etc. etc. etc.

I found this picture on a Facebook flashback and thought it was a perfect reason to update my Before/After shots.

No idea what I weighed, but it was a lot. Easily 330. As you can empathize, I didn't really step on a scale back then.

This is from Fridays form check video I submit to my coach. I actually like the fact that my excess skin causes a "muffin top" above my belt. It's a constant reminder that no matter how much I train, there is nothing I can do about that skin. It's not going away unless I have plastic surgery. Makes it impossible for me to forget where I came from.

This is a different angle I used to check my back angle on the dead lift. I chose this picture because even though I looked leaner last year at this time, I am far stronger. and I think I still look good enough. Even relaxed I look pretty fit.
Every day that I lift there is a small part of me that wishes I could lift more, but I quickly remind myself that 2.5 years ago I couldn't lift my left leg or tie my shoe much less put 200lbs on my back or pick up 250lbs off the floor. Remember who you are and how far you've come to maintain your perspective!

After 18months post-surgery, I just wanted to share some pics!
That would be before:


That is now:

Lost 150 lbs in 10 1/2 months. Celebrated by taking my 12-year-old to Six Flags and rode EVERY roller coaster. This is the first time in HIS life I could ride the coasters with him.

One year since I started this journey. 8 months since I was sleeved. Dropped 162 lbs. 18 lbs more to goal. Should definitely get there by Christmas.