First 50 lbs.

DualCitizen54

I thought I'd briefly celebrate a significant milestone for me. In January, I tipped the scales at 354 lbs., with BGC of 17 (306 for you Americans). Alarm bells were going off, and it was not looking good for me. I got off to a slow start, losing 10 lbs. by May. I kept increasing my exercise through the summer, including walking golf, and I increased my focus on using MFP to track the quantity and quality of my food.

Now, I am in a very steady, consistent flow, eating 1400-1500 calories per day. I've increased my step rate from about 3000/day to 12500/day (thanks, Fitbit!), and most important, my 30 day average BGC has now dropped to about 8.2 (14.3), and in the last week I've had readings very close to 6.0 (108).

So I thought it was time to go public and celebrate the first 50 lbs., which is a little more than a third of what I'm trying to lose.

Happy Thanksgiving, from Canada!

Rebeccas_Life

Your hard work is definitely paying off!!! Congrats on your many successes ~ and Happy Thanksgiving from your "southern" (Michigan) neighbor!!

DualCitizen54

LOL, thanks. I'm American, living here for 16 years...but I formerly lived in SW Michigan!

Rebeccas_Life

I live in "The Thumb" area.... I've been to Canada ~ the Ontario & Montreal areas... beautiful place!

RodaRose

Congrats on the 50 pounds and on finding a plan that works for you.

arewethereyet

Woo hoo! 50 pounds is such a milestone. Excellent!

Kate7294

Great job! Keep it up

LesaDave

That is FANTASTIC news!! High five! (and happy Thanksgiving)

TheSatinPumpkin

Congrats on the 50lb milestone. Very inspirational.

ccmzone2013

Congratulations on your success - Keep on climbing that mountain ..you WILL achieve your goals!