Senior Losing 50% of Body Weight.

Jimb376mfp
Jimb376mfp Posts: 6,236 Member
edited November 23 in Success Stories
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I promised my youngest son I would do something about my weight/health at Thanksgiving 2012. I was contemplating WLS but was afraid so I went back to WWers. I had lost on WW many times but never stayed on the Program. always gained back what I had lost PLUS MORE! Reached 376# at age 65!

My five year anniversary is coming up and I weighed 188.8 this week, I have lost 187.4# I now weigh my High School football playing weight!

Weight Lose by year:
2013 -60
2014 -32
2015 -16 (focused on NOT gaining back)
2016 -37
2017 -42 with two weeks left

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  • xproofx
    xproofx Posts: 43 Member
    This is awesome! It serves as further proof that if a weight loss is all about will and discipline and CICO. You are an inspiration to the older crowd here. A+++
  • thereshegoesagain
    thereshegoesagain Posts: 1,056 Member
    Well done!
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    Well done! Another testimony that age doesn't matter. I lost half (almost) my weight at age 59-61.
  • cbeutler
    cbeutler Posts: 667 Member
    Fantastic
  • Styggian
    Styggian Posts: 465 Member
    Good job and greats results. Big Congratulations :)
  • tammierlewis
    tammierlewis Posts: 564 Member
    Great job! Following your progress this year has been inspiring.
  • DanerTee
    DanerTee Posts: 263 Member
    Well done you!!! You have a lot to be proud of and I bet your son is so happy to see you happier and healthier!!
  • Just_Maddy
    Just_Maddy Posts: 94 Member
    Mad respect Sir!
  • nowine4me
    nowine4me Posts: 3,985 Member
    Awesome. And kudos to your son for caring enough to give you that push.
  • Rocknut53
    Rocknut53 Posts: 1,794 Member
    Well done! You are an inspiration to all of us "old timers." I should introduce you to my husband, he just can't get motivated.
  • missysippy930
    missysippy930 Posts: 2,577 Member
    Congrats on your accomplishment! Your son may have given you the inspiration, but the hard work and victory are all yours.
    Losing weight is never easy at any age, and your success is proof that age is just a number. Your perseverance and dedication will be an inspiration to many!
    The best of luck to you! Very well done!
  • shakenbake57
    shakenbake57 Posts: 303 Member
    I so appreciate that you shared your yearly losses. Helps to remind those of us with a substantial amount to lose, staying the course does indeed yield great reward!
  • RodaRose
    RodaRose Posts: 9,562 Member
    Amazing accomplishment! :star::star::star:
  • missh1967
    missh1967 Posts: 661 Member
    Rock on! That's awesome!
  • debtay123
    debtay123 Posts: 1,327 Member
    Way to go! fabulous job!!!!
  • mtews63
    mtews63 Posts: 13 Member
    I want to congratulate you. It is my son who has motivated me as well. I hope to be as successful as you. So many times I have tried but this time I am down 30 plus pounds and don't plan on going back.
  • GoRun2
    GoRun2 Posts: 473 Member
    Way to go
  • ALNIBY
    ALNIBY Posts: 13 Member
    Congratulations! I bet your son is so proud of you! This is fantastic!
  • beachwoman2006
    beachwoman2006 Posts: 1,214 Member
    edited February 2018
    Congratulations, Jim! It's been a pleasure to have been with you through GOAD as you accomplished your goals. As you know, things were a little "rocky" at the start :p but you quickly became a valuable part of our (somewhat?) dysfunctional family.
  • Al_Howard
    Al_Howard Posts: 8,713 Member
    Jim, a pleasure to know you, and your journey with us GOADies.
  • Jerdtrmndone
    Jerdtrmndone Posts: 5,850 Member
    Jim what a great story. Congrats!!
  • Frankie_Fan
    Frankie_Fan Posts: 562 Member
    Wow! Congrats!!
  • countcurt
    countcurt Posts: 593 Member
    beachwoman2006 wrote: »
    Congratulations, Jim! It's been a pleasure to have been with you through GOAD as you accomplished your goals. As you know, things were a little "rocky" at the start :p ...

    Tactful.

    Great to see.
  • ITUSGirl51
    ITUSGirl51 Posts: 191 Member
    Wow and congratulations! You look great.
  • KevVenturous
    KevVenturous Posts: 1 Member
    edited February 2018
    Incredible effort and results! I imagine 2015 the hardest part of the journey?
  • jonesite
    jonesite Posts: 40 Member
    Congratulations, you are an inspiration to the over 60+ crowd, it can be done!
  • linmueller
    linmueller Posts: 1,354 Member
    Congrats @Jimb376mfp ! It's been inspiring doing this WW thing with you. I still remember your early days of GoaD... your willingness to learn was evident early on, when instead of flouncing, you started gathering the knowledge you'd need to be successful! And look at you now! I'm not sure I've ever seen your before pic, you are a mere shadow of your former self! I look forward to celebrating goal with you, and watching your maintenance journey!
  • Jimb376mfp
    Jimb376mfp Posts: 6,236 Member
    Thanks @linmueller
    Yes my early days on GoaD were a struggle. We had a group of GoaD veterans that gave out a lot of advice in a Tough Love manner. No BS just told it like it is!
    That term Flounce was used for Newbies that left in a huff. I had two guys I exchanged emails with off line to gripe about it. I stayed with the GoaD group because they had been through the struggle of losing weight and were passing on good information. I learned a lot here.
  • Jimb376mfp
    Jimb376mfp Posts: 6,236 Member
    KevVenturous wrote: »
    Incredible effort and results! I imagine 2015 the hardest part of the journey?

    My third year on WW. was when I hit the -100# mark. The most I ever lost on WW. I had lost 80# in 1987, got to 202 but never got below 250 for most of my adult life.

    2015 was the year I learned to eat ON PLAN and NOT gain back what I had lost. I lost -16# but knew I could keep with the Plan Long Term.

    2016 was like a Reboot with new Smart Points Plan.
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