Lost 120 pounds and I don't recognize myself

May 81 min read

Started at 310 this time 3 years ago. Couldn't tie my shoes or play tag with my kids. Doc said I was heading for a heart attack. I started just walking 15 minutes a day and cut out soda. That was it at first. Then I got serious about it. Now I'm running a 5K next month. My knees don't hurt, my back's better, I have energy. But honestly the hardest part is my brain still thinks I'm the big guy. Buying new clothes has been weird.

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Comments(10)

CChris R.RegularMay 10

Dude that's amazing. What was the biggest shift for you, diet or exercise or just overall lifestyle change?

DDerek P.RegularMay 10

Three years of grinding and you're not even done. That takes serious mental toughness. Your kids are going to remember that their dad didn't just talk about change, he actually did it.

CChristopher M.New DadMay 8

Three years of just walking and you dropped 120? That's the kind of story I need to hear when I'm feeling lazy about getting my steps in. Respect.

EEli L.RegularMay 8

That's incredible man, seriously. Going from not being able to tie your shoes to actually playing tag with your kids - that's the real win right there. Your doc's probably thrilled too.

MMarcus J.RegularMay 8

This is the dad transformation we all need. Started with health, ended with being able to actually keep up with your kids. That's everything.

DDerekNew DadMay 8

120 pounds. That's insane. So you can actually play tag with them now, that's the real win. How long did it take you to get there?

CColin M.New DadMay 8

120 pounds is incredible work. Especially the part about playing tag with your kids again. That's the real win right there. Everything else is secondary to being present and active for them.

DDerek P.RegularMay 8

Dude you should recognize yourself. You literally changed your whole life for your family. My dad didn't do that and I wish he had. You're showing your kids what commitment looks like.

BBrandonNew DadMay 9

This is incredible. The fact that you went from not being able to tie your shoes to being an active dad is mind blowing. Did you change your diet or was it mostly exercise?

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MMarkRegularMay 9

Bro, this is huge. Not just the weight but the fact that you're actually present and active with your kids now. That's the whole game right there. You crushed it over three years.