Dave made it!!

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180ismygoal

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Hello all,

Today I finally hit my goal weight of 180 pounds! I've been waiting to post my pictures until I was done, so here they are.

I started my jouney in June 2009, so it's taken just short of 7 months to go from 260 pounds to 180. I've got a diary thread named Daves Path to Normal BMI (http://weight-loss.fitness.com/weight-loss-diary/33105-daves-path-normal-bmi.html) if you want to read about the progress I made each month. All of the details of what/how I did this can be found there, but I can assure you it was nothing more than reducing calories and working my butt off (literally) in my workouts.

When I started I found a lot of inspiration from Jessfrogger, who had just posted his pictures of his very similar completed journey. It went a long way in convincing me that it was possible to do what I wanted to do. To Jessfrogger......thanks man, I owe a lot to you.

If I can give any advice, it would be this. Don't be afraid of change. Change the way you live your life.....what you eat, what you do, and what you think of yourself. You can only accomplish what you think you can do, so convince yourself that you can......and you will.

Good luck to everyone in their quest.

Dave
 
Not only is the weight loss look great, but you also look like you've lost 10 years in appearance as well! very nice man! Congrats on the weight loss and keep up the good work with the alcohol consumption!
 
you look fantastic! thank you for sharing your success and for the words of encouragement for those of us at the start of our journey!
 
Holy S***! You did a great job! It's great to hear stories like this, that other forum members have inspired others.

Congrats to you and Jess...I've been following his thread also.
 
''You can only accomplish what you think you can do, so convince yourself that you can......and you will''.


So far da best line I ever read in any of the threads! Very motivating.

Awesum weight loss dude! :) u r an inspiration! I keep asking myself if its something attainable...but after reading such posts like urz...the answer is definitely YES! Its attainable!! Thumbs Up for u
 
Thanks to everyone for the kind comments. I am especially moved by those that find something in my story that helps them on their journey because that's what I came here for. It's what I found here (thanks again, Jessfrogger). And now I want to give back.

In the end, to me that's what this whole forum is about.....helping others.

BTW, my Two Hearted Ale and grilled ribeye celebratory meal tasted better than any other steak and beer I've ever had.......Victory over self is indeed sweet.

Peace

Dave
 
thanks for sharing your story Dave. I am in a similar boat and this is great motivation. i read your diary and posted there too.

Great work and congrat on hitting your goal!
 
Let me think here...what's the word I'm looking for?

AWESOME! :D

Great job, man! That was quick and efficient. Seven months and 80 pounds! Wow. :hurray:
 
All I can say Is WOW!! you look amazing ! congrats.. I bet that celebratory meal was amazing... I plan on drinking a whole bottle of very expensive wine when I reach mine :p
 
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