Never too old! Nine months of hard work w/pics

I knew I could do it ... I knew that it wouldn't be easy ... I knew it would take patience, consistency, and determination. It takes a lot to reverse the results eating too much, old joints, and gravity ... but I'm beginning to see a difference. My goal is to change the shape of my body. The weight is not a concern as it will disappear as a by product. This is my nine month progress on MFP. The first picture was taken a year ago. It was my catalyst. The other pictures were taken today ... my nine month MFP anniversay. I still have a good way to go ... still have layers of fat in my mid section ... but my butt is firm ... just need to have the same success with my tummy area. I began lifting heavy about six weeks ago ... that is when I turned a corner. LOVE ... LOVE ... LOVE lifting heavy. I get a lot of strange looks at the gym ... all my time is spent in the weight area ... just me and the boys. They walk away with a smile on their face though when they learn I'm 67!

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  • KatieLou1022
    KatieLou1022 Posts: 102 Member
    Well ... they were right side up when I started!
  • Cruxthemystic
    Cruxthemystic Posts: 149 Member
    Awesome you go girl!!!!
  • krucks
    krucks Posts: 10 Member
    Awesome!!! You look great. Congratulations to you - I just joined a gym this weekend and am wondering what your workout schedule looks like. Do you lift and do cardio every day? Just curious.
  • ashleyplus3
    ashleyplus3 Posts: 284 Member
    67?!!!!??? You look FABULOUS! I hope to look as good as you when I'm 67! What a wonderful transformation - you have worked hard and it shows. Makes me want to lift heavy! :-D

    Keep it up hot mama!!
  • sanjoparolas
    sanjoparolas Posts: 549 Member
    Wow -- congratulations, your efforts are paying off!
  • Wow! Awesome you look great!
  • jennyrebekka
    jennyrebekka Posts: 626 Member
    WOW!WOW!WOW! - - you do not look that age at all. your body looks fantastic.....very inspirational. i have an on-off again relationship with kettlebells (the only kind of lifting i've done so far in my journey), but i think this is going to inspire me to start doing it more regularly now.
  • Great job on the 16lbs lost @sanjoparolas
  • Wow, you really look amazing. I am at 3 months now, and you inspire me to keep going strong.
  • Healthydiner65
    Healthydiner65 Posts: 1,448 Member
    Amazing transformation.Very inspiring!
  • jodyblanchard
    jodyblanchard Posts: 99 Member
    Congratulations!
  • saschka7
    saschka7 Posts: 577 Member
    You look great! :drinker:

    (and I love your tights and shoes in the first pic!)
  • itsDorian7
    itsDorian7 Posts: 105 Member
    You look amazing!! Your dedication and hard work is an inspiration !
  • BeccaBollons
    BeccaBollons Posts: 652 Member
    Your arms and butt are AMAY-ZINGGG! Congrats on great results !
  • bwallace2012
    bwallace2012 Posts: 37 Member
    where's your butt??? definitely an inspiration! and your arms are fantastic!
  • Lupercalia
    Lupercalia Posts: 1,857 Member
    You look fantastic! I'm so happy to read that you're really enjoying lifting. I love it too, and yes indeed, it does a body good! :flowerforyou:
  • gigglybeth
    gigglybeth Posts: 365 Member
    You look awesome for any age!! Way to go!!
  • burtnyks
    burtnyks Posts: 124 Member
    Wow! Good for you! Great inspiration.
  • suz155
    suz155 Posts: 326 Member
    Congratulations!!!!!
  • saynotosugar
    saynotosugar Posts: 2 Member
    Very inspiring, especially for those of us over 60!
  • ldnmaggie
    ldnmaggie Posts: 222 Member
    You look AMAZING.
  • connie_messina
    connie_messina Posts: 495 Member
    wow im almost 47 and was thinking im so old whats the point! but then i see you and maybe im wrong!! good for you!! :)
  • SalishSea
    SalishSea Posts: 373 Member
    You look amazing! Excellent work on being strong! I hope I look as food as you when I'm 67! Post more pictures in another nine months!
  • alliemarie77
    alliemarie77 Posts: 378 Member
    You look wonderful!! Congrats on your success!! (-:
  • fleetzz
    fleetzz Posts: 962 Member
    you look teriffic
  • Wow, your body does NOT look like it's 67 at all, congrats, amazing.
  • mamadon
    mamadon Posts: 1,422 Member
    I see so many posts on here from folks over 50, who say they are just too old or their body just can't change any more ( I am 51 btw). Anyway, they should all read this post!!! Amazing!!!
  • FourIsCompany
    FourIsCompany Posts: 269 Member
    You have no idea what an inspiration you are! I'm 56. I got tears in my eyes looking at your pics and thinking of the boys in the gym! :laugh: Congratulations on your amazing success!
  • karenkay25
    karenkay25 Posts: 18 Member
    You are my inspiration, congratulations! I really though I was to old at 64, but now I know I'm not.
  • jodie_t
    jodie_t Posts: 287 Member
    Goodferyou girl, it IS so much harder when you get to a certain age! :drinker:

    Interested - what is it that lifting weights does for you which other workouts don't?
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