JWL's before and during pic #1

JWL · Post by **JWL** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 7:21 pm

Greetings all! In the spirit of the before/during picture fest, here's my version:

I have both my 10# and my 16# sledgehammer on my shoulder, and you can also see my old belt with the notches cut into it. Not sure what my weight was in the first picture, but I figure I'm probably down about 50 lbs since then, minimum. Possibly more. Still have a long way to go, but I'm certainly stronger than I've ever been....

Post by **reinhard** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 8:33 pm

Wow, James, this is striking. Congratulations and thanks so much for posting this. Time to get that gallery page together!

gratefuldeb67 · Post by **gratefuldeb67** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 8:38 pm

Yay James!!!!!!!!
Great photos!

What a difference a year makes!!!

You're doing great!!!

Peace and Love,

Deb

david · Post by **david** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 9:22 pm

That is quite a difference! Now I'm getting inspired to post some photos! Maybe I'll get a sledgehammer tat first.

Anyway, I think you should be very proud of yourself.

--david

navin · Post by **navin** » Tue Jul 25, 2006 1:46 am

I must say that's quite impressive. Both the actual loss as well as sticking with it for a year.

Big Phil · Post by **Big Phil** » Tue Jul 25, 2006 2:07 am

Awesome! - congratulations. You must be happy with that. Man, can you imagine how much gyms or some weight loss program would have charged you for that sort of weight loss? Great inspiration to stick with it - thanks James!

Phil.

harpista · Post by **harpista** » Tue Jul 25, 2006 3:16 am

WOW

What an awesome difference! Great work.

MerryKat · Post by **MerryKat** » Tue Jul 25, 2006 7:46 am

Wow James that is amazing, you look like a totally new person and I am sure you feel that way too.

Thank you for being an inspiration to me.

heathengirl · Post by **heathengirl** » Tue Jul 25, 2006 10:27 am

Woo-hoo!! Congrats to you on your first ES year and some striking physical changes for the better! You rock!

*hugs*

Pam

Daisy · Post by **Daisy** » Tue Jul 25, 2006 12:03 pm

Good on ya mate - well done.

Daisy

pangelsue · Post by **pangelsue** » Tue Jul 25, 2006 7:49 pm

Inspiring and impressive. Quite a journey.

silverfish · Post by **silverfish** » Tue Jul 25, 2006 9:00 pm

Congratulations! Very impressive, and love the pose.

VanillaGorilla · Post by **VanillaGorilla** » Fri Aug 04, 2006 5:51 am

Very impressive! My hat is off to you.

Congrats!

Mia21972 · Post by **Mia21972** » Sat Aug 05, 2006 12:24 pm

Fan-DAMN-tastic, James! Fabulous inspiration, thanks for sharing. ~Mia

cvmom · Post by **cvmom** » Mon Aug 07, 2006 6:31 pm

Hi James. You look terrific. You are one handsome dude!!! Thanks for posting. Dru

heweaver · Post by **heweaver** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 2:49 pm

that is truly amazing. great job!!! not only on the weight loss but the motivation to stick with it for a year!

nonskanse · Post by **nonskanse** » Thu Aug 17, 2006 1:33 am

O_O

Wow!

If you've lost 50 I can lose my 15... truly an inspiration!!!

mondurvic · Post by **mondurvic** » Sun Aug 27, 2006 1:41 am

Thank you SO much for posting your pictures! I remember you well from when I first joined, about a year ago, and here I am with nothing to show for another year's worth of crazy diets, and here you are having succeeded on something I figured was so easy and delicious it couldn't possibly work.

I feel greatly encouraged and am so happy for you.

Judy

mstevens · Post by **mstevens** » Sun Aug 27, 2006 8:52 am

Wow! Just hope I can achieve that eventually.