BP.Net Weightloss CHALLENGE

Well I finally hit the big 70 mark and am so excited I thought I would share. That is right 70 BIG ones gone. :banana: and wanted to share my story so hopefully it will jump start someone elses get healthy life plan

I started at the beginning of the year after being told I had high blood pressure, high cholesterol, my knees hurt, couldn't carry my kids around, couldn't run...could barely walk to the end of the block before my knees started killing me (old High School injury).

The first thing I decided, and is something I have always known and believed, is that diets ALWAYS fail. A diet is short term they aren't meant to change your life just get rid of a few pounds. I needed to change my life (going forward for ever)...so I did. First we used to eat out 3-4 times per week (all the yummy fattening foods - italian (favorite), lots of pizza, I am Irish so tons of steak and potatoes.. We basically stopped eating out and started cooking at home and eating at the table (couldn't believe we actually had a kitchen table). I monitor the glycemic index of the foods I eat to help fix by BP issues. I eat fresh veggies, chicken and lots of fish. Don't get me wrong we still go out to eat occassionally (but we eat good), I still have pizza every now and then (you cannot give up everything or you will go nuts).

Next came exercise...since I couldn't run I started to bike ride (we have tons of bike trails around here) - 4 miles to town and back...took me about an hour...over time I got better and better. Now up to 20 miles in about 40 mintues or so - no stopping. Once the weight started coming off my knees started to feel better so the treadmill was next - 30 mintues at 3.5mph is where I started...last weekend I ran my first marathon (5K in 30 mins).

My knees don't hurt any more I can carry my kids around, run around the block with them, treadmill, gym, bike, everything...the feeling is awesome. The other good news I had my BP taken and it is now 110/75 (was 140/95).

As the weather is getting colder I had to go through and try on clothes...I ended up donating 15 bags of clothes to Goodwill and going shopping for brand new ones.

Well enough rambling thanks for listening I hope my story helps motivate someone to get in shape - do it for yourself it will make you feel so much better. Good Luck and Good Job to everyone that is getting in shape it is totally worth the effort :gj:

And a nice part of changing my lifestyle is that all the money I have saved from NOT eating out just paid for 1.2 Het Orange Ghosts and I am working with Nate and Heath on a website (coming soon)...so YEA :D.

Fantastic job!! I bet you are feeling great now!! Now comes the hard part, maintaining it. May be easier for you since you have taken on so many lifestyle changes. Keep it up!:gj:
I have about 34 lbs off and it has slowed way down. It's going, just so slow right now. But I refuse to give up.
Again, GREAT JOB!!

Well... I never actually "joined" but eh... I'll share any way...
I lost 20 pounds this summer.. Over the summer I didn't do wrestling so when I hit the 115 mark (I'm 5'4" btw) my coach said I have to lose weight or else I wouldn't be able to wrestle this year... So, I ran a mile, 2 times a day and ate fruits, veggies and meats/fish that don't have alot of fat so... I'm at 95 pounds right now... :) YAY! :P

Congrats to you all on your weight loss. I'm still working on losing some weight, and it is inspiring to see your successes. :clap: :bow:

wow congrats to you both!!! :D

christie, you rock girl... with your exercising and eating right... you are getting there!!!

Thanks Everyone...it has actually been a lot of fun getting back in shape. I track everything I eat and weigh myself daily (I know you aren't supposed to but this is what works for me). I set monthly weight goals and then track to them...so if I decide to eat a overly fat meal I know I need to do more excersice the next couple of days...so I can plan for it.

Just an idea for those you said they were platauing...something that worked for me, was what my wife and I called a pizza/cheesburger diet. For some reason taking a break for a day and eatting really fattening food...then getting back at it the next day broke my plateaus - every single time I had them. Not sure the science of why...but now when I have a plateu for a week I just grab a big meal and then the next couple of days I see the weight melt off and I am back at it.:confused:

Congrats to everyone who is making it happen. :gj:

cool idea... eating and releasing more... thanks!

weigh in today: released 49 lbs total from my body! i'm so happy... soooooo happy!!! my goal is another 17 before the 15th of november. i'm very enthusiastic that i'll achieve my goal!!!

well i'm not weighing myself before the wedding... but i can show you some pics of myself. i never ever EVER thought i'd ever show anyone this first pic. it was taken at the vets office when i took drake in.

So June 2007

http://www.timelessspirit.com/images...shotjune07.jpg

and Nov 12, 2007!!!

http://www.timelessspirit.com/images...yshotnov07.jpg

and a smiling pic of my face from today since i didn't smile last time around!

http://www.timelessspirit.com/images/body/facenov07.jpg

Aleesha!! You look great! :hug: Congrats on all your hard work! You're a lovely lady, inside and out. I'm glad you're keeping this thread alive! If I were a better example, I would be, too. But I've been treading water for months. :) You're an inspiration, Lady! Keep us updated!

PS~ LordJackel, thanks for sharing your story with us, too! It's great to hear inspiring stories! :D And congrats to Blu, too on 34 lbs gone!