Morning Ya'll.....9 month update

Just wanted to drop in and give everyone an update on my journey! 

I have officially made it to my goal, not my Doc's goal mind you.  As of this morning, I am at 195 pounds!  That is a total loss of 170 pounds form beginning to end!  I am thrilled with those numbers.  My doc has suggested 180 pounds as my goal, and we will see what the next few weeks bring.  As far as I'm concerned, if I can maintain 195, I am thrilled!

I've mentioned these facts before, but I think they warrant telling them again:

At my heaviest:
wgt-365
BMI- 46.8 (extremely obese)
Shirt size - 4X
Waist - 54 inches

Current Stats:
wgt - 195
BMI - 25 (overweight by .1)
Shirt - Medium
Waist - 36 inches

What a ride!  For those who are contemplating the journey, all I can say is it's been worth it!  For those that have taken the plunge and are struggling...breathe, it will get better!  And for my friends who have led the way...

...THANK YOU !!!!!!

                 PRICELESS!!!!!

Thanks for checking in and sharing photos, recipies, stories.  I enjoyed watching your video, "I can only imagine."  It was inspiring and those recipies, wow.  Now some of them look too good for me at this stage.  I have to try that grilled chicken with the skin off.  I am not sure how to skin an entire chicken though before I grill it.  But I love using my Weber grill.

Scott looking good, sorry I didn't make it in yesterday still on the road. You've done great and I personally appreciate all you've done to inspire me, see you soon. C'ya Bob

Congrats Scott....lookin' great man! It's inspiring to see men set a goal weight which exceeds their doc's goal which is typically losing 75% of one's excess weight. You said, how's bout losing ALL the excess weight and then did it!!

Thanks for sharing your success with us.

Boner

Wow, what a great job.  2 pictures ARE worth a thousand words!!

Lou

Damn, am I jealous? I'm 3 wks ahead of you and still 50 lbs from goal. Just kidding. I'm pumped about where I'm at and I'm pumped for you about where you're at. You're twisted steel and sex appeal.

PS That beer looks pretty good. I have to admit.