SiNa94 Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Got back from the Lost Coast of Northern California this morning after a backpacking adventure that covered approximately 25 miles in 4-5 days. There was a mostly vegan meal provided for everyone (there was a small amount of optional meat, cheese, and butter for the carnivores... but they were "mostly vegan" for the duration of the trip). They asked me loads of questions about the vega I was carrying around and stuff and sampled my tofu jerky (some even asked for more). Apparently the one guy's girlfriend is vegan. On the last day of the trip I was a good 200 ft. or so ahead of the nearest person... it felt good to be doing so much better than everyone else considering I'm still considerably larger than they are. Anyways... here are the pics I got. Check them out here: http://pacificu.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2006026&l=22cf6&id=60101201 It's amazing to see how far I've come with veganism and my own personal fitness. Compare the photos from my August backpacking trip to the ones from this backpacking trip. In just 7 months I've done this: Before: http://photos-831.ak.facebook.com/ip002/v64/156/44/60101201/n60101201_30141831_8219.jpghttp://photos-833.ak.facebook.com/ip002/v64/156/44/60101201/n60101201_30141833_8785.jpg After: http://photos-188.ak.facebook.com/ip002/v65/156/44/60101201/n60101201_30155188_7507.jpghttp://photos-189.ak.facebook.com/ip002/v65/156/44/60101201/n60101201_30155189_7818.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xveganjoshx Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Wow! Amazing transformation !!! Looks like you need to buy some smaller clothes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Awesome progress...its nice not being so hot all the time isn't it? I could always do selective working out outside when I was big but I really didn't like being in the heat for leisurly activities at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiNa94 Posted March 31, 2007 Author Share Posted March 31, 2007 Looks like you need to buy some smaller clothes That I do. Unfortunately, none of my budget has been set aside for replacing my entire wardrobe. And I didn't realize until we'd already started on the trip that I probably should have brought a belt. (I just got these pants too... I wasn't expecting them to be so loose already as they're 4 inches smaller in the waist than everything else I own). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lelle Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 is this the same person? wow, you did an amazing job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesty leroux Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 you look incredible! keep it up, i totally admire you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pelicanAndrew Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Holy shit I seriously had shivers go down my spine when i saw that!!! AWESOME work!!!! I'lll show you guys some before and after pics on my one year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelhobson Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Wow! I first looked at the top two pics and thought they were supposed to be the before and after, then I scrolled down and WOW! Great work dude! I'm sure you can accomplish ANYTHING you set your mind to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finbarrio Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 Awesome progress. Amazing. I love stories like this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiNa94 Posted April 1, 2007 Author Share Posted April 1, 2007 I love stories like this! Me too! I never thought I'd have one of my own to tell though. I started out at around 295... that was probably around December 2005. Those pictures were from August 2006 where I was about 265 or so... I think I've lost about 45 pounds since then. But, I haven't weighed in for a while... so I can't say for sure. I first looked at the top two pics and thought they were supposed to be the before and after, then I scrolled down and WOW! It surprises me when I start comparing before and after photos... I can't believe how much progress I've made. I owe a good deal of it to my transition to veganism. Healthy eating is the first step... Holy shit I seriously had shivers go down my spine when i saw that!!! i totally admire you I admire me too. And I admire that you admire me. is this the same person? Surprising, no? Awesome progress...its nice not being so hot all the time isn't it? Very. My body still has issues with regulating body temperature... but I'm hoping I'll get that under control as I continue to lose more weight (and then eventually start putting on muscle... although I've already put on a fair amount). Thanks everyone for your compliments! I appreciate all the kinds words... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markc7 Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 Awesome improvement! The pics of the trip are great and it looks like a lot of fun. Good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 Great progress pics! Awesome body transformation. It is something to be very proud of and something that will surely inspire others. I've been watching your goal progress on your signature. You're making some awesome improvements in health! Keep on keepin on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odidnetne Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 If you've put on a fair amount of muscle, then you probably lost quite a lot of extra fat you wanted to get rid of, especially looking the way you do in those pictures, good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicole Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 Amazing! Go you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offense74 Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 For the one's out there who doesn't know, it's soooo much better to not be fat than to be fat.I'm just saying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veganmadre Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 For the one's out there who doesn't know, it's soooo much better to not be fat than to be fat.I'm just saying yeah, I'm just saying, too! It's amazing to see those pictures. While I haven't weighed myself in a couple months, I'm probably close to having lost 95 lbs total - not because of veganism but because of healthy food choices and exercise. I see your dramatic results and I'm boggled - did I have the same transformation?? Isn't it weird to see the pictures? You know you're losing but you don't see it daily in the mirror! Congratulations! You look great! (not to mention healthy and happy!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pelicanAndrew Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 I think we can sum this all up with a quote from the late great Darth Vader... "Impressive............ Most impressive." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiNa94 Posted April 2, 2007 Author Share Posted April 2, 2007 Isn't it weird to see the pictures? You know you're losing but you don't see it daily in the mirror! It's very weird to see the pictures. The transformation takes place so slowly over several months that you don't really notice it... other than the clothes fitting looser. It's only after comparing the photos that you can really tell how far you've come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andgbr Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 wow.. you've changed a lot... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attila Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 That is absolutely amazing! You've done a very very great job!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiNa94 Posted April 3, 2007 Author Share Posted April 3, 2007 wow.. you've changed a lot... From fat and lazy stereotypical American to good-looking vegan environmentalist hippie: chef/student by day, asleep by night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnat Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 congratulations on your success! you are a real inspiration! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neven Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 Totally different person Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnylalu Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 I am totally blown away! You're changes are totally inspirational!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andgbr Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 wow.. you've changed a lot... From fat and lazy stereotypical American to good-looking vegan environmentalist hippie: chef/student by day, asleep by night. so did I... i was eating anything people would give me, careless about how unhealthy it would be, or where it came from, i'd just do whatever i felt like doing.. 2 years later i'm eating mostly whole-foods.. ( and of course -> vegan )... unlike my omnivore period, now i'm actually exercising everyday.. now i rarely watch tv, and everything has some kind of 'meaning', unlike old times.. lolyep, people change a lot..at least now i'm full of goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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