I Lost 227lbs And I'm PROUD Of My Excess Skin | BRAND NEW ME

A DETERMINED 32-year-old man, who lost half his body weight just through diet and exercise, is proud of the excess skin that’s left behind. Heath Thompson, from Iowa, started binge eating when he was 13 and weighed 477lbs at the age of 27. He realised he needed to make a change after the doctor warned him he is at high risk of having a heart attack by the age of 30. Five years later, Heath has lost an astonishing 227lbs, weighing in at 250lbs. He discovered a passion for fitness and a healthy diet, which even led Heath to become a nutrition coach.

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[pamelakovarik]

He should be very proud of what he has accomplished.

[koureywheeler]

This right here is what not giving up looks like keep going my friend.

[goettegirl]

I know this man! He works out at my gym!! So proud of everything he’s done! Such an inspiration!

[sarahmurphy]

We need a go fund me for his excess skin surgery..He deserves it after working so hard

[g]

If this ain’t dedication I don’t know what is🗣

[spacewombat]

He never had a chance.
Small children can only become obese if their parents allow it.

[perfectlyhonest]

Considering this guy’s sisters are overweight and he says “Eating is all he knew” this problem stemmed from childhood. His parents clearly made poor choices when it came to feeding him and his sisters and this carried on into adulthood.
It’s amazing he lost this weight on his own without surgery.
Congrats to him for all of his hard work!

[iqbalwahyu]

Man you're my inspiration, i just started my new lifestyle weight loss journey for 2 weeks and keep looking another weight loss journey like this, started at 288 lbs and now its on 280, wish me luck 🙏🏼

[gonzaminator]

I hope his sister can be inspired by him and also start taking care of herself more and change her habits.

[pialavish]

He keep the lose skin as a reminder of how far he came and to never forget of what he was able to accomplished. That’s his trophy 🏆. 👏👏👏

[waitwhat]

When he's emotionally ready for skin removal, it will happen. He looks like he's carrying at least 25 pounds of excess skin. I think he'll reach a point where the skin is no longer viewed as a trophy and he'll be ready to let it go. He's worked so darn hard 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[meranda]

His sisters should join him on his weight loss mission.

[neuroisis]

" i didn't know bad i felt, until i started feeling good" might have misquoted that, but that is highly inspiring. I got on a medication thats made me gain over twice my weight in 2 years. 3 autoimmune diseases(im a collector, HAHA) likely arent helping much.
I want to get off this medicine, and start to know what feeling good is. Im a 250+ 5'8' girl. I feel confident sometimes, (but the comments i get from mainly my boyfriend's mom, are horrendous). I havent felt healthy in years. Thank you for those inspiring words. if you read this.. I know Im going to have loose skin as well. But feeling healthy, having energy, and caring about myself even a little bit, and having the energy to do so- would help me care for others so much more.

[becster]

I love how hes realistic about the ups and downs. It makes weight loss more obtainable and realizing thats its never going to be a straight shot.

[shelleybelly]

So proud of you Heath!! Congrats on all your hard work!!! You did it!!! Glad I saw this today, it made my day!! 💓

[jwalt]

Wow, he really is proud of his body, and rightfully so. To literally be comfortable in his skin is amazing. But you couldn't pay me to take my shirt off.

[garyjones]

Great job my friend, it’s not easy to make a change.

[donnaarmstrong]

Wow! I'm so happy for you! I lost 60 lbs and I cried the first time I could use a seat belt without an extension. Still have 100 lbs to go. You have inspired me. :)

[doodleartlover]

I'm happy for you and so proud of you for inspiring yourself and thousands of others! Here's a big high five to your success Best wishes for your future! 😊✌👍

[chocolatewheelchair]

As others said the excess loose skin can create dermatological problems