Hello all - 70 lbs down, 6 to go

crpw2012

Hello,

I just celebrated a year since the beginning of my weight loss and road to a healthier me. I was at 209 lbs last January 5th, when I finally decided that it was time for me. I started slow, doing about 30 minutes on the stationary bike, every day, and limiting my calories to about 1500/day, I made sure I always had at least 8 glasses of water each day. I was able to increase my exercise time and by March I was doing 1 to 2 hours per day between the bike and a treadmill we purchased. Currently I exercise at least 5 times per week, usually about 90 minutes on the treadmill followed by some light weight training. I have a lot more energy and am happier all around. It seemed impossible last year, but I know that it can be done. If you are struggling know that you can do it, just take it one day at a time and try to be consistent with your eating and exercise - good luck to all!!!!

BeckyKSmith

Just curious, do you have kids and work fulltime?

AudgePaudge

Wow, great job!!

MyaPapaya75

Nice job on the success..keep up the good work! and welcome to MFP

TNoire

welcome and congratz, I got down 156 in 19 months gained 30-40 back when we where buying/selling houses in fall 2010, slow moving around last year but this year I plan to get my last 55lbs off, I gained 195lbs when I quit smoking 12yrs ago

crpw2012

I have two kids, our oldest left for College this last Fall, our youngest is 17 and a junior in high school. I don't work, but next Monday I am starting college (again - got my BS back in 1987), this time I am going for a degree in Nutrition and Dietetics. I was lucky this last year that I was home and could dedicate the time I needed to focus on my exercise.

johnthehandyman

Well done :happy: