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Made It!!

‎08-22-2014 06:10

‎08-22-2014 06:10

If anyone would have told me I had to lose 130 pounds before Nov 2013, I would have said, "You're crazy!!"

 

Well, after my doc told me at the end of Oct that I had Type II Diabetes and I needed to lose weight, I realized I had to lose this weight.

 

So, from the start of my weight loss odyssey back on Nov. 1, 2013 to now, I have lost 130 pounds.  That's right folks, I DID IT!!!!  I weighed in at 169.75 this morning.  259 days and 9 2/3rds months. 

 

My initial target weight goal set way back when was 170 lbs.  My doc has told me to stop taking my Metaformin as of last night.  My glucose reading this morning was only 87. 

 

So, if a  58 year old guy with MS, thyroiditus, and diabetes can do this....What's your reason for not staying on your program?

 

I'm not stopping.  Still need to get into my BMI "normal range" which starts around 164 lbs for a 5'8" male.

 

Ideally, I'd like to get down to my college weight of 155, but I'm just ecstatic I'm at 170.

 

Here are my metrics on this journey....

 

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Lew Wagner
Author of Losing It - My Weight Loss Odyssey
Do or do not, there is no try - Yoda
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‎08-22-2014 06:23

‎08-22-2014 06:23

Fantastic LewWagner a goal to be proud of.  I am within 12 lbs of my goal (alot less than you only 54 lbs ) These last lbs are getting harder to lose but will keep going (I am off the high blood pressure meds) and it feels good.  Keep healthy Lew

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‎08-22-2014 06:55

‎08-22-2014 06:55

@LewWagner awesome!!!! Congratulations and thanks for sharing!!

Be one with the universe. If you fail. At least be one with your bike 😉
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‎08-22-2014 07:47

In response to Jeroen

‎08-22-2014 07:47

BRAVO LewWagner!  This is awsome.

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‎08-22-2014 08:03 - edited ‎08-22-2014 08:06

‎08-22-2014 08:03 - edited ‎08-22-2014 08:06

@LewWagner Congratulations- that's so amazing and inspiring!!!

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‎08-22-2014 08:05 - edited ‎08-22-2014 08:06

In response to wrongway

‎08-22-2014 08:05 - edited ‎08-22-2014 08:06

@wrongway I have 13 lbs left but those last few are the most stubborn!  But I am sure victory will be THAT much sweeter for both of us Smiley Happy

Good luck!

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‎08-24-2014 09:02

In response to Tcup

‎08-24-2014 09:02

Congratulations Lew!  🙂 

 

I'm still trying to lose that last pesky 5 pounds, but I'm okay no matter what, even if I never lose them.  I would be at my dream weight at 125, but I'll settle if I need to.  No more stressing over it.  Now I just want to be as healthy as I can be. 🙂

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‎08-24-2014 19:55

‎08-24-2014 19:55

Outstanding LewWagner!  An inspiration to all of us!  Well done!

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‎08-25-2014 08:56

‎08-25-2014 08:56

That is amazing! You have practically lost an entire person. Congratulations, that is an incredible transformation!
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