How the Pandemic Inspired Mike to Lose 245 pounds (Victory Stories) | MyFitnessPal

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  • čas přidán 27. 08. 2024
  • Mike went to bed every night thinking he was going to have a heart attack. Watch his inspiring story of weight loss and grit.
    At the beginning of the pandemic, Mike realized he was facing not just one but two adversaries: COVID and his obesity. He’d wanted to make changes for a while but kept stalling. “I’ll start on Monday,” he’d say, but never did. Then, one morning, in the middle of a massive breakfast, it hit him. “I’m killing myself. I just need to start.” He jumped in his pool and started swimming laps. It was a Friday. Mike was finished with excuses.
    Mike’s wife was already using MyFitnessPal and suggested he download the app. Logging food introduced him to nutrition for the first time in his life, which helped him make healthier choices. “I wasn’t just tracking my calories, I was looking at what I was eating.”
    In a little over a year, Mike lost 245 pounds (more than half his weight!). His transformation was so dramatic that some of his co-workers didn’t recognize him when he returned to work. (But he enjoyed seeing that light go on when they figured it out.)
    “Everybody says, ‘How do you feel?’ and I just say, ‘It feels good to feel good.'”
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Komentáře • 16

  • @OK-Take5
    @OK-Take5 Před 2 lety +3

    I started using MyFitnessPal back in late July after coming home from a New England trip where I had lost 6 lbs just from walking everyday. With that jumpstart, I accidentally happened upon their website and started using it to keep track of my progress. Just from keeping a food journal and only sporadic walking I've lost a few more lbs. in the past 2 months. MyFitnessPal is free and it's great and I'm saying this on my own. Congratulations Mike, you look like a completely different person!

  • @jamiesmith3522
    @jamiesmith3522 Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much for sharing! This was so inspirational to me! After listening to your message, I started my own healthy life plan the next day! It has been ten months ago to the day, and I am down 47 pounds so far! My goal is to get healthy and lose 100 pounds total. You really helped to make a difference in my life and I am grateful! :)

  • @CourtneyGavin
    @CourtneyGavin Před 2 lety

    Very inspiring story, congrats Mike!

  • @sfaloha9239
    @sfaloha9239 Před 2 lety +1

    Aloha Mike, what an inspiration you are. Your words resonated with me.... I'll start on Monday. Thank you for sharing your story which will motivate people like me to take that first step.

  • @kneadmassagenaturaltherapi7539

    Hey Mike, thanks for sharing your journey, it made me feel emotional watching you which surprised me. You are inspiring, and also a demonstration that consistent actions and going that one
    step further will get you there. I loved what you said about keeping in mind why you are doing it, and that moment of waking up. Thanks for being prepared to share. :)

  • @toniahugheskendrick
    @toniahugheskendrick Před 2 lety +1

    Incredible story! Congratulations!!!

  • @YAcostaSolutions
    @YAcostaSolutions Před 2 lety +1

    LOVE this! Well done 🏆

  • @biancaharman2518
    @biancaharman2518 Před 2 lety +1

    That’s inspiring. Well done 👏

  • @beckykay9178
    @beckykay9178 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow, congratulations! What an accomplishment! You have absolutely inspired me to work on myself! If you can lose over 200 lbs, I can lose 20!

    • @toniahugheskendrick
      @toniahugheskendrick Před 2 lety +1

      I was just thinking the same thing! I just need to lose 30 lbs. We can do it!

    • @beckykay9178
      @beckykay9178 Před 2 lety

      @@toniahugheskendrick, yes we can!! Cheering you on! 🥳

  • @xoxoldg
    @xoxoldg Před 2 lety

    Kudos to you! Very inspirational!

  • @changedlife9477
    @changedlife9477 Před 2 lety

    Very motivational

  • @karenhoward8542
    @karenhoward8542 Před 2 lety

    Thanks. Reminds me to TRACK what I am eating

  • @katiajimenez9716
    @katiajimenez9716 Před 2 lety

    WOW💣👊🙌🙌💪💪AMAZZZZZING👏👏Soo great to see this! You're doing such great work for your body, mind, and soul💫 and this is truly SELF LOVE in action❣👏Congrats on your accomplishment🎉 and keep shining!!✨ Stay healthy🙌

  • @sparklecanada0112
    @sparklecanada0112 Před 2 lety

    😮👍👍👏👏👏👏🤝💣🥇