Benefit of Weight Training (w/PICS!)

[NewSetOfCurves 1,553]

Thank you @@littlelaura, and actually I feel really great above anything else! My beginning weight was right around 250. I lost 20 pounds pre-op, and 75 post-op. I am 3 pounds from surgeons goal and 8 pounds from my personal goal. However, right now my priorities have changed from wanting to find the ideal number to striving for shaping my physique into one that is ideal, fit and strong. Good Luck to You!

[aroundhky 1,174]

Thank you @@aroundhky! I will have to definitely take you up on that. Your physique is definitely impressive and inspirational. And I agree with you, not all carbs are bad and they are very necessary part of your diet, especially when trying to shape your physique. Keep up the GREAT work you're doing and keep posting those pics! LOL!!!

Haha! I'm trying to hang in there and maybe doing ok for an old guy. I'll have to up my game....don't want you lifting more than me. You have young age on your side.

[HotButterFly 981]

Sexy.

[NewSetOfCurves 1,553]

Ok? Old age? Psshhh, please @@aroundhky! You are 41 years young (only a few fingers ahead of me) and I know plenty of guys in their twenties that would kill for a physique like yours. So stop with this false modesty you know you're hot!

[NewSetOfCurves 1,553]

Sexy.

Thank you so much! I will tell you this...I feel a lot sexier today than I did at this time last year! I was doing all of my pre-op stuff, going to my first meetings and so forth. At that time I could not imagine looking the way I do now...it is so surreal. I cannot believe that is me looking back in the mirror or that those small workout pants can fit over my body. But sincerely, with all my heart, thank you for that compliment.

[Good Molly 17]

You look awesome

[NewSetOfCurves 1,553]

You look awesome

Thank you Molly!

[swimbikerun 1,039]

Amazing, some great information and thank you for showing us what hard work can do!

[mochax 50]

Very impressive! ????

[NewSetOfCurves 1,553]

Thank you @@mochax! I too am impressed with my results. Can't believe how far I have come in less than a year. I still find it hard to believe that it is me in any pictures that I see of me. I see you are pre-op. I hope all goes well. Good luck!