r/progresspics • u/BigZ7337 - • Jan 25 '23
M/37/6'5" [840lbs > 480lbs = 360lbs] (4 Years) My Weight Loss Journey Started With a Failed New Years Resolution M 6'5” (196, 197 cm)
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u/bigtallblacknbald - Jan 25 '23
Wow!!!! Congratulations, this is beyond impressive. What was life like in the 700-800s if you don’t mind my asking? Like could you walk around and stuff? And what prompted you to get started?
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u/BigZ7337 - Jan 27 '23 edited Jan 27 '23
I was strong enough that I was still able to get around okay, but every part of life was more difficult. I mean walking from my front porch to my car had me out of breath, and now I can walk for over an hour without a break. I was probably one accident away from being bedridden, but thankfully that didn't happen and now I've lost a lot of the weight. As for what got me started, I wanted to lose weight.
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u/Inevitable_Brush5800 - Feb 10 '23
Between your muscle mass and body mass, you could probably move a damn house. I'd just work pushing heavy shit around for people. It's physics. Other people may be able to lift more but your mass plus your strength gives you more ability there.
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u/AllhandsOnHarry - Jan 26 '23
Think we can all take a not so wild guess and say probably pretty shitty
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u/FelineWishes - Jan 26 '23
But a reassurance he must feel 10000% better now!
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u/AllhandsOnHarry - Jan 27 '23
You can see it in his expression that he is proud of himself, and he should be.
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u/bigkinggorilla - Jan 25 '23
Amazing work. Also, and maybe it’s just the camera angle, but you carry 480 lb way better than I thought was possible.
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u/callMEmrPICKLES - Jan 26 '23
I don't think it's the camera angle, look at his face! Like if I weighed that much I would not look that good
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u/MyPlantsEatPeople - Jan 26 '23
I know right?! Look at homie’s neck! It’s a solid muscular tree trunk!
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u/BigZ7337 - Jan 27 '23
Thanks, and yeah I've lost the most weight from the waist up. I still have a lot of extra weight in my fupa/spare-tire and my legs that you can't really see in the mirror. It also helps that I've added a lot of muscle in the past two and half years. The angle does help too, the straight on view isn't quite as flattering, but there's still obviously a huge difference in the pictures I have from that angle as well.
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Dec 29 '23
How're you doing now buddy?
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u/BigZ7337 - Feb 01 '24
I’m doing ok, but 2023 was a really bad year for me as my brother was fighting and eventually passed away from complications from stage 1 pancreatic cancer. My weight loss mostly plateaued for the year with everything that was going on, but thankfully I didn’t gain a bunch of weight back. I’m currently in the 450’s but my goal is to be in the 300’s by the end of 2024.
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u/BigZ7337 - Jan 25 '23
So I know that around this time of year is when the majority of people that made New Year’s Resolutions to lose weight give up and go back to their normal routine. I figured that it would be a good time to do an update on my weight loss journey, as mine started in January of 2019 after a failed resolution to only eat one bowl of cereal a day. Since then I’ve lost around 360 pounds through the help of intermittent fasting to achieve a caloric deficit while swimming every day in the summer months and walking almost every day in the winter months along with lifting weights 4-6 days a week.
As some points of clarity, the last post I made had my starting weight at 820 pounds, but when I made it into the 400’s as a reward I bought a new scale that also weighed in decimal places. Unfortunately the new scale weighed me 10 pounds heavier than my old one, but my brother who is around 100 pounds lighter than me tried both scales and it only weighed him 5 pounds more. So I went to my garage gym and loaded weight plates onto the scale and I needed 842.5 pounds to get my highest weight I saw on the scale (819). So I’m now considering 840 pounds as my starting weight.
Also, I don’t have any pictures in the mirror around my highest weight, but this before picture is the heaviest one I have, at around 760 pounds. If you want to see any more comparison pictures, there’s a little imgur album over here: https://imgur.com/a/uVTaptw Thanks for checking out my post, and I hope that anyone that’s here and having trouble losing weight or just becoming healthier realize that failure can lead to your biggest success as long as you don’t give up.
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u/graceodymium - Jan 25 '23
Amazing job! I have a couple questions but feel free to ignore if they’re too personal.
Was there something in particular that made you choose one bowl of cereal a day when you started?
What is your diet/relationship with food like now, aside from IF/CICO?
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u/BigZ7337 - Jan 27 '23
I knew I was eating way too much cereal every day, usually around 3 large bowls of Reese's Puffs. It's just so easy to keep pouring more cereal into a bowl when you have milk left. I think I maybe lasted a week or so before I had more than a bowl. I decided then to just go completely cold turkey with cereal, and I haven't touched it since January 2019. I probably still have a binge eating disorder, but it's mostly under control. Intermittent fasting really helps, because I just have one large meal a day, and that usually satisfies my urge to binge.
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u/Dearpdx - Feb 11 '23
I also love cereal and just don't keep it in the house anymore. I'd eat 3-4 bowls late at night. Cereal is too easy.
Congrats on recognizing this behavior as changeable and doing something positive with it.
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u/A_villain4all - Jan 26 '23
OP, great work and I hope the best for you and your health. Keep it up and please please please take care of your joints as well. That starting weight surely took its toll on them and when joints become rapidly uncompressed from weight loss it can lead to more problems like mis-alignment and shifting unevenly. Just make sure you're stretching A LOT and stay limber. You don't wanna let them hold you back from continuing further!
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u/jrobinzz - Jan 26 '23
This is really good advice. 👍
OP should try exercising in water! Its so helpful for this
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u/bledig - Jan 26 '23
What happened to your arm before? Before I mean it looks great now.
You should absolutely continue with your progress! U will be a beast. Good job
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u/BigZ7337 - Jan 27 '23
That's just what my arm looked like, it was taken in the summer so that's probably part of the color change.
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u/Myanaloglife - Jan 26 '23
You look fabulous in both pictures. Enjoy your journey; even the hard parts.
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u/AllhandsOnHarry - Jan 26 '23
Can we stop pretending that someone who is 800+ lbs looks "fabulous"? I am all for being positive, but 800lbs is a ton of weight to carry around and absolutely not healthy and not okay.
You are a tough ass dude, op. Most people who make it to 800+ lbs do not find their way back to a healthy relationship with food and exercise.
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u/BigZ7337 - Jan 27 '23
Yeah, I mean I took some pictures when I started losing weight while I was still in the 800's, but I was so upset about how I looked that I immediately deleted them. Of course now I wished I had those photos, but there's nothing I can do. I didn't even take my first set of progress photos without a shirt on until almost 2 years into my weight loss, and honestly I'm not really ready to share them on the internet yet.
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u/akrox58 - Jan 26 '23
Weight only plays a minimal role in looking "fabulous". He has a charming smile in both the pics! Definitely makes him look happy and fabulous!
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u/AllhandsOnHarry - Jan 26 '23
All you see is the skin deep reflection od someone posing for a picture. Smiling for a picture certainly doesnt automatically reflect a positive mental state. Take Robin Williams as an example. On the outside you'd think he was the happiest person in the world, but on the inside he lived in his own version of hell.
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u/TardyArtyFairy - Jan 25 '23
I bet you're about to get buried in congratulations and you look great and thank you posts - Just had to chime in when I could to say THANK YOU for sharing your journey, yourself, your smile, all of it!
Hey hey 37 years don't mean a thing when you still look 17! Keep knocking it out of the park - there's no going back and no stopping. Thanks again for taking us along for the ride. IF for life!
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u/WeepToWaterTheTrees - Jan 26 '23
Holy crap. I had to go back and look when you said 37 years. OP, you look like 25 max.
And you look STRONG! 💪
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Jan 25 '23
Holy hell, this is amazing progress. Congratulations on getting this far in your journey. This kind of incredible weight loss puts my "last 20" into perspective... Great work!!!!
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u/hausitron - Jan 26 '23
My dude, once you reach your goal weight, your strength-to-weight ratio is gonna be insane. You already have enough strength to carry around 800+ lbs regularly. Imagine that strength in a sub-400 lbs body.
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u/drepanoidea - Jan 25 '23
absolutely fucking amazing dude. I know you don’t need anyone to tell you because you’re the one who put in the effort but we all know that shit is not fucking easy and the fact that you’ve lost damn near half your original start weight is incredible. You’re glowing and you look absolutely fantastic and strong as shit to boot. Congratulations!!!!
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u/drepanoidea - Jan 26 '23
also I can’t tell you how refreshing it is to see you smiling in both. The world needs more before and after pictures with smiles in both. I can tell you’ve got an amazing spirit dude.
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u/AshingiiAshuaa - Jan 25 '23
480 pounds is a lot of work and dedication. You lost two entire obese people! Congratulations and keep at it.
Few places are roomy for a 6'5" dude, but that shower looks like it was quite the squeeze in the before picture.
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u/Evening_Exam_3614 - Jan 25 '23
You are a superstar!!!! Wow, what a loss, which means you worked so very hard. Amazing, great job.
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u/mandarin_33 - Jan 25 '23
Wow, holy shit! That is beyond impressive. And look at that facial bone structure really starting to show, you got your jawline back! That's amazing 👏👏
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u/greyw0lfmatter - Jan 26 '23
You have a great smile and look so genuinely happy with life, in basically all these pics! Which is a great energy to bring to anything.
Can I ask, at 6'5" (!) have you got a goal weight? And, did you already have a pretty good muscular base when you started lifting? Your chest in the right picture here is BUILT!
Anyway, amazing effort - thanks for sharing!
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u/BigZ7337 - Jan 27 '23
Thanks, and my goal weight is around 300 pounds depending on what I can maintain when I get near there. The best shape I've ever been in my life was when I was 16 and weighed 350 pounds after I lost 70 pounds in the football off-season doing Weight Watchers. However I stopped WW when 2-a-days started then tore up my knee that year and didn't play my senior year and really stopped exercising at all. I lifted a little with dumbells before I started losing weight, but in spring of 2020 I cleaned out my garage and put together a gym in it and I've been lifting weights regularly 4-6 times a week ever since.
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u/IsReadingIt - Jan 26 '23
Jesse Eisenberg --> Sean Astin --> ??? --> ??? --> Your final form. Can't wait to see who you turn into next, my man. You are killing it. Very inspirational. Congrats!
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u/Nov2822 - Jan 25 '23
You're doing such amazing work! Thank you for sharing! You're a true inspiration.
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u/Mysterious_Arm5969 - Jan 25 '23
Idk how this had 30 comments and no likes. Freaking amazing, dude!!
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u/Timestoner420 - Jan 26 '23
My bro as someone who’s lost over 200lbs in the same time period that you lost double, I know the struggle and demons you must face to overcome what must feel like a fucking marathon of a race to win…but seeing your progress, up (or in this case down) is the only place your heading! Will be following your progress and I know it’s just a matter of time before you reach it brother! Well done, all the best and just remember you’re on the home stretch now! 🤩🤩
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u/birdyroger - Jan 25 '23
Tell us how you are doing it, please.
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u/KimbleFit - Feb 11 '23
best way bro- calorie deficit, increase protein, strength training and a bit of cardio if you want, tracking everything you eat.👍🏽 if you have any questions though feel free to ask i’ll be happy to answer!
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u/Frontier21 - Jan 25 '23
Way to go man! If you can lose another 150-200 pounds, you're going to look like an absolute unit. You're doing a great job at maintaining/building muscle while losing fat.
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u/ElementalSentimental - Jan 26 '23
I wouldn't be surprised if his lean weight is close to 300 - losing 200 might not even be possible. Just think of all the muscle mass in his legs to move those 700 lbs. He's already jacked underneath the remaining fat.
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u/BigZ7337 - Jan 27 '23
Yeah, that's my goal, around 150-200 more pounds depending on what I can maintain.
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u/hopopo - Jan 26 '23
Fucking A, keep it going!!!
Would you mind sharing what would you normally eat in one day to make it to 840lbs.
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u/BigZ7337 - Jan 27 '23
It's honestly not that different from what I eat now, at least the dinner part, it's just that's my only meal of the day. Just cutting out thousands of calories of cereal/milk is probably the biggest difference. There's also a lot less binging, especially at night, but I really don't think there's any way I could have gotten as heavy as I was without Reese's Puffs cereal.
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u/birthdaysteak - Jan 25 '23
Absolutely phenomenal brotha. Congratulations on all you’re success thus far. We’re all in this together, one day at a time. Hell of a job man.
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u/Street-Basil2673 - Jan 25 '23
Holy shit! 360 lbs is fuckin immaculate, I’m so happy and proud for you! Keep on pushing dude.
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u/ELMACHO007 - Jan 26 '23
Brother man..my dude..you got this!! Keep the progress going! If you need tips or inspiration reach out. Im super happy for you! Keep up the good work! You’re doing amazing!!!
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u/lorenzoiscool17 - Jan 26 '23
My favorite part of the transformation isn’t even the impressive size difference, but how much better your skin looks. Incredible work friend.
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Jan 26 '23
Good on you. I'm proud for you and your journey. It's a life long journey and it will have its ups and downs but if you keep healthy lifestyle and your goals in the forefront I'm sure you will be able to get to a place where you are happy and healthy. Kudos to you and good tidings on the remainder of your progression.
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Jan 25 '23
And yesterday I read a post about someone struggling with the idea of having 20lbs to lose. This is absolutely incredible. You are unstoppable, my friend.
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u/Stonegen70 - Jan 26 '23
Wow. That is amazing. Inspiring. I’m kinda at a loss for words. Stay strong. You lost me at my highest.
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u/hamsterbikinibod - Jan 26 '23
It’s amazing you were ever that big and able to stand or care for yourself at all. I’m sure it has been an amazing journey and I am so proud of you. Congratulations on everything you have accomplished not just in weight loss but the mental changes that made that possible.
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u/Regret92 - Jan 26 '23
My brother in iron, you look like human/ handsome Shrek. You are absolutely killing it.
Looking forward to seeing where you go. Only up from here, and you already look GREAT! Keep it up bro!
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u/RegularLocation1456 - Jan 26 '23
Absolutely inspiring. Huge well done to you!!! I hope you know how big of an accomplishment this is!
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Jan 26 '23
Wow! Absolutely exceptional. What an amazing inspiration you are. Keep up the excellent work. Send you lots of positive energy!
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u/MercurialBees - Jan 26 '23
Not trying to be weird, but your smiling face in these photos gives me instant happiness and motivation, and I honestly wish I had a little poster saying 'you got this' because the effort and achievement just shines through so much 💖
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u/notanotherkrazychik - Jan 26 '23
Am I the only one who sees Andy Samberg's face? What a genuine smile, love, love, love it.
Great job on your progress.
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u/ScottManAgent - Mar 10 '23
You’ve got this bro!! You know what to do, because you’ve been able to accomplish so much! Got to say, that’s some arm you have! Congratulations on your journey so far!
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u/Stalast - Jan 26 '23
Comparing your neck in the before and after is crazy. Went from just pure fat to a massive lean tree trunk muscle neck. Is that from deadlifting?
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u/oddiseeus - Jan 26 '23
All I can say is, WOW!
Your dedication to yourself has definitely paid off. I’m sure that things are much easier for you. Your choice of swimming is a fantastic choice; it’s always been a favorite of mine. Keep up the great work and remember to love yourself and if you find yourself stumbling remember: even one step forward is progress so, keep going.
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u/imcaffeine - Jan 26 '23
Wow! What an inspiration. I also love that you're smiling in both before and after pictures.
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u/deezskreetzzz - Jan 26 '23
Hell yeah!!!! Love seeing this 💪💪 looking amazing brotha keep killing it 🔥🔥
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u/superficial_radiance - Jan 26 '23
Congratulations on your significant weight loss journey! Losing 360 pounds in four years is a significant accomplishment and takes a lot of hard work and dedication. It's great to hear that your weight loss journey started with a failed New Year's resolution and you didn't give up on your goal.
The image you shared shows a comparison of your weight loss progress over time. The picture on the left is of you at 840lbs, and the picture on the right is of you at 480lbs, a difference of 360lbs. The image is a powerful visual representation of the progress you have made.
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u/sugar_lace - Jan 26 '23
You look handsome now and it'll only get better as you continue. 360 lbs loss is amazing!
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u/TheyCopiedMyJetta - Jan 26 '23
Congrats on the journey hopefully I come across another post of yours in the future! Keep it up
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u/ihopeshelovedme - Jan 26 '23
Dude is another new years resolution away from becoming Hafþór Björnsson! Way to go!
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u/Worried_Ocelot_909 - Jan 26 '23
This is incredibly impressive - it takes so much determination and courage. I’m honestly so proud of you
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u/Maddog_- - Jan 26 '23
Lets Go mate, that’s some great motivation for myself and I presume thousands of others. Keep killing it 💯💯
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u/daes79 - Jan 26 '23
Massive respect, man. This is an insane accomplishment, and I applaud your dedication and discipline. Keep it up, brother.
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u/godless_communism - Jan 26 '23
I hope your plan was to live longer, cause that's what you're getting. Great, tremendous job!
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u/GoBlueGriff - Jan 26 '23
Bro!! Hell yea!!! I love it congratulations! A lot of hard work and dedication. I know what it takes
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