You are NEVER too old! 365 days with pics

unhinge

Last March I turned 55 and decided I had had enough of feeling so d#*%ed old! I was at the precipice and did not want to go over. My blood test reviled pre-diabetic condition and high cholesterol. Something had to be done!
March 2011
Weight - 230 lb plus
Waist - 41
Hips - 48
Thigh - 28
Height - 5' 3 1/2"



So this is what I did:
I stopped dieting! I have been on them all dating back quite a few years.
Bought the book "Younger Next Year for Woman" and started walking.

Logged 1200 calories per day, eating back most or all of my exercise calories and I logged EVERYTHING!  I do not starve myself and I eat when I get hungry.

I eat loads of fresh fruits and veggies, whole grains and unprocessed food and don't dine out much. I enjoy finding ways to cook healthy, nutritious, delicious meals.

Keep my sodium at 1500 mg or below as much as is humanly possible... thus not dining out much

I drink a lot of water!

Workout 6 times a week alternating cardio and strength training workouts (I lift heavy) and I use an HRM. I had a major sprain/fracture on my ankle in June but I did not let that stop me. I found other ways to workout and in fact, looking back, I think it was a blessing. I discovered that my body seems to adapt to my exercise routine and I need to change things up once in awhile to kickstart fat loss.

I have not traveled this journey alone. I have many fantastic friends on MFP (you know who you are) who have helped me stay motivated and stuck by me in times of discouragement and I LOVE them for that! Having friends who keep you on track is priceless!!!!

I just turned a year younger and today is my 365th day on MFP!!!!

I am a work in progress….. I'm an artist so I think of this as my body sculpture



March 2012

Weight - 184.4 lb. MINUS 46!

Waist - 34 MINUS 7 INCHES!

Hips - 41 MINUS 7 INCHES!

Thigh - 24 MINUS 4 INCHES PER LEG!

Height - 5' 3 1/2" STILL THE SAME THANK GOODNESS



I went from a size 18 to a size 12 ( I have not been in this size 12 since I was 12 years old) and 3X to Large!!!!

I think I should try to smile more when I have my picture taken )

spike90

WOW! Congratulations on your success. Your pics on the right are cut off but your second pic down in the workout clothes sure does show the difference. You looks great. I can't wait to get out of the 3x that I am in now (was in a 4x when I started).

NewLIFEstyle4ME

Looking GOOD girlfriend! Thanks for the encouraging post for us old timer's and youngins too:flowerforyou:

I'm so proud of you!!

amandammmq

Wow! Is that a waist I see? :flowerforyou: You look wonderful! Younger, healthier, happier. Congratulations!

nitarongish

Thanks for the update sweetie! You are quite the inspiration to us. Wow! So happy for you! Have a super 1 year anniversary. You look so vibrant, young and healthy.

gonna_do_it_56

Guves me hope.....well done......what an inspiration!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

slrrese

WOW!! Good for you. You look wonderful!!

bethhyg

Wow, you look amazing. I know that you are just beaming today and you should be. Congratulations on your loss. And thanks for posting. I just love seeing success stories. It is like watching a romantic movie with a good ending.

katglaze

Wonderful! I work in Long term care, it is so easy to take care of a small fit person aging vs an unhealthy large aging person. I see every day people who wish they had made different choices when they were younger like us( I am 53!)

Keep it up you will not regret it. I at one time weighed 207. It is not easy or overnight, because we did not get that weight on overnight!

confuzzledwife

FANTASTIC! You look GREAT! Thanks for posting, it's very motivational for me!!

ericalynn82279

Thank you so much for posting your progress!! You look fantastic!

cathylord

You are a real inspiration. I am just beginning this journey-started in January-and my goal is 64 (lbs) by 64 (yrs). I have another year and a half until my 64th birthday and I am hopeful that I will reach my goal. Your post is a real motivator for me, the older we get the harder it seems to shed the weight. I am not "dieting" this time, either, just eating healthier, mostly at home and exercising portion control. I hope I will be able to post an inspirational story here some day, too.

Thanks. And keep up the good work.

whtlatina1214

great job

cbh142

no more PLUS SIZE!

miltonp50

You are an inspiration to me. Keep up the good work. You, however, are 7 years younger than me. But, as you say, we are never too old. I'm sure you feel fabulous - you certainly look it.

dg09

You look great, great job!

BeeSunny

WOW look at you!!! Congratulations and thank you for the encouragement!!!!

ChristineDiet

WOW! Well done. You have done an amazing job. You haven't just lost weight, you've also lost years! Great job. x

GlassslippersAndFairyDust

So Inspirational! Happy MFP Birthday and thanks for being you! :flowerforyou:

DianaJaneD

What a fabulous story you are telling here!! Even your cute dog looks happy with you! You've been a very inspiring MFP friend and I look forward to getting better and better with you Great results for all your hard work and lifestyle changes !!!!

ncwingnut71

Great job!