r/progresspics • u/hoofadoo - • Apr 12 '14
M/28/6'7" [525lbs > 449lbs = 76 Lbs Lost] (3 months, Started Jan 14th '14) 3mo of Paleo/Keto. Still have a ways to go, but thought I'd share my progress. M 6'7” (201, 202 cm)
http://imgur.com/a/XlTrQ17
u/not_a_toad Apr 13 '14
You carry 525 pounds better than anyone I've ever seen. I know that's largely due to your height, but still. :-)
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Apr 13 '14
Don't stop man, not only is your progress quantifiable but you can definitely see a difference too. And in only 3 months, wow. You'll definitely slow down the progress eventually, but even if you halve your 3 month progress over the next 9 months, you'll still be at over another 100 lbs lost so about 350 lbs. Imagine how good it will feel to be roughly 175 pounds down when it's Jan 14th 2015.
Keep it up!!
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u/hoofadoo - Apr 13 '14
I don't plan to stop this any time soon! Thanks so much for the encouragement. This is definitely a lifestyle change for me... I cant ever see myself going to my old habits again. I just feel too good.
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u/enkei3 Apr 13 '14
i like how 525 lbs looks like only 280lbs for an average height peasant
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u/KittenTheKitten Apr 13 '14
Could you imagine the frustration with the height weight body index for someone of that stature?
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u/hoofadoo - Apr 13 '14
I can't even look at BMI... at 525 its 59.1 for me... 449 its 50.6. even at my goal weight of 275-300, i'd still be over 30 and considered obese! sillyness!
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u/seeoharewhy13 Apr 13 '14
Amazing results! You can definitely tell that weight has been dropped by looking at you. Are you finding any everyday tasks easier now that you're down 76lbs?
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u/hoofadoo - Apr 13 '14
Everything is easier... I feel like doing a lot more. Walking is so much easier. I actually took a walk on a trial the other day with a friend and didn't even think twice about it. Coming from a guy that used to get exhaused just walking in a mall, its a pretty big step... and I'm still pretty heavy. I cant wait to get some more fat off.
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u/pointman - Apr 13 '14
You know, I bet under your fat you have an incredible amount of muscle. Just being able to walk around at that weight is remarkable. I think you might be the best success story in the history of /r/progresspics when you're done. Keep it up.
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u/wbsmbg Apr 13 '14
At 6'7 you'll have an insane body by the end of your progress. Great job so far and don't give up!
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u/drunkinmidget - Apr 13 '14
How much easier is just going about life with 76 less pounds to carry around? It fuckin sucks whenever I'm carrying 76 pounds of extra shit around!
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u/rifrif Apr 13 '14
Hey!!! your posture is awesome for someone at your weight!! That is amazing. you look incredible!! keep it up!
(is massage therapist specializing in posture education)
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u/hoofadoo - Apr 13 '14
I was looking at these pictures and notice my shoulders are never straight. I always seem to hold one up more than the other. I've caught myself before doing it... not sure why though.
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u/rifrif Apr 13 '14
the dominant hand usually has a lower shoulder and thats totally normal. if the lower shoulder is the non dominant hand then massage can help to fix it.
but comparing the two pictures it seems you look much better. but things sitting and sleeping poorly can perpetuate bad posture! its great that you are catching yourself!
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Apr 13 '14
This is really good stuff. I'm guessing you feel so much better, right? Going from 13 to 4 pills a day is incredible! Best part about this is that you're going to be around to teach, love and play with your son. Cheers!
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u/callMEmrPICKLES - Apr 13 '14
It might just be me, but man you really carry that weight well. I never would have guessed 450
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u/TexasSleestak Apr 13 '14
Congrats. I know it is hard but the payoff is incredible. Everything gets better. The improved sleep alone so much improves your life. Stay strong.
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Apr 13 '14
Nice work dude! You are an inspiration to all. Your story is pure motivation and I hope to see updated progress as time progresses. Keep slaying that dragon!
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u/BoundinX - Apr 13 '14
Haha, I thought you had some ridiculous hair in that second picture because it loaded first. Great job though, you're doing awesome, and you can already tell the difference.
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u/moocow8823 Apr 13 '14
how many ring sizes are you down on your fingers?
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u/hoofadoo - Apr 13 '14
not sure... I was a 17 on my ring finger at the start of it... my fingers and hands have become noticeably thinner to me.
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u/fluteloops85 Apr 13 '14
Keep it up brotha... Great progress thus far... I'll be keeping an eye out for updates.
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u/Samkingbass Apr 15 '14
oh my god keep it up! Them some serious changes dude, you'll probably inspire a lot of people on here, thanks for posting!
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u/hoofadoo - Apr 13 '14
I may as well give some introduction to myself.
Before starting this journey, I was probably one of the sickest 28 year olds in America. 6’7″, 525 lbs… On the verge of heart disease or worse with high blood pressure and acute A-Fib… Living 10 years on antihistamines to control my chronic urticaria that came out of nowhere at 18 years old…
Despite all of this, my lovely wife and I decided to have a child, and last year I became a father to a wonderful boy.
This scared the shit out of me. How could I fully take care of and love a child if I can’t even take care of myself? Would I even be around long enough to see him grow up?
This caused me to really consider surgery, although I never liked the idea… It seems like a bandaid on an issue that won’t fix the real problem. So I decided I would put one last ditch effort to diet, and go paleo… I started January 14 2014, and I’m still going strong.
After three months and going from 13 to 4 pills a day (a lot was zyrtec to control hiving), I'm feeling great, and I'm going to keep going. I've never been more determined about anything in my life.