In fact I am only 3/4 of the woman I was in January having lost 26.5% of my body weight and reached my target weight of 130 lbs which I have achieved in exactly 6 months and three weeks before my 65th birthday. I have lost weight every week bar one over 26 weeks - although it has varied from as little as 0.4 lbs to 4.3 lbs.
Very pleased but also very conscious that it could all pile back on so easily. My plan is to continue to weigh myself weekly and keep within a range of + or - 2lbs of target. My BMR is 1300 and so I will try a maintenance calorie intake of 1800 and see if this works. To have at least one hours physical activity a day, mainly walking but with at least 2 thirty minute runs a week. To always eat breakfast and continue to eat a balanced healthy diet with minimal sugar and alcohol intake moderated.
The things that have really helped. 1. This community, 2. Reading Overcoming Weight Problems, 3. Counting my calories and 4. My Fitbit.
I know that many of you have had and are having a much greater struggle than I have but by being motivated and focused on healthy weight loss it is possible to achieve your dreams. Don't take my word for it, look at the National Weight Loss Registry web site. I wish you all success on your journey. Daisy1925
Written by
Daisy1925
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
15 Replies
•
Wow what a great result - you must be over the moon
Yay!!! Well done on achieving your goal you have done fantastic over the last 26 weeks losing 46.6lbs.
Why not join the maintainers club which weighs once a month as that would keep you from putting any back on. You can find them in the Pinned post section.
That's an amazing story and fabulous weight loss 😀 I am so pleased for you, and very happy that the forum has played its 😀
Very well done
Congratulations Daisy1925! You must be feeling fab now you are at your target. You are a great inspiration to me and have been since I joined the forum. I'm sure you'll cope well with maintenance as you are very focussed.👏🏆🌼
I too have logged all my stats and have given myself 12mnths to reach my goal and I look forward to seeing them fall every weigh in.🐌🐢
Well apart from new underwear which was long overdue I have not indulged in too many clothes as I have loads of size 12s from 4 - 5 years ago and can now get into. I did treat myself to a my first pair of Converse trainers as a reward this week. Daisy1925
Daisy1925 what an inspiration you are!! Heartiest congratulations on your fantastic success. You show what can be done with dedication and support. Thank you so much for sharing your longer term plan for maintaining. That's also a key element. You've got this sorted. Good luck to you and stay posting to inspire newbies like me.
Fantastic progress Daisy1925 - you must be thrilled at the results you've achieved through hard work and determination. Apart from looking and feeling so much better, the positive impact on your health alone must make it all so worthwhile. You're a star!⭐️👏🏻
Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.
Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.
Some may not call it progress
Hello world I am FAT I have said it now to become a slim man again 
End of Week 6 - So How's It Going?
A lot of dietary advice from the NHS is outdated or confusingly represented.
