11 months weightloss then 11 months maintenance/recomp (with pics)

Orphia

This is what 695 days of logging all foods daily in MFP has done:



I lost 80lbs from April 2015 to April 2016, and have maintained my goal weight range since then.

My goal weight range is 62-64 kg, and I've stayed at my calorie limit the whole time. I believe I've gained around 1 kg of muscle, as I was in the lower half of the range at the start, and am now in the upper half of the range.



My eating strategy has always been:

Eat whatever you feel like within your calorie limit.

I've had chocolate and alcohol (in moderation) every day. I love seafood and pasta. I love a bit of everything. Although I draw the line at kale.

I've been madly in love with running, walking, and yoga. I average 18,000 steps a day. When losing weight, I ate back 50-75% of my Fitbit Charge HR exercise calories. In maintenance, I eat back about 95% or you might as well say 100%.

My strategy at this stage of the process is "eat and train" not "diet and exercise".





I've just turned 50, and I'm feeling the happiest and healthiest I've ever been in my life. I hope some of this can help you.

L1zardQueen

Wow! Way to go! 50 is the new 30!

metalmeow1

You only look maybe 30lbs heavier in May '15...?

You look amazing! Congratulations! It's so hard to lose as you age, I hear, and you look great for 50! I bet you feel amazing.

Mandamanda93

You look amazing! And congratulations!
P.S. That balancing pose, holy moly, you are an inspiration.

starfruit132

You look great for any age! Amazing!!! Love the fact that fitness can be gained as another goal. Trying to do the same in my 50s, and you are my inspiration now.

mrspett323

You look amazing, Congrats!!! So motivating!

buffalogal42

Awesome!

wapan

You look amazing. Congrats and thank you for sharing.

AllyS7

Inspiring! Way to go!

laburto

Congrats!!!

SierraFatToSkinny

Goals! Hardcore goals!

fitnellieforlife

I've wanted to give up today, but seeing this I won't. Great job.

Orphia

fitnellieforlife wrote: »

I've wanted to give up today, but seeing this I won't. Great job.

@fitnellieforlife xo Thanks for your support. You can do it! I'm proof that a little bit of effort every day adds up to goals achieved.

A saying that always kept me on track is:

"You might as well keep trying because the time will pass anyway."

cordney

You rock Ma'am!

naomillion

Deeply inspiring! Thank you for sharing your story!

RuNaRoUnDaFiEld

fitnellieforlife wrote: »

I've wanted to give up today, but seeing this I won't. Great job.

Don't give up honey, just take 1 day at a time. You'll be so glad you did and you can post your inspirational story at the end to help others also xx

RuNaRoUnDaFiEld

@Orphia You're awesome, great motivation for others as well

George8383

You look fantastic I only wish I had your strategy and will power on eating what you like ect what's you secret on that self control

Patty1015A

Wow! you look so strong and fit for a 50 year old! Did you have aching knees when you started jogging? I started 2 weeks ago with jogging and my right knee is killing me! I want to give up but I am enjoying it so much I hate to give up jogging! It also helps me to eat less! I am 42 by the way and would love to lose about 30lbs!

neldabg

Oh wow, Orphia! Congrats and thanks for sharing your story!

PeachyHanwell

Amazing & inspirational