On Monday it was one year to the day that I began my weight loss program, recording food intake and counting calories with CalorieCount.com.
A year ago I was desperate to find a fix for the pain I was in: heel pain from plantar faciitis, and arthritic pain in my knees, hip, ankle, back and neck. I had been to docs, had x-rays, and tried various treatments. Nothing really worked. So I took matters into my own hands. I started a program of Naproxen for pain and inflammation. I began regular exercise for weight management and physical therapy exercises I had accumulateded over several years. And I began to lower the stress on my joints by losing weight.
It worked. I am happy to say that now I am relatively pain free. I am 48 pounds lighter. I am much more mobile and flexible. I am much happier with how I look and feel.
I made it through the holidays with a small weight gain, which I have taken off several times, including recovering from the bump last week during the power outage. Today I am one pound lighter than my lowest weight in many years. I am back on my program of calorie counting and exercise. Thank goodness for the stationary bike during our cold and rainy weather. I have been doing 11 to 12 miles a day this week. I am reaching for the next ten pound benchmark.
Happy Anniversary to me!
17 comments:
Congratulations are in order. You have done amazingly well.
Wow! That is truly inspiring. It's very noticeable in your pictures that you are much lighter. Your spirit is also lighter, as you radiate health and happiness in every post. I'm glad I get to follow your life. It enriches mine. :-)
Wow! Quite an accomplishment! Kudos to you for all the hard work and determination. Inspirational.
I emailed your post to my hubby, who has severe knee and hip pain. Thanks and congrats, Linda!
Congratulations Linda, that's quite an achievement and no easy task but you did it. Way to go!
Congratulations to you. This is a real accomplishment and one for which you should be very proud.
You inspire me. I am down about 10 lbs from about a year ago. I did not gain over the holidays. I am unable to exercise since my fall, but I am below the weight plateau that I had not been able to break for over five years. I am happy for that.
Thanks for the encouraging post. I'm so happy you feel better. That is really what it is about.
Great job! Three cheers for you! Feeling good is wonderful motivation.
what an accomplishment, shows real dedication and self discipline-CONGRATS!
Good for you, Linda!!! That is so excellent. Art's cousin is having all kinds of issues with her knees and health. We know that weight is a big part of it, but it's so hard to help her.
Well done Linda. Just watch that you don't over-do it... Dave
Congrats. I am sadly unable to stay on the weight loss thing but exercise regularly.
Very impressive. Would you share some information about your eating plan in one of your posts. I am curious about what are backbones of your diet.
Wow! I was most impressed that you're walking 10-12 miles a day. That is commitment. I'm getting on the fitness train in February, because it's the shortest month I think I can keep the commitment for 29 days at least!
Congratulations on your healthy progress.
Congrats Linda.....being pain free is such a blessing
Congratulations, Linda!
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