Last year, when I turned 57 . . .

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javacafe
javacafe Posts: 79 Member
In February 2013, I turned 57 years old. I looked at myself in the mirror, and thought it was time to get serious. So, I did. And here are the results.

The first month wasn't that productive. But, I got white-knuckle serious in months two through four, and then kept up with it. Here is what happened:

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  • cbhubbybubble
    cbhubbybubble Posts: 465 Member
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    Wow, you look fabulous
  • branbuds
    branbuds Posts: 624 Member
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    You look great! Congrats on your success and thank you for the inspiration!
  • Chickee8586
    Chickee8586 Posts: 155 Member
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    Dang! Great work!
  • NextPage
    NextPage Posts: 609 Member
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    Wow, this is impressive. I'm 51 and trying to make sure I get back into shape and stay that way. Your results are inspiring. Not sure if I'll get your abs though :laugh:
  • javacafe
    javacafe Posts: 79 Member
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    Thank you, guys. Your responses are very generous. It does certainly feel nice to get some encouragement. In fact, this is likely the only place where I can post pictures, ask for encouragement, and get some . . without the fear of being negatively evaluated or judged adversely.

    Having been a fitness enthusiast for a very long time, but never having really known what to do and how, it was surely nice to be able to accomplish what I did last year.

    It is life changing in a way. I was never a person who lacked self-confidence. Yet, the physical transformation was like a celestial gift. . . it cannot be quite communicated through words, you have to experience it.

    I'd like to encourage all those of you who are struggling out there (and perhaps not seeing results fast enough) to do two things (1) don't give up, and (2) learn the ropes . . . there are right ways and wrong ways of doing things. I must have spent almost all of my youth doing silly, unproductive (yet very hard) work . . . and wasted much time and energy.

    Finally, if any of you wish to add me a s a friend, please feel free to do so. I log in every day. I try to stay away from perfunctory comments (like Great! and WTG) and try to offer help and advice when asked, and offer motivation to those who seem to need it. (If you do add me as a friend, let me know you found me on this thread.)

    Cheers, all.
  • gettingsexy94
    gettingsexy94 Posts: 156 Member
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    Your progress is amazing! The fact that you persevered and pushed on, trying to attain your goal even though you started off not knowing how to go about reaching your aim, is by itself an incredible achievement. Congrats on coming so far.

    I'm so proud of you! Also you look fab :)

    I can't wait to see what you'll look like by the end of this year! You are an inspiration.
    With your level of motivation and consistency, I know without doubt that you'll achieve whatever you seek.
    Good luck on your journey!

    With much awe and respect,
    xx
  • craignev
    craignev Posts: 1,247 Member
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    Wow.....that's an amazing transformation. Those are now my new motivational pics! :smile:
  • mockchoc
    mockchoc Posts: 6,573 Member
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    Very impressed.
  • lenac87
    lenac87 Posts: 383 Member
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    Wow! Great job!
  • jaireed
    jaireed Posts: 333 Member
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    Looking good!!
  • mattreadfx
    mattreadfx Posts: 50 Member
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    Success in pictures

    absolutely bloody brilliant

    congrats
  • sweetnspicy1991
    sweetnspicy1991 Posts: 3 Member
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    Wow amazing.. Good job... Gotta say you look like your in your 30's now... Awesome! =)
  • viciouslitany
    viciouslitany Posts: 187 Member
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    I cannot believe how you turned your life around in less than a year. That's amazing. Congratulations.
  • danamcox
    danamcox Posts: 14 Member
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    YOWZA!
  • princessofredrock
    princessofredrock Posts: 382 Member
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    Fantastic work! Congrats!

    :drinker:
  • civilizedworm
    civilizedworm Posts: 796 Member
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    Good work!
  • RUNNING_AMOK_1958
    RUNNING_AMOK_1958 Posts: 268 Member
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    Wow. Just wow.
  • Glynneybug
    Glynneybug Posts: 196 Member
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    FANTASTIC JOB!!!!!
  • xMermaidx
    xMermaidx Posts: 142 Member
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    This is incredible! Amazing work! Congratulations!
  • novagirl55
    novagirl55 Posts: 63 Member
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    Oh my! Lookin' good! You certainly should be very proud. :flowerforyou:
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