I'm so happy today. I weighed in and was stunned at my progress..
By zeroflashx2
@zeroflashx2 (2491)
Philippines
July 17, 2008 8:37pm CST
I'm feel soooo good today... I seem to always have a weight problem since my weight keeps on fluctuating for 10 years. Last March, my aunt/uncle/cousin came in from the states and we literally enjoyed. I shot up to 249.7 lbs. I was really big. I can feel the heaviness in every part of my body. I already had 2 mild strokes. I ain't getting any younger. I'm already 28 and my metabolism wasn't as high. It's time.
I worked out hard and sacrificed a lot of time and even shot a knee. I started mid/late April. Guess what? I weight in today after 2 1/2 months of working out, I'm already at 199 lbs. That's 50 lbs less and my muscles have grown and if I subtract it from my weight, I could very well be in the 160's or 170's. I've lost 12 inches off my waist and I can't wear my pants without a belt. They're falling down. Wow. I just want to share my continued success in fighting for my health. I feel I'm 20 again. 
So for those who are trying to lose weight. It isn't impossible even how it seems to be. Just put your heart into it. Think of yourself and your family/friends. Motivate yourself. You can do it. Take care all.
So for those who are trying to lose weight. It isn't impossible even how it seems to be. Just put your heart into it. Think of yourself and your family/friends. Motivate yourself. You can do it. Take care all.4 people like this
11 responses
@RedFeather (427)
• United States
18 Jul 08
great job! way to get going!
good luck in your goals, and i'm glad that you feel better.
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@zeroflashx2 (2491)
• Philippines
18 Jul 08
Thanks my friend! Yeah, I feel a lot better. I can sit anywhere I want without having problems in breathing. My blood pressure is constantly normal. I also wanted to share this as motivation for others who wants to be healthier. take care! 
@neilchua (888)
• Philippines
19 Jul 08
wow. congratulations. though my problem was being underweigth when i was still a college student. i'm about 5'6" in height but i only weight 105 lbs. when i got depressed after being heartbroken when i was on my 4th year. i then realize to shift my depression for a good cause. i bought a bench press and started lifting weights. after a year of doing so. my colleagues were amazed. i gained about 20 lbs and i really look great. feel almost like a model.lol. right now i'm 135 lbs. gaining weight because i'm not working out for more than a year now. and i'm hooked to cooking right now. lol. have a good day:)
@zeroflashx2 (2491)
• Philippines
19 Jul 08
Thanks! You're doing great as well. That's ideal for your height. 
I still have 30-45 lbs left. At least it's more than half way. Oh yeah, that's real nice. I think I will definitely have a hard time cooking if I start. I'll struggle for a while. Go hotdog cheese pao! Hope I got it right. ahahaha. see 'ya!
I still have 30-45 lbs left. At least it's more than half way. Oh yeah, that's real nice. I think I will definitely have a hard time cooking if I start. I'll struggle for a while. Go hotdog cheese pao! Hope I got it right. ahahaha. see 'ya!1 person likes this
@zeroflashx2 (2491)
• Philippines
19 Jul 08
Wow! 
That's mouth watering. it's boneless right? I cooked a meat with vegetable oils, wrapped in thin layers of smooth meat. Oh well, it's a hotdog. Oh and happy 22nd month anniversary to you and pinks.
That's mouth watering. it's boneless right? I cooked a meat with vegetable oils, wrapped in thin layers of smooth meat. Oh well, it's a hotdog. Oh and happy 22nd month anniversary to you and pinks. 1 person likes this
@snowy22315 (180678)
• United States
31 Jul 08
That is super. I'd love to lose some major weight. I just have a hard time getting started. I feel really like food is my major fun in life and to deprive myself would not be agood thing. I am trying to make small changes in my life I lost 14 pounds from the heaviest I was so I think I am going in the right direction, I just need to continue with the changes and not give up on them.
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@zeroflashx2 (2491)
• Philippines
31 Jul 08
That's a real good start. At 14 pounds, you will definitely see physical changes. Your frame is already smaller and you feel lighter when you walk. I give up to food most of the time. You're right, it's really fun to eat especially when you're eating your favorite foods. But it all comes down to motivation and consistency. That is more difficult than having to go through the routines themselves. Focus on the goal and don't forget to look back why you started it. Take care my friend.
I give up to food most of the time. You're right, it's really fun to eat especially when you're eating your favorite foods. But it all comes down to motivation and consistency. That is more difficult than having to go through the routines themselves. Focus on the goal and don't forget to look back why you started it. Take care my friend.
@zeroflashx2 (2491)
• Philippines
18 Jul 08
Hi there laurali! Thank you. Yes, somehow I really wanted to be a model for weight loss to help motivate people. It is definitely possible. I know you can do it. Find a real good reason why you need to be and focus on that goal. Do it for yourself or for someone.
I know you can do it. Find a real good reason why you need to be and focus on that goal. Do it for yourself or for someone. @zeroflashx2 (2491)
• Philippines
18 Jul 08
Go for it! 
It's real good to have a specific goal and an achievable one at that. Two months is more than enough to lose 11 lbs. Take good care of yourself alright?
It's real good to have a specific goal and an achievable one at that. Two months is more than enough to lose 11 lbs. Take good care of yourself alright? 
@metschica25 (5399)
• United States
18 Jul 08
Hey buddy
I am so happy for you and proud of you Yes, losing weight is possible if you give it your all and just believe . It is worth it to change your life . You must feel so good right now , and I know the feeling . For me its always been one step at a time , and I now know you cant lose it all over night .Stupid chica hurt her back giving it her all last week and now has to take some time out . Sucks !!! But anyway I will be fine.
Good job
I am so happy for you and proud of you Yes, losing weight is possible if you give it your all and just believe . It is worth it to change your life . You must feel so good right now , and I know the feeling . For me its always been one step at a time , and I now know you cant lose it all over night .Stupid chica hurt her back giving it her all last week and now has to take some time out . Sucks !!! But anyway I will be fine.
Good job 1 person likes this
@zeroflashx2 (2491)
• Philippines
19 Jul 08
Yeah, take a rest until the weekend's over. By monday it's crunch time again. It's good that your back is getting better. Hope you have a good weekend sleep. See 'ya my friend. Oh, by the way, I won't be around that often starting monday, I'll be starting my work. I'll visit you guys from time to time. Take care!
By monday it's crunch time again. It's good that your back is getting better. Hope you have a good weekend sleep. See 'ya my friend. Oh, by the way, I won't be around that often starting monday, I'll be starting my work. I'll visit you guys from time to time. Take care!1 person likes this
@zeroflashx2 (2491)
• Philippines
18 Jul 08
Hi Laura! Thank you. Yeah, I feel better and I ran! I was really feeling that I'm floating. Well, I did hurt my left knee and I still can't do high impact exercises. I'm sorry to hear that, how's your back? I hope it's much better now. Yeah, you can still do it! You will do great! Take care! -Aaron
Thank you. Yeah, I feel better and I ran! I was really feeling that I'm floating. Well, I did hurt my left knee and I still can't do high impact exercises. I'm sorry to hear that, how's your back? I hope it's much better now. Yeah, you can still do it! You will do great! Take care! -Aaron 1 person likes this
@metschica25 (5399)
• United States
19 Jul 08
Hey Aaron ,
My back actually is feeling a little better . I just took it easy for a few days , which was hard to do . Come Monday I will be ready again to give it my all The first time I lost a whole lot of weight I was shocked on my new found confidence .
Talk to you Later !!
I need some sleep soon
The first time I lost a whole lot of weight I was shocked on my new found confidence .
Talk to you Later !!
I need some sleep soon
@jinxky (2248)
• Philippines
18 Jul 08
congrats bro! yeah im also conscious about my weight & figure lol coz from 120lbs it becomes 127lbs. i sacrificed alot, running/jogging every saturday, eating oatmeal every night, weight lifting, sit ups.. im doing this for 2 mos, & i was surprised when i checked my weight last night, it was 119lbs only.. wow can you imagine that, i have a good weight than before hehehe.. but i will still continue this hard work, my target is to reach 115 or 116lbs. remember, if there's no pain, there's no gain hehehe..
@zeroflashx2 (2491)
• Philippines
18 Jul 08
Hi sis! Thanks!!! Nice job as well in losing those extra lbs. Yeah, it's all hard work and dedication. I can still remember one of my office mates. She was 85 lbs. She was small though and petite. We were laughing as I said I almost weight thrice as she does. Now it's only double. Take care sis! you have 3-4 lbs to go! 2 weeks would be more than enough. Go go go!
Nice job as well in losing those extra lbs. Yeah, it's all hard work and dedication. I can still remember one of my office mates. She was 85 lbs. She was small though and petite. We were laughing as I said I almost weight thrice as she does. Now it's only double. Take care sis! you have 3-4 lbs to go! 2 weeks would be more than enough. Go go go! @zeroflashx2 (2491)
• Philippines
18 Jul 08
Yes you can! It's not impossible. Continue to lift some weights. Then do aerobics/endurance exercises. Really aim and go at it! Walking would do just fine. We walked for 2 1/2 hours at Trinoma Mall a while ago. 
Continue to lift some weights. Then do aerobics/endurance exercises. Really aim and go at it! Walking would do just fine. We walked for 2 1/2 hours at Trinoma Mall a while ago. 
@turtle_ring27 (199)
• Philippines
20 Jul 08
wow.thats really nice my friend. Iw ant to lose weight too. I'm chubby. I'm trying but I can't see progress to it. can you give me some tip?thanks.
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@zeroflashx2 (2491)
• Philippines
20 Jul 08
Hey there! No problem at all. You can definitely do it. The first step is probably one of the toughest. You need to have a specific reason. Before I just want to look good, but now I need to because I need to be healthier to live longer for my family. Something like that.
Then, motivation. Set your goals and focus on it. You will be tested on your motivation but stay strong. Always go back to the reason and it will give you your much needed energy. It will tough physically at the beginning but after 2 weeks or so, you'll get used to the workouts. And, don't forget to lift weights. Helps a lot in developing your metabolism. Wishing you all the best my friend and thanks.
No problem at all. You can definitely do it. The first step is probably one of the toughest. You need to have a specific reason. Before I just want to look good, but now I need to because I need to be healthier to live longer for my family. Something like that.
Then, motivation. Set your goals and focus on it. You will be tested on your motivation but stay strong. Always go back to the reason and it will give you your much needed energy. It will tough physically at the beginning but after 2 weeks or so, you'll get used to the workouts. And, don't forget to lift weights. Helps a lot in developing your metabolism. Wishing you all the best my friend and thanks. 
@zeroflashx2 (2491)
• Philippines
18 Jul 08
Thanks a lot Ellie! It was real hard and took quite a while but I made it somehow. I'm set for another goal which is to lost 25 more lbs. to at least get as close to my ideal weight. There are some who got confused. My avatar was when I was thin after losing 90 lbs. and got sick. I'll upload one in a bit.
It was real hard and took quite a while but I made it somehow. I'm set for another goal which is to lost 25 more lbs. to at least get as close to my ideal weight. There are some who got confused. My avatar was when I was thin after losing 90 lbs. and got sick. I'll upload one in a bit. 
@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
19 Jul 08
zeroflash I am proud of you. Iam thinking I need to lose fifty pounds and if you can lose it so can I , wow. thats
liberating to me as I havehad such poor luck losing
weight and get so deressed. Motivation is the key and I
sure need that to help me get started.
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@zeroflashx2 (2491)
• Philippines
19 Jul 08
Thanks Hatley! It was tough but it can be achieved. Yes, motivation played a big factor in losing weight. I just fixated on it and it did very well. You can do it my friend! go for it!
It was tough but it can be achieved. Yes, motivation played a big factor in losing weight. I just fixated on it and it did very well. You can do it my friend! go for it! 
@kaezy_kulet (2465)
• Philippines
19 Jul 08
hey that's good kuya! and it is better for your health too..don't stop there ok? maintain you weight and have a healthy diet and of course do not stop exercising ok? Just think of the benefits it gives you and the healthiness that it can give your body..always think of your loved ones..^_^ they would not want to loose you so stick on your diet and exercise.
@zeroflashx2 (2491)
• Philippines
19 Jul 08
Thanks kaezy! Yeah, I won't stop now. I still have 25-30 lbs more to go. I'll take it a little bit slower this time so it will be easier to maintain. So far so great. When I was big I can't even sit well... just take a look at how big I was. Can't run, can't sleep well, can't stop eating.. 
Awww.. and that's sweet. Thank you. Yeah, I'm doing this not only for me but for my loved ones and friends. I don't want everyone, including you guys, to lose me soon. Take care sis.
Yeah, I won't stop now. I still have 25-30 lbs more to go. I'll take it a little bit slower this time so it will be easier to maintain. So far so great. When I was big I can't even sit well... just take a look at how big I was. Can't run, can't sleep well, can't stop eating.. Awww.. and that's sweet. Thank you. Yeah, I'm doing this not only for me but for my loved ones and friends. I don't want everyone, including you guys, to lose me soon. Take care sis. 
@zeroflashx2 (2491)
• Philippines
18 Jul 08
Thank you wendy! Yes, that's definitely one of the hardest parts. Consistency and maintenance.
Yes, that's definitely one of the hardest parts. Consistency and maintenance.