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I am approaching to being exactly HALF of who I once was. Absolutely NUTS!!

Don't ever give up! This odyssey has been a roller coaster of ups and downs. Almost 34 months and still going. There have been set backs, and heart breaks, but I am a better man and person today because of them.

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Great job, keep it up! It does feel amazing!

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Just watched the segment on 10 news. How is your go Fund me going? Any closer to your skin surgery?

I totally understand how seeing and feeling it can act as a constant reminder of where you were 34 months ago but to put a positive spin on it...it should also remind you of how far you have come with all your incredible determination.

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Great job, keep it up! It does feel amazing!

Thank you!! It really does feel amazing. Never in my life did I think I could feel this good.

What a great feeling you must have. Enjoy it!

Thank you!!

Wow. Congratulations ! What's your best tips?

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Best tips for me is high protein/low carb, and mix it up. So for me I go higher carbs on the weekend, and then go low carb during the week. So usually during the week I stay 50g of crabs of less. Weekends I up to it 50-75g. I like to do that cause it keeps my body guessing, and doesn't allow it to get into a routine.

Another tip, don't deprive yourself. There are many great protein/healthier alternatives to things these days. I want pizza, I sue FlatOut Protein wraps and make a pizza. I want a cookie, there are plenty of Protein Cookies out there to enjoy. But even when I say don't deprive yourself, I make sure it fits in with my daily allowances. The BIGGEST tip of all, just keep going. Don't ever give up. Ever need any advice message my Facebook page. Be happy to pass along what I can.

That is awesome!

Thank you!!

Just watched the segment on 10 news. How is your go Fund me going? Any closer to your skin surgery?

I totally understand how seeing and feeling it can act as a constant reminder of where you were 34 months ago but to put a positive spin on it...it should also remind you of how far you have come with all your incredible determination.

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Thank you!! The news segment was good, although after following up multiple times with that surgeon they failed to call me back and give me a price. Luckily for me, I have consulted with others, and the price of 100K USD is pretty closed for all of them, some more, some less. The Go Fund Me has been very slow going, but I am super grateful to those who've supported me. Every pounds I lose gets me closer to skin surgery. Most of the Dr's I saw said I could start immediately upon getting to 280-290, as they estimate between 65-80 pounds of excess skin, and with its removal would get me in goal weight range of 200-225. Because my starting weight was so high and for so long, I don't have to wait 6 months like some to start, as the surgeons have said my skin will not retract at all or extremely little. So the surgeons have told me when I get to 295 to come in for a follow up, since they're booking 3-5 weeks out. That would allow me to get to 280-290 by the time I go in for plastics, that's hoping I raise enough funds.

I do agree, it is a great reminder of progress from where I was to where I am now. I knew the skin would be a physical issue that I had to deal with. I never gave much thought to the mental/emotional aspect it would cause. It's just hard to do some stuff when you have up to 80 pounds just flopping around, but I still have progress to be made, and I won't let that be the reason it gets sabotaged.

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