Today is my 44th birthday and 5 year maintenance anniversary! (with pix)
RunsWithBees
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In December 2012 I decided enough was enough and got my act together to lose weight. I lost 17 lbs on my own by walking and “eating better” then plateaued. A coworker mentioned this site and I started using it and losing weight again. I began hiking as well as walking, luckily I live in a hilly area with many trails. I had promised myself I’d be a healthy weight by my next bday in October 2013 and ended up losing 43 lbs over 10 months to achieve my goal! I did stop using the app for 2 years after reaching goal to take a break from logging and did ok but regained 13 lbs when I had a change in activity at work but just started logging again and lost those pounds (don’t remember the timeframe but it was slooooow) and got back to my goal weight of 167 lbs (I’m 5’11”). I became a runner and discovered my passion for trail running! After a lifetime of being sedentary, now I try to stay as active as possible by running, walking, hiking, biking and swimming. And I count my calories, I’ve become quite good at guesstimating food’s caloric value, portions and exercise calorie burns but this has happened only through trial and error and waiting and watching how my weight reacts as well as being completely honest with myself. Patience is definitely key! I weigh myself once a week and only allow myself a 3 lb buffer and adjust my calories/activity accordingly if needed. For me, activity has become an absolute necessity to keep my weight in check and feel my best. Currently I’m maintaining at 167 lbs and feel fantastic! I can hardly believe it’s been 5 years!
I’ll add the pix as comments...
I’ll add the pix as comments...
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My before and after... from 209 lbs to 166 lbs.41 -
Last bikini pic of 2018, bummer that summer is over!19 -
Happy birthday! You look much younger than 44 to me. Well done, you really look fantastic! Congratulations on finding a form of exercise that you love ❤️2
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My latest long trail run. A huge lone coyote crossed my path only about 10 feet ahead of me that day!10 -
Just having fun at the park!8 -
Runnin’ on one of my favorite paved trails.4 -
Dusted off my ol bike and started doing some riding this year. I hadn’t ridden my bike in like 3 or 4 years!2 -
Chillin’ out by the pool.3 -
My fave little tube top!6 -
Feeling fantastic, jumping for joy!4 -
Did some hiking, trail running and rock climbing that day!3 -
Feeling confident in my new bikini.6 -
I heart, heart, heart trail running! I go out there every chance I get!4 -
Running together
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Happy Birthday!! Congratulations on meeting your goals and maintaining!2
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Congrats that is amazing2
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First off: Happy Birthday! I’ve know you for quite a while here on MFP and you are very inspiring! So much so that you motivated me to run more even when others said it was too much. You have done an amazing job my awesome friend!!2
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sarahlucindac wrote: »Happy birthday! You look much younger than 44 to me. Well done, you really look fantastic! Congratulations on finding a form of exercise that you love ❤️
Thanks!!! I feel about 10 years younger now that I workout regularly!
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TeamNemesisSteve wrote: »First off: Happy Birthday! I’ve know you for quite a while here on MFP and you are very inspiring! So much so that you motivated me to run more even when others said it was too much. You have done an amazing job my awesome friend!!
Thank you so much! You have done exceptionally well yourself! So glad we have been friends during this journey 3 -
Happy, happy birthday to you! Today's my birthday too! Birthday buddies!
You look amazing, and I admire your success. I also love hiking, but haven't really tried trail running. You're so inspiring!1 -
dolphinie13 wrote: »Happy, happy birthday to you! Today's my birthday too! Birthday buddies!
You look amazing, and I admire your success. I also love hiking, but haven't really tried trail running. You're so inspiring!
Hi bday buddy! Enjoy your birthday too!
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I've seen your before and after pics on some other threads this summer, but I didn't realize you have been maintaining for 5 years!!! That's amazing and inspiring!
Happy Birthday!!!2 -
Looking fabulous! Happy birthday and cheers to good health1
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Five years maintaining! Congrats! Great accomplishment.1
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You look absolutely wonderful and also about 35 yrs old! To be able to wear those white shorts....! It is amazing, you are an inspiration for running and working out! Thank you! 2
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bobsburgersfan wrote: »I've seen your before and after pics on some other threads this summer, but I didn't realize you have been maintaining for 5 years!!! That's amazing and inspiring!
Happy Birthday!!!
Thanks! It’s been quite a journey and a continuing work in progress 0 -
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