Ryoungerdays Member

@thisonetimeatthegym I do believe many people are afraid of succeeding! I was when I started out l. I felt like I would then feel pressured to "do more" even if I didn't want to because it would be expected of me from others. I quickly got over that!

Combined with the mango in this salad, they are magnificent!

Hi there Thanks for the compliment and the encouragement! I won't know if I'm a finalist until next week. There were sooooooo many great transformations...I was just excited to finish! LOL

You're very kind. As far as strength training goes, I followed a 12 week program outlined by a company "DYMATIZE" because I was in a challenge sponsored by them. The program called for exercise of some sort 6 days a week and 1 rest day. There was some cardio daily but strength training was 4 out of 6 days. There is a…

Here's my 12 week transformation (January 9,2016- April 3, 2016) Looking forward to turning 50 in June!

So very kind of you! Although I did have to work (out) for it, I enjoyed the journey immensely! I learned so much about my body along with the proper food and dose to give it. It made the workouts more effective and less daunting! I look forward to gym time! Imagine that? Ha Ha!

Thanks so much @AidaF430! I appreciate the kind compliment!

Yes, I used a free program from the website. I combined Jamie Eastons12 week trainer with one from DYMATIZE. I also mixed in a few routines from Ashley Horner. She's tough but effective! Hope this helps! Let's stay in touch!

Thanks so very much. Got a little ways to go still!

I'm praying for longevity and great health!

You are too kind!

OMG @POTEATKD I wish I could call up the words to express how your message made me feel. Would love to stay connected and help any way I can.

You all are so very kind with your words! I'm encouraged to keep pressing towards my goal. I'm glad that some of you are further inspired. It does my spirit good! Best of luck to each of you on this journey called health, wellness and fitness!

I'm so incredibly humbled by all of the kind and encouraging comments! I'm wishing I could FaceTime each of you and personally thank you! I want to inspire and encourage others to live their best life, to defend their "personal time" to get healthier and to not be afraid of succeeding! Thanks again! I'm gonna keep pushing.…

I have a daughter your age and she asked the same question. LOL!! I followed a 12 week program on a website called bodybuilder.com there are tons of free programs there to choose from. It was really helpful!! Look it up and try one.

That's funny and very much appreciated!!

Thanks for the very encouraging compliments!

Awwww that's SOO very kind of you! 50 is a big deal for me because I have siblings that I miss dearly that didn't reach this age (34 and 46 they passed away thanks to breast cancer and hypertension). I've gotta take care of me! I have 2 daughters 19 and 21 and an amazing husband that I can't imagine leaving right now!…

Thanks for sharing your workout info. It's helpful to know what others are doing and how often! YOU LOOK AMAZING!