800 plus day consecutive streak logging in to MFP and 207 lbs lost!

schwest76

You don't even look like the same person! Great message and very inspiring.

orpingman

Thank you for sharing. I needed to read it today. A little goes a long way!!

ridiculous59

Thank you for sharing your story. You took ownership of the things that were within your control and the results speak for themselves! How awesome is that

soufauxgirl

What a fantastic achievement and a true inspiration thanks for sharing.

staffordshire62

smile_laughter wrote: »

Thank you for sharing your story - (I love bass fishing).

Is there a specific weight training routine you followed?

I didn't do any weight training whatsoever for about the first year and stuck to various types of cardio such as treadmill, walking outside, elliptical, recumbent bike and whatever else I could do each time I went to work out. After about a year in which I had lost some significant weight I wanted to start weight training all the different muscle groups just to get everything moving again and maybe speed up my metabolism somewhat. I did some weight training a couple decades back so I was relatively familiar with which exercises worked what particular muscle groups I was concentrating on. The one thing I did notice at my age now vs.when I used to weight train years ago was that the recovery time is much longer now. I don't have a set workout per se but I try to get all the muscle groups done each week and I give each muscle group about 4 days off between training sessions. So I might do legs one day, chest and triceps another day, back and biceps on the third day, and finally finish things off with shoulders on day 4. I usually take a day off from training weights and start the 4 day schedule again. I generally do some abdominal and other core work at least 6 days a week. Hope this info helps out! And one other very important thing to remember especially for older people is to stretch very well especially the muscle groups you are about to workout and this will really help to avoid minor nagging injuries.

staffordshire62

ridiculous59 wrote: »

Thank you for sharing your story. You took ownership of the things that were within your control and the results speak for themselves! How awesome is that

Very well said my friend!

elisa123gal

you do look like a different person... i'd never know the "before" was the "after" guy. Even though the "before" guy looks friendly and nice, the "after" guy looks like a fitness expert. Amazing transformation.. well done.

slimgirljo15

Congratulations on all your hard work paying off ..you are an inspiration to so many who will gain from your story ..thank you

rdgfit

Thanks for sharing - very inspiring! You should be real proud of your achievement!

NextPage

Very well done - always inspired by other people over 50 who realize it is never too late to get a new lease on life. There is a vast difference between natural normal aging and neglect. Kudos for you for seizing the opportunity to make the most out of your "2nd Act".

Mallyycatt

Amazing job!!
I'm in that same place, and for some reason "this time is different"..has actually stuck! I'm a type two diabetic, that still have a chance to get off of all of this medication, and I intend on making that happen!!

Thank you for sharing your story!

gkingbr

That is amazing!
I love reading these it helps keep me focused.
Thank you!

JamestheLiar

This is my favorite

laura2137

First of all congratulation. Secondly you are an inspiration, thirdly I totally agree with all you said above. It's not a diet it's a lifestyle choice for 99.98 % of the time.......every once in a while or festivities a bit of indulgence won't break good habits.......
Well done looking good

deluxmary2000

Wow, this is one of the most amazing success stories I've seen. You lost a ton of weight AND put on some serious muscle AND did it all while in your 50's. That is like a trifecta of awesomeness.

ntw25

Amazing story and what an inspiration to us bigger, older guys on the journey. My recurring issue is "sticking to it" I always start out well, lose a lot of weight (20/30/50lbs) then fall off the wagon and have to start again from a bigger number. That is exactly where I am again now. I will keep trying and I will read back to this thread daily.

doctrk

Look at you!! May I add you?
I need help.

trigden1991

Great transformation. Keep up the good work.

creationscrown

Thank you for your story! I had never read it. You are an inspiration, especially to the little liar in my head that wants to get me to believe age is an excuse!!

staffordshire62

creationscrown wrote: »

Thank you for your story! I had never read it. You are an inspiration, especially to the little liar in my head that wants to get me to believe age is an excuse!!

Age is truly not an excuse. I am certainly living proof of it. Keep at it and you will achieve your goals. Consistency is the key.

staffordshire62

doctrk wrote: »

Look at you!! May I add you?
I need help.

Yes you can

staffordshire62

deluxmary2000 wrote: »

Wow, this is one of the most amazing success stories I've seen. You lost a ton of weight AND put on some serious muscle AND did it all while in your 50's. That is like a trifecta of awesomeness.

Thank you for your kind words. It means a lot to me!

KareninLux

Oh, la. Wonderful!!

bkbirge

Fantastic and inspirational, thanks for sharing! What would you say to your old self several years ago before you started this journey given what you know now?

gianna42

Your story is amazing and will inspire so many. Congratulations on a job well done, and thank you for sharing!

besaro

awesome work guy!

winterblue3

Thank you so much for sharing your story. I had given up right before the end of the year, but I am back at it now. Your drive and persistence is inspiring. Thank you again and congratulations!!!!

vnb_208

amazing work! inspiring to say the least!

staffordshire62

bkbirge wrote: »

Fantastic and inspirational, thanks for sharing! What would you say to your old self several years ago before you started this journey given what you know now?

Wish I would have gotten this lifestyle ingrained into my thick skull 20 years ago. I guess as we get older, we get wiser... Or frightened.. Or begin to realize the important things in life.

MoveitlikeManda

epic!