One Year Today!

Iamnotasenior
Iamnotasenior Posts: 235 Member
edited March 2018 in Success Stories
Today marks one year from the first day of my new way of life. One year alcohol free and one year since I started my weight loss journey. One year ago today, I was laying in a hospital bed, was 204 pounds, had fluid in my lungs and was told I had a weakened heart muscle most likely caused by years of over-indulging in alcohol. I decided that at the ripe old age of 58, I had to give this a shot, that life WAS worth living to the fullest and I couldn't do that if I was sick, fat and exhausted. Hat's off to everyone that has been there with me on this ride. I've lost 45 pounds, my heart function has returned to normal and I'm off all medications. I still have 20 pounds to go, but I know I can do it. Slow and steady, one pound and one day at a time.

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  • williamssteved
    williamssteved Posts: 1 Member
    Congratulations. Good motivation for all of us that we don't need to lose every "extra" pound in the first 6 months.
  • flyygal
    flyygal Posts: 37 Member
    Congrats and you are right, You CAN do this
  • Morglem
    Morglem Posts: 377 Member
    Awesome! Congratulations!
  • corinnestoffle
    corinnestoffle Posts: 1 Member
    Great job keep up the good work
  • meldwel
    meldwel Posts: 143 Member
    Way to go! Congrats on your success and your health.
  • Sandysphat
    Sandysphat Posts: 215 Member
    Fantastic news
  • Thehardmakesitworthit
    Thehardmakesitworthit Posts: 838 Member
    Its about loving yourself enough isn't it? Good on you!!!! Happy for you indeed!
  • mirandagod77
    mirandagod77 Posts: 132 Member
    Wow that’s so amazing! Good for you!
  • creationscrown
    creationscrown Posts: 304 Member
    So proud of you. Great choice!
  • dsboohead
    dsboohead Posts: 1,899 Member
    What a life changing year you have had!
    So many don't have that kind of courage! Keep it going no matter what!
  • pogiguy05
    pogiguy05 Posts: 1,583 Member
    Great and awesome. It also shows that it is never to late to make that change.
  • craignev
    craignev Posts: 1,247 Member
    Awesome dedication...congrats! :)
  • DanerTee
    DanerTee Posts: 263 Member
    What an amazing transformation in your health. If you could have seen yourself now a year ago, would you believe it? Way to go!!
  • mojonah
    mojonah Posts: 92 Member
    It can be encouraging.
  • edetherington
    edetherington Posts: 45 Member
    Awesome! Keep up the great work!
  • LivingtheLeanDream
    LivingtheLeanDream Posts: 13,342 Member
    That is fantastic! you really have turned things around :smile:
  • JudyCoventry3
    JudyCoventry3 Posts: 8 Member
    Way to go!!! That's a blessing!
  • elisa123gal
    elisa123gal Posts: 4,324 Member
    You took your second chance and now you're making good on that. Fantastic..you really turned your life around. That last 20 will be off before you know it!
  • Frankie_Fan
    Frankie_Fan Posts: 562 Member
    That's fantastic! Wtg!
  • Deborah271
    Deborah271 Posts: 73 Member
    Congratulations you’re worth it, I was very inspired after reading your post, I too am fighting for my life, I’m over 230 starting out, I feel awful but I’m committed to this journey, keep going!

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