It can be done - My before's and Afters

[robyn2009]

Hi Jim
Snap also in RLC tent spooky lol
We went back into city afterwards then to Bricklane for curry & drinks as we were staying in Holiday Inn Express that part of town. Just came to UK for the Rugby weekend & to ..... yes you've guessed it some shopping (Sunday morning)
All the shops here all closed on a Sunday.

 

[bronski]

Wow Jim, your pics are ace! I love looking at before and after pictures, it really helps to focus what you're after. Thanks for sharing, mate, you look fantastic!

Bron

 

[Gemstone]

LOL,

I saw a girl at lunchtime with bright purple streaks in her hair, made me think of you Gem.

Aw.. Jim... Fancy thinking of me in your lunchtime - didn't know you cared

 

[Jim]

Thanks bron.

Yes I do gem.

Robyn, just think we may have been standing next to each other and never realised it. LOL

 

[Gemstone]

Why thank you - charmed I'm sure

 

[Jim]

LOL, it was only purple Ma'am.

 

[9of22]

Very impressive. I had no time to read the whole thread, but your pictures are amazing. Are you happy now? Do you exercise or just live normal active life? Have you had any up-downs since you achieved your goal?

 

[Jim]

I walk everywhere.
I don’t need the lift, I use the stairs.
I can buy clothes off the peg and not have to have my suits made to measure or go to the fat mans clothes shop.
I control my body and what I eat.
I can ride my bike again.
I can socialise with my friends and go to Twickenham and stuff
I can use public transport and not need the whole damn seat.
I can fly in planes and fit in the seat and not need the extender belt.
I don’t have to look for places with “armless” chairs as I fit in a normal chair now.
I don’t get breathless anymore
I don’t snore anymore, (unless I’ve had a drink *SHE* says)
I don’t feel tired in the afternoon anymore
I feel good
I am really healthy, and my annual medical confirms it. Good BP, low Cholesterol, excellent liver and kidney tests

There isn’t an hour of the day when I don’t think to myself, god it feels good to be thin.

WOW, none of the above was true before.

 

[Jim]

I walk everywhere.
I don’t need the lift, I use the stairs.
I can buy clothes off the peg and not have to have my suits made to measure or go to the fat mans clothes shop.
I control my body and what I eat.
I can ride my bike again.
I can socialise with my friends and go to Twickenham and stuff
I can use public transport and not need the whole damn seat.
I can fly in planes and fit in the seat and not need the extender belt.
I don’t have to look for places with “armless” chairs as I fit in a normal chair now.
I don’t get breathless anymore
I don’t snore anymore, (unless I’ve had a drink *SHE* says)
I don’t feel tired in the afternoon anymore
I feel good
I am really healthy, and my annual medical confirms it. Good BP, low Cholesterol, excellent liver and kidney tests

There isn’t an hour of the day when I don’t think to myself, god it feels good to be thin.

WOW, none of the above was true before.

 

[9of22]

I walk everywhere.
I can barely walk few steps.
I don’t need the lift, I use the stairs.
I can't get out of my home.
I can buy clothes off the peg and not have to have my suits made to measure or go to the fat mans clothes shop.
I wear only shapeless Tshirts and elasticated pants.
I control my body and what I eat.
I have no control over my body and eat what I want.
I can ride my bike again.
I can't ride my bike.
I can socialise with my friends and go to Twickenham and stuff
I am locked at home too ashamed to talk to anyone.
I can use public transport and not need the whole damn seat.
I would break the seat.
I can fly in planes and fit in the seat and not need the extender belt.
I can't do seatbelt in a car.
I don’t have to look for places with “armless” chairs as I fit in a normal chair now.
I have nightmares about narrow places I get stuck in.
I don’t get breathless anymore
I get flushed and breathless just getting dressed.
I don’t snore anymore, (unless I’ve had a drink *SHE* says)
I snore and wake myself up.
I don’t feel tired in the afternoon anymore
I feel tired all day and night.
I feel good
I dont remember feeling good.
I am really healthy, and my annual medical confirms it. Good BP, low Cholesterol, excellent liver and kidney tests
I am a mess with various health issues.

There isn’t an hour of the day when I don’t think to myself, god it feels good to be thin.
There is not a minute of the day or night when I dont think to myself , God please let me be thin.

WOW, none of the above was true before.
All above Jim said will be my truth one day - soon!


Thank you Jim!! It is like a mirror to me and all fatties who are still in denial should see your reply.

 

[Gemstone]

Wow - that was difficult reading. You can do it 9 - You've made the first step and we're all here to support you. Are you on any particular diet or going it alone. If you are a Friday weigh in you could join the Friday Girls for extra support. Good luck with your journey x

http://www.minimins.com/weekly-weigh/92734-friday-girls.html

 

[Jim]

8 years ago I was in that same place almost 9, You can do it love, You can!!

 

[RachyD]

I actually have tears in my eyes from reading that! :sigh:

Well done for taking such a huge step forward 9... I only joined this site on Tuesday and there are so many nice helpful and supportive people on here... you can do it hunni. xxxx

Jim- those pictures are so impressive! Thats true inspiration if ive ever seen it!!! :happy096: Well done!

 

[Jim]

Thank You Rach. I'm very pleased about losing the weight obviously, it was a long journey, but I'm really proud of maintaining it. that's the hard part in some ways.

 

[9of22]

Thank you all for your lovely and kind words. I am busy right now but will respond on Monday. Thank you all again.
You have no idea how nice it was to see your replies.

Wow - that was difficult reading. You can do it 9 - You've made the first step and we're all here to support you. Are you on any particular diet or going it alone. If you are a Friday weigh in you could join the Friday Girls for extra support. Good luck with your journey x

http://www.minimins.com/weekly-weigh/92734-friday-girls.html

8 years ago I was in that same place almost 9, You can do it love, You can!!

I actually have tears in my eyes from reading that! :sigh:

Well done for taking such a huge step forward 9... I only joined this site on Tuesday and there are so many nice helpful and supportive people on here... you can do it hunni. xxxx

Jim- those pictures are so impressive! Thats true inspiration if ive ever seen it!!! :happy096: Well done!

 

[Gemstone]

We will look forward to hearing from you 9 x

 

[Indieflower]

You look like a completely different man! Well done

You must feel so much healthier as well. Thanks for posting....stories like yours give us the drive to keep going!

K xx

 

[Jim]

Thanks BB and Indie, yes I do have a totally different life now, and believe me I love evey second of it.

 

[Jim]

Went to the Middle Earth show today, stunning and great fun. Elves, hobbits, witches, dragons. Fantastic. Loads of photos, but I'll just publish a couple.

here we are in middle earth

Another one. you can see them all later, i'll post them.

ohand if you're looking at the big belly, you're right, it's 2lbs of hog roast sitting in there.

 

[Jim]

OK, not part of my success story really, but hell, I wouldn't have been there if I hadn't lost the weight, too much walking.