520 to 420 in 8 months.

[ZaneDowns]

So I made a post on this forum I don't remember how long ago, stating that I was 490 pounds, 18 years old, and ready to take my life back. Truth is I was actually around 530 pounds when I made that post, I was too embarrassed to state that I was in the 500's. Well, I started to lose weight around 8 months ago, was doing GREAT for about 5 months got down to 430, then I met a girl, and being with her meant I had to take her out which put me around so much temptation and that included her saying "oh you can do without your stupid diet for a day". Well, about 6 months into the relationship she cheated on me, left me, and is now with the guy she cheated on me with. But that's beside the point, it sent me into a depressive spiral for about 2 months, I gained back up to 450ish. I'm here today saying I am going to jumpstart back into my diet, I am including photos that I took from the night of prom, (in April) to present day. I am 4 t-shirt sizes down and went from a 54 pant to a 44.

[xsquid99]

Nice job dude, keep on going. And don't put someone else ahead of your goals, people come and go and at the end of the day this is a matter of your life & health.

Also, people don't necessarily need to be your cheerleaders, but they don't need to get in your way either. Do not let anyone's comments or influence derail you from your goal.

[bayrider]

Congrats on the weight reduction, nice job. Good luck in reaching your future goals and ignore the people that are not aligned with your journey.

[jordaro2002]

Great job bro! Keep up the good work!

[bLinkMoore]

Fantastic progress. You're definitely going to hit bumps in the road, but it sounds like you're handling it well. That whole saying about "it's a marathon, not a sprint" just keep moving forward