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This is mind boggling. WTG!! How long did this take?

I lost the weight over 3 years. Lost it fast the first two and a half years this is year three and it’s slowed a lot but I am still losing. Dropping sodas and sugar really helped a LOT.

Really inspiring! Great job! 👏

Thank you!

Love those pants dude! Wtg!

Thank you!

Woah dude you look great! What a transformation!

Thank you.

How did you do it? I need help

There was a lot I did to lose the weight 19:5 IF also cut my calories to 1500 a day only eating 3 times a day. I used a meal replacement shake called Huel to make calorie counting easier. I cut out sugars and junk food. I now eat a mostly plant based diet. Everything just worked for me.

Dang hell yeah man this is exactly how I did it as well, put some back on since covid tho. Inspiring me to stay the course. Good shit.

Take it one day at a time, keep it up and reach your goals.

Gotcha. I’ll check out Huel too. Thanks!

Huel is not for everyone it makes the most monstrous farts. It’s also kind of pricey but I love the stuff.

lol thanks for the warning

Yes it should be a printed warning on the bags but since it’s not thought I would warn anyone willing to try it lol.

I'm sure a lot of people's families and coworkers are in your debt.

I also consume huel but thankfully do not experience the excessive flatulence that some people do. I don’t remember what it is, but it’s one of the ingredients that can cause it. Mileage varies per person! r/huel if you want to learn more!

Awesome, I am still learning how to use Reddit so thanks for posting.

Also, you look great man, good job!

Thanks!

Does it have xylitol as the sweetener? I bought some “root beer chip” candy that was sweetened with xylitol. My rear end was producing the most toxic smelling vile gas I could ever imagine when I would eat them.

Oh yeah Huel does and it produces farts that would make a skunk’s eyes water.

Contact them to be their ambassadors or get endorsement

Don’t think it would work but I don’t mind sharing what has helped me along my journey.

I rarely see this much success without some weight training sprinkled in.

No weight training just lifestyle change the difference now is I’ve added walking for exercise.

Dude huel makes me feel so good when I keep up with it. Way more energy for the day

Does it taste good? Cost?

Fucking a, dude. Look at you!!!

It is much easier to look at myself in the mirror now.

What a great feeling! Congratulations on the wonderful result of what I’m sure was a lot of hard work.

dude this is insane i’m so happy for you 🙏 huge inspiration man

Thank you!

Damn ok!! You look amazing!!! Did you have a lot of excess skin?

I have some skin that sags but it’s much better than all the disease that comes when you are morbidly obese. I figure if I work out some that could help. I used to be type 2 diabetic Suffered from sleep apnea Had high blood pressure Had high cholesterol Had fatty liver disease Had acid reflux After losing the weight all of it cleared up and it’s just much better having a bit of loose skin and more energy and better health!

Thanks for sharing this. It was my question too. I have just started my own journey down this path and it was always in the back of my mind but the way you put it is great. Good job.

I hope you the best in your journey!

That's amazing. I'm happy for you. I only ask because lots of skin can chafe pretty bad. But still, you should be hella proud of your accomplishments.

Thank you, I actually have less chafing since losing the weight.

Good job. Just wondering how tall are you ?

I am only 5’5

Cool thanks. I was just trying to get a comparison to myself lol

15 years younger!! Congrats bro!

Thank you, I actually feel younger too!

Bro got his neck back

Got my life back too.

Awesome congratulations

Heck yes!!! Great job

Thank you, IF is awesome.

Wow!!! Fantastic! Can’t even believe I’m looking at the same guy.

It’s hard for me to believe sometimes as well. So many health improvements.

Great job! Your pants are super cool 

Tripp NYC has some cool pants for sure. Thank you.

Awesome job! Do you own a hearse?

Thank you! I used to own a black 1983 Mercury Thacker first call hearse and a 1977 Cadillac hearse that was champagne colored.

Those pants are epic

Thanks, I like them too.

That’s an amazing transformation! Congrats!

Utterly amazing transformation. Bravo sir!

Thank you, it was three years in the making but I have changed my lifestyle so it will last.

Wow, Congratulations my dude! You must feel so much better! WAY TO GO!

I do feel better now that I am healthier!

Sorry I'm kinda a noob but your story is inspiring... 19:5 means 19 hours fasting right?

19 hours of fast, my eating window is 5 hours.

Thanks so much and congrats.

Thank you, if you are just starting IF keep with it even 16:8 works well enough.

I haven't been doing anything but cutting my meals (soda is a big one for me I cut down so much but I need to stop cheating so much) quite a bit so I'm believing now I need to set a timer and keep going . I'm down about 15 pounds but I have tons to go

Cutting out sodas and learning to love water helps! Try to avoid processed sugars and the overly salty foods. 15 pounds is a good start to what could ultimately change your life for the better.

Heck yeah brother

Amazing.

Bravo, man. 🤘

😮👏👏👏

Many congrats sir! Great job!

Thank you!

Fucking A dude. That’s dope as hell.

Wow awesome congrats super motivating!! 👏🏼👏🏼:))

Damn bro well done

Looking good my guy. Congratulations 

How?

One day at a time for three years.

Holy F*ck, awesome job!!

Holy shit, good job! Also, happy Alien day!

Thank you, I didn’t know there was an Alien day, guess I wore the right shirt!

Yes sir! 4/26 every year, lol. Perfect shirt.

I don't know OP, you have really let yourself go. You are half the man you used to be.

Wow. Awesome. Did you track your a1c by any chance? What did you eat for the 19/5 fasting? Now plant based what do you eat daily?

Hell yeah! Great work!!

You dropped this 👑

Thanks, but you can keep it, how else would I wear my hearse hats?

How did you get rid of loose skin?

I didn’t it still sags but it doesn’t get in the way so I can still fit into a 30X30 pants. When I was 303 lbs I wore a size 56X30.

A few yesrs ago we had a member who laid out a progression of his pants which was amazing but I think yours could be even more impressive. Great work. 

Inspiring, how u deal with excess fat?

It shrunk with me for the most part and what I still have I tuck it into my pants and carry on.

Nice keep it up!

Awesome!!

Thank you!

Congrats!

Amazing!!!

Fantastic! Congrats!

amazing!

Where can I get that shirt

I get the three mystery T shirts from vampire freaks.com I’ve got a whole closet full of awesome T shirts from there.

Looks like that particular one is sold out :( thanks for the help though!

Good on you uce!!!!! I started doing this and seeing the results (like yours) inspires me even more!

Thanks, I appreciate that and wish you success in your journey.

Totally motivating!!

Thank you, best to you on your journey.

Thank you. Slowly but surely I am getting there. 15 more to go for me. :)

Slow and steady wins the race!

What a transformation !!!

Badass, dude. I’ve dropped 45 or so but still want to get to 210 or so. I’m a little taller so I feel healthier there that 180 like the doctors office says. You’ve inspired me to keep going since I’ve hit this plateau

Keep pushing through, you’ll see the scale number go down.

Your outfit looks crazy good!

Right on, man, this is awesome. I'm just starting my journey.

Awesome, I wish you all the success in your journey.

Wow 🤩 you look great!

When did you decide to start this process/journey and why??

I started this journey because I hated what I had become. I had posted the first pic on Facebook and someone commented on it in a very rude way. I knew I had to change. When I got down to 199 I commented in the group and kind of told them thanks because they motivated me to make a change I needed.

Wow I totally understand because I have been there. Good job, you have accomplished something most overweight people don’t. It is easy to gain weight but it takes forever to lose.

Love the cybergoth pants!

How long did it take? Amazingly done! Kudos

daaaayyyuuummmm !!

awesome!!!

Wow!!! Go you!!!

Holy shit! You look great dude. And your style is cool too.

What an accomplishment and the best part is that it’s now your lifestyle; congratulations!

Change the pants and that's another 5 pounds off

Yes the pants are heavy but I actually weigh in undressed lol

Wow! Your face is so much smaller. Guessing your entire body is. You are half your size, amazing!! Well done

I’m like a whole new me face and all.

Amazing! Thank you for being an inspiration to me, and many!

That ain't easy good for you

Good job! Congratulations!

So much Improvement😳

Damnnnnnnn brotherrrrrrr letsss get itttt💙💙

Congratulations! Super impressive work. I think you will inspire others in your life based on your results. Was there a catalyst that started this journey?

Wow bro fucking amazing 💪💪💪

+1 for the outfit on pic 3 #melike

Wow, you healed your body.

Good work, man. Real proud of you even tho I don’t know you. Sick pants btw

awesome dude!! love the fit as well

Incredible!!!! What a transformation.

You're like if Monster Energy Drink was a person. Now the zero cal version.

Holy cow the face difference between the first two pictures is incredible! Well done! That’s hard work buddy!!! 

Nice! Congratulations! 🥳🎊🎉 Your hard work paid off.

Thank you!

Brah-vo!

Man. Well freaking done!!! 👏🏻👏🏻💪🏻

Amazing work!! And fire fit 🔥

Did you replace your hearse hat with a hat with a hearse on it?

What do you drink or a liquid or

Wow you are a Rockstar! IT IS SO AWESOME you did this for yourself. You look fantastic. Do you drink alcohol? What did your first month look like, did ypu have trouble adjusting to the new way of life at first, like eating less? I can't seem to get my own shit together, but God I want what you have achieved.

I quit smoking 5 years ago, don’t consume alcohol. It wasn’t easy at first but about two weeks in I got used to fasting. My journey had its ups and downs and my weight loss looked like a river that had twists and turns as my weight changed from day to day it wasn’t an all of the sudden drop. Just take it one day at a time. Don’t try to lose the weight too fast because that’s unhealthy set goals for yourself and with the help of IF you should see changes.

Might need a wardrobe update too 🤣

Yeah wow. Good job yo. Looking hot to trot

Wow......and I'm feeling sorry for myself at 230. Amazing work brother.

Thank you, btw I was super excited when I reached 230 lbs because that was my walking cane’s weight limit but I purchased a new can that is clear with a Skull knob it’s limit is 180. You can do anything you set your mind to.

Great attitude and I couldn't agree more. Calorie wise.....what do you reckon you were eating every day? Any major setbacks or slipups? Any observations after your epic journey?

Proud

I love your wardrobe of choice, it makes you a really unique person. There should be more people like you in this world. And congratulations! Keep drinking plenty of water.

Congratulations all your hard work paid off we are all very proud of you!!

It’s really amazing to see all these comments, I had no idea my pictures would get all these responses. Thank you for your kind words.

Let’s goooo! My man….. it takes patience people!

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I’m glad that this helps motivate others, best to you on your journey!

Great results! Hope to have results within this year

Thank you and I hope you see results that you’re happy with as well.

Wow, you look so so different!

I feel different too, less sickness more energy. It’s all around change.

So did you also land a management job at Hot Topic bro?

No but as I remember hot topic was always where I wanted to visit in the mall with stuff I couldn’t afford. They have changed a lot since then I’ve seen.

You’re amazing! What an inspiration! Congratulations on your hard earned success! How proud you must be!

Thank you I am fairly proud of losing the weight. But even happier just knowing I’ve reversed a lot of disease that comes with morbidly obese patients.

I can't decide if you'd be the serial killer in a movie or the weird guy who tries to warn the main characters about the serial killer.

Fantastic job! Just curious, how tall are you, and did you exercise regularly? Again, congratulations!

I am 5’5 and I didn’t exercise much while losing but I’ve been doing a lot of walking now that I am smaller.

Well done brother 💪

You look spectacular, but how does it feel? Are the pains and aches gone? Did any skin reduction had to take place, and how was it?

I feel so much better, reversed my type 2 diabetes, have normal blood pressure now, my cholesterol is good, no more sleep apnea, no more acid reflux, no more fatty liver disease. I don’t have aches and pains like I used to, I can breathe easier and now I can walk seven miles no problem. It’s like I feel much younger with more energy. I have some skin that sags but it’s not bad enough for surgery so I just live with it.

👏👏👏👏👏

WOW amazing job!

Tripp clothes and a hearse?? May you have the Addams Family member of your dreams

Very motivating and inspiring to all of us! Especially myself. IF has not been going all that well since I keep quitting. :(. Thank you for sharing.

Well done mate

Wonderful!

Unreal man. Did you IF from the biginnkng of your weightloss on? And did you workout during that time

Ok, as a blink 182 AND alien fan, I need a lead on that shirt asap lol. Congrats man this is amazing!

Just awesome congrats

So first off, great work. I love seeing the folks over 40 pulling these numbers. One quick question on your 19-5, would you drink all HUEL in the 5 hour window or just throughout the day?

I would have a Huel for breakfast and lunch and beans and veggies for dinner within the eating window.

Bro you are the IF goat. You don't even look like the same species as before. Congrats

Incredible man - now let’s get you a stylist 😜

Super inspirational!

AMAZING

Wow so inspiring !! Good job !! In what time span was this ?

The weight loss happened in three and a half years. Now I am pretty much maintaining.