Originally Posted by RJJ (Post 4405581)

Hi, I posted here a year ago, back when I was 193 lbs. I'm at 168 as of this morning, which isn't a huge change over the last year, but it's pretty close to my goal weight. I'm 5'11" and began out at 350 lbs. You can see a picture of that change below.

On the left, you'll see a 350 lb miserable, lethargic, unhealthy 25 year old. On the right a 27 year old with a new lease on life. Naturally, everything is different and I feel a billion times better. I just wanted to post this to help inspire some of you trying to make the same transformation. I really identify with those at 300+ lbs because I lived that life and know exactly what it's like. I was never able to go all out like the biggest loser contestants, I just stayed dedicated and consistent throughout the years. There were binges here and there (I can easily down 5000+ calories in one sitting, even now), but I never allowed them to slip me back into my old habits.

To be honest, it makes me feel a little sad looking at old pictures of myself, that I ever allowed my life to slip away. I just sat at home, at my computer, eating, never socializing, going through the motions of work and hating waking up in the morning. I had back problems, joint pains, sleep apnea, I slept 10+ hours a day, the list goes on. For those that are struggling with their weight loss, keep with it, there is very little I have ever experienced in my life that was worth as much to me as transforming myself. I don't look at myself having reached my goal, in fact, I will have never reached my goal. I plan to gain more muscle then lose the rest of the fat I've got, and always strive to be healthier, stronger and fitter. That way I won't become complacent. I can't allow myself to fall into a destructive oblivion again.

Good luck everyone, always remember that every pang of hunger, every sore muscle, every time you're winded and every doubt is worth it in the end. I just wish I hadn't had to hit rock bottom to snap out of it.