Missy is getting healthy

[Missy]

So I am 50 years old and last week I was back up to 189lb. Not happy!! This is the last year of school for the little one {not so little any more} and then we are empty nesters. My hubby said it's ok to become a gym rate if I want too. I want to get stronger. I want to be able to mountain bike again and hike and run races again. So with that I go to the gym a lot more. I lift weights and do more yoga. the treadmill and stair climber is getting some time too. I have gone down to 181lb. in a week. So very happy with that. It might be no chips and cakes but I will take it. I do like going to the gym. I have seen that I have mussels in my arms that I didn't have 2 weeks ago. I wonder when my fans will see them too. I bet it would be when I an closer to 170lbs. My tummy looks different too. Well I hope you will stick with me on the new path of strong 50's. You can get strong too.

[Missy]

Another morning at the gym. Forgot my gym shoes so no treadmill for me. I added more reps to my weights. I'm a bit sore .

[Daphne]

Congratulations!!! I to have made my way back into the gym the hardest part for me is making sure I get enough protein daily so I am supplementing with protein shakes to try and reach my daily goal of protein intake.

[Missy]

Protein has ben a big help too. I haven't had a chip in about 2 weeks. I'm done to 178.4 lbs

[snowfan]

I lost about 25 pounds in last 6 months to get down to my target weight.

Weight training is great but diet probably played a bigger role. Cut out unhealthy snacks, and kept meals under 1000 calories. Also can't forget making sure you get enough sleep.

I pretty much eat what I want on weekends but I also ride my bike for a couple of hours which helps even it out.

[Missy]

I do get very good sleep. But need to keep on not eating all the junk food.

[SandraSC2]

Congrats!!! Keep it up, once you starts seeing results, it will become a healthy addiction!!

[snowfan]

It’s hard to resist junk food that’s at your house. Much easier to resist it at the store and save some money as well.

[PetraDaniels]

this is great news
the feeling of being so proud of yourself is awesome!!

i too last oct. went on a strict diet
and i lost 24 lbs in 9 months
but i started eating the bad stuff again in july
i can see the stomach pudge!
i will get back on my no carbs no sugar soon

'nothing tastes as good as skinny feels" kate moss

[Vegemon]

Happy for you Missy! Keep up the good work!

Veg

[Missy]

I'm finding weekends the hardest. I do a lot pike yoga and mountain biking but to much ice cream and cookies this weekend,

[PetraDaniels]

ice cream rocks! omg i know!

[Missy]

Back down to 178.5!! it feels soo good!!

[Missy]

saw 176 this morning !!!

[snowfan]

Glad you are making great progress.

Just think about wearing a bikini next summer at your neighborhood pool.

[snowfan]

Do you have a target weight you want to get to?

[cougarjulesSC4]

Keep up the great work!

[Missy]

I'm down to 173.4. Feeling better.