Jonathan (last update Jan 18 2005)

[Jonathan]

This is the most recent picture I have been able to find from before I started atkins. As you can see it is October.. and actually Might even be early November. I couldn't believe it when I saw this picture about a week ago. :P (the Lady is one of my Aunt's :P)

Late October 2003 - 410ish pounds


This next one is from last Wednesday June 9th at my Grandfather's 91st birthday party... He wasn't ready for the picture... My brother is the one on the right and has lost about 40 pounds so far. the other punk in pink is a good cousin of mine Jesse who I use to throw around the living room for fun, occasionally dropping him on his head(he's been working out now for years though, and throwing him around may be more difficult now)... but he always came back for more.

June 9th, 2004 - 341 pounds


Alright, next we have Yesterday June 15th. Notice that my new Jeans size 52 are starting to get quite baggy, and my shirt I got at the time is also getting way to big for me. I was a 5x, 6x... now I'm a strong 3x. Unfortunately I didn't get al dressed up for you guys in my snappy new nice stuff.

June 15th, 2004 - appx 334 pounds.


This next pic... I don't like all that much... Camera is too close.. giving that bubble effect.. basically making me look short and fat. :P Next time, I'll have him stand far away and use the zoom mode.. that should help a bit... I don't much like the hands in the pockets either.. but never the less. I can see improvement.

August 11th, 2004 - appx 308 pounds (102 pounds down)


I've started to take pictures of my body building progress... shirt off... but I'm not showing those yet... :P But I took this one, and I thought man.. is that me? ... kewl. 8)

October 14th, 2004 - appx 282 pounds (128 pounds down)


Now for a better look at my Face.

March 1st, 2004 - appx 396 pounds.


April 26th, 2004 - appx 358 pounds.


June 10th, 2004 - appx 341 pounds.


June 15th, 2004 - appx 334 pounds - I don't look happy though.. lol


July 23rd, 2004 - appx 320 pounds - need a hair cut :P


August 11th, 2004 - appx 308 pounds - hair is a bit damp... :P


Sept 01st, 2004 - 300 pounds.


Sept 20th, 2004 - 295 pounds. And now wearing 42 jeans and xxl shirts.


Hehehe... now for some misc.. pics.

August 11th 2004


Sept 20th 2004 - The Infamous Belt

[LoveSong]

WOWSA!! Jonathan!!! What a CHANGE!! I am so proud of you for doing this!! You just look fantastic! And YES, I can see that your jeans are getting baggy!

You have worked so hard, and have done SO well Sometimes, for me, this weight loss thing can get a little overwhelming. Everyone in my life has been so supporting, that I think I fear letting them down if I don't keep losing. Sound silly? Probably so, but then I talk to myself and say "Self, you need to keep this up for YOU, and don't worry about what other people think about it, snap out of it!!!"

So hang in there hon...we've all got your back, and are all here for you! I know it isn't easy being an International Sex Symbol--but hey, YOU'RE THE MAN!!

~Debbie~LoveSong~

[nanhan]

Wow! what an inspiration you are! You look really great!!! :wink:

[northernlady]

Jonathan -- this is a great testimonial. You look fabulous! 8) Really!!

I'll bet at 410+ you didn't think 66+ lbs would make much a difference -- but you look like a whoe different man --

Great job!!!

[asndak]

What can I say but WOW!

[firelady]

Such a huge difference, you look great!

Here's some sunshine to make you feel better soon you've
been there for so many people here you deserve both ((((hugs)))) and cheers.

[LunaCat]

wow your actually starting to look like an x boyfriend of mine. guess that means i think ur cute. :wink:

really though, your progress is amazing to me. It shows everywhere! fantastic job Jonathan. Still lovin the eyes which by the way are far prettier than the x-b/f.

hugs, and keep going.

Tonya

[camaroguyinct]

i wish i had ur determination and motivation....great job and keep it up thumb


chris

[Lexi's Omi]

WOOHOOHOOHOOHOO.......LOOK AT YOU!!!!

The amazing, incredible, ever-shrinking Jon Jaun! :wink: You look mahvelous Jon-Boy. You were handsome before, but now...LOOk OUT WORLD...and look out Ontario gals!

Would sure like to see more of that million $$$ smile tho. :wink:

[Hopeful_n_Tx]

WOW OH WOW OH WOW!!!!!!!!!! Speechless here! What an amazing transformation! But... can't wait for that picture where the mirror would be obsolete. :wink:

[twosisters]

WOW what an amazing difference you look fabulous

[ScottG]

You know, sometimes these numbers just roll right through my head without registering. Saying "I've lost 76 lbs!" and my reaction is, "Wow, that's great!" without really considering how much that is.

But to actually see the dramatic change is frankly astounding. Forgive me for being blunt, Jon, but at 410 lbs you must have had a hell of a time just getting around! And now 76 lbs later and you're starting to resemble those guys on the World's Strongest Man competitions. Hey, with you're weightlifting and 10k hike ability, I wouldn't put it past you. :wink:

Truly, you're continued effort and determination astound me.

[Jonathan]

Thanks alot everyone.. but try not to get too excited yet what will your husbands think? So stick your tongue's back in your mouths, wipe the sweat from your foreheads and the drool running down your neck. Also you can start blinking again. You'll all be fine.... remember I have alot more pounds to loose, and clothing too.

So that everyone is clear.... I'm feeling so much better now.. I can barely understand how I got that depressed so fast. scratch. Everything more or less has been smooth sailin for over a year now... oh well.. time to move on.

I'm good now.. I promise. muahahaAAHHA

[Lynne]

This first thing I noticed in your pics was you! You radiate! Even at your heaviest you ooze charm! You have made unbelievable progress. Take some time to adjust to the new you!! You look great Jonathon, steady on! lynne

[cac1128]

Wow! Pictures really are worth a thousand words! What an amazing transformation! You really look great! I have to agree with Luna about the eyes - very captivating! Ontario ladies look out!