Goal met, just in time for my 50th birthday!
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mauryr
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So, today is my 50th birthday, and it is with great satisfaction that I'm able to share with you all that this morning mister scale says I'm at 157.5 lbs (down from 224), and this has been my morning weight (+- about 1 lb) for the past week, which translates to a BMI of 24.7, down from 35.1. I feel comfortable saying that I have finally achieved my goal of 159.5, and BMI < 25. This is a weight loss of 67 lbs, in about 8 or 9 months, and at the time I set as my goal. WooHoo!
I know that one of the first places I looked when I first joined this site was this "success stories" section, and I looked forward to the day that I too could post that I'd hit my goal. So, to all of you folks just starting out - I remember exactly how you feel now (it wasn't that long ago), that the task is daunting, and perhaps you've tried to get to a healthy weight and lifestyle before, but didn't do it for one reason or another. Well, I am here to tell you that not only is it possible, but you WILL succeed, if you follow the simple formula of this site, without adding unnecessary complexity. That formula is simply
Rule 1: Calories in < calories out. (meaning - eat fewer calories than you expend)
Rule 2: Get some exercise, for crying out loud.
Very intuitive, and simple. I didn't say easy, I said simple.... though you will find that after a short adjustment period, it's not even very hard.
I would also implore you to read the quote in my signature, below - which I stole from someone else's signature (I don't remember who's, but thanks, whoever you are). That quotation is not necessarily about getting healthy physically, but it fits pretty well in this context. That quote has helped me greatly, at times of temptation to over-indulge and times when I wanted to blow off exercise.
Also, some of you new folks might be here because you have similar health issues to myself, all of which are side effects of, or are compounded by being overweight: High cholesterol, type II diabetes, high lipids, high resting heart rate, high blood pressure (well, my bp was only marginally high) and more. I am also happy to report that all of the above are now, for myself, in the normal range. I now take only a tiny fraction of the meds I used to - and none of the strong ones. It looks like I will end taking even those last few meds shortly. My doctor says that if I can maintain, I've probably increased my life expectancy by 15 to 20 years. And I will maintain, because my health is important to not only me, but also my teenage daughter. I will do whatever I can to be around for her, for as long as I can be - as my parents have done for me.
Some of you might be here for other reasons, such as making yourself more attractive to the opposite sex (or whatever sex you wish to attract). I can tell you that my love life has improved dramatically. I'm still single, but I have far more opportunities than I did just a few months ago. (It's actually a challenge - albeit a pleasant one - to figure out this dating thing, at this stage in my life)
So, just one more bit before the orchestra starts playing, and they escort me off the stage:
Thanks to all of my MFP friends for providing support, but especially Shelly Macchi, who seems to be traveling a very similar path to myself. Although I'm not as outspoken as you, I appreciate seeing your frequent notes (and your self-styled emoticons *S*)
Now, for my next trick, I will learn how to maintain this weight and perhaps redistribute it a bit better.
I wish I had some better "before" pics, but...
I know that one of the first places I looked when I first joined this site was this "success stories" section, and I looked forward to the day that I too could post that I'd hit my goal. So, to all of you folks just starting out - I remember exactly how you feel now (it wasn't that long ago), that the task is daunting, and perhaps you've tried to get to a healthy weight and lifestyle before, but didn't do it for one reason or another. Well, I am here to tell you that not only is it possible, but you WILL succeed, if you follow the simple formula of this site, without adding unnecessary complexity. That formula is simply
Rule 1: Calories in < calories out. (meaning - eat fewer calories than you expend)
Rule 2: Get some exercise, for crying out loud.
Very intuitive, and simple. I didn't say easy, I said simple.... though you will find that after a short adjustment period, it's not even very hard.
I would also implore you to read the quote in my signature, below - which I stole from someone else's signature (I don't remember who's, but thanks, whoever you are). That quotation is not necessarily about getting healthy physically, but it fits pretty well in this context. That quote has helped me greatly, at times of temptation to over-indulge and times when I wanted to blow off exercise.
Also, some of you new folks might be here because you have similar health issues to myself, all of which are side effects of, or are compounded by being overweight: High cholesterol, type II diabetes, high lipids, high resting heart rate, high blood pressure (well, my bp was only marginally high) and more. I am also happy to report that all of the above are now, for myself, in the normal range. I now take only a tiny fraction of the meds I used to - and none of the strong ones. It looks like I will end taking even those last few meds shortly. My doctor says that if I can maintain, I've probably increased my life expectancy by 15 to 20 years. And I will maintain, because my health is important to not only me, but also my teenage daughter. I will do whatever I can to be around for her, for as long as I can be - as my parents have done for me.
Some of you might be here for other reasons, such as making yourself more attractive to the opposite sex (or whatever sex you wish to attract). I can tell you that my love life has improved dramatically. I'm still single, but I have far more opportunities than I did just a few months ago. (It's actually a challenge - albeit a pleasant one - to figure out this dating thing, at this stage in my life)
So, just one more bit before the orchestra starts playing, and they escort me off the stage:
Thanks to all of my MFP friends for providing support, but especially Shelly Macchi, who seems to be traveling a very similar path to myself. Although I'm not as outspoken as you, I appreciate seeing your frequent notes (and your self-styled emoticons *S*)
Now, for my next trick, I will learn how to maintain this weight and perhaps redistribute it a bit better.
I wish I had some better "before" pics, but...
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Congratulations on meeting your goal. What an amazing birthday present to yourself!! You look great!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!0
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You look awesome! love the siggie line0
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good for you
thanks for sharing
Happy 50th
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Congratulations! You look fantastic.0
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Well done! Sure I don't need to say happy birthday as you should be very pleased with yourself, but happy birthday anyway 0
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Happy Birthday!!! woooohoooo ... congrats on reaching your goal!! Awesome job!!!!0
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Happy Birthday!!! very nice to see someone meet there goals. way to go!!0
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Awesome & inspiring! Happy Birthday!0
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Wow great job, you look fantastic! What a great example of how we can accomplish our goals if we stick to it!0
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CONGRATULATIONS AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!! You are an inspiration!!!!!!!!0
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Good job, you look Great!0
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Congratulations and well done!!! :flowerforyou:
Happy BIrthday :bigsmile: (from one 50yr old to another)
Ps...stealing the sig line :laugh:0 -
Wow, what an amazing transformation!!! As we are all so proud of you, I know you must be proud of yourself. Thanks for the very encouraging words. Best of luck on maintaining now. Are you going to still be with our MFP community?
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! (And what a present)0 -
WOW! You look AMAZING!! Happy Birthday! I also gotta say that the most impressive thing was that your doctor said you just extended your life 15-20 years! That is truly incredible!0
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Fantastic! You are an inspiration!0
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Many many congratulations man.. great job 0
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Go, you!! Have a wonderful birthday--here's to your second half-century being a healthy, fit one!!0
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Congratulations and Happy Birthday!! Truly inspirational 0
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Happy Birthday! And what an amazing gift you have given yourself. Truly inspirational and I must say, I am thinking about re-stealing that quote from you;)0
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omgods! *L* you totally rock.. and SO much more handsome now too! *winks*
and hey??? *grins* what's wrong with my emotes? *L*
but seriously... i am humbled and surprised that you give me any credit at all for providing any kind of influence (usually i am blamed for being a bad influence so being accused of being a good one is new to me *LOL*), but YOU have been busy inspiring me.. so i love the way that all works out!!!
*super tight hug*
you've earned this success, and i have absolutely NO doubt you will maintain beautifully.. cause feeling as good as you feel now is simply addictive is it not? *grins*
major major congrats!!!!0
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