It's been a while since my last post, but I wanted to take the time to encourage anyone out there that may be struggling. I started out a year ago weighing in at 340 lbs and today I weigh 214 lbs. That's right, 126 lbs in just 12 months! The transformation has been so phenomenal that I sometimes cannot believe the pictures when I see them side-by-side. I've taken a new interest in physical fitness and have started studying to get my certification in personal training. I used to hate having to work out all the time, but now it's my ultimate stress reliever. When running used to make me tired just thinking about it, I now think of running whenever I'm tired from a long day of work! It's now therapeutic to run 5k instead of being such a burden! Every day I pass by someone at the office that I haven't seen in 6-8 months and they cannot believe the transformation. This truly has been one of the greatest decisions I have ever made, having this surgery done. My wife tells me all the time that she's married to a totally different man now, which she assures me that is a good thing! I'm excited about the future and can't wait to look back on another year of me maintaining my weight. I'm 4 lbs away from goal and now it's time to find a good groove, build some muscle and enjoy life. Pictures are attached to show the difference. These pictures were taken about a year apart from each other. I wish everyone success in their weight loss goals and smooth journey on their road to being healthier!

How about you? Anyone near a year since their surgery and want to share success stories for anyone else? Feel free to share any before and after pictures too!

Wow! Congratulations!

wonderful success! it is encouraging to see your progress.

Fantastic!!! So inspiring. Thanks for sharing!!

Great job

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Congratulations!

What a sweet, sweet post!

So nice to hear about how you've made such great changes and strides in your life.

Don't be a stranger. We love success stories.

Can you give us an idea of your current diet? Thank you

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It's been a while since my last post, but I wanted to take the time to encourage anyone out there that may be struggling. I started out a year ago weighing in at 340 lbs and today I weigh 214 lbs. That's right, 126 lbs in just 12 months! The transformation has been so phenomenal that I sometimes cannot believe the pictures when I see them side-by-side. I've taken a new interest in physical fitness and have started studying to get my certification in personal training. I used to hate having to work out all the time, but now it's my ultimate stress reliever. When running used to make me tired just thinking about it, I now think of running whenever I'm tired from a long day of work! It's now therapeutic to run 5k instead of being such a burden! Every day I pass by someone at the office that I haven't seen in 6-8 months and they cannot believe the transformation. This truly has been one of the greatest decisions I have ever made, having this surgery done. My wife tells me all the time that she's married to a totally different man now, which she assures me that is a good thing! I'm excited about the future and can't wait to look back on another year of me maintaining my weight. I'm 4 lbs away from goal and now it's time to find a good groove, build some muscle and enjoy life. Pictures are attached to show the difference. These pictures were taken about a year apart from each other. I wish everyone success in their weight loss goals and smooth journey on their road to being healthier!

How about you? Anyone near a year since their surgery and want to share success stories for anyone else? Feel free to share any before and after pictures too!

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That is awesome...you look great.

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Amazing transformation!

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Can you give us an idea of your current diet? Thank you

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I generally eat about 1200 - 1400 calories a day. Since I am lifting a lot I require more calories from before. I eat Protein, protein, protein. I get all of my protein from foods, as I really dislike Protein shakes these days. My protein comes from chicken, eggs, and I have a very nice low carb, no sugar Protein Bar that I eat.

Example of a daily meal:

Breakfast - Skinny Crust-less Quiche - and egg white quiche with ground turkey meat, broccoli, carrots, onions. I can never get sick of this! I've literally wore my wife out of making it! 20g of protein

lunch - 4-5oz of boneless skinless chicken breast, generally grilled or baked - I mix up the toppings I put on it, mozzarella cheese, BBQ sauce, salsa, whatever I'm in the mood for. 30g~ of protein

Snack - protein bar/ homemade protein pack (light string cheese stick rolled in sliced chicken deli meat) - 20-25g protein

dinner - Some form of chicken grilled or baked - 4-5 oz - 30g protein

Dessert - For when I'm bad occasionally - My wife will make some really high Fiber brownies using All Bran and I'll get a small square with a spoon full of vanilla ice cream.

I will always shoot for 100g of protein a day, sometimes more depending on weight training schedule.

I unfortunately do not get a lot of vegetables in my diet, which I'm trying to get more of, it's just hard when you only have so much room and need to get protein in instead of vegetables.

My work out schedule is pretty demanding, at least 1 hour a day, 5 days a week. Something I enjoy doing now is working with others to helping them achieve their workout/weight loss goals because I know how hard it is to not have anyone to work out with. That's why I'm studying to become a certified personal trainer. Hope this helps answer your questions and then some!

December 17, 2014 was my date. I weighed 398 pre-surgery and now as of tonight.....So I weighed myself after dinner tonight in my skibbies and I weighed 190!!!! Holy Fu@&ing S#^+!!!! Can't believe it. So I'm probably less because I have food in my system from the day, but holy moly!!!!! To date from surgery a total loss of 208 lbs!!!!! As a teacher at a high school, I'm constantly on the move. I average 15k steps at school alone and then run with the dog in the evening. I credit my doctor, my support system, most of all besides my commitment to this, I thank my wife the most!!

Edited May 24, 201610 yr by mikekallison

what an incredible success!

December 17, 2014 was my date. I weighed 398 pre-surgery and now as of tonight.....So I weighed myself after dinner tonight in my skibbies and I weighed 190!!!! Holy Fu@&ing S#^+!!!! Can't believe it. So I'm probably less because I have food in my system from the day, but holy moly!!!!! To date from surgery a total loss of 208 lbs!!!!! As a teacher at a high school, I'm constantly on the move. I average 15k steps at school alone and then run with the dog in the evening. I credit my doctor, my support system, most of all besides my commitment to this, I thank my wife the most.

December 17, 2014 was my date. I weighed 398 pre-surgery and now as of tonight.....So I weighed myself after dinner tonight in my skibbies and I weighed 190!!!! Holy Fu@&ing S#^+!!!! Can't believe it. So I'm probably less because I have food in my system from the day, but holy moly!!!!! To date from surgery a total loss of 208 lbs!!!!! As a teacher at a high school, I'm constantly on the move. I average 15k steps at school alone and then run with the dog in the evening. I credit my doctor, my support system, most of all besides my commitment to this, I thank my wife the most.

December 17, 2014 was my date. I weighed 398 pre-surgery and now as of tonight.....So I weighed myself after dinner tonight in my skibbies and I weighed 190!!!! Holy Fu@&ing S#^+!!!! Can't believe it. So I'm probably less because I have food in my system from the day, but holy moly!!!!! To date from surgery a total loss of 208 lbs!!!!! As a teacher at a high school, I'm constantly on the move. I average 15k steps at school alone and then run with the dog in the evening. I credit my doctor, my support system, most of all besides my commitment to this, I thank my wife the most.

December 17, 2014 was my date. I weighed 398 pre-surgery and now as of tonight.....So I weighed myself after dinner tonight in my skibbies and I weighed 190!!!! Holy Fu@&ing S#^+!!!! Can't believe it. So I'm probably less because I have food in my system from the day, but holy moly!!!!! To date from surgery a total loss of 208 lbs!!!!! As a teacher at a high school, I'm constantly on the move. I average 15k steps at school alone and then run with the dog in the evening. I credit my doctor, my support system, most of all besides my commitment to this, I thank my wife the most.

Wow! You look amazing.

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You look amazing!!! Holy smokes. Keep up the great work.

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