4 year milestone

lorrpb

This week is my 4 year "fitversary", my journey to health and fitness. Back then I couldn't walk up my own steep driveway without rest breaks and couldn't walk more the 1/4 mile without excruciating hip, knee, and foot pain.

I found an awesome trainer who helped me learn how to exercise at the pace I could tolerate and gave me the focus I needed to get my life back. I've exercised several times a week every week since then and at age 63 am in the best shape of my life, able to do anything I want to do.

Yesterday I finished my "bling board" with medals and bibs from many of the events I've been in - 150 km walking and running. Thank you to all who have shared in this journey and encouraged and supported and inspired me along the way.

jrochest

You look about 20 years younger -- and so much happier! Congratulations, and thanks for the motivation!

I'm 57 and am mostly doing MFP for the calorie counting, but the more I look at these success stories, the more I realize I'm missing important stuff by not exercising.

Orphia

Bravo, @lorrpb! You always make insightful and helpful posts, and I'm very happy to applaud you on your wonderful success!

leannepat42

Wow - you're an inspiration.

themedalist

Lori, I just LOVE your story! You’ve shown it’s never too late to turn your life around and live an active, vibrant life. It isn’t easy, certainly, but it is possible. Whatever goals you have for yourself moving forward, a healthy, fit body will help you achieve them.

I am very proud to be your friend! Well done! And I love the bling boards!

workinonit1956

Well done and happy fitversary!!!!! You are an inspiration!

sexybug6

Awesome story you should feel very proud of what you have achieve you look amazing

pangy1958

You look fantastic and an inspiration to us all. Thank you for your story.

etfan

Very inspirational!! Congrats and thanks for sharing!

glorian13vazquez498

Woooow great job! Awesome! You look younger!

mk2fit

Woo hoo, you rock! Happy fitversary

kami3006

Fantastic transformation! Love the bling!

You're absolutely an inspiration and have been a great boon to the community. Your contributions to the forums are greatly appreciated.

lorrpb

jrochest wrote: »

You look about 20 years younger -- and so much happier! Congratulations, and thanks for the motivation!

I'm 57 and am mostly doing MFP for the calorie counting, but the more I look at these success stories, the more I realize I'm missing important stuff by not exercising.

Of course, calorie counting was central to my losing weight (150 lb), but it was really the improvements in fitness and function that have kept me motivated and disciplined in the kitchen. Also remember that when we lose pounds, we lose both fat and muscle (this is true even of the very fit and muscular people), so exercise (especially strength training) helps preserve that very important muscle tissue.

Thehardmakesitworthit

Simply amazing and wonderful! Lots of life happened along the way I am sure and you still reached your pinnacle.... love it!

DogServant

You are definitely rockin’ it. Congrats for a job well done!

Fuzzipeg

You are a credit to Maturity. I admire you and your determination.

Nataliegetfit

Congratulations! You look fabulous. I am so happy for you.

AlinaRoberts721

Wow!!!!! Congratulations!!!

LoreeBelle

Amazing transformation!!! Such an inspiration to me! I’ve been working at it slowly—very slow going lately. I’m down 40# and have about 90# to go. Started weight training in February; and I agree it’s so important.

girlwithcurls2

A Bling Board!! I love it! Your posts always have a nugget of goodness. Congratulations!!!