So Close to Goal That I Have to Share

tycamsdad

My wife and I have been dieting and exercising since the first of the year and I am within just a couple of pounds of my goal weight so I thought this would be a good time to share my success story.

We started out on our own with watching what we ate and getting rid of bad habits like eating a bowl of ice cream while watching TV in the evening. Our initial exercise routine started out with our stationary recumbent bike, treadmill and a body weight/yoga DVD that incorporated balance balls. We "discovered" MFP in February and have been wholly devoted to daily logging, with only a couple of "cheat days" over the past few months. One the weather warmed up, we headed outdoors and did a fair amount of bike riding and walking. Starting about 9 weeks ago, I embarked on the C25K and I am now running more than 3 miles in 30 minutes and feeling great.

Together, we have lost more than 110 pounds and we both agree that we couldn't have done as well without the support and encouragement of each other.

Here is our before picture, taken right before Christmas.


And this is one that was taken a couple of weekends ago.



Hopefully the uploading of pictures works.

misstammy123

really well done to both of you!!

tam6van

Wow! Great results! And how wonderful to have each othe as support as well as your extending MFP family. Congrats to both of you :flowerforyou:

annakow

Congrats!!

mayonie1

Wow, I cant wait to my self loosing weight...Im at that point where I think about it day and night...its sad.


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fuzzieme

Incredible, and you both look a lot younger, well done, incredible success

dwalt15110

You both look fantastic!

tasharock

Lookin' good!

2013sk

Fantastic team work................Well done to both of you!!!

juliemouse83

Bump so I can pull it up easily when I can see the pix at home.

Congrats!

carrieanthony

EXCELLENT!!!!!!! Great JOB!!

Patrick0321

Taken years off both of you

dandelyon

Nice job! You guys look so great

Maddius

Absolutely Fantastic! Congratulations to you both, awesome work.

mescle

Great job! My husband and I are also on this journey together and have lost similar amounts to you. It's so much easier when your family is in it with you.

The best part (the part that really encourages me to continue) is the fact that he is Type 2 diabetic and his doctor has lowered his insulin 4 times. Whenever I think of taking a day off, I think of him and keep going. As long as I keep going, I know he will too. Getting healthy is our main goal. I have just 5 pounds to go for my BMR to read "overweight" instead of "obese." That's a milestone for me.

Syriene

wow, that looks like a totally different couple in those pictures! It's wonderful that you had each other's support. I'm sure it made a big difference.

lewandt

Awesome job both of you! So nice you are able to do it together and support each other!

tycamsdad

Great job! My husband and I are also on this journey together and have lost similar amounts to you. It's so much easier when your family is in it with you.

The best part (the part that really encourages me to continue) is the fact that he is Type 2 diabetic and his doctor has lowered his insulin 4 times. Whenever I think of taking a day off, I think of him and keep going. As long as I keep going, I know he will too. Getting healthy is our main goal. I have just 5 pounds to go for my BMR to read "overweight" instead of "obese." That's a milestone for me.

I remember the day well when the scales showed that I had moved from obese to overweight. I think I checked it two or three times just to be sure. Now I will be in the "normal" range when I hit my goal weight.

I am also hoping to get rid of some of my medications when I go for my annual physical next month. I have been going to the same doctor for more than 20 years so he will be shocked to see me.

Keep up the good work and cograts on your progress.

tycamsdad

Thank you everyone for your kind words. We are proud of our success and are looking forward to staying healthy and enjoying all that the "empty nest" has to offer.

katz6910

Wow you've both transformed completely. Well done!

AnotherTryLiz

You both look fantastic! Congratulations on a job well done.

nicola1141

Amazing - you guys look great!

wateryphoenix

Oh wow! You look phenomenal! It does help when both sig others are on the same track. Congratulations!

SharonCMach

You both look great, good job!!

seamanny

So nice to see that you were both able to be successful. Great job, you both look great!

maryhannold

Great job! You both look great!

JUDDDing

Great job!

You've made really inspiring changes!

You two look wonderful!

Judylynn3333

WOW! You both look so much younger! May the years you " took off" be added to the end of your lives!.

JennyKCarty

I remember the day well when the scales showed that I had moved from obese to overweight. I think I checked it two or three times just to be sure. Now I will be in the "normal" range when I hit my goal weight.

I am also hoping to get rid of some of my medications when I go for my annual physical next month. I have been going to the same doctor for more than 20 years so he will be shocked to see me.

Keep up the good work and cograts on your progress.

Wow!!! Your doctor is in for quite the surprise when he sees you. Great job to the both of you!!!!

Soloflyergirl2

Wonderful accompllishment . Let this serve as inspiration for those men who discourage or sabotage their wives' efforts to lose weight. Make it a combined goal.... to encourage and support one another... Remember your vows.... In sickness and in health. This is a fine example of what a married couple can do to ' stay on the same page."...... It's setting a goal and working toward it together, with encouragement and understanding. The process is not easy. Cheat days are cheat days..... but you are there to tell the other person to get back on the horse and ride the wild wave together...... Congratulations... Stay healthy and happy. :flowerforyou:

forbiddendonut

You both look amazing! Nicely done!