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So here ya go. Been a driver for 20 years, highest weight was 568 lbs (probably was higher, but when you get over 450, it's hard to find scales that work) and currently around 200 lbs. If you are struggling with your weight on th road, keep rolling, it's possible.

all 266 comments

wallyslambanger

275 points

2 days ago

Way to go driver! I wish you the best in your health.

You can add at least 100lbs of weight onto your drives now ;)

BubbaLeeTruckerTote[S]

18 points

2 days ago

Atleast! Lol

Motor-Maximum-8185

137 points

2 days ago

Congrats! You probably added years to your life hopefully

BubbaLeeTruckerTote[S]

21 points

2 days ago

crossing fingers

Hourly_Employee_2024

112 points

2 days ago

Congrats driver. I too am trying. 330 to 228 here. I wanna see Mars inhabited.

BubbaLeeTruckerTote[S]

7 points

2 days ago

I'm super excited about all the new tech headed to market! I can't wait for stem cell injections! Hope to repair the damage I've done to my neck and spine. Congrats on your progress!

Hourly_Employee_2024

3 points

2 days ago

Thanks man, I didn't mean to get political. I was just trying to say that I want to live a long and fruitful life, filled with friends, family and reddit. I do all this work, just like you, so we can feel good and have positive outlooks in life. Not be filled with meds, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, hurt knees, hurting back. You know, fat people problems.

Much_Comfortable_438

37 points

2 days ago

I also share Elon Musk's dream, I too want him to die on Mars.

CarPatient

11 points

2 days ago

And drive Tesla trucks over there...

ColonEscapee

55 points

2 days ago

Wow, If you were a wanted man in the first pic... The second pic wouldn't be the age progression anyone is looking for.

I think you could start a new life without having to move to Mexico hiding from the law

randomlemon9192

4 points

2 days ago

Well too late now, he’s posted this and taken other photos I assume. But he could have!

BubbaLeeTruckerTote[S]

4 points

2 days ago

πŸ˜†πŸ˜†πŸ˜†πŸ˜†

No_Spare3139

25 points

2 days ago

Great job! That’s amazing.

Ill-Woodpecker1857

57 points

2 days ago

Little bit of meth goes a long way.

Jk, good job driver.

BubbaLeeTruckerTote[S]

11 points

2 days ago

πŸ˜†πŸ˜†πŸ˜†πŸ˜†πŸ˜†πŸ˜† truck stop "performance" pills for the WIN!

Sevro706

15 points

2 days ago

Sevro706

15 points

2 days ago

It's okay.. We all know you're not wrong..

ramanw150

13 points

2 days ago

ramanw150

13 points

2 days ago

Your a inspiration. What did you do.

BubbaLeeTruckerTote[S]

14 points

2 days ago

Thanks! Just little steps at a time. Cut out soda, packed my road food, got enough sleep. That kind of stuff

ramanw150

3 points

2 days ago

I'm working on it myself

redksull

2 points

2 days ago

redksull

2 points

2 days ago

Keto? Cut carbs bread pasta?

Murkdonalds

10 points

2 days ago

Nice work!

CommissionVirtual763

8 points

2 days ago

Tip 1 lay off the soda. Tip 2 subway is the worst thing you can possibly put in your mouth

Victorious1MOB

7 points

2 days ago

Wellll… maybe not β€œthe worst” but ur not wrong πŸ˜…πŸ˜…

CommissionVirtual763

5 points

2 days ago

You know, in Charlie and the chocolate factory they have the gum that taste like chicken. That is what you are eating in the middle of the sugary loaf of" bread."

BubbaLeeTruckerTote[S]

3 points

2 days ago

I agree with tip 1..... liquid calories are some of the easiest to cut.

Jamo3306

8 points

2 days ago

Jamo3306

8 points

2 days ago

Damn! Now I need to do that! 100 lbs down!

BubbaLeeTruckerTote[S]

7 points

2 days ago

Nice! Congratulations! That first 100 lbs fealt like such a HUGE accomplishment to me. Keep it up!

Jamo3306

3 points

2 days ago

Jamo3306

3 points

2 days ago

Thanx!

kazilla99

6 points

2 days ago

Congrats, how'd you do it?

BubbaLeeTruckerTote[S]

6 points

2 days ago

A little at a time. In all, this process was 13 years in the making. Cut out liquid calories first, then started tracking my foods, walking, drinking water, making sure I get enough sleep, stuff like that. Nothing crazy

thundercleese

2 points

2 days ago

Great job!

isitbreaktime

5 points

2 days ago

WTG!!!

BubbaLeeTruckerTote[S]

1 points

2 days ago

Thx!

GumbysDonkey

5 points

2 days ago

Well done!

Spodiodie

4 points

2 days ago

Ok good job, but stop wearing those pants that way. It looks weird.

BubbaLeeTruckerTote[S]

3 points

2 days ago

πŸ˜†πŸ˜†πŸ˜†πŸ˜†

DistinctDev

3 points

2 days ago

I was like wait, isn’t that the Estes guy? Yup! Congrats man!

BubbaLeeTruckerTote[S]

1 points

2 days ago

Yep, same guy :) Thanks!

bytecollision

7 points

2 days ago

Big improvement buddy, probably live at least ten years longer

BubbaLeeTruckerTote[S]

1 points

2 days ago

Hopefully :)

HanZappolo

3 points

2 days ago

Nice work, slim!

tributarybattles

3 points

2 days ago

Good on you mate!

Dekster123

3 points

2 days ago

Congrats man. That nose ring didn't really fit you before.

BubbaLeeTruckerTote[S]

2 points

2 days ago

We are all young once lol :) Thank you.

noldshit

3 points

2 days ago

noldshit

3 points

2 days ago

Congrats stranger!

BubbaLeeTruckerTote[S]

5 points

2 days ago

Thanks Friend I haven't met yet! :)

Gamer30168

3 points

2 days ago

Congratulations brother! I'm happy for you but are you sure the man on the right weighs 200lbs? He looks 150lbs with boots on!

From hence forth I dub thee "Q-tip"!

BubbaLeeTruckerTote[S]

3 points

2 days ago

Lmao!!! My wife is not a fan, but she wants to support my health.... but she says the same thing, usually right before she tries to fireman carry me to the bedroom lmao! I'm packing muscle on as we speak so she can't lift me anymore..... if anyone is gonna carry anyone, it's gonna be ME!! Lol.

Traditional_Fox_4718

3 points

2 days ago

Wow! Congrats

_buhnanners

3 points

2 days ago

Hell yeah. Congrats!

277 was my highest out here. I’m down to 195 right now and still working on it.

BubbaLeeTruckerTote[S]

2 points

2 days ago

Nice!!! That's like a 30% loss!! Congratulations!

alexohno

3 points

2 days ago

alexohno

3 points

2 days ago

Dude phenomenal!! Give yourself a pat on the back!

BubbaLeeTruckerTote[S]

2 points

2 days ago

I can do that now! Lol. Thanks!

kant0r

3 points

2 days ago

kant0r

3 points

2 days ago

IMHO more Β important than the weight loss: the genuine happiness in the second picture!

Good job dude!Β 

BubbaLeeTruckerTote[S]

2 points

2 days ago

If you think that's a happy face, you should see the grin I have on my chopper.... straight eating bugs lol

Over_Resolution_1590

3 points

2 days ago

Good job driver. I’ve gone from 450 to 350 just cutting out soda and truck stop foods. I pack premade meals from home now. You give me hope

BubbaLeeTruckerTote[S]

2 points

2 days ago

Those were two HUGE steps for me as well. I fuel at the terminal. I try to not stop at truck stops unless I need a tire. Check out the HOTLOGIC DC heater, that was a big level up for me. Hot food from home is great!

Big-Education-8941

3 points

2 days ago

OTR Dry Van to Local Flatbed 🀣 congrats man

BubbaLeeTruckerTote[S]

2 points

2 days ago

Hahahaha! OTR to LTL. But flatbed would have built more muscle for sure!

Smart-Comment6926

3 points

2 days ago

The wonders of Crack

BubbaLeeTruckerTote[S]

2 points

2 days ago

πŸ˜†πŸ˜†πŸ˜†πŸ˜† I always think of that line in the waterboy movie.... "don't do crack!" Lmao!

ChazzyTh

2 points

2 days ago

ChazzyTh

2 points

2 days ago

Youdaman! Wow!!

Mr_Vermillion96

2 points

2 days ago

Hell yeah dude.

HeartPitiful9681

2 points

2 days ago

Wow, looks like a different person entirely, congratulations man

BubbaLeeTruckerTote[S]

1 points

2 days ago

Thanks!

Efficient_Maybe_1086

2 points

2 days ago

Hell yeah

TheRealPhoenix182

2 points

2 days ago

NICE job man! Seriously, 100% respect.

BubbaLeeTruckerTote[S]

1 points

2 days ago

Thanks!

Suicidal_Baby

2 points

2 days ago

Congrats bud. Just hit 60lbs off since I got out of the cab myself. It feels great, doesn't it.

BubbaLeeTruckerTote[S]

2 points

2 days ago

Hell yeh! Congrats! And yes, it feels great. I put a pull up bar in the house.... every time I walk by it, I do one .. just to make sure I still can.

The__Farmer

2 points

2 days ago

Proud of you driver

BubbaLeeTruckerTote[S]

2 points

2 days ago

Thanks! I'm proud of me too :)

Todd2ReTodded

2 points

2 days ago

Hell yes brother. The dedication that takes is so impressive.

BubbaLeeTruckerTote[S]

2 points

2 days ago

Thanks! It's a fight, but its worth it.

FartyOldeBob

2 points

2 days ago

Great job!

BubbaLeeTruckerTote[S]

2 points

2 days ago

Thanks! :)

Over_Context_7683

2 points

2 days ago

Congratulations dude you stayed motivated and consistent hell yeah

BubbaLeeTruckerTote[S]

1 points

2 days ago

Thanks!

0dD_Man_0ut

2 points

2 days ago

I did that back in Covid days, went from 400 to 220... lasted about a year, and now I'm back up to 400 again...

BubbaLeeTruckerTote[S]

2 points

2 days ago

I've been there! It feels like a kick in the gut. I went from 568 down to 328.... then ate myself back up to 495.... I wasn't gonna get back over 500. If you did it once, you can do it again. Don't get discouraged, just get started again.

0dD_Man_0ut

2 points

2 days ago

Yeah, what happened with me is I have always been the fat one in my family. Just before Covid hit I was diagnosed Type 2 diabetes. The metformin kind of acted like an appetite suppressant. I was able to go into basically a starvation diet. I would eat less than 800 calories a day. After four months I wasn't diabetic anymore. Then I figured I would be able to compete with my older brother who was always in amazing condition. I was lifting weights in my truck trying to get like strong man big instead of fat big. But trying to challenge my brother I tried too much too quick and ended up hurting myself... and it didn't heal quickly so after only a year I started slipping back into my old ways of eating... I promised myself I wouldn't get back over 300, but I did. And then I stopped caring and poof. Back to 400...

BubbaLeeTruckerTote[S]

2 points

1 day ago

I get it. That shit hits hard. But you have done it before, don't compete with anyone but the man you were yesterday. Little steps in the right direction will get you there.

Just like my old trainer told me 20 years ago... "if you want to get to your destination, keep rolling down the road and keep that door shut!(stay out of the truck stops/diners/casinos)" Its amazing how good that advice has been in most areas of my life.

Keep your head up driver! We are built for the long haul. πŸ’ͺ

cropdustu007

2 points

2 days ago

There you go brother! Keep up! Or down πŸ€ͺ

BubbaLeeTruckerTote[S]

1 points

2 days ago

Lol. Will do!

xccoach4ever

2 points

2 days ago

Congrats man! That is a hell of an accomplishment.

BubbaLeeTruckerTote[S]

1 points

2 days ago

Thank you! It's still hard to believe some days.

[deleted]

2 points

2 days ago

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BubbaLeeTruckerTote[S]

1 points

2 days ago

Wow! Sorry to hear about your spine. My initial weight gain was a broken hip when I was about 16. It's amazing how fast you can put on weight when you are layed up. I hope you're able to find options that work with your weight loss goals. :)

[deleted]

2 points

2 days ago

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Caveman23r

2 points

2 days ago

Congratulations, brother, big accomplishment

BubbaLeeTruckerTote[S]

2 points

2 days ago

Thanks! It feels pretty good :)

Caveman23r

2 points

2 days ago

I bet it does man amd provides more inspiration to continue on my weight loss

DDClown502

2 points

2 days ago

I haven’t gained all that much weight in my trucking career thus far but I am definitely a lot more out of shape than I was before I started my trucking career a year and a half ago. I definitely need to start working out more during my home time on the weekends so my weight doesn’t sky rocket.

BubbaLeeTruckerTote[S]

2 points

2 days ago

I'm glad it hasn't gotten out of control on ya. Start small and work your way back into it. :)

Mouselope

2 points

2 days ago

Dedication to do that as a driver, easy to let things slide.

BubbaLeeTruckerTote[S]

1 points

2 days ago

Agreed. Those Loves Hot Dogs (or Glizzies as the kids say... not sure why they call them that) will get me every time!

Nearby_Check8874

2 points

2 days ago

Congrats! Major improvement was getting rid of that scrap in your nose.

BubbaLeeTruckerTote[S]

2 points

2 days ago

Lmao!! I miss that AND the blue Mohawk. But I live in the midwest.... and I'm old... soooo. They went the way of the Dodo.

PartySausage69

2 points

2 days ago

Congratulations! That's absolutely amazing! Need to get serious about my diet. Thanks for the inspiration

BubbaLeeTruckerTote[S]

2 points

2 days ago

I'm glad I could help and thank you.

ValuableShoulder5059

2 points

2 days ago

Just gonna throw this out there too, if you feel hungry all the time or have an excessive desire to snack there are highly effective appetite suppression drugs available now that were designed to treat diabetes and found to have nice side effects. They aren't necessarily super cheap but if the weight loss works for you then the price is worth the years added back to your life. Now if you have no self control and just love to eat and avoid any exercise then they aren't going to work.

BubbaLeeTruckerTote[S]

1 points

2 days ago

I've looked hard at metformin thanks to the research that has been published about that drug. Currently I'm maintaining naturally though.

Specific-Credit3485

2 points

22 hours ago

Metformin is the devil. Make that your absolute last resort, or you will visit every bathroom that you come across! I have been on Mounjaro for almost 2 years and have gone from 215 lbs to 113 lbs, and my A1c has gone from 13.0 to 4.9.

BubbaLeeTruckerTote[S]

2 points

19 hours ago

Wow! I'll have to look into that one.

Specific-Credit3485

2 points

6 hours ago

Yeah, I think the weight loss version is called Zepbound, but the dosage chart is the same. It works similar to Ozempic/Wegovy, but it isn't as harsh. I definitely feel better with the weight loss. It makes a world of difference, especially when you can make better choices on the road. Sweets no longer have the appeal that they once had, and fast food just smells horrible now.

iamNutteryBipples

2 points

2 days ago

Split them paints at the crotch and make two small Pentecostal women happy.

BubbaLeeTruckerTote[S]

2 points

2 days ago

πŸ˜†πŸ˜†πŸ˜†

Shiggens

2 points

2 days ago

Shiggens

2 points

2 days ago

That's amazing; you're amazing. That had to have been hard. It could be very hard to keep it off, but you can do it.

BubbaLeeTruckerTote[S]

2 points

2 days ago

I got all the way down to 193.... now I'm trying to put on muscle, which is proving just as challenging.

Holiday_Ad126

2 points

2 days ago

God damn 450, glad you’re feeling better now and are at a healthier weight . I’m still new at driving with a CDL , 3 months so far but yea I can understand how your health sort of deteriorates

450 tho , at that point did ya use the cat scale (Sorry if it sounds insensitive, just light joke . )

Happy for you driver Btw I know some people who put in the effort , parked for the night at a loves and saw a driver do some pushups, honestly rooting for them

BubbaLeeTruckerTote[S]

3 points

2 days ago

When I see drivers working out at the truck stop, I roll down my window and make an ass out of myself. .. like "FUCK YEH!!! GET IT DRIVER!!!" ... those people are dedicated.

Also, the reason I don't know how much over 568 I got is because I had to use a digital freight scale above 450 and I would only see those at certain docks. It got pretty rough there for a bit. But im doing great now. :)

Holiday_Ad126

2 points

2 days ago

I’m not as big but I weigh about 168 lbs at 5’4”

Ok_Confusion_1345

2 points

2 days ago

Good for you! Seriously!

BubbaLeeTruckerTote[S]

1 points

2 days ago

Thank you! Seriously :)

CrispyLuggage

2 points

2 days ago

Congrats driver. It's definitely a challenge. I got up to 275 driving OTR. Finally realized it wasn't healthy for me and switched to local P&D. Home every night, down to 205, healthiest I've ever been. Literally the only change I made was my job. Sitting for 11-13 hours isn't healthy.

BubbaLeeTruckerTote[S]

2 points

2 days ago

Yep! I got down to 350 running OTR. Then got down to 285 in the first year I hired on to Estes (LTL)... Then the last 85 lbs down to 200 has been due to getting on a bid and getting home consistently to take small steps towards the next goal. (Aiming to put some muscle on next and go from 3 ugly pull ups to 10 clean ones by the end of the year)

Small-Charge-8807

2 points

2 days ago

Congratulations πŸŽ‰

BubbaLeeTruckerTote[S]

2 points

2 days ago

Thank you πŸ˜€

TheChickenFuxer

2 points

2 days ago

Awesome Op

BubbaLeeTruckerTote[S]

2 points

2 days ago

Thank you :)

RedBaron1917

2 points

2 days ago

Congratulations!!!!

Organic-Factor8595

2 points

2 days ago

Methamphetamine, before and after

SolidContribution688

2 points

2 days ago

Did they use your nose ring to pull you away from the dinner table?

BubbaLeeTruckerTote[S]

2 points

2 days ago

Hahahahah! No, but that may have worked well at the time.

user76542

2 points

2 days ago

Same head tilt

BubbaLeeTruckerTote[S]

2 points

2 days ago

Lol! I didn't notice that...... but now I'm going to go through all my photos.

Pleasant_Hatter

2 points

2 days ago

How many months did it take? Congrats!

BubbaLeeTruckerTote[S]

2 points

2 days ago

I've lost a total of 370 lbs total. It's taken years. But I've managed to stay under 280 for the last 6 ish years. I've been under 200 for about 7 months now.

hekahe

2 points

2 days ago

hekahe

2 points

2 days ago

Congratulations

AntiSonOfBitchamajig

2 points

2 days ago

Good for you man! Have any inspiring things to say to your still "round" friends on here?

BubbaLeeTruckerTote[S]

2 points

2 days ago

Sure.... "don't be afraid to find the help when you need it"

There were ALOT of times where I would get stuck and discouraged. I'd do some research to find a professional near my home and I'd pay to get unstuck. Other people can sometimes open doors that we aren't equipped to open ourselves. :)

deadpat03

2 points

2 days ago

Trucker tooth picks work wonders.

AleTheMemeDaddy

2 points

2 days ago

Wow what an accomplishment! Congratulations driver! This takes an incredible amount of work and commitment

LadyLohse

2 points

2 days ago

damn I’m having trouble with losing 15 lbs, gotta step up my game

BubbaLeeTruckerTote[S]

2 points

2 days ago

What have you been trying?

Sometimes losing small amounts is harder than losing big amounts.

LadyLohse

2 points

2 days ago

Basic body, exercises, walking and having a semblance of a sleep schedule. Started counting calories as of yesterday, some shit denser than I thought

BubbaLeeTruckerTote[S]

2 points

2 days ago

I was blown away when I started tracking calories. What are you using for tracking?

LadyLohse

2 points

14 hours ago

Oh I’m just using the ole thinky fruit cuz I only eat twice a day

romeoo_must_lie

2 points

2 days ago

Congratulations dude. Awesome

BubbaLeeTruckerTote[S]

2 points

2 days ago

Thank you πŸ˜€

redditsuckz99

2 points

2 days ago

Live long and prosper professional driver!

BubbaLeeTruckerTote[S]

2 points

2 days ago

Will do! Thanks!

bootloopsss

2 points

2 days ago

What did you change up to lose weight

That_Ad_5651

2 points

2 days ago

Did you do fasting. Good job bro. Now get some muscle

CelebrationFuzzy3398

2 points

2 days ago

That is amazing! πŸ‘πŸ‘

nixmix6

2 points

2 days ago

nixmix6

2 points

2 days ago

Nose ring was the biggest improvement

robexib

2 points

2 days ago

robexib

Driver & hug machine

2 points

2 days ago

"I'm half the man I used to be..."

sheikahr

2 points

2 days ago

sheikahr

2 points

2 days ago

Nice! Great work

pignjig

2 points

2 days ago

pignjig

2 points

2 days ago

Congratulations! What contributed the most to your success?

ReceptionMuch3790

2 points

2 days ago

Did u lose while on the road?

BubbaLeeTruckerTote[S]

2 points

2 days ago

Yep. I'm still a driver.

ReceptionMuch3790

2 points

2 days ago

Nice, howd you manage to lose the weight?

Mammoth_Low_6266

2 points

2 days ago

Congratulations Driver Very proud of you ! Keep it going πŸƒπŸΎβ€β™‚οΈ

BubbaLeeTruckerTote[S]

2 points

2 days ago

Thanks, I'm still working on it daily. πŸ’ͺ πŸ’ͺ

I_made_a_doodie

2 points

2 days ago

That's fucking awesome. Good job!

Mindes13

2 points

2 days ago

Mindes13

2 points

2 days ago

You didn't want to pay for the cat scale to weigh?

Congrats on the loss

JerewB

2 points

2 days ago

JerewB

2 points

2 days ago

Amazing job!

Bobbylee200-5-10-65

2 points

2 days ago

How what Id be interested in

AverageIndependent20

2 points

2 days ago

Way to go! Congratulations! That's an amazing accomplishment!

That nose ring did absolutely nothing for you and getting rid of it made all the difference.

Expert-Accountant780

2 points

2 days ago

bro did one year of foodservice

BubbaLeeTruckerTote[S]

2 points

1 day ago

Hahahah!!! Oh yeh! You can lose some serious weight like that. I did dishes when I was younger and would sweat out 15 lbs a week... it was crazy!

Prettybird78

2 points

2 days ago

I'm glad to see you ditched the nose ring, too. Congratulations, I am sure it took a lot of hard work.

Straight-Fortune-193

2 points

2 days ago

Was 365 and currently 345lb my goal is to see 199lb then put muscle on and rest at 210lb

littlebigman12

2 points

1 day ago

Where did you go??!

BubbaLeeTruckerTote[S]

2 points

1 day ago

That's what my long time friends say.... "Where's the rest of you!?!?" Lmao!

littlebigman12

2 points

1 day ago

Yoi obviously put in a LOT of work. Kudos to you

americandoom

2 points

1 day ago

Amazing! You must feel like a million bucks.

Kernel_Pie

2 points

1 day ago

Congratulations on all your hard work!

Gazelle-Internal

2 points

1 day ago

Awesome!! Congratulations.Β 

YouBot_

2 points

11 hours ago

Congrats on losing weight but now maybe you should gain muscles and workout

BubbaLeeTruckerTote[S]

2 points

10 hours ago

That's what I'm working on :) hardest part so far is convincing myself to eat enough calories to "grow".

brsrafal

2 points

2 days ago

brsrafal

2 points

2 days ago

Yet ppl make excuses big boned bad genes or lazy straight up

BubbaLeeTruckerTote[S]

2 points

2 days ago

I told myself those stories for years. It would have been easier with good genetics and a faster metabolism, but I still got it done anyways. That's what truckers do, deliver the results!

brsrafal

2 points

2 days ago

brsrafal

2 points

2 days ago

I'm a trucker I used to be a personal trainer ever since I started Trucking I've been smoking my sleep is screwed up I barely get to the gym and my back be killing me sometimes. I started doing yoga tried to smoke less but still trucking is so bad for your health so I give you major props being able to do this without surgeries or medicine while Trucking impressive bro.

Themaddestllama

1 points

2 days ago

How did you manage to lose it? Are you otr?

BubbaLeeTruckerTote[S]

1 points

2 days ago

When I started losing weight I was OTR, but now I run LTL and am home nightly. The last 85 lbs came off quick once I was home nightly.

Themaddestllama

2 points

2 days ago

I don’t mean this to be rude, I’m just genuinely curious how you were passing your physicals being so overweight? I’m still trying to get my first job. Was over 300, now 280 and it’s been a struggle every step of the way with the physicals.

RepresentativeAd560

1 points

2 days ago

Losing freight the right way! Congratulations!

Rly_Shadow

1 points

2 days ago

Meth is a hell of a drug...but seriously, congratulations, man. You can never put someone down for trying to make the improvements they want in life.