Lost over 35 pounds

[janiejoey]

Thank you Cathe,

Since 2002 in January, I decided to lose weight. I did, and lost over 35 pounds. I think I was a little over 170 pounds when I started. Now I am 132 pounds, and trying to now gain muscle. I would like to lose another 12 pounds, but hey, I'm not going to mock it.

It takes a lot of tough hard work, but it can be done. I ate clean consistently while I was at home, but when I visited other people, like family reunions or get togethers, then I would eat as much and whatever I wanted. The get togethers were rare and very few during the year. It made my system work well for me. I suppose get togethers were more like once every two months. For one day. Sometimes once a month.

I also had a great rotation that I found worked for me, and ate 5 small meals a day.

My goal now is to gain muscle and tone up a lot.

Good luck with your goals, everyone, because it isn't easy, but it is so very worth the effort. Just don't ever give up. Keep at it.

The idea is to die young as late as possible.

www.picturetrail.com/janiejoey

[megadoo]

Congratulations Janie! You look wonderful! I know how hard it can be, and how sweet the reward is! Great job, you should be proud of yourself. Good luck continuing your success.:+


Maeghan AKA megadoo



http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/...adoo2&x=15&y=7

[Munchkinmom]

Thanks so much for sharing! Im new to Cathe forum . Enjoy reading about success!

[CoralOcean57]

First off, you do look fabulous! Congratulations! I'd love to hear what your rotation was that you said worked so well for you.

[janiejoey]

My Rotation

Week One
Sun. Total Body Weight Workout(worked muscles 3 x each)
Mon. Step Cardio
Tues. Treadmill, (30 min, fast walk, or jog)
Wed. Circuit Workout
Thurs. Stretch/Yoga
Fri. Interval workout
Sat. Rest

Week Two
Sun. Upper Body Workout (worked muscles 3 x each)
Mon. Lower Body Workout (worked muscles 3 x each)
Tues. Stretch/Yoga
Wed. Interval Workout/or step workout
Thur. Circuit Workout
Fri. Treadmill, (30 min, fast walk, or jog)
Sat. Rest

Week Three
Start all over again with Week 1

Week Four
Start all over again with Week 2

As I got stronger, I added heavier weights, and spent about 45-50 minutes on the treadmill. I used the easier workouts at first then the harder ones later on.

I ate clean most of the time, with 5 small meals per day. I told myself, I was worth it, and I am. This is not punishment, and I truly now enjoy every workout, because I KNOW that is the right thing to do. I think more clearly, make better choises, and look forward to another day.

Janie


The idea is to die young as late as possible.

www.picturetrail.com/janiejoey

[himmygirl]

Janie,
Thanks for sharing your pics. You really look fabulous and you must feel it too. I loved your hobby pics also. Wow. what a talented and fit woman! Keep it up.

Linda

[gogigi]

Thanks you for sharing and congratultations. I like your sensible rotation also!
Angela:7

[sundari]

Thanks for sharing. Way to go!!!!

[teddy16410]

janie-
Congratulations all of of your successful lifestyle changes! Thanks for sharing what worked for you as well. It is VERY inspiring to see that dedication will eventually produce results... and its REALLY motivating to see a woman outside the 20 - 30 somethings and into the really fun part of life like I am! I needed the extra focus today as its been a VERY slow journey for past two years and I must admit I feel a bit stalled again. Thank you for posting as I now feel ready to just keep on keep on!
Happiness to you and your SO!

[paxy]

Good for you! Success stories like yours make me feel like I can get on the bandwagon too. I've got 20 to go, and man is it hard to eat in moderation. Pat yourself on the back.

Cheryl