Fenster
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Nice to see you again Kelly, I havent posted much lately, but I am always lurking around.
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Nice to see you again Kelly, I havent posted much lately, but I am always lurking around.
Fenster
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Had another fine week, todays weigh-in was a good one. I am now 1 ½ pounds away from my original goal. Next week is the week I will hit my goal WOOHOO!!! It will be a short celebration though as I have already decided to make a new goal for myself. Both my new doctor and I seem to agree that I could lose more. I have been thinking about trying to hit 195 or so and the Doc thought 190 would be a good number to shoot for, so I guess I will draw a new line in the sand at 190, of course 184 would get me out of the overweight category and 183/182 would mean that I have lost 50% of my heaviest weight, LOL I guess I will cross that bridge when I get there.
Just saying that I am shooting for 190 is absolutely totally amazing to me, I never thought or dreamed that I would or could be less than 200 pounds. When I set my original goal I don’t know if I ever really thought I would make it. I set that goal at 220 because it would just get me out of the obese category (by traditional BMI calculations). Sometimes it all seems so surreal like I am going to wake up one morning and be back at 360+.
Well, I hope everyone has a good weekend, I am sure I will as my wife and I are taking our daughter to the zoo on Saturday. There was once a time that I would be thinking and dreading that going to the zoo would involve a whole lot of walking (and sweating) and was not going to be much fun for me. Wow! What a difference now, bring it on, I don’t mind at all how long we walk.
Just saying that I am shooting for 190 is absolutely totally amazing to me, I never thought or dreamed that I would or could be less than 200 pounds. When I set my original goal I don’t know if I ever really thought I would make it. I set that goal at 220 because it would just get me out of the obese category (by traditional BMI calculations). Sometimes it all seems so surreal like I am going to wake up one morning and be back at 360+.
Well, I hope everyone has a good weekend, I am sure I will as my wife and I are taking our daughter to the zoo on Saturday. There was once a time that I would be thinking and dreading that going to the zoo would involve a whole lot of walking (and sweating) and was not going to be much fun for me. Wow! What a difference now, bring it on, I don’t mind at all how long we walk.
enjoy the family time this weekend and walk you butt off
it's absoltely too cool that your goal is so close -you better stick around as a "this can happen to you" success story
and walk you butt off it's absoltely too cool that your goal is so close -you better stick around as a "this can happen to you" success story
isn't it a nice feeling to know that you're 1.5 lbs away from no longer being obese
I really haven't cared much about the number on the scale but I will be a happy camper when I am finally just overweight 
Happychubette
Banned
That's just fabulous. Fabulous. Gave you rep for that last post.
M2M
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Fenster - this is ABSOLUTELY inspirational!
Yes, it is amazing to think that one day (not all so long ago) you were at 365, and today, you're 1.5 pounds from your first goal and will be shooting for 190!
That is absolutely frigging FANTASTIC!!
Enjoy your weekend and time at the zoo
Yes, it is amazing to think that one day (not all so long ago) you were at 365, and today, you're 1.5 pounds from your first goal and will be shooting for 190!
That is absolutely frigging FANTASTIC!!
Enjoy your weekend and time at the zoo
Fenster
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As promised I posted some updated picture in my before and after thread.
Fensters before and after (so far) thread
Fensters before and after (so far) thread
ya done g ood, son...
you look mah-vellous.. simply mah-vellous...
you look mah-vellous..
simply mah-vellous...
Fenster
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I have now reached my original goal.
Heaviest weight (that I know for sure) – 365
Starting Weight (July 21st, 2006) – 358
Goal Weight – 220
Current Weight – 219
That’s a total of 146 pounds lost from my heaviest and 139 lost in 37 weeks since I started my new life on July 21st.
WOOHOOO!!!! Damn, it sure does feel good to reach my goal!
OK, now that I have celebrated a bit, it is time to get back to business. I feel I still have some work to do so I am setting a new goal at 190.
Heaviest weight (that I know for sure) – 365
Starting Weight (July 21st, 2006) – 358
Goal Weight – 220
Current Weight – 219
That’s a total of 146 pounds lost from my heaviest and 139 lost in 37 weeks since I started my new life on July 21st.
WOOHOOO!!!! Damn, it sure does feel good to reach my goal!
OK, now that I have celebrated a bit, it is time to get back to business. I feel I still have some work to do so I am setting a new goal at 190.
you are such arockstar I really hope that you will submit your story to some magazine, as a good example...
I really hope that you will submit your story to some magazine, as a good example... 
T2 Trucker
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Fenster
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It’s been awhile since I have posted anything. I’m still doing well. I haven’t lost much weight lately and any I have lost has been slow.
Anyway, I had a great time a couple weeks ago, I went to an amusement park with my wife and 4 year old daughter. My daughter loved it and had a great time. Not only was I able to ride anything I wanted, but I was able to fit on and ride the kiddie rides with my daughter. What an absolutely fantastic feeling, that one single afternoon made all the hard work I have put in over the last 11 months more than worth it. It was such a wonderful feeling being able to do those special things with my little girl. I am normally not a very emotional guy and it is hard to explain, but I was so happy I was almost overcome with emotion. Losing a lot of excess weight will by no means solve all your problems, but it is truly worth it. My only regret is that I did not do it sooner. I can’t make up for all the years and things I missed out on while I was obese, but I truly believe I will be living a longer more fulfilling life from now on.
Last week my family, including my mother-in-law and brother-in-law, went to Ocean City, MD for a week long vacation. We had a wonderful time and my daughter loved playing in the sand and water. I went kayaking for the first time ever and had a fun time. I did get some good exercise in but was very lax when it came to what I ate. I strapped on the feedbag for the whole week (including ice cream from the Stone Cold Creamery a couple nights, yum yum). I gained a few pounds, but have no regrets, we had a blast. This week I will jump back on the wagon and get back to a good exercise routine and start eating much better again. I have no doubts or worries that I will drop the few pounds gained on vacation and continue on and lose the last few remaining pounds to get to my new goal. I took a much needed break and managed to maintain my weight for a few weeks (prior to vacation), but now it is time for a new push. I am pretty sure I will not reach my goal by the one year mark (July 20th) like I had hoped, but that is OK, I will get there soon.
Anyway, I had a great time a couple weeks ago, I went to an amusement park with my wife and 4 year old daughter. My daughter loved it and had a great time. Not only was I able to ride anything I wanted, but I was able to fit on and ride the kiddie rides with my daughter. What an absolutely fantastic feeling, that one single afternoon made all the hard work I have put in over the last 11 months more than worth it. It was such a wonderful feeling being able to do those special things with my little girl. I am normally not a very emotional guy and it is hard to explain, but I was so happy I was almost overcome with emotion. Losing a lot of excess weight will by no means solve all your problems, but it is truly worth it. My only regret is that I did not do it sooner. I can’t make up for all the years and things I missed out on while I was obese, but I truly believe I will be living a longer more fulfilling life from now on.
Last week my family, including my mother-in-law and brother-in-law, went to Ocean City, MD for a week long vacation. We had a wonderful time and my daughter loved playing in the sand and water. I went kayaking for the first time ever and had a fun time. I did get some good exercise in but was very lax when it came to what I ate. I strapped on the feedbag for the whole week (including ice cream from the Stone Cold Creamery a couple nights, yum yum). I gained a few pounds, but have no regrets, we had a blast. This week I will jump back on the wagon and get back to a good exercise routine and start eating much better again. I have no doubts or worries that I will drop the few pounds gained on vacation and continue on and lose the last few remaining pounds to get to my new goal. I took a much needed break and managed to maintain my weight for a few weeks (prior to vacation), but now it is time for a new push. I am pretty sure I will not reach my goal by the one year mark (July 20th) like I had hoped, but that is OK, I will get there soon.
What an awesome post Fennie congratulations!!! i'm sure your daughter will remember that for a long time too
congratulations!!! i'm sure your daughter will remember that for a long time too
Fenster
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WOOOHOOO!!!!!
I hit my one year mark of my lifestyle change this past friday. I didn't quite make my goal, but I have come so far and feel so great that it doesn't matter, I will get there no problem. I never imagined how big of a change I could make in one years time. My final one year numbers are:
Weight:
Heaviest - 365 pounds
One year ago (7/21/06) - 358 pounds
Current wieght (7/20/07)- 204
Weight loss for one year = 154 pounds
Total wieght loss = 161 pounds
Size:
Waist was 52" now 36" = 16 inches lost
Shirts was 3X/4X now L/XL
I wish Iwould have done this years ago, It feels great.
I hit my one year mark of my lifestyle change this past friday. I didn't quite make my goal, but I have come so far and feel so great that it doesn't matter, I will get there no problem. I never imagined how big of a change I could make in one years time. My final one year numbers are:
Weight:
Heaviest - 365 pounds
One year ago (7/21/06) - 358 pounds
Current wieght (7/20/07)- 204
Weight loss for one year = 154 pounds
Total wieght loss = 161 pounds
Size:
Waist was 52" now 36" = 16 inches lost
Shirts was 3X/4X now L/XL
I wish Iwould have done this years ago, It feels great.
T2 Trucker
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Total pwnage, Fenster !!
I can tell you're grinning like a butcher's dog !!
The WLF Medal of Honor is yours !!
WTG !!
I can tell you're grinning like a butcher's dog !!
The WLF Medal of Honor is yours !!
WTG !!
JeremyRice
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well hot damn!!! good shit man!!
your a true inspiration as i was in a similar boat when i started but a little heavier, cant wait for my year mark even if its 9 months away LOL...
you rock !!!
your a true inspiration as i was in a similar boat when i started but a little heavier, cant wait for my year mark even if its 9 months away LOL...
you rock !!!