ME? LOSE 100 POUNDS? Impossible, but I did it!

heis4u2004

Great encouragement! For those wheelchair bound and/or older, it is never too late to get started.

ravengal

Thank you SO much for sharing your victory with us. Once again, I'm inspired to keep going.

tonyalenore

Amazing! Great post

misti777

So inspiring and encouraging. So happy for you! I hope god continues to bless you as he already has

wannabpiper

I'm so very happy for you; you're a testament to those who suffer today in the same condition you pulled yourself out of. I have two very dear friends who are currently in the same shape you were in last year, and I truly hope they see your story. No one can change us - only we can help ourselves out of the messes we make.

Congratulations - you're a gorgeous 69 year-old who looks so much younger than your years. Good health is better than anything Maybeline can do for us!

denmark979

congrats on your weight loss.

shadowkitty22

You are a remarkable and outstanding woman for doing what you did at your age and overcoming the stigma of being the fat, old, crippled lady in a wheelchair. Good on you for changing that!

Grae1968

You are absolutely STUNNING, and you have the most gorgeous smile! What an inspiration, and what a great attitude!
Thank you so much for sharing with the rest of us. I have no doubt you will achieve every goal you set for yourself!

:flowerforyou:

Mustang_Susie

You can say "I can do all things through Christ Jesus who gives me strength" and when someone doubts all they have to do is look at the pictures!

Amen!

frodopuppy

congratulations you look great

iiDCrawley

Congratz!

SheFitWalks

Thank you for sharing your story. You are an inspiration to me. Not only in getting healthy and fit, but your perseverance helps me to see that we can do anything we decide to do. Now, I'm going to have to go think about that and what exactly do I want to do that I didn't think was possible. Thank you, Sue! I know you will be walking everywhere soon on your new knees. Can't wait to hear your continuing story!

jenbk2

You are going to be 69 years young ! You look amazing and you ARE amazing !!! Such an inspiration.

umachanxo

YOU are an inspiration!! Incredible work!!

healthyme_2013

Fantabulous!!! Amazing !! Inspirational!

drmcglone

Wow!!! God Bless you.....simply amazing. A true testament that anyone can do this at any age! Well Done!

anastasiab1621

This is the very best post I have ever seen in this forum. Congratulations on your success!

g_abian03

You are such an inspiration.

psych101

You are amazing - what an incredible transformation!

erinxo13

Awesome job! Keep it up. Very inspirational!

rollng_thundr

Which proves, if you want something bad enough, you'll get it!

snootmaster

I love, love, love your story. Thank you for sharing this.

LesaDave

You are just BEAUTIFUL!! I have missed your daily (or weekly) posts. I have missed you.

I see the ring you were so proud of!!

And I am just EXTREMELY happy for you. From " how am I going to lose 70 pounds" to "I have lost over 100 and going to do more" is a WONDERFUL place to be!!

A HUGE congrats to you--and to Ed!!

I can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens me!!

SkyMaiden007

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for writing this post.

I have mobility issues due to a massive stroke, and I have been using it as an excuse.

This post is JUST what I needed!!

THANK YOU!!!

belle_of_the_bar

Wow! You look beautiful and happy. Your story is truly inspirational, and I am very impressed by your hard work.

SaxophoneNerd

I loved reading your story! You look absolutely AMAZING! Congratulations and great job!

alioop555

fantastic story
Honest, inspirational and a happy ending
You had motivated me to do something about my weight
Would love to know what type of eating plan did you follow.:flowerforyou:

Hanfordrose

fantastic story
Honest, inspirational and a happy ending
You had motivated me to do something about my weight
Would love to know what type of eating plan did you follow.:flowerforyou:

Someone else asked the same question earlier. Here was my response.

Once I made up my mind to get serious and 'diet' (a four letter word that I hate), I went for extreme choice at first. In December 2012, I was consuming only meal replacement shakes and bars. My sweet doctor asked me to "...eat some real food please." That's when I decided to start counting calories and found MFP. With all my labs done and clearance from my doctor and nutritionist, I began eating 1,000 calories a day...3 meals and a snack.

That number of calorie IS SUITABLE from someone of my age whose activity level was limited by my wheelchair dependent life. I don't advice other people to follow my example of food and calorie limits. Everyone is different and should be checked out by their doctor, before assuming that they are okay with their chosen food plan.

During and post surgery, I have increased my daily calorie to 1,200 and still continue to lose weight steadily. Once I am back to swimming and on my feet, I may be able to eat even more calories; but I prefer to NOT calculate exercise calorie credits. I think that can be very misleading.

dreamer12151

I...I....well...I love you! ( I can say that, right, without you getting freaked out?)

And to think, I almost didn't read your post! However - I found inspiration for not only me, but for my 69 year old mother who is going through physical problems herself (fibromyalgia, plus really bad arthritis, her spine is beginning to fuse, and she just found out today she is looking @ a hip replacement in the future! She already had a knee replacement several years past...) Totally forgot about the "Sit and Fit program! I'm sharing this post with her.

Proof positive that If your desire to change is stronger than your desire to stay the same, then you will make the changes. My new mantra when I'm running & want to wimp out will be "what would Sue do?"

gmms57

Congratulations! Awesome and inspiring story!