You look amazing (and, if I may say so, younger!)
I don't think your current story is a failure story. In fact, I think it's a "coming back stronger than ever" story, and those are the best stories of all! I hope you're as proud of yourself as we all are!

Thanks for putting these out there, it's truly awesome to see.
You're doing a great job, Michael, and very VERY inspirational! Keep it up!
~Terri
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Terri
Female, 28 years old, 5'4 1/2" tall
Starting weight 1/4/11 = 215.2 lbs.

Weight 9/3/12 = 164.9 (net: -50.3 lbs.)
Current mini-goal: 160 lbs.
Next mini-goal: 150.2 lbs.
<--- Official "Healthy BMI" weight 
Estimated final goal: 130 lbs.
"You don't have to change your life today. You only need to change your day today."