Greetings EVERYBODY,

Feel free to call me FAITH! which stands for = Fully Achieving Independence Through Health (it also helps me remember what I need of most!) My FAITH! journey began after I lost my mother who had been a stroke survivor, but eventually died of a series of heart attacks. Later I learned that I was at risk of the same thing happening to me. I thought I was in pretty good health, just a little over weight. With 5 children I knew I had to reduce my risk and learn the warning signs of stroke, heart disease & diabetes to break the cycle since my mother's mother had died from heart disease also.

Since starting my FAITH! journey in 2005, I've loss & KEPT OFF over 60 lbs. The year I turned 50 I pushed myself to the edge & then jumped over, lol... while on a cruise I went rock wall climbing which was AMAZING, then trail running & did my first FULL 26.2 marathon ever! Getting HEALTHY has changed my life. I'm no expert, but I've developed a love for helping people get healthy & fit before it's to late. I'm available to share what's worked for me in hopes to help, inspire & encourage others to reach their HEALTHY Fitness goals too!

By the way, I'm brand new to this site, I just joined today as a way 2 help my facebook "90 Days To Summer FITNESS Challenge BOOTCAMP!" group so I don't know anything about how this site works so please feel free to let me know if I do something wrong :-) Blessings from FAITH!

hi ,i turned 50 last year and so far it's been great! I 've dropped 106pds and on the last 3 pds! and I am going to tell you it's been hard and trying but very worth it ! you will do it again and you keep telling yourself that your worth it because you ARE! the one thing that has really helpped me succeed is working out ,I work out 6 to 7 days a week i tyy not to burn less than 400 cal on most days i burn 800 cals and do weights 2 to 3 days aweek ;;;; you can all kinds of routines off the computer [just type in exersize routines and there will be all kind to choose from! and change up you work outs every 4 to 6 weeks thats what worked for me ! sorry I know I talk to much But all I want to do is help you succeed! please keep in touch even if you just want to talk ! its a long jouney and i would like to be a friend!

Hi everyone! We have gained a lot of new members in the last week. I just joined mfp last week. I was doing great until the weekend hit. That is always a struggle-hubbie is not into all this fitness stuff. I am trying to get him to start using our Bowflex Sport though because he is loosing muscle tone in his arms. He is turning 60 this summer and I will be 59 so I want us to be in good shape and health for our "golden years". It is nice to read all of your comments and find out what works for people. I love to walk but it is snowing here in northern Idaho today so I did a 40 minute DVD of Jillian Michaels. Well, I need to get my protein shake so hope everyone has a great day!!

hi everyone !well so far i kept the weight off 108lb.., i decided to stop at 141 and feel good! i am just getting back into exersize ! i havent for 2 months do to being sick ! but i going to get fully back into the groove! i hope everyone is doing good and having a awsome summer!:smooched:

TeTeAngel, thats where I want to be too! and I am the same height I just started back again, cuz I gained 5 lbs since June-
and I am making me some new goals! ( I have 36 lbs to go)
Read my bible everyday
Exercise 3 times a week
Track my food
Love my family
Reward myself first reward---pedicure!

Welcome, gina. I'd like to lose 40 pounds, but it is certainly slow going for me. I'm 54, by the way.