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Laurel High Attended 1994 to 1998 Laurel, Maryland United States
When I Started:
Nov, 2007
How I Started:
Since I was a small child, I have always had issues with my weight. I was told that I was "stocky" and "big boned". I never really cared about my weight until...
November 20th, 2007 was the day I decided to change my life. That morning I was looking in the mirror at myself and I was disgusted with what I was seeing. I was ashamed that I had let myself get to being nearly 300 pounds. I was ashamed that I had become a person that is living a unhealthy lifestyle
Ok, that is partially true. However, here is the real reason. I was trying to talk to this girl at the time. She said to me point blank, "You can't be serious. You're way too (colorful metaphor) fat to be even seen out in public with me."
Needless to say I was devastated. It was like a switch that was buried deep down inside the pit of my belly turned on. That I promised myself that I will:
*Never again will I be fat.
*Never again will anyone make snap judgments on my looks, either good or bad.
*Never again will I let myself down and fail the most important person, myself.
This is the code that I live by every single day. Each time I get lazy and try to make excuses to not go work out. I think about those three commandments.
It's not going to happen. Not now, not never. I will not lose… Ever.
Why I Love It:
I enjoy working out, because I like the results I see. Unlike most things in life. You can see results the same day.
How I Stay Motivated:
By looking in the mirror. It is amazing how the body changes over time. I remember not being able to do one pull-up. Now, I can do over 15. Everyday is another chance to allow my self to set and proceed to break any goals I choose to set.
I also enjoy looking at the great Body Space profiles. If I can spark motivation in just one person, I believe my mission is complete.
BB Accomplishments:
Forum Signature:
"I could let these dream killers kill my self-esteem
or use my arrogance as a steam
to power my dreams."
This should give everyone a better indication regarding how large I truly was. I took this picture with my cousin.
I am still fine tuning things. I want to thank Flcoastie for his support. I was able to get my deadlift up to 300lbs which is quite an accomplishment for me. Goal is 400 by summer.
To inspire all.
I also want to gain a few pounds of lean mass. You know change things up a bit, a little bit. :)
Goal (Long):
I want to inspire people. I want to show them, that if I can attempt and succeed at reaching my goals. They can do the same thing. Dedication and willpower can't be bought. I don't push supplements nor meal plans.
I am here to show that it can be done... as long as you're willing to do the work.
hey im bulkin up again... i got my max bench to 365.. im goin for 405 by christmas.. after that imma shred back down to bout 215 and post new pics round spring.. how r things with u?
Truely inspirational...m somewhere around wher u were in 2006...every time i dont reach my weight loss targets i see ur profile and the progress...thank you very much for showing me the light at the end of the tunnel...
Bernadetteguest
Nov 19, 2009 9:01pm
wow...what a great transformation...sweet smile too
luv the abs
Somewhere out there is another comment I sent you; maybe you'll get it tomorrow. In the meantime, I expect ur right that I might not be the 2 ton Tessie that I feel like I am. I know that you know how it feels. So thanx...xxoo
No, I liked ur really sweet bet to meet me with a pic tomorrow! Can we make some kind of other deal? I'm probably not as fat as I think I am, and I know that's why you are puttin' me to it. Next weekend I'm actually due, so let me think for a minute.
