There have been several milestones during my fitness makeover: Getting below 300 pounds, 50 pounds lost, weighing less than 250, etc. But it really hits you when you reach triple digits in weight loss.
That’s right, I hit 100 pounds lost last week. After months of hovering around 212-215 pounds, I broke the 210-pound barrier on Tuesday. After a 10k on Saturday, I weigh about 208. I’m sure that’s up a bit after a trip to Five Guys on Saturday and plenty of beer during Missouri’s win against Kansas.
So why did the weight finally start dipping again? Pretty simple answer: I started working out even more. I’d been running about three miles a day for four months in January. A few weeks later, I average five miles a day. During the last two weeks, I’ve run a 10k or more four times, including a seven-miler on Thursday.
Hard work pays off. I could barely walk up a flight of stairs without breathing heavily a few years ago. Now I can run seven miles. As I’ve said, if I can do it, anybody can.
A number of folks have asked about before and after photos. There aren’t a lot of before photos at my worst. Seriously, who likes their photo being taken at 300 pounds? Anyway, I’ve posted several below through the past few years. Enjoy.
- On my 33rd birthday with Charles. Weight … about 300 pounds.
- Final movie night in Newport News with Sean. Weight … Over 300 pounds.
JANUARY 2010
- At my worst … more than 300 pounds.
JUNE 2010
- About 50 pounds lost, in the 260s.
NOVEMBER 2010
- About 240 pounds.
MAY 2011, PART I
- With Rory at Rodeo Days, about 240 pounds.
MAY 2011, PART II
- With the girlfriend at her 20-year reunion. Weight, about 240.
SEPTEMBER 2011
- September 24, not long after my first 5K. At about 220 pounds.
- Trying on a tux for the Bow Tie Ball, about 215 pounds.
FEBRUARY 2012
This is really awesome and inspiring to see, Ernie. Thanks for sharing!
Great job!
Thank you 🙂
keep up the good work earnie bill ,i will pray for ya,you look great
Thank you