My NEW pictures...

I only know you from your avatar and those pictures-but the difference is striking.  Especially in your eyes-you are still getting used to your new body.  It's a weird feeling isn't it?  To feel like a stranger in one's own skin.

Remember, while we all can continue to improve, there comes a time when you just have to settle down and be content with your self.  (I don't detect a lot of self loathing in you, so that was probably needless wisdom). 

You are looking good, my friend.  What an amazing transformation!  Looking forward to the unveiling of the 6 pack! 

Heading for Virgin Gorda next weekend - hoping to see some sunsets like the one you posted!  Yay!

Cowboy you look simply divine!! Definately a hottie! And what a beautiful setting you live and work in. Lucky luvky luvky man. But I also know you worked hard to get where you are and it definately shows!

You look great, Dude!  Thanks for finally posting some new pics!  I am not sure I would have recognized you.  What a transformation!

Goodness....  I feel the love...  If I could only bottle what your words mean, i would be able to make the world happy. 

I was thinking of just waiting and showing up to a meeting and giving you guys a new name and see if anyone would have put it together...damn..I missed out on some FUN!

Thanks very much for your kinda and wonderful words.  I can honestly say that it's till a very weird feeling and that I'm still losing weight....  So I'm not sure how much more I can actually pull off (I'm trying to gain a bit, not lose it).  No one seems to recognize me though....  I was in Kmart the other day and a lady who I've known since I arrived thought I was a weird white guy talking to her for no reason....she thought I was remarkable since I knew whoshe was and who her relatives were and I knew her friends by name...until I said soething she recognized and then it hit her....

"THOMAS" ......  I said yes...  and she was just bside herself asking where the other half of me went to....   I told her I was still here, but I wasn't quite used to the reflection in the mirror...

it's strange and remarkable and I hope each of you experiences the feelings of the new you!  Just know this didn't come easily.... lots of running...careful decisions in carb control.....    I knew I never wanted to be the "big" guy of my crowd anymore....  So instead of kinda follwing the plan, I took it seriously and did what Doc B asked me....  I did eat carbs when I thought I was a good boy... and had earned the "treat".   So from what i've learned...we all cheat on our dits... i don't feel bad about it, i make sure that I have a goal in mind when I do cheat and how to make up for it by adding 5 more minutes on the treadmill or 20 more minutes swimming.... and hey, if I can do it with the delicious things that I have to cook for everyone else...i know you can do it too!

Thanks for being my strength, my corrective coaches, my drive, and my loving support.  The Oklahoma group is one of the finest support groups and should be the model of all of the other groups out there for support.

T.

Looking good T.
Emily

Ahh... to be single and good looking in paradise like you....  Pix are incredible!  If I ever make it to that size, nobody I've ever known will recognize me!

Congratulations on the change!  Keep up the great work, man!

John

PS - when will you be back in OK?  I thought you were due back here in the next few weeks...??

 

Wow!!!  You look amazing!!  I am not sure I would have recognized you!  I want to be jealous but can't,  you worked hard and deserve the great loss!  Way to go!

Dang, Tom.  What a difference.  I'm impressed.  Keep up the great work, and thanks for sharing with us -- especially you, but also the beautiful scenery.  Michael

T~  The new pics are great!  Barely looks like the "old" you.  Truth is, though, we all look so different after that much weight loss that it's to be expected.  I love the island scenery!  It's beautiful!