11 months weightloss then 11 months maintenance/recomp (with pics)

Orphia
Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
edited November 16 in Success Stories
This is what 695 days of logging all foods daily in MFP has done:

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I lost 80lbs from April 2015 to April 2016, and have maintained my goal weight range since then.

My goal weight range is 62-64 kg, and I've stayed at my calorie limit the whole time. I believe I've gained around 1 kg of muscle, as I was in the lower half of the range at the start, and am now in the upper half of the range.

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My eating strategy has always been:

Eat whatever you feel like within your calorie limit.

I've had chocolate and alcohol (in moderation) every day. I love seafood and pasta. I love a bit of everything. Although I draw the line at kale. :smiley:

I've been madly in love with running, walking, and yoga. I average 18,000 steps a day. When losing weight, I ate back 50-75% of my Fitbit Charge HR exercise calories. In maintenance, I eat back about 95% or you might as well say 100%.

My strategy at this stage of the process is "eat and train" not "diet and exercise".

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I've just turned 50, and I'm feeling the happiest and healthiest I've ever been in my life. I hope some of this can help you.
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  • L1zardQueen
    L1zardQueen Posts: 8,753 Member
    Wow! Way to go! 50 is the new 30!
  • metalmeow1
    metalmeow1 Posts: 111 Member
    You only look maybe 30lbs heavier in May '15...?

    You look amazing! Congratulations! It's so hard to lose as you age, I hear, and you look great for 50! I bet you feel amazing.
  • Mandamanda93
    Mandamanda93 Posts: 213 Member
    You look amazing! And congratulations!
    P.S. That balancing pose, holy moly, you are an inspiration.
  • starfruit132
    starfruit132 Posts: 291 Member
    You look great for any age! Amazing!!! Love the fact that fitness can be gained as another goal. Trying to do the same in my 50s, and you are my inspiration now.
  • mrspett323
    mrspett323 Posts: 85 Member
    You look amazing, Congrats!!! So motivating!
  • buffalogal42
    buffalogal42 Posts: 374 Member
    Awesome!
  • wapan
    wapan Posts: 219 Member
    You look amazing. Congrats and thank you for sharing.
  • AllyS7
    AllyS7 Posts: 480 Member
    Inspiring! Way to go!
  • laburto
    laburto Posts: 43 Member
    Congrats!!!
  • SierraFatToSkinny
    SierraFatToSkinny Posts: 463 Member
    Goals! Hardcore goals!
  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
    fitnellieforlife wrote: »
    I've wanted to give up today, but seeing this I won't. Great job.

    @fitnellieforlife xo Thanks for your support. You can do it! I'm proof that a little bit of effort every day adds up to goals achieved.

    A saying that always kept me on track is:

    "You might as well keep trying because the time will pass anyway."

  • cordney
    cordney Posts: 73 Member
    You rock Ma'am!
  • naomillion
    naomillion Posts: 351 Member
    Deeply inspiring! Thank you for sharing your story! <3
  • RuNaRoUnDaFiEld
    RuNaRoUnDaFiEld Posts: 5,864 Member
    fitnellieforlife wrote: »
    I've wanted to give up today, but seeing this I won't. Great job.

    Don't give up honey, just take 1 day at a time. You'll be so glad you did and you can post your inspirational story at the end to help others also xx
  • RuNaRoUnDaFiEld
    RuNaRoUnDaFiEld Posts: 5,864 Member
    @Orphia You're awesome, great motivation for others as well
  • George8383
    George8383 Posts: 70 Member
    You look fantastic I only wish I had your strategy and will power on eating what you like ect what's you secret on that self control
  • Patty1015A
    Patty1015A Posts: 79 Member
    Wow! you look so strong and fit for a 50 year old! Did you have aching knees when you started jogging? I started 2 weeks ago with jogging and my right knee is killing me! I want to give up but I am enjoying it so much I hate to give up jogging! It also helps me to eat less! I am 42 by the way and would love to lose about 30lbs!
  • neldabg
    neldabg Posts: 1,452 Member
    Oh wow, Orphia! Congrats and thanks for sharing your story!
  • PeachyHanwell
    PeachyHanwell Posts: 3 Member
    Amazing & inspirational :)
  • jenilla1
    jenilla1 Posts: 11,118 Member
    <3
  • VintageFeline
    VintageFeline Posts: 6,771 Member
    Love this. And is that first pic your high weight? Because you carried those 80lbs really well! I'll be switching to recomp in the not too distant future and I'm excited to see what a year does so this is very cool to see.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,992 Member
    Excellent job girl!!!

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
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  • middlehaitch
    middlehaitch Posts: 8,486 Member
    Aww gee @orphia, after reading so much good stuff in your posts it is really great to actually see you and your success.

    Well done young woman!

    Cheers, h.
  • abrubru
    abrubru Posts: 137 Member
    Beautiful, inspiring work!
  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
    Patty1015A wrote: »
    Wow! you look so strong and fit for a 50 year old! Did you have aching knees when you started jogging? I started 2 weeks ago with jogging and my right knee is killing me! I want to give up but I am enjoying it so much I hate to give up jogging! It also helps me to eat less! I am 42 by the way and would love to lose about 30lbs!

    @Patty1015A Thank you! Yay, you started jogging!

    Running actually strengthens the knee cartilage. However, I have flat feet, and my leg muscles weren't communicating with my brain quickly enough or in sync up the chain from my feet, and my physiotherapist gave me exercises that helped me retrain my brain. I also got orthotics for my feet, and those knee problems were fine.

    I highly recommend physiotherapy and podiatry.

    Also, make sure you don't overdo it. If you're increasing distance, don't run flat out. Run at a pace that you can hold a conversation at.

    And make sure you take rest days. In the beginning, I did Couch to 5K two days a week, and did my best at parkrun on Saturdays. Rest days are when your body's biology makes improvements.

    Good luck! Join us in the MFP Monthly Running Challenge threads! March's thread is here: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10521779/march-2017-running-challenge/p1
  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
    middlehaitch wrote: »
    Aww gee @orphia, after reading so much good stuff in your posts it is really great to actually see you and your success.

    Well done young woman!

    Cheers, h.

    @middlehaitch :blush: Aww, you're so nice. And I think you're very smart, so your comment means a lot to me. Thank you.

    Thanks to everyone else who's posted! Your support is really touching, and I feel honoured you've taken the time to post to me.
  • sijomial
    sijomial Posts: 19,809 Member
    Well done young lady!

    I particularly liked your phrase - "eat and train" not "diet and exercise".
  • blwelch1
    blwelch1 Posts: 81 Member
    Have you always been a runner, or did you start running in 2015?
  • snowflake954
    snowflake954 Posts: 8,399 Member
    Very nice to see. I'm also doing a recomp (at 62) and it's coming along nicely. Never give up at any age. A big congrats on your success!
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