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Nesa , 05-14-2010 02:40 AM

Wow! I've been inspired once again! it's great coming to this site and getting all the motivation i need... in one place! You guys are amazing!

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Blackberry Fields , 05-14-2010 07:07 AM

I guess I can only join the chorus.

Everyone (barring medical issues) can do it. Thank you!

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BestMom22 , 05-16-2010 11:13 PM

Wow that is amazing!!!! You did a great job. You should be proud of yourself, it is nearly impossible to loose that much weight in such a short period of time.

I hope you stay and share your stories with those of us who are still trying.

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jbiggars63 , 05-17-2010 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by MissKelly

Congrats, JB! You look phenomenal! Question, how did your skin take to the loss? Did it spring back or do you/did you have any issues with its elasticity, if you do not mind my asking?

Yes, My doc said that no matter how slow or fast I lost it, I was so big, that I was going to have issues with my skin and, true to form, I do. I had a tummy tuck at the end of January and still have issues with loose skin on my chest, upper legs and under arms. My next surgery will be for the chest in a year or so.

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FrankieG , 05-17-2010 11:18 AM

Congratulations Jerome!
I am in awe of your courage! To lose 300 lbs in just over a year and then run a 10K in and around the 1 hour mark is an amazing feat!
Keep up the great life

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luvmykitty , 05-17-2010 12:56 PM

that is an incredible accomplishment, congrats

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MrsDawsondn , 05-17-2010 01:19 PM

This is awesome and so inspiring keep up the good work!

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Onederchic , 05-17-2010 02:55 PM

Congrats!

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ShanAlise777 , 05-17-2010 11:42 PM

absolutely amazing!

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Hey Jude , 05-18-2010 10:29 AM

Wow! Congrats! You have done amazingly well!

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unidestiny , 05-18-2010 11:25 AM

WOW.

Congrats! =)

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KayNicole , 05-18-2010 11:59 AM

Just amazing! This is why I am here, what an inspiration! I saw your segment on tv. You must feel great. Congratulations!

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jbiggars63 , 05-19-2010 03:43 PM

THANKS EVERYONE! GREAT NEWS! I FINALLY MADE IT TO "ONE"DERLAND! WOO HOO!!!!!! 199.25 pounds today!

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BibBob , 05-19-2010 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by jbiggars63

I went to Medi Weightloss Clinics (a doctor supervised low carb diet using regular food from a supermarket) where I kept a food log and drank 90-120 oz's of water and I was taught how and what to eat, exercised, and went to a weight loss support group (TOPS). It worked wonders for me!

Your achievement is truly awesome. Congratulations and thanks for the inspiration. I am also cutting carbs to lose a significant amount of weight, but I have a question about the 'regular food from a supermarket' above. Did you eat organic fruits and veggies, grass fed beef, free range chickens, or did you do this on the more affordable fare? Just curious, and any details about the actual diet would be appreciated. Ya know, like dairy, bread, cooking oils, etc.

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jbiggars63 , 05-19-2010 04:52 PM

I used the 96/4 hamburger, regular chicken breasts, fish, turkey breats and sausage, eggs, sugar free jelo. mama lupe's low carb tortilla's, normal veggies, berries of any kind, some apples, low fat or reduced fat cheese and laughing cow cheese, NO BREAD, PASTA, POTATOS, no starchy foods or foods with sugars (either natural or refined).