I’m 43 years old and 5’7” tall on a good day! My goal was 50 pounds. Then I modified it to 55. Now my goal is 60 pounds lost. Then on to a maintenance plan. I started off at 226. Today is officially the 40# mark. And yes. I’ve had some wonderfully sinful cheat days in there as well. Several pints of Ben and Jerry’s, a day at the state fair, etc.
But each time i fuck myself up with tasty tasty food, I start anew the next. I’ve only really ever experienced significant weight gain one time, so I’m guessing that was pretty fortunate!
I’ve tried diet and exercise in the past, usually combining rigorous amounts of bicycling and eating all the “right” foods.
I’m not exercising right now, but I’m down 40# in three months and am super stoked. This way of eating is truly making a positive change in my physique. And folks are noticing. Which is embarrassing.
I put on a pair of my favorite jeans (size 34) last week. I haven’t worn them in like 4 years or so. My kids mentioned how “skinny” my legs are. Today, I’m having to cinch up my belt, and am going try on the pair one size smaller (33) when I get home from work, as I’m noticing a little saggy bottom thing going on. (Surprise! They fit too, but a little snug)
I started this journey the last week of May and am the lightest I’ve weighed in recent memory. When asked how I’m doing it, though, I’m still met with such skepticism. I’m amazed at how far people will excuse themselves away from good health. I’m wishing I had logged this journey vie YouTube, to share my success in real time, but such is life.
Included are my before and after. (Rather, “After” and “Before”. Only 20# more to lose I think, and I’ll be in good enough shape to resume playing hockey.
Anyhow, folks, I’m having a good day and I hope you are also!