The Evolution – Pictures of the Metamorphosis
This section is where I will be periodically posting all of the pictures that I take throughout the process of me losing the weight. Check back here often for visual updates on my healthy weight loss progress. I will attempt to take new pictures every week monthly.
Me at Day 1. Scroll down for the progression…
Second Shots on Day 8.
3rd Shots on 6/10/2007
This is a pic from July. I had lost a few pounds.
A shot of me sitting at my table on August 29, 2007.
This my Dallas Cowboys Jersey. It was a gift that led to a bet. Taken on September 13th, 2007. I am to fit into it more comfortably within 3 months.
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This is me on 9/28/07. Flexing after a tough workout. At the time of this photo I weighed 324 lbs.
Taken on 10/01/07 with a weight of 320 lbs. So far I have lost 20 lbs at this point. Awesome!
This is me on my recumbent bike on 10/05/07.
My first day of focusing on multi-joint (compound) exercises. The date is 10/18/07 and I weigh 315 lbs at this point.
These are pictures from me at 260 lbs, back from January 2005.
These are photos taken during and after my emergency appendectomy on Sunday, 11/25/07.
This is me at 302.3 lbs, my lowest weight in a very long time. From this point on, every weigh-in will be a new milestone.
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Hi Israel,
First and foremost, I want to tell you that you are doing a kick ass job, and that I think that creating this blog was and awesome idea. I’m sure you know that you are helping a lot of people just by sharing your experience. I wanted to know, if you had some kind of epiphany that made you really consider how seriously you were going to take your attempt at weight loss? I mean, you said that “This is my final attempt to get back into shape and get to where I once was” , so i guess my question is, why did the other attempts fail, and this one seems to be working? What was the catalyst in your quest for a different future? I’m curious because your story and body type (in fitness and in fat) is very similar to someone I know.
Thanks a lot, and remember “Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” -edison
Catherine,
It was my daughter…
Oh man i thought this was a blog community website to join of sorts.Cause i was looking for the join link,but no where in sight.I thought this site is cool,i never stumbled onto something like it.I am also overweight and been this way since i was about 8/10.Have lost weight numerous time sand gained it all back.Im 19 now,and seriously tired of failing one of my longest and most desired goals in life,to lose a considerable amount of weight to the point where its healthy and keep it off for all times.I was gonna join and do a blog and picture thing here,i thought that it wud be cool,and ind of an inspiration especially to here kind words and motivation.Sure i cud here that from ppl around me,who arent my family,but i a bit shy and strangely embarrassed to reveal to others that im tying to lose weight.but with ppl online that i dont know fave to face,its better i think.I know u can create ur own blog,but that might mean a lot of ppl who are not interested in weight lost,may view it and put unkind words.Plus i ponder how tedious it may be,to start a blog from scratch.thats why i thought ur site was a mini simplistic blog of sorts with like a profile.Well man just felt like sharing my thoughts here,ad wish u the best,i sincerely do.GOD knows ive been unhappy,timid and missed out on a whole lot of things because of my obesity and numerous stretch marks.
Great job. Let’s see those pics from 2008! You got to be accountable to your audience!
I just lost 50 lbs myself! So we share the same dreams and visions. Hang in there!
Congrats on the loss. What did you do to get there?
Hey! You are amzing for doing this! Keep up the good work! Good luck with everything!!
Thanks Julia.
Great job man. It’s always, always cool to see somebody achieve their weight loss goals through hard work and effort.
John, I have a long way to go…
Hey! Great Job making a plan and sticking to it, that is half the battle. Krillz advice is very good too. I focused on weight lifting to build lean muscle when I went through my personal weight transformation. This was partially because I HATE the gym, and partially because running hurt my knees so badly. Keep up the good work, looking forward to hearing more.
Ryan
thanks, im on track.
Yeah! You are doing fantastically. I wish I could get motivated enough to do what you are doing, I really need to do something soon, or I might never change.
Great blog man.
Man, I like seeing you in that Cowboys jersey up there…I’m kinda in the same boat as you…I have a couple of jerseys that don’t fit very well anymore…I need to do something before the season starts back up!
Congrats and keep up the good work!
Let’s do it then!
Hey Israel, you have made some amazing progress and you seem to be doing all the right things, I weighed 220 pounds due to medial ligament damage to my r knee and a couple of issues with my vertebrae due to contact sport so was unable to train for a good year and due to bad diet and inactivity i ballooned quickly with all the side effects of stretch marks and lethargy so once all those issues with my knee and back had been sorted, i decided to loose the fat and over a period of a year got my weight down to 180 pounds, it has been a tough process but well worth it, i am now a pt by trade i would like to congradulte you not just on your weight loss but more so on your shape change as increasing your lean muscle mass will increase your metabolic rate increasing your bodies efficiency at burning fat. S o congradulations and keep it up!
Thx Elliott and congrats!
You were one of the things that actually got me started on this kick. I weigh 284.2 lb right now, my lowest in nearly a decade. I’m 20 now and am fitting in to cloths I wore in elementary school. I started out last august at about 350 lb. Seeing pictures of you at 260 is also giving me a bit of a boost, you didn’t look too bad then. I just wanted to say good luck. You’re trying to change yourself for the better, and well the only two groups of people it’s still p.c. to make fun of are gays and fat people so it doesn’t make it too easy. I’m not usually a “cheer people on” kind of person but in this case I really do wish you the best.
Thanks Ruach. That means a lot and motivates the heck out of me!!!!
Go dude I’m with you !!! (sorry for the link/name/dofollow thing), but really, I am, I own a Portuguese Sports Supplements store and I love to see people with the will power and determination that you have, I hope you go much further !
You should be taking CLA and L-Carnitine to, and IMO the best fatburner is Lipo 6x.
Keep me updated, why don’t you send me an email, maybe you have yahoo or aim or windows live messenger, would love to talk more to you,
I’m also trying to get in shape currently, so we could always discuss some ideias,
Regards
JM
I don’t take any fat burners lik eLipo6 or hydroxycut.
that is awesome progress izzy. i dropped 61 lbs and have kept them off over the past 12 months myself.
61 lbs is a lot! I’m coming up fast on you.
Hey man, I couldnt sleep because I am fed up with being lazy and fat. I have always been a larger guy, but I was healthy and exercised all the time so I was in shape. I am te heaviest I have ever been 310 pounds and I get depressed thinking of how I feel. I have been on a journey like you are on but it was several years ago, and I was at like 240 lbs and it was because I was eating healthy, and exercising and drinking water everyday. So I guess I am saying that seeing this website and seeing you struggle is good for me because it makes me want to struggle again. Thanks man… I’ll keep you updated on my progress.
Shane
Sounds good Shane. Let me know periodically how things are going. That’s what this is all about: support!
I just want to great job Israel. I also want to ask you what did you do to lose the fat. I have been just walking 2 to 3 miles everyday for two months now and i still have really lost any fat what did you do.
I’m still very far away from my goals but thanks. I walk, bike, and sprint. I also do resistance training. Your walking 3 miles a day is okay, but I would incorporate some kind of resistance training. Try lifting weights or doing body weight exercises like pushups, assisted chin ups, etc. You need to work your muscles…the large ones, not your arms and calves.
I’m 5′3′, 105lbs and yea by all means stay healthy. But chubby guys are sexy, even to some petite girls like me. Way hotter back when you were big.
Thanks Rachael…
Hi Israel ,
first of all , congratulation for your weight loss , I’m also fighting against a few extra pounds , what has worked better for me is drinking green tea 30 minutes to 1 hour before HIIT , and also before weight lifting. After lunch also (like 5 or ten minutes)and between meals , I take like 4-5 cups a day even on my rest days .It’s the best natural fat burner and booster I know .
wow just found your blog! You are very inspirational.
Those photos really inspiring me. I hope I can do the same thing
Hi Israel!
Glad to find your blog.
Congrats! You are doing so well.
I just started a blog myself….still need to post the pics…..man, it takes guts (no pun intended) to get out there and actually publish the results….But, like yourself, I’m committed to the task and why not get a following for support, right?
I’ll be watching!
Caroline
hey i just wanted to say that this blog is very inspiring and it has helped me to get into the act of losing alot of weight. i’m 17 years old and i weigh 345 lbs! yeah i’m huge and have always been, also always been tall. i’m currently 6′4″. you have done a great job bro, hope i can follow in ur steps and be as succesful as you were.
i was wondering how did u get rid of the strch marks
I didnt….
i am 250 5,10′ and 17 years old i have stretch marks. and i am worried that i am going to have hanging skin i what to have abs
are some fading away
yes, they get lighter.
yes they are. i read that if you have stretch u will have extra skin
Hi Israel,
Just found your website today while looking for some help on slimming down and building muscle. It’s fantastic
I’m currently a big guy at 239lbs with a fair bit of muscle but a lot more fat. I’m currently losing weight due to my active job and with your site I will be able to build and maintain muscle. Thanks for making this site and hats off to you for posting progress pics, theyre soo encouraging. I’ve ordered a T-shirt and can’t wait to wear it everywhere! I look forward to letting you know about my progress! 
Thanks man!
Isreal have any of the stretch marks gone away
they never go away…
Israel I take my hat off to you. What you have going here is truly inspirational and informative. I admire and wish you all the best. Do you have like a mission or grand event to fulfil once you’ve achieved your weight goals or is it just one day at a time at the moment?
Great log of pictures man. I salute you to your well-being!
Great site man! I Will follow your progress, I’m on a similar journey as well.
Hi, just wondering how tall you are, I am a similar weight and i’m 6′ 1″ and I have terrible stretch marks too, I agree it is the worst part of the fatness, a lasting reminder of how disgusting I was. My wife used cocoa butter during and after pregnancy and it has really worked, it is a very immasculating thing to do but i think it might be the way forward, Congratulations on your work, keep it up.
WONDERFUL! You are very inspirational, you look fantastic!
Not only am I impressed with your progression, i’m impressed that you would go out of your way to blog it. There’s only a handful of people in the world who would put themselves in your position. . . you should feel very proud. Honestly bro, don’t worry about the stretch marks. I was about 5′5 250 when i started highschool, i wasn’t going to have that so I started hitting the gym and by the time i finished highschool i was about 190 lbs. I’ve had the stretch marks on my arms for many years, but in the past couple years, i’ve gotten them on my stomach, chest, arms(more), and in recent months i’ve gotten them on my back and lats. In fact i have yet to find pictures on the internet, or anywhere of anyone who has as many as I do. They suck, but over time they fade, they don’t really look any better to me but are less noticable. Anyways, keep up the good work!
Hi Israel,
This blog is awesome, a true inspiration. Great job. I’ve been thinking of doing something similar so I did some searching today and found you. I’m 48, 6-2 and 350. I played hoops in college at 190. No doubt the weight has a terrible impact on me in many different ways, both physically and psychologically. Thanks for this site. I’ll keep you posted if I get a site up, and I’ll be following your journey regulary going forward.
Thanks for the great effort you’ve put into this.
Congratulations on the progress bro. Now I’m inspired to do diet and exercise, because I see the result in you! Btw I’m 17 years old and 270 pounds. I will try your methods in losing weight. Wish me luck! and I wish you all best bro.
BTW Israel. This site is very good. You had helped many people by teaching your methods to them, and showing them the result. I never thought of a site like this exist, seriously, because I never thought of searching the net for tips, until i get one link to this site from Yahoo, then i watched videos, read some tips and I got impressed on your methods and the results. You are a inspiration to us. And I will start doing your methods. And again I wish you all best, and God Bless.
good for you bro… i’m also on my way to losing weight… you’re a great inspiration to many out there… keep up the hard work bro… best of luck