4 year milestone

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lorrpb
lorrpb Posts: 11,464 Member
edited June 2018 in Success Stories
This week is my 4 year "fitversary", my journey to health and fitness. Back then I couldn't walk up my own steep driveway without rest breaks and couldn't walk more the 1/4 mile without excruciating hip, knee, and foot pain.

I found an awesome trainer who helped me learn how to exercise at the pace I could tolerate and gave me the focus I needed to get my life back. I've exercised several times a week every week since then and at age 63 am in the best shape of my life, able to do anything I want to do.

Yesterday I finished my "bling board" with medals and bibs from many of the events I've been in - 150 km walking and running. Thank you to all who have shared in this journey and encouraged and supported and inspired me along the way.
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  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
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    Bravo, @lorrpb! You always make insightful and helpful posts, and I'm very happy to applaud you on your wonderful success!
  • leannepat42
    leannepat42 Posts: 28 Member
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    Wow - you're an inspiration.
  • themedalist
    themedalist Posts: 3,212 Member
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    Lori, I just LOVE your story! You’ve shown it’s never too late to turn your life around and live an active, vibrant life. It isn’t easy, certainly, but it is possible. Whatever goals you have for yourself moving forward, a healthy, fit body will help you achieve them.

    I am very proud to be your friend! Well done! And I love the bling boards!
  • workinonit1956
    workinonit1956 Posts: 1,043 Member
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    Well done and happy fitversary!!!!! You are an inspiration!
  • sexybug6
    sexybug6 Posts: 156 Member
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    Awesome story you should feel very proud of what you have achieve you look amazing
  • pangy1958
    pangy1958 Posts: 151 Member
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    You look fantastic and an inspiration to us all. Thank you for your story.
  • etfan
    etfan Posts: 133 Member
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    Very inspirational!! Congrats and thanks for sharing!
  • glorian13vazquez498
    glorian13vazquez498 Posts: 29 Member
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    Woooow great job! Awesome! You look younger!
  • mk2fit
    mk2fit Posts: 730 Member
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    Woo hoo, you rock! Happy fitversary :)
  • kami3006
    kami3006 Posts: 4,978 Member
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    Fantastic transformation! Love the bling!

    You're absolutely an inspiration and have been a great boon to the community. Your contributions to the forums are greatly appreciated.
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,464 Member
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    jrochest wrote: »
    You look about 20 years younger -- and so much happier! Congratulations, and thanks for the motivation!

    I'm 57 and am mostly doing MFP for the calorie counting, but the more I look at these success stories, the more I realize I'm missing important stuff by not exercising.

    Of course, calorie counting was central to my losing weight (150 lb), but it was really the improvements in fitness and function that have kept me motivated and disciplined in the kitchen. Also remember that when we lose pounds, we lose both fat and muscle (this is true even of the very fit and muscular people), so exercise (especially strength training) helps preserve that very important muscle tissue.
  • Thehardmakesitworthit
    Thehardmakesitworthit Posts: 838 Member
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    Simply amazing and wonderful! Lots of life happened along the way I am sure and you still reached your pinnacle.... love it!
  • DogServant
    DogServant Posts: 30 Member
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    You are definitely rockin’ it. Congrats for a job well done!
  • Fuzzipeg
    Fuzzipeg Posts: 2,298 Member
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    You are a credit to Maturity. I admire you and your determination.
  • Nataliegetfit
    Nataliegetfit Posts: 395 Member
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    Congratulations! You look fabulous. I am so happy for you.
  • AlinaRoberts721
    AlinaRoberts721 Posts: 2 Member
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    Wow!!!!! Congratulations!!!
  • LoreeBelle
    LoreeBelle Posts: 196 Member
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    Amazing transformation!!! Such an inspiration to me! I’ve been working at it slowly—very slow going lately. I’m down 40# and have about 90# to go. Started weight training in February; and I agree it’s so important.
  • girlwithcurls2
    girlwithcurls2 Posts: 2,259 Member
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    A Bling Board!! I love it! Your posts always have a nugget of goodness. Congratulations!!! :heart:

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