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I weighed 285 lbs in January of '09 (in the tuxedo on the right). I saw pictures of myself in my best friends wedding and was completely disgusted with myself. It was the heaviest I had ever been. I decided that I had to do something, but what? Well, luckily I was watching the Bonnie Hunt Show the day that Dr. Ian Smith was on to promote his book, "The four day diet." He spoke about the new website that he launched.
I decided to dive in head first, completely committed. What did I have to lose, besides the pounds? I followed the meal plan, walked for one hour per day, and did cardio exercise for at least a 1/2 hour each day. And six months later, look at me now. It was hard work, but Dr. Ian's 50 Million Pound Challenge gave me the tools I needed to make it happen. Thank you Dr. Ian! I could not have done it without you! I have lost 80lbs. in six months and could not be happier. I look and feel amazing! I owe it all to you Dr. Ian, and your 50 Million Pound Challenge! If you REALLY WANT IT, YOU CAN DO IT! I am living proof. If you're tired of being overweight, step up to the Challenge and give it your all, IT REALLY WORKS!
Comments (17)
Wow. That's impressive! Sadly, I signed up in 2007-lost 5 pounds and stopped documenting. 2 years later, I'm back at the same starting weight & unmotivated. Reading your story makes it seem so attainable. Walk an hour and do cardio for 30 minutes? I'm gonna give it another go. You look amazing. Congratulations and thanks for your story!
Posted by Libertysdime | October 28, 2009 12:53 PM
Posted on October 28, 2009 12:53
Fred,
I am Fred also and I was amazed by your story. I also saw a picture of myself and was disgusted. The result is that I am probably in the best shape of my life. From a 42 waist to a 34 waist. At 47, I love it. I will be going back for my college homecoming for the first time in 25 years. Keep up the good work.
Posted by Fred Gaston | September 30, 2009 8:24 AM
Posted on September 30, 2009 08:24
Fred
How much did you lose?
Thanks
Posted by FScott | September 13, 2009 7:15 AM
Posted on September 13, 2009 07:15
Fred, that's for the inspiration...to lose that much is 6 months is the best gift you can give yourself....I've lost 15 lbs and am just starting to kick up my efforts...thank you so much
Posted by Kim MW | August 7, 2009 10:29 AM
Posted on August 7, 2009 10:29
I'm soo happy for you! I thought you looked good in the before picture, but you look awesome in the after picture. I joined the challenge today. I have 52 pounds to lose. Wish me luck!
Posted by Niki | August 6, 2009 2:03 PM
Posted on August 6, 2009 14:03
that is great!congratulations:) you are really inspiring.
Posted by bailey | August 5, 2009 4:20 PM
Posted on August 5, 2009 16:20
Fantastic and encouraging. I will start today so that I can send in my before and after photo thanks to your encouragement
Posted by Rev Deb | August 4, 2009 9:17 AM
Posted on August 4, 2009 09:17
Wow, that's a great job! I agree, you can do it if you are willing to aim for your dream.
Posted by Dentist Mission | August 4, 2009 3:21 AM
Posted on August 4, 2009 03:21
Wow! As I was looking at the before and after pictures I was thinking this does not even look like the same guy any more. Nice job....your hard work has paid off and I just wanted to let you know I was inspired by your story! I will run your words thru my head over and over till I reach my goal!! (If you really want it you CAN DO it!!!!) Thank you!!!
Posted by Cheryl | August 3, 2009 8:18 PM
Posted on August 3, 2009 20:18
Fred, that is awesome! You look great and I bet your body feels great as well! Keep up the good work. I am inspired :)
Posted by Monique | August 3, 2009 7:29 PM
Posted on August 3, 2009 19:29
Great job, Fred - What a great story! 2009 has been a good year for you. My husband and I are signing up today - I hope for results as good as yours:)
Posted by Nicole Dandridge | August 2, 2009 10:49 AM
Posted on August 2, 2009 10:49
Good Job!!!! You look GREAT.Keep up the good work.
Apuya Spruill
Posted by apuya spruill | July 31, 2009 7:19 AM
Posted on July 31, 2009 07:19
thanks for sharing your story and picture. I'm striving for the same results. Hopefully I'll be able to share some positive results with everyone in the near future too.
Posted by Lonnie Simmons | July 30, 2009 7:01 PM
Posted on July 30, 2009 19:01
Hi Dr. Ian,
I am writing to see if you would be updating the website with a calorie counter. I know we have a exercise tracker but this addition would be helpful to us too. Thanks!
If it is already a tool on the site, forgive me but I do not know how to get to it.
Charice
Posted by Charice L. Thomas | July 30, 2009 2:01 PM
Posted on July 30, 2009 14:01
Congrats Marcella,
I joined the 50 Million Pound Challenge last week. Your story has been the very inspiring to me. I have been on all the weight lost programs. Your story touches me the most, because you lost the weight for yourself not for someone else. This is what a lot of women, young and older need to learn is to love themselves and the rest will come later. If we focus, we can find that 1/2 hour or hour to excercise. I break up my exercise in 15 minute spots during the day. By the end of the day I have an hour. Sometimes I put in 15 minutes on the stationery bike while watching TV. Stay on your journey.
Have a blessed day!
Posted by Carolyn Snipes | July 30, 2009 11:56 AM
Posted on July 30, 2009 11:56
Congratulations Fred! I'm very happy for you! So far I've lost 50lbs on the challenge and have another 50lbs to go!
Posted by Kyrston | July 29, 2009 9:06 AM
Posted on July 29, 2009 09:06
You look absolutely great! and in only 6 months wow! I hope that I can get my act together.
Posted by tamika conner | July 28, 2009 9:40 AM
Posted on July 28, 2009 09:40