Jake Johnsen Today
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Jake Johnsen 5 Years Ago
9 and 1/2 years ago I had a kidney transplant. My brother donated his kidney to me. 5 1/2 years ago I married my beautiful wife, Erin. 18 months ago my gorgeous daughter Lydia was born. That is why I am doing this. I went to my Nephrologist(kidney doc) a few weeks ago and he told me that because of my excessive weight my kidney would not last longer than six months to a year. Since I have been married I have slowly added pound after pound. I am an unhealthy, overweight big fella and that ends today. I decided that I will chronicle my weight loss for everyone to see. My hope is that by doing this I can come here for motivation. If I am slacking or being lazy I hope that this will push me to hold myself accountable. On top of that maybe it will motivate some of my chubby brothers to do the same. Every week I will post my weight loss success and failures. Every 10 pounds I lose I will post a picture wearing that same Utah Utes t shirt above. I have owned that shirt for 3 years and never been able to wear it. I plan to wear that same shirt to the Utah vs Michigan football game this fall. And by next summer I hope to be back to my marriage weight of 190 lbs. That is 82 freaking pounds!!!! So each week, look for updates on my progress, starting with my first update a week from this Saturday. Wish me luck!!!
Current ridiculous weight=272 lbs
Total weight lost=0 lbs
10 comments:
I am so proud of you honey! good luck and I'll be supporting you all the way!
You rock J-Dawg. You can do it. Just exercise more and eat less.
While weight gain is fun (the eating part at least) wait loss really sucks, but you are the man! I'm joining with you. I've already lost 13 lbs in about a month. Unfortunately 11 of those came off in 10 days and it has taken 3 more weeks to get the other two off. I have to admit, I haven't been too dedicated with the last two pounds. I'm going for 43 lbs total loss. Good luck! Your health is too important! Craig
Go Jake!! You can do it!!
GO Jake! You and my husband should battle each other or something. He says he wants to lose weight too! Stay focused and remember why you are doing this. That is the only way I can exercise nearly everyday. Its for my fam.
you go girl! you are so funny i look forward to seeing all your upcoming posts.
the davies
You can do it! I watched this show on how to curb your cravings, so if you need any advice - let me know. I tried it for 1 hour but then the chocolate doughnuts were calling my name. Maybe you will do better. Good luck!!
Jake buddy....I believe I can fly...wooooo...I believe I can touch the sky....I think about it every night and day....just spread my wings and fly away... Crap! Sorry, I just got caught up in the moment, but I believe in you man!!! I know you can do this! I know how much you love your family, and me too. I have decided to do my own weight loss challenge, but there wont be any photos from this guy....people might get confused at whether or not it a contest to see how much hair I can lose off my chest and belly. Anyway, Im here for you brother! Believe in yourself!
Jack if BYU can win a National Championship you can fit in that shirt one day! I told you once I would run a marthon with you. Just tell me the date and time and I'll be there!
Nate
Yeah that should say Jake. My wife was talking to me, so I wasnt paying attention to my typing.
Nate
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