I'm halfway to 90!

mandygal13

Today is my 45th birthday. I have mixed feelings about it.

Con: It seems old to say I'm 45.

Pro: I'm alive.

Con: I haven't done some things I wanted to do by now.

Pro: I've already planned some things this year that I've always wanted to do.

Con: I'm not in great shape.

Pro: I'm in much better shape that I was this time last year. I have a long way to go, but at least I've gotten a good start!

In a Sunday school lesson a while back we talked about being one of those people who always wanted to do something. Instead fo watning to, just do it. I had always wanted to be one of those people who gets up at 5 to go running. But I hate getting up early. Through small steps, I have been getting up around 5:30 to exercise. I'm not outside running, but I'm inside working out. By this time next month I will be getting up and getting outside to walk/run.

JUST DO IT!

Here are some pics showing my progress so far. I've lost 50 pounds and around 35 inches. (I just realized I haven't been doubling inches lost on arms and legs - only been measuring one!)



Sometime in Sept. 2009



July 2011



Pic taken 2/12/12. I bought these 2/12/11 to wear for my birthday last year.



Taken 2/12/12. 50 pounds down!

kebrina1983

Congrats!!

crystal8208

Wow!!!!!!!! You look fantastic! I love the pic pulling on the year-old bigger jeans. I immediately thought of Jared from Subway holding out the too-big pants. Way to go!!!!! :flowerforyou:

Jewcybabe

Mandy, you've really accomplished a lot so far.......and I know there is more in store!!~

NewCyn

Looking Fantastic. Keep up the great work of taking care of YOU!

Pangui

Great job! I'm hanging in there with ya! Next week I turn 47, so I guess that makes me half-way to 94 and I intend to make it all the way. My dad is 92. This past year has been a big turning point in my life with regards to healthy eating and exercise.

We can do this together! Yay Mandy!

misslissa121

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!! Way to go on the new body. Big step to making it towards 90 and completing all the things you ever dreamed. 45 is the new 20

themrsbriggs

WOO HOO!!! YOU LOOK AMAZING AND I AM SO HONORED TO CALL YOU MY MFP FRIEND

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!

crystal2012215

Wow great job what an inspiration to those of us just starting the journey

aquawinnie

Good for you! Especially the part of getting up at 5:30am. I still can't that. Keep it up

deadstarsunburn

Awesome job!!!

btw I definitely don't consider 45 old =]

jsjaclark

Happy Birthday and welcome to the 45 club (I have been a member for two weeks now). Great job on loosing 50 pounds!!! Keep it up.

pameb1

Congratulations, keep up the good work!

eedossa

Happy birthday to you! What an amazing present to yourself! You look great!

palmtrees2011

Awesome job. Keep up the good work. I have lost 36 pounds so far and I feel so much better about myself.

Emancipated_Tai

You look AWESOME!! Keep up the good work. FYI: old age is only a state of mind, not a way of life!

fj211

Happy birthday---you look fantastic! You are an inspiration to the rest of us who are looking forward to that big 50 pound weight loss number.

KJLIII

Happy Birthday ! ! :flowerforyou:

You really are doing GREAT ! ! The pictures are wonderful, and show how far you've come...

I'm 51, and will be 52 in August - so does that make me halfway to 103 at this point ?? SCARY ! !

One thing I've learned: You're only as YOUNG as you feel !! Great job getting more fit - it's like getting younger all the time ! !

CDresp

45!!!???? Girl, PAHLEEEEZE. I would loooooove to be 45 again and loosing weight like I am now. Just be very thankful you have started your journey NOW and not 8 years later like me!!! 45 is NUTHING!!!!!! You are still very young and the more weight you loose the younger you will look too!!!! Hang tough and keep pushing!!!

mandygal13

Thanks everybody! Y'all are sweet!