The first part of my fitness journey is finished

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  1. pastorjim08

    pastorjim08 Legendary Woodsman

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    As some of you know, my wife and I began a weight loss program back in February. This morning I weighed in and have reached, and actually supassed my goal. I have lost 92lbs to date. I now begin the next part of the journey which is to rebuild some of the muscle mass I lost and to maintain my weight loss. Yes I am bragging a bit, so please forgive me, but I just wanted to share with you all. Here is a before and after pic of my wife and I.

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    Blessings. .........Pastorjim
     
    pastorjim08, Dec 5, 2015
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    sachiko Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Congratulations on the achievement. You both even look younger, especially your wife.
     
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    Jim, that's outstanding. Congrats to the both of you. Heck yes you're allowed to brag!
     
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    Fantastic Jim. You should be proud as heck and bragging to everyone who will listen. Losing that much weight can't be easy and that makes you stronger then most! You guys look great.


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    soccerdan90, Dec 5, 2015
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    Great work, keep it up! Aside from looking better obesity is the second leading cause of preventable death. Congrats on making such a dramatic improvement in your health.
     
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    Congrats on your dedication and hard work.
     
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    Congratulation! What an acheivement. I too know how hard it is, and how much dedication, and discipline it takes to make a major lifestyle change like that. I began my weight loss journey 33 months ago. I'm down 80-85 lbs. Depending on the day. Keep up the hard work! It is definitely worth the effort!
     
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    Congrats!
     
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    Awesome! Congratulations. And besides making a tough goal, I'll bet that you feel much better health wise.
    I was only 15 pounds heavier than when we got married but decided to drop it and am so amazed that what a difference 15 pounds makes.
     
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    You both look awesome Jim!! Congrats! So what was your weight loss program?
     
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    We joined a gym back in February. We work out about four days a week and I limit myself to 1500 calories a day. That's it!

    Blessings...........Pastorjim
     
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    Way to go on the lifestyle change. Watching the diet is hard sometimes, but it is worth it. Just remember my motto, "Moderation in all things, especially moderation ."
     
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    pastorjim08 Legendary Woodsman

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    Watching the diet is hard and there have been many times that I was tempted to cheat. But every time I felt that way I would look at the item and think, that's 60min on the treadmill or 45min on the eliptical, and etc. That kept me honest.

    Blessings...........Pastorjim
     
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    Sometimes the road has a few bumps in it but with time, things seem to smooth out.
     
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    It is amazing once you kick the processed foods and you have some it tastes so salty. When I travel I am forced to eat in restaurants, a week out of town and I feel bloated and blah.
     
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    Absolutely outstanding Jim. You guys did it as a team and look great.
     
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    good for both of you!
     
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    Awesome job to you and your wife.
     
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    Congrats Jim. You have the right to brag a bit.
     
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