Finally sharing (our) success!

A bit over a year ago, my husband and I were in the ER. He was feeling 'weird' and his BP was 195/90. They were quickly able to get it down to normal, be he decided that day to make changes. He was quite overweight - we both were. He had been all his life, me only since having a child years before. I was also starting to get signs of being diabetic, my own BP wasn't great, I was having breathing problems, tired all the time, etc. Seeing him trying to struggle through, I joined him in support. We both already had MFP accounts from several false-starts ago, so started logging.

It was a struggle at first. We tried to cut out foods entirely, tried to way under-eat, etc. Eventually we found a balance and started actually enjoying it. The pounds practically *melted* off even though we still enjoyed cookies, cake, bacon, everything - in moderation!

I've been maintaining for several months now and my husband is still trying to lose that last stubborn 10 (but not gaining) and has his BP mostly under control (he is genetically predisposed to high BP but it's usually good now!), so I feel I should share to hopefully inspire - both individuals and couples!

6 years ago (we actually got bigger after this):



At a holiday party last month:



Just me about 4 years ago (and yes -- yet bigger after that):



And lastly, some moths ago when I decided to stop losing. 10 years ago I saw some people jumping around on springed stilts, but they were too expensive... and I was too heavy. Told myself when I lost weight, these would be my reward. I decided to stop losing cause 5 more lbs down and I'd have to move to the children's class springs which can't bounce as high. I highly recommend 'bocking' as it's called! Great (dangerous) fun and a good workout to boot! Plus since I don't want to lose more, I have to eat a bit more when I bock a lot... accidental recomposition!




My weight counter is not accurate as I was just that embarrassed about my weight. I will say I've actually lost more than 100 lbs. Husband the same!

I should also point out I'm VERY lazy so didn't add much of the moving part... other than I now walk/run/bike/bock anywhere less than a mile away if weather permits. I don't go out of my way to exercise and still lost, is my point! Just VERY diligent about tracking (by weighing everything going in my stomach). So even if you've been big your whole life, even if you are 'addicted' to sugar, even if you hate to move... you CAN still lose and get healthy!

The only important things are to log ACCURATELY by weighing everything, maintain a caloric deficit, and don't lie to yourself or tell yourself you have to starve or cut out your favorite foods completely! Want some cake? Eat some cake! Just not the whole cake. And log that cake.