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80 down/20 to go

PurelyLiving
Posts: 4
Hello all,
Perhaps MyFitnessPal will be what I need to lose that last 20 - I need motivation to MOVE (so I am joining an online forum - ha ha!). I lost 85 lbs in 2010 and have maintained 80 of that weight loss. I did not diet, but incorporated a lifestyle change. I read lots of diet plans, but most cancer prevention books, newsletters, etc. and wanted to ensure I journeyed not on a temporary weight loss path, but a lifestyle that promoted cellular health.
My numbers were borderline pre-type 2 diabetic. I had chronic back pain - 2 surgeries L4 S5. And nervous about symptoms that could contribute to or indicate colon cancer in my future...if I did not change my ways I knew I would be in trouble.
Ironically, a few paragraphs on nutrition in a hormone balance book "What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Breast Cancer" changed my life and were the catalyst for my change. (Which I read after attending a local women's wellness seminar.) I became a student of reading ingredient labels, and learned to avoid all things artificial. I am now passionate about health education and blog when I get the chance - I love to try and come up with clean eating recipes.
I lost my weight without exercise, and I know I will need to get moving to lose the last 20. I do feel like a new person and my doctor said i took 30 years of my age (past 50 IRL). I am on no medications and have lots of energy, but I would like to incorporate some strengthening and balance exercises as my atrophied foot (much better with a good hiking boot) has me limping if I walk more than several miles and I lack power to bike uphill.
This is probably a long intro - but i look forward to learning from those who perhaps are on the same journey.
Perhaps MyFitnessPal will be what I need to lose that last 20 - I need motivation to MOVE (so I am joining an online forum - ha ha!). I lost 85 lbs in 2010 and have maintained 80 of that weight loss. I did not diet, but incorporated a lifestyle change. I read lots of diet plans, but most cancer prevention books, newsletters, etc. and wanted to ensure I journeyed not on a temporary weight loss path, but a lifestyle that promoted cellular health.
My numbers were borderline pre-type 2 diabetic. I had chronic back pain - 2 surgeries L4 S5. And nervous about symptoms that could contribute to or indicate colon cancer in my future...if I did not change my ways I knew I would be in trouble.
Ironically, a few paragraphs on nutrition in a hormone balance book "What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Breast Cancer" changed my life and were the catalyst for my change. (Which I read after attending a local women's wellness seminar.) I became a student of reading ingredient labels, and learned to avoid all things artificial. I am now passionate about health education and blog when I get the chance - I love to try and come up with clean eating recipes.
I lost my weight without exercise, and I know I will need to get moving to lose the last 20. I do feel like a new person and my doctor said i took 30 years of my age (past 50 IRL). I am on no medications and have lots of energy, but I would like to incorporate some strengthening and balance exercises as my atrophied foot (much better with a good hiking boot) has me limping if I walk more than several miles and I lack power to bike uphill.
This is probably a long intro - but i look forward to learning from those who perhaps are on the same journey.
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Congrats on the first 80! That must have taken hard work and dedication.
The community here is great and will give you all the help/encouragement you need to lose that final 20.
Rooting for ye!0 -
Dedication in changing my eating habits and making smarter choices, but hard work...no. I don't think I ever broke a sweat other than the day I visited my nephew's CrossFit gym and he nearly killed me with 54 squats by the time all was said and done. I couldn't walk for days.0
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Wow congradulations on losing the first 80.0
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