My Before & Afters

[chriscarlton]

I'm half the man I used to be!

I was 363 lbs now I'm 195 lbs.
Cholesterol 324 now 98.
BP 188/54 now 118/78.
Resting Pulse 98/65.

Before Pictures
http://www.purelyraw.com/chris-couch-5-84.jpg

After Pictures
http://www.purelyraw.com/chris-fruit-2h84.jpg http://www.purelyraw.com/chris-passport-2h84.jpg http://www.purelyraw.com/chris-lick-2h84.jpg

Be patient and stay with it!
Chris

[maraw]

Chris, I know this has to have been said to you millions of times, but you look just amazing. Yours is certainly an inspiring story. Thanks so much for sharing it.

How long did it take for the "renewed you" to surface?

Best wishes,
Anna

[Crisyn]

Wow! I love seeing your blood pressure and cholesterol stats too - the weight loss is amazing, but the real benefits are obvious in those numbers!
Congratulations on your amazing transformation! I assume that this change was after switching to raw foods?

[shine72]

Chris -

WOW! You look DIVINE! Way to go! Woohoo!

Way to be an inspiration to others!

[chriscarlton]

I never get tired of it!

Most of the weight loss took about 16 months. The renewed me took another year or so. :)

[trinity082482]

16 months?? That's it? :eek:

[PeanutBee]

WOW....and, um....WOW. You look amazing and I bet you feel even better. Truly an inspiration for those of us who have a few to lose! Thanks for posting.

[chriscarlton]

Yeah PeanutBee,

I Feel Awesome. I used to watch young kids and say things like "where do they get all their energy from". Now I have the energy of a 9 year old. I've even taken skateboarding back up at 41. How's that? I like to enjoy my exercise.

[Nini]

Chris, thank you so much for sharing, especially your BP and cholesterol readings. Isn't it amazing how healthy we are/feel because we eat raw foods?

You are an inspiration!

Nini

[lavendarJ]

Go Chris Go! Life sure is a wonderful, mysterious and amazing thing to be a part of!

[moonstar]

I am so happy for you. You also look like you have a kind heart (before and after).

[RowanC]

Hubba - Hubba!
:D

[chriscarlton]

Thanks everyone!

[tweety]

HOLY CRAP!!! :eek: You are a completely different person!!!

You are AMAZING Chris!!! you are truly leading by example.
I saw your site that it took you 5 years to transform.... I think it is good to state that because we are always looking for a quick fix.

I am hitting my 30's this year and I am being told how my body's changing and the hormones will deplete and the metabolism will slow down... and that equals weight gain..
pshaw!!!

You are HOTT!!

[Morn]

Good for you! Wow over a hundred pounds. Did you exercise too? You lost an equivalent of another person. That is amazing! Also thanks for the encouragement. The last few weeks have been difficult for me when I hit a plateau. But I think I am getting past it now.

[lodestar]

congrats on a much healthier size, but you have always had a sweet face. xox

[Zella Juice]

do you have any sagging skin?

[magglepie]

Chris, you are such an inspiration! Way to go. You look fantastic :)

[Raine]

Very inspiring...thank you for sharing!

[texasgirl]

Thank you for sharing, your results are amazing and such an inspiration. Thank you again. :)

[chriscarlton]

Hey Morn,
I did not exercise at first but as I lost weight and felt better I naturally became more active. At the very end of the bulk of the weight loss, I began doing Bikram Yoga regularly. I still love it, but I don't think of it as exercise. I also skateboard again now like I did as a kid. It's another great way to be active. There's a page called 'Staying Pure' on my website, that may help you through your plateau. Thank you for the kind words.

[jocelynAZ]

WOW, Chris!!! That is truly awesome!!! You look fantastic! I can't wait to read your testimony on your site. :) I'm sure it'll be very inspiring to read your journey -- the pictures alone have already inspired many. :)

Good for you!

[chriscarlton]

Hey Tori333,
Because of the heathy and slow way I lost the weight, I have no sagging skin. I had no need for surgery, and I can go to the beach or public pool and strip off with pride. Thanks

[punkspirit]

:) WOW chris!! You look REALLY REALLY great! Wouldnt have recognized you:D
You look much younger, so healthy and fresh!!

Thanks for the pictures! very inspiring!

[luna99]

hubba hubba is right!! good lordy man! what an amazing transformation...

have you contacted alissa because she was looking for people who lost a big amount of weight due to the raw lifestyle to be put in a national magazine! .. man, I hope that deadline isn't up yet because you would be great for it!

[honeybee joy]

Wow! Good Job! You look great!

I have learned the hard way about being patient with the process! It is a must!

[honeybee joy]

I love your raw food porn on your website! I looks so yummy and beautiful!

[Beckla]

I've even taken skateboarding back up at 41. How's that?

You get ON with your bad self, Chris!!!!

You rule. Way to take the ball and run with it.

[Beckla]

Hey Chris -

In your porn reel (grin), you have one pic that looks like Rawvolution's curried kofta balls... yes??

I made the recipe last week - and the balls fell apart... just wondering if that's what that is. It was still delicious, but not as purty... =)

[lovenmama]

You are absolutley inspiring!! What a blessing for all of us to see *real *love results!!

Rock on to you bro!

[sigtau66]

Wow. Amazing. Congrats on the transformation. Keep up the good work.

[Veganforlife]

Okay! That does it! I'm boarding a plane for ENGLAND!!!
DUDE, you are hot!!! WOW! That is wonderful! I know you FEEL well and alive now, right?
I'm so proud of you!!!

[Zella Juice]

it's so inspiring....my husband has lost over 100 pounds and me..over 40 pounds.

[chriscarlton]

Hello Honeybee Joy & Beckla,

The "Raw Food Porn" pictures are actually another site being 'windowed' on our site. The pictures are from a Great Food photographer named Tofu666. You can click his link and go directly to his site.

If you click the pictures it will give you more information like ingredients, origin and sometimes the recipe. This way you may be able to find out if it's the Kofta Balls from RAWvolution or not.

Thanks everyone for the kind words. I have never gotten this big of a reaction before. Raw Food Talk is really switched on!

[floeva]

Okay I just saw your pics, I'm late, and I have to say Chriscalton you look fabuuuulous....wow, wow, I was feeling a little down but seeing you has totally picked me back up....thanks for the great visual encouragement.

[jocelynAZ]

Oh my...I was wondering what honeybee was referring to when she mentioned the photos. I must've missed seeing them when I first browsed your site, Chris. But WOW! those photos are amazing!!! I went to Tofu's site and saw the rest of his raw food photos and my mouth just about dropped at all the amazing raw food photos! If this doesn't turn people on to raw foods, I don't know what will. LOL!

[brnfmlymom]

Truly amazing! Really makes me want to commit to this!

[StarFire]

Amazing results - and yes -- very inspiring! I hope to have such great results someday -- all except the bald head :D Looks great on you though! ;) thanx for sharing - gives all us newbies hope!

[vintagegirl]

BRAVO Chris!!! :) Thanks so much for sharing your story and being such an inspiration! I've only started raw about a month ago and the weight loss has been slow (I suppose that's good since I have so much to lose, but it is discouraging at times). Folks like you help keep my spirits up!

Cheers!

Jen

[Tinacampy]

Amazing transformation. As good as your outsides look, your insides must look even better. What a healthy way to lose weight - don't you wish more people knew that there isn't a secret??? Chris - you're an inspiration. TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW!!! ;) They'll listen!

[hawaiigal]

Hi Chris

you are very inspiring and your website is amazing! I loved the raw porn - great photos - do you offer recipes also?

Thanks for sharing :-)

[chriscarlton]

Hey Vintagegirl,
I only lost around 10 pounds a month on average. Be Patient! You are worth it!!!

[chriscarlton]

Amazing transformation. As good as your outsides look, your insides must look even better. What a healthy way to lose weight - don't you wish more people knew that there isn't a secret??? Chris - you're an inspiration. TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW!!! ;) They'll listen!

Thanks Tina, I can't help myself but tell everyone I know, and even people who I don't know! I tell people on the train, on the bus, strangers in the street and in shops. And the response is always very good. People do listen and take notice. Especially when they are as big as I was and believing that there is no hope. I am going to write a leaflet and hand it out as well!! Everyone needs to hear the truth. I can't persuade or convince people to change their habits, but at least I can put the information out there.

[Morningstar]

You're the example that a knife is not needed to regain health. You're story is wonderful, awesome, & inspiring. So how many sticks do you go through beating the ladies away? RAWK ON

[RawVegan4Health]

That is awesome! Way to go!

[chriscarlton]

You're the example that a knife is not needed to regain health. You're story is wonderful, awesome, & inspiring. So how many sticks do you go through beating the ladies away? RAWK ON

Thanks Mornong Star!
I was scheduled for gastric bypass surgery before I changed my diet. Boy, am I glad I never went thru with it :)

[chriscarlton]

I was approved for a BPD/DS (Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch) $50,000. What a scam that is!

[jerseygirl1969]

How you doin'? (Joey Tribiani voice) You look great! I just copied and pasted your post to my two friends who are over 300 pounds. I hope they look at you closely for inspiration.

[chriscarlton]

Wow jerseygirl1969,
That's great! I hope it helps! I never thought I would have my health back and now I will never let it slip away again!
Cheers,

[Lady Green Jeans]

Chris,

Wow--What a handsome and happy personna you project! You look fantastic.

Thank you for posting your inspiring pics. Will need to go check out your site and the food porn now.

[misslinda]

* Almost running into wall *

* blushing *

* Whistles real loud *


:D

Chris, YOU HAVE GONE ABOVE AND BEYOND! You have it all, the glow,the looks and the raw truth!

[PATH301]

Awesome job Chris!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I know your confidence level is soaring!
You have this incredible freedom, the world just looks so much better now. All the things that you wanted to do and places that you wanted to go to and people that you wanted to interact with are now an everyday occurance for you.
I know this feeling that your feeling.
Again congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D

[chriscarlton]

Hey PATH301,

I must say it's nice to here someone mention all the Karmic details and dispositional changes. They never get mentioned enough. The weight I lost is only now a distant memory, but the me I have gained is a priceless treasure that I dance and spin in, and celebrate every day.
"I know this feeling that you are feeling!"

[vegggeeemom]

Chris,

Wow, you look incredible..the change that has happened for you not only physically shows through in your picture!

What a big inspiration you are to me!

[So Delightedly Raw]

Congratulations, Chris! -----

What an accomplishment!

You look and (more importantly) feel amazing.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Isn’t Raw wonderful? :)

[chriscarlton]

Wow, what a great responce. Everyone has been so Inspirational to me with their comments. This is a truly great forum.

[lil fairy z girl]

wow you look great ;)

you look so much younger very stylish

best wishes
sal
~*~*~*

[Lay-Lay]

WOW, you look awesome! Congrats!

[kiah]

Amazing and unbelievable. U should be so proud of yourself.;)

[Curleedst]

You look awesome!!!!



Here's a little encouragement for everyone from me!

I was 363 lbs now I'm 195 lbs.
Cholesterol 324 now 98.
BP 188/54 now 118/78.

Before
http://www.purelyraw.com/chris-b4-sm.jpg

Afters
http://www.purelyraw.com/christree-sm.jpg http://www.purelyraw.com/chrisfruit.jpg

Be patient and stay with it!
Chris

ps: Thank you Alissa for all the great work you are doing!

[English Tracy]

I'm always motivated by before and after photos.

Just realised that Chris Carlton is based in NW England - you see there are some great looking guys this side of the pond!!!!!

Well done Chris - you look great.

Tracy

in Surrey, England

[acudawn]

INCREDIBLE, Chris! I think it has all been said already, but, I just had to say congratulations! And thanks for being an inspiration. You look amazing!

[Eilene]

All I can say is...WOW!! Congrats!

[chriscarlton]

Wow. this has been amazing! This website & forum must be the most active place in the raw world. All of you comments mean so much to me. I can't thank everyone enough. But I'll try anyway... Thank You All!

[summer12]

Wow!!! You are an inspiration. Thanks for sharing!

[Rawmney]

I'm glad this got bumped, Chris. Amazing and inspiring. I especially appreciate your including the choletserol #s as that's an area I'm working to address.

Congrats and best wishes,
Rawmney

[chriscarlton]

I bought a new scanner and wanted to update these pictures. These are much clearer.

[Mialsse]

WOW!! You look amazing!!!

[alicia_2007]

congratulations! you are so inspirational! :)

[chriscarlton]

I'm glad. Thank you!

[Gittel]

What an amazing physical transformation!!!!! You truly are an inspiration! I thank you.

Gittel

[CaliRaw]

Remarkable transformation!

Did Zoe have such a transformation as well? Also, did you live in the US?

[chriscarlton]

Zoe has had an amazing physical transition as well, down 3 dress sizes, up 2 bra sizes, skin, eyes, hair, etc. We will have her B&A pictures up soon.

I don't want to try and sum up her story for her. I think she likes to write and talk about the emotional, spiritual side more though. If you want her words go to this link for her page...

http://www.purelyraw.com/zoe.htm

Yes, I am American. I grew up in Florida and have lived all over. Most of my family now live in the Virginia area. Zoe and I are moving there, as soon as her visa comes through. We are moving Purely Raw as well. We are very excited about it.

I'm looking forward to being close to Boston for Alissa's Restaurant!

[halikatak]

Wowsas!!!

You seem happier and healthier in the "after pics".
Good job!

[RollinRaw]

:eek: I can only ditto what everyone else has said. What an amazing transformation! You simply go on with your bad self.:D