Half the man I used to be.

Posted on July 17, 2014

I started out January of 2013, weighing in at 430.2 pounds at a VA clinic. I was doing fantastic at my weight loss, dropping down to the 290's, but fell apart after reagrivation an injury. I have been struggling to focus since. Though I am losing weight, I know that I can be doing so much better. With so many of my recent successes coming during stressful times, I am looking forward to a success that comes in a calm and happy time in my life. I am in a wonderful relationship, looking to start a new life with a woman that I have fallen completely in love with. Here begins part two of my journey to being half the man that I used to be.

Comment Now!

IMDEERNUTS

12/31/2015 7:43AM

Hi Bohemian, Im back and this time I will do it! I am host of my own now. If you would like to join me I would luv it. Its under Kelendas DietBet. Hope to see you there!

MJ-Suarez

10/24/2014 6:04PM

Hello, mathew!! Looking great!! You are definitely an inspiration!! :)

Bohemian likes this comment.

Bohemian

Thank you! :)

Shawn P.

07/24/2014 10:19AM

You are truly an inspiration! Wish you much success and blessings upon your new life.

Bohemian likes this comment.

adrienne121

07/18/2014 9:51PM

Congratulations, Handsome Mister!!! You look amazing!!! What a transformation!!! :-)

Thanks for sharing your story. You're in a wonderful relationship, so let your love for the woman in your life be your strength. Smile!!! Keep your head up, & good luck in this challenge!!! You can do it!!! :-)

Bohemian likes this comment.

Cheryl C.

07/18/2014 8:14AM

How wonderful! Lovely to see the inspirational transformation! Your positive and determined spirit will surely continue to grow lots of good things along your path! Blessings!

Bohemian and adrienne121 like this comment.

Kim

07/18/2014 5:10AM

Your transformation is inspiring! You should be so proud of yourself for what you have accomplished. I hope lots of people come across this so they can get the motivation to keep striving for their dreams as well =)

Bohemian, adrienne121, Cheryl C. and jen like this comment.

Linda U.

07/18/2014 3:33AM

That is a wonderful journey- you should be so happy with yourself - life is a journey and we have to take small steps- I am just like you I eat when I get stressed but talking to my DB friends it helps a lot- Keep smiling , be happy about yourself and you can do it- remember your life is special make it the best you can.

Bohemian and adrienne121 like this comment.

desertcat

07/18/2014 1:51AM

Wow, that was amazing progress. If you did it once, you can definitely do it again. I have also lost a lot of weight and then put it on again. I have learned that when I stop tracking my food, I go back to bad habits and bad choices. It's a real pain to constantly be inputting food info, but it keeps me honest. Weight is about 80% diet and 20% exercise, so if your injuries prevent you from exercising, then focus harder on diet. I have a lot of health problems even though I'm not that old, and sometimes can't exercise as much as I would like either, but I try to get something in at least 5 days a week. Maybe you could switch to something different on bad days - just work on your arms, or just walk slowly, or get a stationary cycle, or gentle yoga - whatever low impact exercise wouldn't aggravate your problems. I put in as hard as I can when I feel good, and cut myself some slack when I feel awful.

Bohemian and adrienne121 like this comment.