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Before & After Weight Loss Pictures

This is where I track my before and after weight loss pictures.  One day, hopefully I’ll be able to show you what I look like below 200 pounds.

Let’s start with the most recent weight loss picture and go back to 344.

219 pounds:

2009-11-05 07.26.00

225 pounds:

225-pounds

243 pounds:

100-pounds

264 pounds:

263-pounds1

283 pounds:

285

300+ pounds:

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344pounds

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344 pounds (December 2008):

344pounds1

If you want to see more visual evidence on how my body has changed (and is changing), take a look at the archive of my weekly weigh-in results.

You can also check out more weight loss pictures, including before and after shots, side by side comparisons, and more here.

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Interview with Tyler of 344pounds.com | Nerd Fitness
September 3, 2009 at 8:44 AM

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Britt May 26, 2009 at 3:52 PM

wow – that’s super amazing. You look like a completely different person! It’s almost unrecognizable. Keep it up!!!! :)

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Steve May 27, 2009 at 12:40 AM

I’ll secondy what Britt says and say your such an inspiration.

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Marc May 28, 2009 at 6:52 AM

Fantastic Achievement ! !

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Rose Rhodes June 12, 2009 at 8:47 PM

You are more than an inspiration Tyler. You are a living testament to what a mind can do. What you have accomplished so far is great already. I know you’ll achieve your goal. Lots of luck. Be very proud of yourself. You look wonderful.

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Joeann June 21, 2009 at 5:20 AM

Wow, you’re absolutely amazing! Great job! I’ve been been putting off losing weight for such a long time. I was always making excuses; I never had enough time, money, or support. I was always just putting it off for another day. Some days I just felt like I was going to be fat forever. At 24 and almost 250 lbs, I have found the love of my life, but because of my weight and body, I don’t feel as comfortable around him as I would like. We’ve been dating for years and recently started talking about marriage and children. I know I’ve been told by doctors that it’s not advisable to have children at my weight. Just too dangerous. Until recently, I’ve never had a real reason to lose all the weight. I can’t believe my self esteem was so low that I, alone, wasn’t enough of a reason. Reading your blog though, has put so much into perspective and has given me the tools to do it too. I’m so great full I fell onto your blog. I’ve been on here for about an hour reading all your past posts. I have confidence that I can do it too. My goal is 100 pounds so we’ll see. Thank you so much! With your permission, I would love to feature you on my blog. Drop me a line and let me know what you think.

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Sarah July 8, 2009 at 11:59 AM

Wow! Amazing progress, but why don’t you smile?

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Tyler July 8, 2009 at 5:46 PM

I have my serious face on.

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Liz July 9, 2009 at 1:26 PM

Thank you so much for your inspiration, and congrats, you look wonderful and healthy! :)

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Carol July 14, 2009 at 1:40 PM

You do look miserable to be achieving your goals. It’s rather comical, though. Congrats and keep it up! Now I’m inspired to go to the gym.

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Reginald July 14, 2009 at 2:05 PM

Hey man keep up the good work. I am going to try to follow your example. Do it homey. Do It!!!

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Kindness July 14, 2009 at 10:45 PM

Why do you looks so sad in top pic? Keep up the awesome work!

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crystal July 17, 2009 at 8:00 AM

I am so proud of you! I check in everyday! If I may, you should smile more often in your new pics, be super happy for yourself ( which i think you are, but show the world) smile :)

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Courtney July 17, 2009 at 8:23 AM

it has already been said, but you just lost 100 freakin’ pounds. SMILE!

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Kim Baker July 17, 2009 at 8:54 PM

You look amazing!! You don’t even look like the same person. Great job!!

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Smithereens July 18, 2009 at 3:48 AM

You looked happier when you were chubby.

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Kim July 30, 2009 at 7:22 PM

You do not even look like the same person. You look completely amazing and you should be so proud of yourself!

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inna August 12, 2009 at 10:49 AM

great job. Bravo

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Sarah August 12, 2009 at 11:20 AM

WOW!

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Cassi August 12, 2009 at 12:46 PM

WOW!! you are amazing and such an incredible inspiration!! We are on a very similar journey and I sure hope I have such awesome results. I started mine in March of this year at 303 lbs and I want to loose 168 lbs by September of next year. Your blog inspired me to start one of my own – never done that before..so we’ll see.. anyone interested..drop by.. http://www.attitudeoverpounds.blogspot.com =) Congrats Tyler!! You look amazing!!

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Tracy August 13, 2009 at 8:22 AM

Awesome job Dude! Keep it up! I have a very similar goal. My top weight was 345, middle of June. Down to 312 right now, want to be at 199.99 by next March. Just eating right (1200-1500 cals/day) and exercising, nothing too weird or faddish.

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Joe Y August 19, 2009 at 4:20 PM

Wow! What an inspiration! Since May I’ve gone from 290 to 260 mostly by the use of the elliptical! I’ve was starting to think today that I may need to pick it up a notch or do something different… but after reading your site I’m more confident now! I think i’m just going to increase the number of days I work out! We can do this! My goal is to be 220 by next May!

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Justin A. August 23, 2009 at 3:05 AM

Dude, this is crazy how today I started my Diet I am at 325 my Goal is 195 I am 6′3″ I think that it is crazy I found this site on my first day!! I am Doing Slim Fast for Breakfast and Lunch and eating a nice healthy Dinner before 6pm also taking Stacker 3 three times a day. I am walking everyday and hopefully can afford to join a Gym to tighten. Last time I did this I was applying for the Police Department and I got down to 230 and I decided not to be a Police Officer and I slowly over the last 4 years put back on the weight. My highest I ever was was 365. Hopefully I keep it off this time!!

GOOD JOB BRO!! hopefully I can lose as much as you!!

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Dee September 7, 2009 at 10:26 PM

That is great. I always come to this website to get inspired. I wish I can start your journey well hopefully I will. You look Great keep the hard work.

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Shannon September 12, 2009 at 9:35 AM

You are an amazing inspiration. I’ve been too lazy to lose a small amount! Keep up the good work, you look great!

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Ruby Lembach September 16, 2009 at 5:55 PM

You are simply an inspiration, these pictures are amazing! Thanks for this!

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kellyfrost04 September 23, 2009 at 10:45 AM

Im encouraged. Keep up the good work!

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Juanita September 23, 2009 at 5:49 PM

Hey Tyler I am 27 years old with 4 kids. I was 145 before having kids I got up to 270 and decied that I had to do something about my weight. My legs were hurting and I was developing underlining health problems. well in august I started to cut back and eat healthier brought a treadmill and Now I am 245 and counting down you are truly and insperation keep up the good work.

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boosie September 24, 2009 at 12:17 PM

god bless you, how did you turn your body fat into muscles, without the hanging skin? you look DAMN GOOD!

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Uncle Sam October 6, 2009 at 11:15 AM

Well you finally inspired me to get back off the couch. Give me a call later!

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cola_girl October 9, 2009 at 4:00 PM

would love to work out with you sometime. we go to the same gold’s gym just different times. i have a workout friend that comes with me also. we are woking on losing the weight and getting fit . glad to see that you never gave up.

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Marcella October 12, 2009 at 11:16 PM

The letter from the Governor is awesome!! Congratulations….you are absolutely an inspiration. You continue to push me with all of the information you have available. Thank you!

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Roz October 16, 2009 at 6:42 PM

I am also trying to control my weight. I am encouraged by you! And allowing yourself to indulge sometimes is important.

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Just Me October 19, 2009 at 2:51 PM

Do you know how awesome you are? My goodness, I got your site from someone over at Calorie Count…you are an inspiration! Thanks for posting this and sharing your life!

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John Henry Phelan January 17, 2010 at 1:44 AM

The Force is certainly with you. You’re doing great for yourself and helping so many folks like me. I’m right around where you started and I’m looking forward to this year and the new person I’ll by the end of it.

Excellent site and presentation.

Thank you!

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Tyler January 22, 2010 at 4:02 AM

I really appreciate the comment, John! I’m glad the force is with me, as well. People love seeing these weight loss pictures. I think they’re a motivation — I have more coming!

Jason January 26, 2010 at 7:00 PM

You’re an inspiration to me, sir. I am 37 and currently clock in a 337 lbs. I used to work in a job where I was very physically active and was trim and somewhat fit. I’ve spent almost 9 years now in my dream job which coincidentally happens to require me to be very sedentary (parked in a chair for 12 hours at a time). I decided just before Christmas to do something about my situation, and luckily enough have a gym right in my place of employment which I’m going to use the heck out of. I too am working at portion control to continue eating the foods I like. Seeing your story (having found it on Consumerist) is just the inspiration I needed to convince me that what I want to do is possible. Hopefully within a year or so I can reply back here with similar results!

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JR January 26, 2010 at 8:02 PM

Man, you’re the best, speaking as a 322 pound 61 year old, I’m trying your method and thank you profusely for telling it like it really is, thank you, thank you, I hope I can manage even half your results.

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Jessica February 4, 2010 at 9:06 AM

You look fantastic! I just wish you would smile more.

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Megan Lantz February 8, 2010 at 1:56 PM

You look amazing. You should be so proud of yourself! I love your site. I am pledging to lose 100 lbs this year and I have already lost nearly 25! My site is http://meganonadiet.blogspot.com

Way to go, such a huge accomplishment!

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Serb February 13, 2010 at 5:09 PM

I came across your story on Prevention’s website. SO proud of you! You’re story is an inspiration, and your pics are definately worth 1000 words! And it’s obvious you have an extensive attitute change in your photos. Much more confidence! I wish you the best of luck on reaching your goals!

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Jen February 22, 2010 at 11:57 AM

Hi Tyler!

You look great! I myself am overweight. I would like to lose 100 lbs. Did you diet along with excercise along with working out? If so what foods did you eat?

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LAE March 1, 2010 at 10:03 PM

Hi Tyler!

I’m a fellow HHAC member – and I’m happy to say I’ve lost over 180 pounds! I’d lost about 100 of that prior to joining HHAC and have managed to lose the rest through hard work and exercise. I did the first HHAC – Biggest Loser competition last year and lost about 20 pounds. When I started the competition, I was in pretty good shape (or so I thought) – I walked a steady 5 mph pace on the treadmill with a 5 incline for an hour about 4 times a week. By the end of the competition, I could RUN! I completed the 2 mile loop in just over 23 minutes and could run a 9 min. mile on the treadmill. I am a true gym rat now!! Do you take any of the classes at the gym? My personal favorites are Body Jam, Body Pump and yoga. I’ll keep any eye out for you at HHAC!

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LAE March 1, 2010 at 10:05 PM

P.S. You look great! Keep up the good work!

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