My journey

kbeaman206

I am 70 yrs young !
6 yrs ago my family did a biggest loser challenge...I lost a much needed-to-lose 60 lbs !
Since then I slowly gained back 30 lbs....this year with the help/support of my younger family, we began a quest to get back in shape and lose those unwanted lbs...I began walking,doing floor exercises, and dumbells for an overall fitness routine...I am within 2 lbs of my weight loss of 2009. My POINT BEING...at that time, I was tired of exercising...I lost 60 lbs in a year...I had a great routine...but by the time it was over I was DONE ! I took 6 months off and began gaining it back! I began my new routine about 7 months ago. I dropped 10 lbs...in July I got serious when the 'kids' said lets do a challenge ! I signed up with FitnessPal, another tracking app all coupled with my bracelt ! Keeping myself accountable each day is my key to weightloss and maintenance...I know some folks weigh weekly...I weigh daily...it is part of my routine when I rise in the morning. It drives me nuts when I plateau and do not lose ... or gain a lb ... during a week....but I continue my routine. What will I do when I lose the final 5 lbs? I dont know...It depends on whether or not those size 12's, which have been laying on the shelf of my closet for a few yrs, fit me. I do not want to go back to where I was !
I read on another blog...DO NOT EAT THE CALORIES YOU EXERCISED! that makes sense.
I pay attention to my food consumption via FitnessPal, my weight and exercise time. At this time I walk an hour+ at least 5 days a week, plus the extra's.
FIND AN EXERCISE/MAINTENANCE PROGRAM WHICH WORKS FOR YOU AND STICK TO IT !
Don't experience the pain of gaining back those lbs you worked so hard to lose !

MorganMoreaux

Kudos! Thx for sharing!