Just saw myself on video, rather shocking difference, the camera took away pounds!

[VDB 800]

I am someone who over the last 30 years, spent much time on the road lecturing and within a very narrow range of society, had some reputation in my field. I was used to seeing the 425 pound me on video or in training films, always was prepared to gulp a bit at how incredibly fat I had become over 30 years, each new video a bit bigger. I would always tell myself that the video adds 25 pounds at least, maybe even 50. Good old denial. Recently, fulfilled a bucket list item and did a TED talk and just got it back yesterday after editing, seeing myself down 130+. This time, for the first time, I was shocked that I looked that relatively slim...and thought -- maybe the camera takes away pounds! Still could not believe it was me even though I still have a ways to go with weight loss. http://tedxtalks.ted.com/ , put "Children Must Live with Families" in the search bar.

Edited April 16, 2016 by VDB

[Djmohr 6,965]

Isn't it grand to see yourself after such a great loss! Congratulations!

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

John, what an AWESOME TED talk.

You really have contributed to society.

Thank you.

Ann

[borg/assimilated 576]

@@VDB,

Fascinating talk, and you looked great! How wonderful for that young man to have a team that was so persistent and wouldn't give up on him.

[VDB 800]

@@VDB,

Fascinating talk, and you looked great! How wonderful for that young man to have a team that was so persistent and wouldn't give up on him.

YEP! Kind of like Bariatric Pal!

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

"Love the heck out of 'em." Words to live by. I loved this.

***Applause!!***

And you look amazing!!

[fluffy22 39]

Beautiful talk John!