You are NEVER too old! 365 days with pics

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  • Congrats! You have an amazing story!
  • threshkreen
    threshkreen Posts: 79 Member
    Fantastic job. A real inspiration. You say you lift heavy. This, too, is my love. Do you do power lifting, olympic style or just whatever as long as it involves weights. Being strong is very empowering, don't you agree?
  • GurleyGirl524
    GurleyGirl524 Posts: 578 Member
    congratulations!!!!!! You look amazing!!!! I know how proud you must feel!!!
  • Kkmama
    Kkmama Posts: 544 Member
    Amazing! You look amazing! And I bet you feel that way too!
  • Red_Becca
    Red_Becca Posts: 19 Member
    You lost pounds and years off you, that's amazing and inspiring. Way to go!
  • jina1981
    jina1981 Posts: 23
    congratssssss I love it...you look amazing and I bet you feel amazing...your such an inspiration...thanks for sharing!!!!
  • jewel6018
    jewel6018 Posts: 210 Member
    Wow you look absolutely fantastic. You have done a great job. You should be so proud of yourself. Thanks for sharing.
  • Mommy2CCCC
    Mommy2CCCC Posts: 70 Member
    Wow! You look amazing!!! What a difference a year makes!!! Congrats on your success!
  • Thanks for your response. Yes, I have been "dieting" all this time. Usually I am under my calorie allotment but too high in sugar. I only get 33 grams per day and my 1/2 grapefruit in the morning uses 11 of those. I like fruit so my sugar is always too high. I have just added protein whey shakes to boist protein on the advice of my trainer. The exercises I do are:
    squats three sets of twelve, bench presses 45 lbs, hamstring curls 20 lbs, crunches 70 lbs. pull-ups 12 lbs bicep curls 12lbs, triceps, lat pull downs... all sets are repeated three times three days a week. My trainer says I do alot better than some much younger people. He is so attentive and supportive. I wouldn't be so faithful about working out if it weren't for him. I walk on the treadmill for 20-40 minutes. I think that's my weak point. He would like me to walk more. Aaargh!
    What is the name of the book you recommended about strength training?
    I have real sugar cravings and think I am addicted by the way I respond to them. It's an almost automatic response when sugar is put in front of me. Once I start I don't stop.
    Thanks again for your interest. I am so impressed with the way every one is so supportive of one another. This is a very nice list to read.
  • veromancha
    veromancha Posts: 158 Member
    You are one good looking lady!!
  • Balice57
    Balice57 Posts: 125
    Great progress! I'm 54, so I'm right there with you. I was shocked when I read that if you're 50+ you should keep your sodium intake to 1,500; unbelievably I can do that most of the time. Your before and after photos are fantastic, and inspiring.
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,420 Member
    I am also a woman of a certain age, and I want to congratulate you on your success and attitude!

    Keep preaching it, too many feel like giving up. :flowerforyou: There is life after 50. . . and rarely pregnancy...so rejoice!
  • madeinforks
    madeinforks Posts: 50 Member
    As a 56 year old myself I have to say "it is Never too late to get fit" and those who do are just not motivated to get up and do what it takes to take care of themselves..but you are doing it! and so are many others of us who are showing that it can be done..keep it up and good luck on reaching your goals,,..they are attainable!
  • olong
    olong Posts: 255 Member
    Thank you for sharing your joy. You are an inspiration! (Including to the not-so-young and not-so-old alike!)
  • you're such an inspiration and you look amazing!!! congrats on your year of success!!
  • abbezen
    abbezen Posts: 405 Member
    You are BEAUTIFUL and an inspiration for me. Thanks for sharing your journey!
  • livlovlaf
    livlovlaf Posts: 25 Member
    Thank you so much for posting. I can relate to your size (both height and weight) and battle of the bulge. I just turned 60 and it is like chizziling cement to get the weight off. I too have the borderline numbers and do not want to go that direction. You didn't mention, but did your numbers get back to where they should be? I really did need to hear that you are NEVER too old. Thanks, again.
  • marsellient
    marsellient Posts: 591 Member
    Your story should inspire everyone, but especially those of us who are starting the same journey with similar goals. Thank you for sharing... from another 55 year old!
  • Birder150
    Birder150 Posts: 677 Member
    FABULOUS!!! It's so great to see someone in my age bracket overcoming this issue with such success.
    You look fantastic!
    Your story is definitely inspiring to me and gives me the hope that I can do this as well.

    I'm 51 and I have stopped dieting too and look forward to my 365 day results.
  • 77tes
    77tes Posts: 8,517 Member
    Wow! Amazing progress -- but what's this old stuff? (I'm about your age).

    Congratulations! :drinker:
  • Birder150
    Birder150 Posts: 677 Member
    Keep preaching it, too many feel like giving up. :flowerforyou: There is life after 50. . . and rarely pregnancy...so rejoice!

    Sing it, Sister! :flowerforyou:
  • Boingo1
    Boingo1 Posts: 205 Member
    You are GORGEOUS! And moreso thinner!! Congratulations on finding the success and making yourself so much more healthy!!
  • Articeluvsmemphis
    Articeluvsmemphis Posts: 1,987 Member
    YOU.ARE.AWESOME!
  • raindancer
    raindancer Posts: 993 Member
    You rock.!!, This give me real hope
  • DAM_Fine
    DAM_Fine Posts: 1,227 Member
    I am also a woman of a certain age, and I want to congratulate you on your success and attitude!

    Keep preaching it, too many feel like giving up. :flowerforyou: There is life after 50. . . and rarely pregnancy...so rejoice!

    ^^^^^^^ What she said!!!! :flowerforyou: (Especially about pregancy - there are some really nice perks about being menopausal!) :laugh:
  • k8lyn_235
    k8lyn_235 Posts: 507 Member
    you are definitely an inspiration! you look great! keep up the awesome work :)
  • raindancer
    raindancer Posts: 993 Member
    I just ordered the book for my nook..LOL
  • provence9
    provence9 Posts: 119 Member
    Thanks for the motivation. Good Job!!
  • moonmeme
    moonmeme Posts: 26
    Wow will done u give me hope thanx
  • You look Fantastic. You truly are an Inspiration. Thank you for this.
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