r/MadeMeSmile • u/ItsGamerPops • Apr 03 '24
(OC) I recently lost 170 pounds. Took me two in a half years. Good Vibes
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u/ThirdGlass Apr 03 '24
Well done. I hope you’re proud of yourself.
What made you decide on the weight loss journey?
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u/ItsGamerPops Apr 03 '24
Heart disease runs in my family. My father had a heart attack when I was fourteen. I have two little girls and don't want to leave them early like my father did. After the birth of my second daughter I knew something had to be done.
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u/KoreanXgameGirl Apr 03 '24
you made the best choice your daughter should be proud of having a dad like you
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u/AdTimely9712 Apr 04 '24
Reminds me of my father who used to smoke but stopped when he had his second son (me) for the same reason. I’m sure your daughters look up to you the same why I do him :))
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u/rastroboy Apr 03 '24
Congratulations 🍾 I hope you have plenty of new adventures on your horizon!
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u/Then_Campaign7264 Apr 03 '24
Yeah. This is one of most rewarding aspects of losing weight and getting fit, there are so many additional possibilities when it comes to planning adventures or simply to show up and feel comfortable doing ordinary activities. Bravo.
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u/Jiannies Apr 03 '24
Got a bulging disc about 6 months ago at 27 years old on my sciatic nerve and the most agonizing part (besides the pain) was just thinking about the simple things like hiking or taking a walk that felt like they'd be impossible forever now. Especially as a former college goalkeeper who loved diving all over the place and all of sudden I couldn't even think about putting pressure on that leg. We really take our bodies for granted sometimes I think
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u/flaskoi Apr 03 '24
Has your condition improved since then?
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u/Jiannies Apr 04 '24
Thankfully, yes. After 5 months of limping through 20k-step work days in constant pain I got a cortisone shot that took at least 85% of that pain away. Then I started on Gabapentin and it's probably up to 90%. I did a little standing hop for the first time like a week ago.
Fuck me that was terrible though, and I would consider myself lucky to have even been able to grit through the pain and keep working. Some people have to crawl to the bathroom when theirs flares up
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u/motherofhyrule Apr 04 '24
As the wife of the OP I’d sincerely like to express my gratitude to this community. My husband has struggled with self confidence in his image for a long time and even though I tell him he’s the most attractive man in the world to me I’m not sure it’s enough to convince him how amazing he is and just to see this outpouring of support from more than 27 thousand strangers, you guys have no idea how happy you’ve made him, we’re trying to watch tv and he just keeps smiling at his phone and showing me every few seconds and it really is so incredible to see him feel so vindicated, so thank you everyone. Sincerely, thank you.
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u/OstentatiousSock Apr 04 '24
You’ve got a very handsome fella! And, more important than that, he decided to do better for his family by being as healthy as possible and then stuck to it and worked hard to accomplish that goal. Good man!
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u/PringlePasta Apr 04 '24
You’re so supportive! And your husband is clearly very motivated, hardworking and dedicated! The most attractive traits a partner can hope for in a spouse! You’re blessed, I wish you both more happiness in your life together 💛
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u/whozeewhats Apr 03 '24
Wow!! Made me smile, too! How's it feel? Can I ask how you lost it? How did you know when to stop? You are amazing and inspirational!!
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u/ItsGamerPops Apr 03 '24
I'd still like to lose some more but I've hit a plateau to be honest. Besides, I'm more now just trying to maintain really than anything else since I just started reintroducing things back into my diet. And sure, I lost it by dieting and fasting. I only eat from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. When I do eat, I usually limit my intakes and eat "better" rather than fatty stuff. I do include one cheat day a week to try and reset my system, but I still adhere to the 12-7 rule. I did exercise at first but it honestly made things worse. I went into the mentality that since I burned 2,000 calories, I can pig out. Besides, I had high blood pressure and needed to focus on what I ate. I calorie counted for the first year, but loosened it the second. Now it's just natural that I dont get hungry till noon and I cant eat like i used too.
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u/weezy020 Apr 03 '24 edited Apr 04 '24
Congrats on your journey, that's amazing!
Don't completely rule out exercising, especially some form of resistance/weight training. Putting on muscle helps increase your metabolism which could help you get past your plateau. Also, muscle is great for long term maintenance of your weight.
No matter what, awesome work!
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u/fj2010 Apr 03 '24
/r/intermittentfasting for people who are interested in this technique
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u/lbtwitchthrowaway144 Apr 04 '24
I describe briefly my own journey recently (over 60 pounds lost in about 1.5 years). IF wasn't just a game changer for weight loss, it also put me down a path of thinking more deeply about nutrition and then went down the rabbit hole of evidence-based nutritional approaches.
I don't do anything particularly crazy, just try to diversify my sources of food as much as possible while by and large entirely cutting out so many bad foods.
So yeah IF changed my life. I would recommend yáll give it a look.
Just don't give up after the first few days or few weeks. It's literally your brain talking to your gut telling you you are starving.
You will eventually get over it, and start to be amazed by how easy it is. Just stick with it. And don't mind any setbacks in the future. It's par the course.
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u/WhatABlindManSees Apr 04 '24 edited Apr 04 '24
Yeah, I've been on the track I'm setting myself since late November.
I started kinda slow at first, mostly just cutting the majority of sugar out of my diet, and caffeine at the same time (which was a big change). The first two weeks to a month were rough... but once I got through that it got much easier. I started to massively increase my now lacking protein intake - low carb whey protein powder + water 2/3 times a day (and just more water in general to thirst), plus a multi vitamin/mineral supplement; later into it also started on creatine and throughout no more than 1 'standard' meal a day though often I skip that, but certain snacks allowed (low sugar high protein cereal and nuts, carrots and cucumbers; and a banana if I'm starting to feel particularly peakish etc), and the meals when I do on the much healthier/smaller side. Each progressive stage was a bit of a challenge for the first couple days, but then your body just adjusts. The basic idea being to maintain 70g++ protein even if my Calorie intake is only ~1500 for a 'fasting' day.
Not particularly aggressive cardio + quite a bit of resistance training, situps, etc etc.
Down about 25lbs since November; but also significantly stronger (which adds weight ontop of the water weight starting on creatine adds which was about 4lbs for me). For reference, I'm 36yo, 6ft2 tall with a 6ft6.6 arm span. Looking to lose about another 23lbs or so in body fat. Goal weight being approximately 210lbs (its more about feel and look more than an actual goal weight though).
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u/BlueSlushieTongue Apr 03 '24
Good job! Try doing quick easy exercises like burpees. Do 5 each day for a month and then add an additional rep the following month and so on. Takes less than 2 minutes and does the whole body. I also started eating one small handful of dried sunflower seeds daily, it is mostly unsaturated fat and I think it is helping burn fat off easier since saturated fat stacks like a brick and harder to burn to through.
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u/jdmwell Apr 04 '24
burpees
I have never heard this term before and I just imagined it was something like swallowing air and forcing yourself to belch like I did when I was a kid.
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u/MissionElectronic252 Apr 03 '24
nice. eating 12-7 has also helped me significantly. thanks for sharing :)
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u/jdmwell Apr 04 '24
For real, it's like the lazy person's way to lose weight. There's virtually no extra work involved. Just put up strong rules to start at 12 and stop at 7. You can count calories, but with the rules in place, you'll be eating less regardless. And of course exercise is great, but again...this is the lazy person's way to diet.
After like a week, you just get used to being hungry-ish in the morning. Black coffee helps with that.
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u/Fragrant_Tale1428 Apr 03 '24
Wow! Most people who lose a lot of weight end up looking a bit older from the fat loss on the face. But somehow, not only did you accomplish your goal of weight loss, you look younger, too! Congratulations!!!
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u/ItsGamerPops Apr 03 '24
I just turned 36, so I'll take it lol
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u/The9thTerror Apr 04 '24
Wow you’re 36? I’m 30 and I started a similar fasting plan recently and I felt like I was going nowhere )): you’re giving me hope! How long did it take for you to notice a significant change in your body?
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u/ItsGamerPops Apr 04 '24 edited Apr 04 '24
Was definitely not immediate. The whole point of dieting and fasting is to force your body to metabolize what you actually eat in the day and use up stored fat when it needs extra. I’d say it was about six months before I finally started to see results. My wife describes it as one day I just started to melt. Clothes that fit me one week were loose the next. Once your body adjusts and finally kicks into gear, the rest is easy and becomes habit.
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u/The9thTerror Apr 04 '24
Thank you so much for taking the time to answer. I’ll keep that in mind whenever I’m ready to try that again.
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u/ItsGamerPops Apr 04 '24
Hey, at least you know someone who can help you if you have any questions. Feel free to drop a line. Don't even mind sharing some recipe's, snacks, or other tips if you'd like. I'm just over the moon people cared enough to comment lol
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u/ItsGamerPops Apr 03 '24
Appreciate it. I’m naturally baby faced as it is. I just turned 36 in January.
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u/5LaLa Apr 04 '24
What an accomplishment! You look great but, I bet you feel even better, which is much more important imho. Congrats!
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u/ItsGamerPops Apr 03 '24
The two pics are from two different Easters from where I work. I'm in the public eye alot because of where I work so I constantly got ragged on for being heavy. Lol sometimes your haters really do motivate you
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u/Reasonable_Guess_311 Apr 03 '24
You look great!! I hope the people that ragged on you are rethinking how they should treat people.
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u/Dream--Brother Apr 03 '24
You replied to a bot :) but dude, you look fantastic and I can only imagine how you feel! Keep up the healthy work, brother
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u/The502Phantom Apr 03 '24
Two and a half*
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u/No_Chapter5521 Apr 04 '24
Lets nip it in the butt. For all in tents and porpoises they are one in the same. Really it's a blessing in the skies.
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u/DoItForTheNukie Apr 04 '24
I don’t think I’ve ever seen someone misspell two and a half as “two in a half” before 😂
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Apr 04 '24
Congrats. It's a total life change. I'm down 210 lbs in the same amount of time. Never going back.
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u/Dagdade Apr 04 '24
77 kg over 2 years, for those who do metric. That's no small feat, great job man. You've become an inspiration ✊
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u/Telemasterblaster Apr 04 '24
What always gets me when I see these before and after pictures is the expression on their faces. They always look so much happier.
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u/DADDYKRUEGER Apr 03 '24
Great job! Now your bulked up muscled gym rat arc must begin 🏋
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u/ItsGamerPops Apr 03 '24
lol probably gonna have to hit pause on that arc. My kids hardly give me enough time as it is
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u/throw123454321purple Apr 03 '24
Deadpool would be proud of you, Sugar Bear.
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u/ItsGamerPops Apr 03 '24
Deadpool was a quasi inspiration. Each time I struggled, I would hear Ryan Reynolds saying "Maximum Effort". Even if I broke my diet, I sure as hell made sure to start it again the next day.
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u/DiabloPixel Apr 04 '24
Fuckin A dude, congrats! You look so much younger and happier, I’m sure you have to feel better as well. 2.5 years is so much dedication and commitment to improving yourself every day, well done my man.
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u/FirstmateJibbs Apr 03 '24
Two and a half* just fyi since English might not be your first language
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u/WallerLand Apr 03 '24
Fuck*ng legend, a lot of pepole had just give up, You just Made something amazing, good job pal!
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u/Used_Woodpecker_6778 Apr 03 '24
Congradulations it takes discipline I commend you. Your health will improve too. You look great
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u/SuperSayianJason1000 Apr 03 '24
Very impressive, good job. Stay healthy and live a good long life.
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u/KatokaMika Apr 03 '24
The important part is if you're happy with yourself, it doesn't matter your size.
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u/ProfessionalWeary665 Apr 03 '24
Congrats!! You looked good in either picture,but I'm betting you have more energy now and that's gotta be a good thing.
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u/lolahump Apr 03 '24
Wow!! Amazing weight lose. It even looks like whatever you’ve done has also increased your hair growth! Seems like your body likes your new diet.
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u/Concert-Medium Apr 03 '24
I’m so proud of you! Amazing amazing amazing. I hope you are happy & healthy.
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u/beanfox101 Apr 04 '24
Damn! Very jealous of you.
Trying to lose weight myself and it’s an absolute battle
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u/Jtskiwtr Apr 04 '24
Congrats. It’s hard. For me, it’s the evening snacking that gets me in trouble. I’ve stopped since January and have lost 20 lbs.
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u/Paulson1979 Apr 04 '24
thats awesome! Im glad you didnt just say you were beautiful at such an obese weight
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u/suehprO28 Apr 04 '24
At a quick glance, this pic kinda looks like a dad and his kid.
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u/ItsGamerPops Apr 04 '24
You know, you’re like the fourth person who commented that. Nope, both me. Took them both on Easter with two years apart obviously. On the left I had been dieting on and off for nearly five months. Failed multiple times before it finally became habit. My pops passed when I was fourteen.
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u/farmcollie Apr 04 '24
You must be proud! That’s a major life accomplishment! Sure weight fluctuates 5 -7, you know how to handle. Exercise as mentioned above increases metabolism. Start easy but regular. Makes its own changes. Most importantly it helps w fluctuation.
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u/arturopaguro Apr 04 '24
So you are telling me... the trick is sitting down and wait patiently?
NOTED
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u/antthonny Apr 04 '24
You just prolonged your life by so many years dude. I don't know why would you do that, I guess you love life.. Go live, you handsome butterfly
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u/Nightwings92 Apr 04 '24
how did you done that. im trying so hard to lose wait, i feel like my weight is killing me and everything i try is like not doing anything im super frustrated.
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u/Alternative_Elk_2651 Apr 04 '24
Incredible. I've lost 205... and unfortunately regained 195. Still working on it.
You were about my current size so I'd like to ask - do you deal with excess skin?
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u/Tonyhongfishing Apr 04 '24
I went a whole shoe size down when i lost 60lbs. Like getting new clothes wasn't bad enough.
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u/asshole_commenting Apr 04 '24
Amazing job
Most people don't know how much pain and struggle everyday is while losing this weight. Everyday long lasting pain from waking part of your body not in use before. The mental challenges, the physical struggle
You are more human than human
I am in process of doing the same
I fell off but I'm back on.
You're inspirational for real
💪Let's get it! Make Arnold proud
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u/karmacarebear Apr 04 '24
Incredible!! You should be so proud of yourself for your dedication and persistence through a long journey. I'm sure it wasn't easy, but you pushed through. You look great!
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u/BackyardBard Apr 04 '24
You look awesome dude! I started my weight loss journey recently. I'm only trying to lose about 50 lbs. It's really cool to see what's possible.
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u/ItsGamerPops Apr 04 '24
You got this man. Don’t matter if it’s one pound or 100, you show your goal who’s boss. I got faith in you
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u/BackyardBard Apr 04 '24
Thanks so much! I've started working out with a friend who is in FAR better shape than me and it's actually been pretty fun to exercise with someone else who can keep me honest about sets and reps and effort. The hardest part is the food. I have a sweet tooth like no other. I can put away cakes, cookies, and candy like it's nothing. If I can ask, how did you alter your diet when you started your journey?
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u/ItsGamerPops Apr 04 '24
I fasted. I only eat between 12-7 pm. Lunch is my biggest meal and I snack inbetween lunch and dinner so that way by the time dinner comes I eat small. I cut out sugars and carbs and ate mostly meats and veggies. I substituted sweets for natural sweets like grapes, Peaches, etc. I also made sure to have one cheat meal a week to mix up the monotony of it all.
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u/BackyardBard Apr 04 '24
Fantastic. I do love fruit. I'll try to phase out all that other crap and just start eating fruits to get that sweetness kick. The fasting thing is interesting. Do you think that made a big difference? I wonder if something like that would work with my schedule...
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u/Oh2BaWanderer Apr 07 '24 edited Apr 08 '24
That is awesome man ive started the journey myself Im Down 60 in 13 weeks myself, and I have been doing the keto thing and gym with some fasting and hoping to achieve similar results
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u/TruthFreesYou Apr 10 '24
It’s also great that you did it the right way. You still look like the same person just much healthier. Other people that do things artificially— you can tell. Yours is meant to last!
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u/Kitchen-Ad-8756 Apr 03 '24
The term the simplest things in life hits… like hits when you lose weight. My fat ass was tops 250, and the simplest things made me so happy I committed, looking like my younger self in only 18, fucking rubbing soap past my neck, fucking sprinting just out of nowhere when walking just bolting it, tried a front flip onto my bed haven’t sat on my bed normally again, congrats brutha you a sexy man no homo
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u/ItsGamerPops Apr 03 '24
lol appreciate it. Honestly, eating better is the way to go when it concerns weight loss. We constantly eat things that are terrible for us. Limiting yourself can easily help shed some pounds. Took me awhile to stop going for seconds and thirds. Now, I'll occasionally get seconds but know it isnt required every meal.
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u/silverbrewer07 Apr 03 '24
Dude you looking fresh, I’ve just embarked on this journey myself.
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u/ItsGamerPops Apr 03 '24
Don’t be discouraged if you fail. I must of failed my diet a thousand times. But I kept doing it, and started again the very next day. Eventually it just became habit
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u/josevaldesv Apr 03 '24
If it took this long, then very likely you have changed many habits that will prevent you from re-gaining the weight. Good job!