Hey,

I haven't posted in QUITE awhile, sometimes I have good days sometimes I don't.. I don't always eat right, but I can't stuff myself like before...

I'm actually thinking of trying out for the Biggest loser, because I could really use some psycho-analysis from Jillian, and some good fitness coaching....

I've recently broken the 500 pound mark. I started at 670, lost 20 pre-op, and 150 post op. If I can get to 470 (currently 495, that will be 200 since I began the Journey last May- - if I can get to 450 by July 2nd, that will also be 200 since my surgery... those are my two goals for now....

Here's some updated pics, showing my progress.

You are doing a great job! Keep it going:)

WOW and congrats! That's a huge amount to lose in just a year. Good for you!

Awesome job! Keep up the hard work!

I'd discourage the biggest looser bc you can google how horridly they treat the contestants. Make them exercise with injuries & they dehydrate themselves before weigh in so they don't get cut.

I think that a good personal trainer that is local to you can be of help. They may be persuaded to take you on probono. I also would look into some Of the freebie fitness routines on youtube/ on demand & have your dr say if they're appropriate for you?

Good luck!

allons-y

WOW ...YOU GO BOY!!!!!!!!!! THAT IS AWESOME........

You are doing great Patrick. Keep it up and make those goals .

Hey,

I haven't posted in QUITE awhile, sometimes I have good days sometimes I don't.. I don't always eat right, but I can't stuff myself like before...

I'm actually thinking of trying out for the Biggest loser, because I could really use some psycho-analysis from Jillian, and some good fitness coaching....

I've recently broken the 500 pound mark. I started at 670, lost 20 pre-op, and 150 post op. If I can get to 470 (currently 495, that will be 200 since I began the Journey last May- - if I can get to 450 by July 2nd, that will also be 200 since my surgery... those are my two goals for now....

Here's some updated pics, showing my progress.

congratulations you doing great! You Got This!

Such an awesome accomplishment!! You must be half way there, at least! Keep it up!

That is definitely an awesome accomplishment!

Great job and congrats on your loss! I'm sure the last year has been a journey of change, which is not always easy. Hang in there, stay the course and keep working your tool. You are doing a great job!

That is awesome! Keep up the great work!

wow! You are doing wonderful!! Can I ask, what was your point, where you felt like 'this is it, I'm ready to change this'? I bet you can feel a big difference in your energy and health. You have lost a whole man, that you used to carry around 24/7!!! Bet you couldn't even lift 175lbs, imagine carrying it?

Wow, truly inspirational! Congratulations, and keep up the great work!!!

I was just wondering the other day how you've been doing! You are doing awesome!! Great job on the weight loss!! Good to see an update! Keep it up, you got this!

Patrick you are doing so good! I can say I understand the good day bad day thing, a lot of us are having the same struggles. Please don't be a stranger on here. checking in daily here is really helping with those hard days for me. When I'm not strong enough, there are people here that help prop me up until I'm able to stand again. And when they are having a hard day I am there to do the propping.

And we would do the same for you

good days sometimes I don't.. don't always eat right, but I can't stuff myself like before...

Patrick

Sooooo great to see you again !!!!

many/me watched you as a "little newbie",

starting your long walk towards great health

you have done great

at the beginning 'we" were so happy and excited to watch your journey

eventually, you kindof dropped off the face of the earth (i do know you were other places but....)and wondered how you were

there was even a thread called something like "anyone seen Patrick"???

How special does that show you are

shows how much you are loved!!!! :wub:

hope its ok to say when someone has a larger amount of weight to loose

it can be easier to get upset, discouraged if a slip up is done

I can't even begin to imagine what a hard road you have been walking

don't ever throw in, or even drop the towel

if you do slip on that banana - get up, get up!!!!!

when you are having those harder days (or not) thats when its important to be here for support

many people throw around the word "inspirational"

Patrick you and your story are inspirational!!!

continued success - you are doing great!!!!!

i am looking forward to seeing less and less of you

but........i want to see you more on the board, ok???

i remember, know you give great responses to posts

but come here with any questions, (like how did the chicken cross the road )

OMG

just about 200 lbs down!!!

keep up the great job

you are aces!!!!

congrats