From alpha testing to the QUERCUS 200

The face picture vs your avatar tells a fairly impressive story. I need to get a "now" pic of my whole self. Maybe one with me doing my militaries or MMA-fighting a bear? Only one of those is attainable, unfortunately.
 
I did LaMa! It was great!

LJ, you think? The avatar is from around 315 and I was 282 yesterday, but I think my face looks slimmer in the avatar.

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I tried to recreate the previous face angle. From left to right near 400 from years ago, 330? from 2013, 315 from 3/2014, and today at 284.6.

I look tired. That's because I am.
 
Alright, I agree with you, Q, that the face in the avatar looks slimmer than yesterday's pic, but there's obviously no question when it comes to these new ones.....what a difference! It's amazing how much a face can change.
 
Well I changed to today's pic because it's current. Slimmer looking or not. Smiling makes my cheeks broader. I just need to get to a place where even when I smile my face looks slender. Thanks Oaks!

Thank you Cate! I will. You do the same.
 
Q, you are so cute. What a handsome chap. The difference is huge! Don't think your eyes are squinty at all--They are rather lovely, in fact!
 
Look at all the lovely comments! :blush5: Thank you all so much! You've made my day!

283.6 this morning. Down a pound from yesterday, but still above my low of 282. I expect that this rebound will make for a dramatic drop soon. Truly unworried which is great. I have not and will not deviate from the plan so the results will come.

36 days in a row of 2,300 or less calories. 22.2 pounds from my day one weight to lowest weight in that time.

Still no deer. It's not looking good.
 
"Truly unworried which is great. I have not and will not deviate from the plan so the results will come." Yes, they will. Isn't it great that you are now so determined & positive? :D I agree with "the gals" re your photos. Mrs Q is a lucky woman. Now to practise that smile for the camera- you & Vee both! :)
 
I went back to see your face comparison due to all the rave and your results are really impressive :) Congrats on your success! I'm female but I currently look most like your first pic with the extra chin lol (and of course no facial hair)
 
Thanks Cate! Mrs. Q is kicking butt! We are both steadily improving.

Thanks Xenon! I doubt it's as bad as you think, but the no beard is good. ;) We all start somewhere Xenon and you're on your way now.

Thanks LaMa, you are well on your way too. I know you've had some struggles late, but you've been facing them and making great choices!

I know Helianthus (sunflower genus) and I don't enjoy killing them. That's just a necessary part of eating them. ;)
 
Thanks Anna! It's good to have you back!

30 minutes elliptical
Average HR 119

So doing a preset "hills" program at the suggested RPM doesn't get me to the aerobic zone (127 is 70% for me so not even close). It has an adjustment for the program intensities so I just need to figure that out. I bought this from a coworker and think it will do well.

I will post a full body comparison pic later today. I'm digging all the encouragement and compliments it makes not being overly concerned about the scale easier. 285 today. Yuck, I need to get back to the whole foods. I'm about to cook some beans. It's a start.
 
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Left to right:
150 miles ran 311 pounds
200 miles ran 304 pounds
350 miles ran 285 pounds

So same shirt (xxl) and shoes, but size large shorts and the others are both size xl.

The white dog in the middle is Scout and the cat in today's is Otis.
 
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You're looking fantastic, Q! I love your little Otis and Scout getting in on the pictures too. I agree with Sunflower, you eyes are not squinty at all - you have very kind eyes.
Loving the progress - you're doing so so well :) I am glad to hear Mrs Q is also kicking butt. You sound like a great team :)
 
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