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I've lost 80lbs and my life has changed!

davidday Posts: 79 Joined: 2005/01/28	2005/08/13, 12:19 PM As of yesterday (8/12), I have lost just over 80 pounds! I cannot tell you how thrilled I am! When I started eating right and working out on January 31st of this year, I was at 330! Now, I'm in the 240s! I'm 5'10" and know I still need to lose more, but I feel like I'm really going to do it this time! In fact, I KNOW I'M GOING TO DO IT! I'm going to get down to a reasonable weight and NEVER, EVER return to the "old me." I was so excited the other day when I went shopping for jeans. (By the way, because of my size, I used to not wear jeans nor shop at "regular" shops -- now I do both!) So, as I was shopping for jeans, I picked up a size 40 and tried them on. They were WAY TOO BIG! Then, I grabbed a 38. Once again, they were HUGE! So, I took a size 36 and tried them on -- and they fit! I don't remember the last time I wore a size 36, but I think it was high school! Another way my life is changing is with women! Before, I had no confidence around women. Now, I'm kinda seeing a gorgeous Brazilian girl! Seriously, this is the kind of girl who certainly would've caught my attention before, but I would've thought she was WAY out of my league. Now, we're going out and having fun! It's really weird for me to walk into a social setting with her and have other guys turn around and glance at her because, in many cases, she is the most attractive woman in the room. I tell you that has never happened to me. Plus, get this -- she was the one who first approached me about going out! She was the one who first kissed me. This is a drastic change for me, but I'm not complaining! And, I'm not sure, but I think that from time to time, I see women checking me out at the grocery store or at the gym. Once again, this is totally NEW for me. Maybe they're just looking at the mayo on the other side of my head, but I like to think they're looking at me. :) Oh yea, I'm also noticing a few veins showing in my arms. Pretty cool, indeed. I just want to say thanks for all your tips here. You guys are the best! -------------- Dave ---------------------------------------- Eu procuro um amor que seja bom para mim...
bropie Posts: 1,084 Joined: 2004/12/04	2005/08/13, 02:35 PM :laugh: congrats! keep it up! its amazing what a few changes can accomplish..
Bighoss147 Posts: 71 Joined: 2004/10/06	2005/08/13, 08:01 PM Going through the exact same thing. It's much easy to talk to complete strangers when your not worrying if their scoping you out and thinking "fatty". It was quite the expierence when I had to take off my shirt at summer pre season football and two off my class mates both said, "holyshit". I still have 15-20lbs to get off (man are these last ones stubborn been hovering at 210 at 6'3 for about 3 weeks!) Not to mention I've aparently become gossip worthy and kids from my highschool that went abroad from the year keep saying they've heard what I did and wanna see me. I always thought I was really shy, if I had known just loosing some weight would have cured me I would have done it years ago! Loosing weight not only has health benefeits but almost equally important social benefeits! Enjoy the fruits of your labor buddy, you've earned it!
teeks5222 Posts: 4 Joined: 2005/08/11	2005/08/13, 11:15 PM Congratulations! What are your secrets? How did you do it? I have quite a bit of weight to lose. I am just getting (re)started after not having worked out on a regular basis for quite some time. I'd appreciate any tips you have :) Thanks!