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I DID IT - I LOST 100LBS!!!!

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Friday, December 10, 2010


December 28th, 2009 I made the decision to take my life back!! I've walked and or ran over 2000 miles this year, I've cross trained more hours than I can count. I've learned how to eat better and MAGICAL things have happened.

I hope you enjoy this video as I celebrate my journey and remind myself where I came from.

I will NEVER go back to being that guy!!!

This is proof of What Faith Can Do.
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JENNYFAYE55 5/26/2013 10:24AM

    Thank you so much for putting this video together. God has truly blessed you and you have blessed others by being such an inspiration.
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CATHERINE1209 9/12/2012 10:10AM

  I joined this site today, needing inspiration to lose 60 pounds. Your video of your journey brought tears to my eyes. You just gave me what I needed to get my life back. Your video is beautifully done with the music.. and more importantly, sharing your feelings about being overweight. I have lost the weight once, I know I can do it again.

Thank You !!!

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SINGPRAISE3 9/11/2012 6:35PM

  This is a great story. You nearly brought me to tears of happiness.

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LAGUILERA1587 9/10/2012 3:10PM

  Simply amazing! you truly inspire me!!

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MARYLINB1 9/10/2012 10:25AM

    Thanks for sharing your journey. It will help me with mine. emoticon

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BEESPARKLE 9/9/2012 10:21AM

    Very inspiring video. You did it. Your a very handsome man that came from under the fat cheekes you said you had. A new person.The new you is a handsome man and a healthy man. Never go back to the old you.. Keep forward as it gives you happiness that is real. Not the smile you said was not real in the one older picture.

Congrat's Jim.

Thanks for sharing. The song is nice.

From a Grandmother.

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BOYSBOYSBOYS 9/8/2012 8:43AM

    Jim--Tears in my eyes having watched your video of your weight loss journey. As you detailed the emotions I felt like the person that was being talked about was me. The unhappiness and discontent that the extra weight brings into every area of your life is daunting at times. The person at the end of your video is smiling and full of life. You have succeeded and through your story many will be inspired to do the same. Thank you so much for sharing.; I needed the inspiration today and your video gave me that! "Faith can move mountains!" I love that. Congratulations on your journey! Julie

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DJOLIE5 9/4/2012 2:27PM

    Great job ...

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WONDERFUL2BME 8/30/2012 1:03AM

    Thank you so much for sharing your journey. It brought me to tears watching you go from the sorow and pain to victory. A theme of so many of these "success" stories is that "If I can do it, you can do it". I am starting to believe that I can. I have started so many times, but I am now ready to admit that #1. I need all the help I can get and #2. I am going to enjoy the journey. I will enjoy knowing each day I am in better health and I will feel even better tomorrow!

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CAMARA2014 8/28/2012 4:43PM

  Wonderful!!! Inspiring. Thank you! emoticon

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KENDAL123 8/18/2012 5:01PM

    Great video and I love that song! That IS what faith can do!

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LILMZMO 8/16/2012 4:33PM

    awsome emoticon

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SUNNY642 8/10/2012 7:31PM

  You should be very proud of yourself. I hope i have your kind of success!

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SANDYOCEAN 7/27/2012 3:08PM

  Thank you for the inspiration, I am so encouraged. emoticon and emoticon

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CHIBIUSAGISAMA 7/26/2012 10:00PM

  Very inspiring. Thank you for sharing.

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NICHOLEDEMMA 7/25/2012 1:18PM

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NICHOLEDEMMA 7/25/2012 1:17PM

    Amazing! Just the inspiration I needed today. You have to start somewhere and walking is my beginning. I am out to lose 120 pounds starting today emoticon

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DIZEYNER 7/23/2012 4:26PM

    this is my first day on sparkpeople. saw your video. cant stop crying. I want to believe I can do this too.

high five to you sir. high five.

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KIDESI 7/20/2012 3:43AM

  wow am so encouaraged was feeling like giving up buh now am back and i know i will make it wow...

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DTHETYGER 7/15/2012 7:56PM

    This is motivational. I cried, because I understand the fight. You did great and I'm looking forward to being as successful as you. Thank you for sharing.

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HAPPY2BEMADAMS 7/13/2012 6:14AM

    I love your video and, you look great. Your video is very inspirational it makes me want to fall in love with running too.

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KOMTRIA 7/10/2012 7:13PM

  Wow, what an awesome journey.
You are an inspiration.

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LOTSOFBUTTER 7/10/2012 2:07PM

  OMG THAT WAS GREAT. I HATE RUNNING, BUT I HAVE SEEN SO MANY PEOPLE LOSE WEIGHT RUNNING. MY QUESTION IS WHAT MADE YOU FAT? IN YOUR SONG RISE FROM THE ASHES. DID SOMEONE PASS AWAY?

I TOO USE TO BE SLIM AND FIT AT 125LBS IN 2007 AND GOOD LOOKING. THEN I GOT DEPRESSED IN 2007 AND GAINED 40LBS. AND I HAVE BEEN FAT FOR FIVE YEARS NOW. YIKES. I WATCHED A VIDEO OF MYSELF AND DECIDED I HAVE GOT TO STOP THE INSANITY. MY GOAL IS TO WALK 4 MILES A DAY UNTIL I AM SLIM.

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JPR4EVA 6/20/2012 5:54PM

    well done...u made me smile... i felt a little light hearted after watching your journey.... went and done my gardening emoticon

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THISISGREAT2 6/20/2012 12:01AM

  This is the very first video I have watched on SP. So glad for you, and you encourage others to reach for their dreams . Your video touched my heart. Words can not describe how powerful your journey ..... emoticon emoticon emoticon

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0409ME61 6/19/2012 4:37PM

  Thank you for all your hard work and dedication. Your success rocks! I'm lucky to have seen your video!

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SCHWAYTHIN 6/14/2012 12:30PM

    Oh my gosh--I am typing with tears in my eyes... what you did is AMAZING and you make us Sparkers so proud. What a difference one year and a lot of dedication and hard work can make!! I am so inspired. Thank you for sharing your journey with those of us who wish to follow in your footsteps!

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JACKSMUM1282004 6/12/2012 2:17PM

  This is the most inspirational video. I will play it again everytime I think I`m slipping ..

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POLLITO3 6/8/2012 9:28AM

  WOW AMAZING.. JUST WHEN I THINK I CAN TO STOP YOU HAVE BECOME MY INSPIRATION AS OF TODAY.. THANKS1 emoticon

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HELAINE2012 6/4/2012 1:08AM

  this is the 3rd time i watch your video and it still bring me to tears...God bless you for inspiring others...i sure needed it today more than ever!


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POKAGONGIRL 6/2/2012 4:56PM

  You are so inspirational! I can't wait to share your story with my husband who is struggling immensely... emoticon

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STEPHANIE868 5/28/2012 9:03AM

  This is what I needed today. Thank you, thank you for sharing your story. It definitely spoke to me and gives me hope. Thank you!!!!

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ANAMBIAR 5/25/2012 4:59AM

  dis is juzz so amazing..hats off to u !! u hav inspired me emoticon

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ANAMBIAR 5/25/2012 4:58AM

  dis is juzz so amazing..hats off to u !! u hav inspired me emoticon

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ANAMBIAR 5/25/2012 4:54AM

  dis is juzz so amazing..hats off to u !! u hav inspired me emoticon

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AWILLIS88 5/22/2012 1:58PM

    You brought me to tears. Thank you

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NFINCH39 5/14/2012 5:50PM

  All I can say is WOW!!!

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KRISSYJ83 5/4/2012 8:17PM

  You are amazing! That is so inspiring!

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DIAMONDLOVR 5/3/2012 8:56PM

    Wow you are amazing!

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ALEORTIZ14 5/2/2012 12:51AM

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ROBIN518 4/30/2012 9:59AM

  i needed this:)

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LIZZYFROMCA 4/29/2012 11:36PM

  Thank you so much for sharing your story! What an inspiration!

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DEELYNN3 4/25/2012 4:56AM

  AMAZING!! What an inspiration you are! You have inspired me to get with the program. I understand when you say "there was sadness behind the smile" Everyone is always asking me why I smile all the time...little do they know...its fake and I am truly torn up inside. I do want to be healthy and able to walk without tiring so easily or my leg going numb. I want to be healthy and be here for my kids. I want people to not look down on me because of my weight. I want to be able to do fun things with my husband. I want to LIVE and not just EXIST....because at this point all I am doing is existing....and its sad..very sad...I am ready for a change! Thank you for your video!!!

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CJDMOM2MANY 4/23/2012 4:16PM

    I needed some encouragement today. Thanks for sharing your victories. I need to lose 35 pounds and have some very unmotivated days. Looks like you're an adoptive parent . My hubby and I are too and we all know some of the daily challenges with that. It's all worth it .
I just need to remember not to beat myself up when it's been a hard day with the kids. Can't do it all at once including the weight loss.
I'm sure you're wife and family are very proud of you.
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EMINCEE 4/17/2012 4:45PM

    I cried. I deserve to be healthy too. I love this blog. Thanks for chronicalling your weight loss journey for us all to see. Great job!

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QUEENCHAKALATA 4/15/2012 12:56PM

    this had me in uncontrollable tears...u have inspired me to not give up on my weight loss journey..thank u for making this vid emoticon

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FAT-FREEME 4/7/2012 11:58AM

    Oh wow, that was so inspirational. Congratulations on doing it and never giving up. Thank you so much for being a motivation and inspiration to me.

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NETISABLESSING 4/6/2012 10:16PM

    Congratulations!

Very inspiring thanks for inspiring. Recently started jogging with 12 minutes hope will get better and be good as you.



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LOVEREDDESERT 3/30/2012 12:34AM

    What an amazing journey that you've shared. I used to be a runner so you are giving me such hope!
Thank you so much for the inspiration!

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NATIVEBABY82 3/26/2012 12:14AM

    Thank you for the inspiration. I have almost eighty pounds to lose and I just started a few days ago. Ive been walking and doing turbo jam cardio party. Plus ive been eating really healthy. I hope that I can have the same motivation you do.

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