is in the face. Below are some recent ones from a concert and then a side-by-side comparison from the very beginning. Total weight loss since starting in December: 78ish pounds
Before:
Weight: 283 lbs.
Waist: 46 in.
Neck: 17.5 "
BMI: ~32%
Date in pictures: December 2007
During:
Weight: 257 lbs
Waist: 44"
Neck: 17"
BMI: ~27%
Date in pictures: Easter 2008
During:
Weight: 236lbs
Waist: 40"
Neck: 17"
BMI: ~24%
Date in pictures: May 2008
So yeah, that's the progress I've made so far. Graduation was this past Saturday, (May 17th), and I should be signing my contract and swearing in May 27th. My goal is to get down to about 190's, which I haven't been in quite a long time. Anyways, thanks for stopping by and show some love.
UPDATE (May 23rd):
I just want to say that when I started this topic, the title was a typo. I meant to put 50 lbs in 5 months, but after today, it's looking closer to 60. I went in to see my recruiter and get weighed, and now I'm at 228! I still have a few days left in this month, and all be damned if I don't hit that 60 lbs mark before it's up.
UPDATE (June 16):
Yep yep, I'm still heading down. I'm currently 219, which would be 63 lbs. since December. I have noticed that I have more energy throughout the day and can endure more strenuous activities without being winded. I look forward to the future and I'll make sure to update this regularly right up until I leave.
UPDATE (August 27):
So yeah, life is good. Right now, I've leveled off at around 205. This is partly because I'm not applying and pushing myself as much as I should, but mostly because beer is my friend. Anyways, here are some recent progress pics. For me, the biggest difference is in the face. Below are some recent ones from a concert and then a side-by-side comparison from the very beginning. Total weight loss since starting in December: 78ish pounds
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