Lost 100 pounds, my story

[tufy]

Congratulations You are a true inspiration. I am also in my 50's and have fallen off my plan gaining 37 lbs. So far down 16 lbs and I know I can do it now. Thanks for posting

[leahvb]

Great job! That is a very inspiring story!

[LCjane]

What an awesome accomplishment! Congrats!

[Livywilltim-mom]

Linda,

Wow! I have just joined the BB and have found this website and the folks on it to be so helpful and inspirational. I am so glad I followed your link to this story. You look fabulous, and it is very uplifting to read your story.

Thanks,
and Peace

[DENMW]

Thanks everyone. If you click on my user name next to the word gallery you will see my before picture.

Planning is a real key and getting plugged into a group helps too. There are many great challenges on the challenge board. Check them out. It is a great way to stay accountable and get to know people.

[PhillyFatLoser]

hey linda!
that's so great! you have done so well! congratulations!
can you tell us how you have maintained your weight now? that would be a great help i think.
thanks,
jodi

[PhillyFatLoser]

hey, just wanted to subscribe to this thread, since i forgot to in my last reply. hehe...

[DENMW]

Originally Posted by PhillyFatLoser

hey linda!
that's so great! you have done so well! congratulations!
can you tell us how you have maintained your weight now? that would be a great help i think.
thanks,
jodi

Hey Jodi,
Actually I gained a bit back, about 12 lb and am working of getting that off. I am in a challenge on the challenge board and that helps a lot. I use ****** and I'm also a spinning instructor so I exercise a lot. right now I am actually making a transition to add carbs back in so I'm climing the carb ladder. I am also read the BFFM ebook. Because I do such intense exercise, I need to be more in a moderate carb state.

Challenges are great way to stay motivated. Check out the challenge board.

[Edna]

Linda, congratulations on your weight loss and your new life style. Way to go, I am proud of you!!! Edna

[Okiemute]

Congratulations. What eating plan did you adopt?

[DENMW]

Originally Posted by Edna

Linda, congratulations on your weight loss and your new life style. Way to go, I am proud of you!!! Edna

Hey Edna. How are you?

Originally Posted by Okiemute

Congratulations. What eating plan did you adopt?

Thanks, I did a prgram called Greysheet which is 3 weighed and measured meals with nothing inbetween but black cofee, tea, water or diet soda. It's a low carb plan with a food sponsor.
greysheet.org is the website

[Okiemute]

Thanks Linda.

[Tuna Melt]

Wow, you are amazing!!! could you please share a days eating plan with me, I think it would help me so much....and tell me how many carbs per day you ate to lost? Thanks for the support.....i need it a lot!!!!!

[DENMW]

Originally Posted by Tuna Melt

Wow, you are amazing!!! could you please share a days eating plan with me, I think it would help me so much....and tell me how many carbs per day you ate to lost? Thanks for the support.....i need it a lot!!!!!

The plan I did was called Greysheet. Greysheet is a 12 step program based on the AA program. You have a sponsor who you call your food to daily and do not deviate. It is 3 weighed and measured meals a day (weighing even at restaurant)with nothing in between but black coffee, tea, diet soda or water. There are strict guidlelines and the plan comes with a sponsor. There’s no counting of calories or carbs, although it is low carb.

Basically, this is it:
Breakfast – 4 oz. protein (from the GS list), 1 fruit choice
Lunch – 4 oz. protein, 8 oz. cooked veg, 8 oz. raw veg., 1 T of fat
Dinner – 4 oz. protein, 8 oz. cooked veg, 12 oz. raw veg., 3 T fat

The website is greysheet.org if you are interested in finding out more about it.

this is an excellent plan and it works, however, it's not for everyone. There are many good plans out there and support of some kind really helps. Portion control is a key for me. I also stay plugged into a challenge on the challenge board. Check it out and I'm sure that tomorrow there will be even more. In fact, I'm starting a new one called "get off that roller coaster ride" tomorrow. Come join us. Accountability helps.
Good luck.

[nursechic]

Linda: I'm glad I came across you on the other thread. You've really inspired me today!!!

[DENMW]

Christy,
Thanks, I'm glad you joined us.

[droppin]

That is so great.. You should be so proud of yourself.. you goo

[iamcrazy]

Congrats on your success, love reading all these stories!!

[DENMW]

Thanks guys. It's a never ending struggle though. One thing that I've learned is that you never ARRIVE. It's a steady journey. Strategy and planning ahead are a real key to success.

[Kazakiwi]

Thank you for so much sharing that you could only do 3 mins on the elliptical trainer.

I am finaly doing good on 5 minutes non/stop, but try to do extra repititions.

[rockprinces2000]

WOW! You did amazing! I'm so proud of you!

[DENMW]

Thanks guys. It's an ongoing battle.

[DENMW]

If you click onmy sparkpage link you weill see my before pic.

[Kaimi2008]

Thanks for sharing your story ~ sorry, didn't see your before & after photos.

[DENMW]

Originally Posted by Kaimi2008

Thanks for sharing your story ~ sorry, didn't see your before & after photos.

Your welcome, it's on ongoing story though as I've maintained 80lb for over 3 years and am working on getting the rest off again. If you click on my profile or my sparkpage link you will see the before photos.

[jc2443]

Congratulations on your 100 pound loss!!

[sweet&sugarfree]

Wow congratulations!!! Your story is so inspiring to me thank you so much for sharing!!!

[FitEquip]

Originally Posted by DENMW

At age 55 it has become abundantly clear to me that exercise needs to be a priority in my life.

About 6 years ago I was assessed by a Physical Therapist for back problems. He did a total spine evaluation and told me that if I did not do something about my physical condition now I would have permanent damage. He put me on a cardio and strength training program in his rehab facility. After physical therapy was over I knew that I needed to continue to exercise but I knew trying to do it on my own has never worked for very long. That’s when I decided that joining a gym would be the best thing I could do for myself.

I started out slowly. When I first began I could only do 3 min. on the elliptical trainer. Even though I was not losing weight at first I gained a lot of strength and endurance. I also overcame several obstacles. I had arthroscopic knee surgery and was facing a knee replacement if I did not lose weight. I have rotator cuff problems, hip and back problems all of which tremendously improved. I was also having hormonal issues and was told that it would be very difficult for me to lose weight during menopause.

I was determined, however, and did not give up. I adopted a healthy eating plan and stuck with my program. I have now lost over 100 pounds and have maintained that weight loss for a year and a half.

My latest fitness accomplishment is that I have become a Les Mills International certified RPM instructor and teach spinning classes. This is a HUGE accomplishment for me.

For me fitness is not about having the perfect body. It’s about adopting an overall healthy lifestyle. I feel like exercise has given me a new lease on life.

Linda

Amazing, congratulations on your achievement do you not have any before and after photos?

[DENMW]

Originally Posted by FitEquip

Amazing, congratulations on your achievement do you not have any before and after photos?

Thanks, if you click on my spak page link you will see the photos.

[DENMW]

I meant to say Spark page link under my signature.