Calorie Counting and Exercise

mspitzer75

Hello everyone! I’m not new to MyFitnessPal but am new to the discussion forums.
I wanted to share a success story of mine.
About one year ago now I started a program to help retrain my brain to a healthy lifestyle.
When I was you and throughout my 20’s I was active, healthy, and in shape. Well, life happens and at 48 I was about 216 lbs with an unhealthy lifestyle.
This program slowly got me back on track by watching what I eat, counting calories, and gradually incorporating exercise.
1 year later I have lost about 25 lbs and exercise several times a week. Mostly walking and stretching have been my exercise. I have incorporated some strength training but could be better.
I dropped a couple of pant sizes and a t-shirt size. I’m much happier with the way I look at feel. I still have about 5 lbs to go to reach my goal weight.
Thanks to MyFitnessPal and the support of my family and friends I feel I have gotten back on track.

AthleteLori

Great job! Thanks for sharing your story.

MaryGail64

congratulation making your goal getting to the final, and sticking with it for the rest of your life, I too need to change my food habits and lifestyle, must stick with my exercise even though my body is getting older and arthritis is slowing me down but I refuse to give up so still have a long way to go and must keep active every day!