Down 107 lbs and ran my first official 5K race this weekend....
Dang, son. Not sure I would have recognized you! Keep up the good work.
Wow Brian!
Good for you!
You know, Brian, maybe it's too soon to be asking this question, but what do you think was harder, building the airplane or losing all this weight? I can see that both journeys have their similarities, and my guess is that the same disciplines and determinations that got your airplane built probably apply here as well!
This is a great story, buddy. Good for you.
Saying that I'm impressed is an understatement!
Congratulations,
Best,
Wow, you look like your height has shrunk, too! Good for you, Brian. My mitral valve might still be with me had my weight and blood pressure been under control when I went through some family stress issues.
You should feel like a "new you!" Congratulations!
Man! I can just imagine how good you must feel about your situation and how you took control and made it happen! Congratulations.
Brian, I've been very impressed with your progress and hope to meet you and congratulate you in person some day!
As always Brian, you are AWESOME. Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work. It's amazing how quick and nimble these aircraft are flown light. Now I have to go lose 2 gallons.
Brian, I must admit I saw you a couple of years ago at the monthly Winchester EAA breakfast, and thought, "Wow, that guy is carrying a lot of weight around." You were coming in as our group was leaving. Then I went outside and admired your RV, and wondered what it was like for you to fit into it for each flight. Sorry for the frankness, but that's the truth.
Congratulations, again, on completing the RV, and now for being well on your way to completing your second goal. Your example will no doubt inspire many others to make better choices for good health. We only go through this life one time.
I had not read this thread in a long time, noticed all the posts so figured i would have a look see as i figured you tweaked your hangar with new cabinets or epoxy floor or something...maybe a new panel toy.
I had no idea. Great read and updates. Good for you. That is a great story and very a glad to see your Brian upgrade/build is on track. Much more important than an airplane. Looking forward to checking back for more good stories and updates.
Really a true pleasure scrolling through your updates and the kind words from all your rv buds.
Woo Hoo! "Onederland" is mine!
199lbs as of this morning. It gave me much pleasure to move the big weight on the scale one final time to the left!
Just in time for Osh!