3 yrs ago vs now

NotBonJovi wrote: »

Simply wow! Please share how you did it.

I worked with a personal trainer from day 1. Before I met with the trainer, I came to grips with the fact that I would need to make changes for the rest of my life. I wanted to make changes during weight loss that I felt I could sustain forever, no tricks or gimmicks.

I put my stats into MFP and ate at 1500-1700. Once I had my eating plan established, I quit logging after about 3 months but continued eating the same for 2 more years. I walked daily and strength trained 2x per week. Eventually I added a couple of fitness classes. I kept a journal which helped me track my progress, highs, and lows. I established good habits and kept at it. I always remembered where I started, because I didn't want to go back.

My trainer closed his business last fall, about the time I reached maintenance. I joined the Y and took up lap swimming. I set up a work out area at home where I mostly do weights at this time. I still eat the same, just allow a little more latitude on weekends and special events.

It's all about the mindset and how bad you want it. That's the hard part. The techniques are the easy part.

18 month Success Story: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10296584/18-months-and-going-strong-w-pics/p1

My Newspaper Article Feature:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10347057/my-success-story-made-the-front-page-of-the-newspaper?new=1
http://archive.kitsapsun.com/news/woman-making-strides-in-weight-loss-fitness-2cecd299-3c0a-5674-e053-0100007f162c-370759861.html