A happy update..

[hurloon 0]

I am by far a lurker rather than active poster here but just wanted to post something I am proud of. in my earlier
thread
http://dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=2886419;#2886419

I basically professed my desire to skydive. Anyway, I was very heavy and couldn't jump. Last year in 2006 I weighed 320 lbs, and in 2007 I weighed 285.. but now later this year i've been on a steady plan of diet and exercise and am down to 265.. by the end of next spring I should be ready to make my first tandem jump! blue skies

[d_squared431 0]

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I am by far a lurker rather than active poster here but just wanted to post something I am proud of. in my earlier
thread
http://dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=2886419;#2886419

I basically professed my desire to skydive. Anyway, I was very heavy and couldn't jump. Last year in 2006 I weighed 320 lbs, and in 2007 I weighed 285.. but now later this year i've been on a steady plan of diet and exercise and am down to 265.. by the end of next spring I should be ready to make my first tandem jump! blue skies

congrat's on all the hard work so far.

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[Broke 0]

Keep up the good work

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[Squeak 17]

Nice work dude

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[LisaH 0]

Good for you!! Keep up the good work.

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Damn! Good job!

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[Malta_Dog 0]

Congrats and keep up! It'll be worth it...

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[ladyhawke 0]

THAT IS SO SUPER GREAT! WAY TO GO AND KEEP IT UP!

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[PrairieDoug 0]

It's always good to see people making positive changes in their lives. I think you'll like where this path takes you. Be sure to keep us posted about your skydive.

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[stevebabin 0]

That's motivating!!
Way to go!

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[hurloon 0]

Sorry for the thread necromancy.. just wanted to post an update. I hope this isn't spamming, I am just so happy that I am using this as an outlet to express my pride (hubris? >_>) I rarely post.. just lurk and read

Anyway.. as of yesterday I am down to 250 pounds and steadily dropping. Staying on track won't be a problem.. and I'll be making my first tandem jump likely between March and April of next year! :)

Blue Skies!

[gonzalesna 0]

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I am by far a lurker rather than active poster here but just wanted to post something I am proud of. in my earlier
thread
http://dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=2886419;#2886419

I basically professed my desire to skydive. Anyway, I was very heavy and couldn't jump. Last year in 2006 I weighed 320 lbs, and in 2007 I weighed 285.. but now later this year i've been on a steady plan of diet and exercise and am down to 265.. by the end of next spring I should be ready to make my first tandem jump! blue skies

Good job bro!

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[kootmando1979 0]

Hurloon - I started a diet a year ago this month. My objective was to get to 200 so I could go do a tandem. I didn't think that it would actually happen...been on so my diets, etc. My starting weight was 276. On May 19th, I did my first tandem. I worked my ass off, literally, to get there. It was one of the proudest moments in my life. I lost the weight by myself without surgery, just a ton of running. After my first tandem I knew that it was something I loved. I signed up for an AFF course and haven't looked back. Skydiving has changed my life. The way I look at everything is so much different now. Keep up the great work. Your reward of your first tandem is worth it....plus the healthier lifestyle is great!

[guppie01 0]

Nicely done!!!!

Keep up the awesome work!!!

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[sharimcm 0]

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Anyway.. as of yesterday I am down to 250 pounds and steadily dropping. Staying on track won't be a problem.. and I'll be making my first tandem jump likely between March and April of next year! :)

Blue Skies!

That's awesome! Keep it up!
I'm not telling you this to encourange you to stop, but if you can't wait until March or April for your tandem, call around to some dropzones... Some facilities will take "larger" jumpers if they have a smaller tandem master. We do it all the time for some (like my friend Paul who is still 274).

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