11 months and 70 pounds :D

Im 40 this year, I have been obese since I was 20 I have been struggling with polycystic ovarian syndrome that caused infertility,severe hormonal and metabolic issues. If that wasnt enough I also have hashimotos hypothyroid and spinal birth defects that left me in a back brace (corset with shaped steel reinforced bars down the back ) for nearly a decade ( from early teens to young adult for scoloisis, spina bifida occulta and various other mal formations and pars defects, honestly to this day i dont know what they hell they were talking bout with pars defects? Whats a pars defect? lol They wanted to do spinal fusion when i was a kid but my parents declined the OP, glad they did because i made it through just fine)
I avoid heavy weights for obvious reasons but i do reps with light 5 lb dumb bells, work out on the elliptical and my savior and my main exercise is belly dancing Its so much fun that its motivated me to do drills regularly ( purchased videos on amazon.com )and now I have joined a studio for proper classes ( You cant imagine what a big step this has been )
I did the whole 1200 calorie diet for most of my journey ( And before you jump down my throat :P) I was given my diet by my endocrinologist in conjunction with a nutritionist at the local hospital. I do eat my calories back but the first 3 months I hadn't as I didn't know about it and it was before I joined MFP.
As i don't have many friends in the real world I've come to share my progress with you lot ( Sorry if I rambled, i tend to do that a lot hehe)



10 pounds from final goal

Very inspriring, way to overcome your obstacles and not make excuses!