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Old 11-11-2016, 04:28 PM   #3621
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Thanks for a timely thread. I am not retired yet, but anticipating it.

I am inspired by all the great weight loss stories. I have lost 37 pounds over the past several months and weighed at my low weight this morning.

Key for me has been reducing carbs and increasing fresh veggies and elan protein. Sure has worked. Worked for DW also.

Yes, you do have to buy new clothes, but that is one of those high quality problems.

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Old 11-11-2016, 05:11 PM   #3622
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I'm down 20 of the 30 pounds I lost last year. Looks like I need to get back on it!
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I retired 3 1/2 years ago weighing about 225 at 5'9". Now I weigh in at 156.5 as of this morning. I've been taken off one blood pressure med and another was cut in half. Feeling pretty good, and exercising regularly to beat off heart problems.
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Old 11-12-2016, 01:40 PM   #3624
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On 1/1/2016 I was just a bit above 210. I am now at ~180. Everything is good from a health perspective, and much better.
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On 1/1/2016 I was just a bit above 210. I am now at ~180. Everything is good from a health perspective, and much better.
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It sure seems like one of the benefits of ER is having the time to devote to health and losing weight. That's definitely true for me. I retired at 210 and and now down to 180. I ate so poorly while working. Eating out every meal is deadly.
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Old 11-12-2016, 02:49 PM   #3627
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So I'll dip in, retired Feb 2015 @ 276, now sitting at 263 will a bum knee, so focusing on diet and we shall see how that goes.
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Old 11-12-2016, 03:04 PM   #3628
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I am still maintaining a 40 pound weight loss . I am currently 129 and have halved my bp meds .I have had to buy new clothes twice so I hope I just stay at this weight .
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DW and I are maintaining for about a year now. MyFitnessPal says I've logged food for almost 500 days. Together we have dropped 110 pounds.

We've both bought clothing twice along the way. I'm off all medicine, eight daily. She's down three.
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Retired on 2.1.15 at my highest weight of 216. Currently at 200 with a goal of 185. Had a pre-diabetes scare, so am eating low carb and working out regularly.
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Retired on 2.1.15 at my highest weight of 216. Currently at 200 with a goal of 185. Had a pre-diabetes scare, so am eating low carb and working out regularly.


Go for it! I was 215 when I retired 8/2012 Now at 193 and feeling great. We run 8 km a day and still eat huge amounts - no question it is the running plus end of work-stress snacking that does it. Before retirement doctor wanted me on Crestor - now all the numbers are great without drugs.
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Old 11-13-2016, 06:47 AM   #3632
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Love hearing these inspiring weight loss stories! Congratulations everyone!

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Retired on 2.1.15 at my highest weight of 216. Currently at 200 with a goal of 185. Had a pre-diabetes scare, so am eating low carb and working out regularly.
I've been pre-diabetic ever since I was placed on several rounds of huge steroids for another issue. That was back in 2012. I've so far been able to keep my body from progressing to diabetes via a low carb diet (and continued exercise). I even test my own glucose levels to see how much I spike from various foods - helps keep me on track. For some periods of time, my a1c has dropped to normal, not even pre-diabetic, which was really exciting.

I have been really bad since moving, losing my scale, and not testing with my glucose monitor every now and again. That really helps me get back on track when I start eating more carbs. Will test today to keep myself honest!

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On 1/1/2016 I was just a bit above 210. I am now at ~180. Everything is good from a health perspective, and much better.
Nice work Senator. Health is wealth. How did you do it so efficiently?
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It got chilly here in Florida so I brought out my jeans and once again I have to buy a size smaller . This weight loss is getting expensive .
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Still hovering at 176 but the next month is going to be rough.
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Old 11-25-2016, 05:57 AM   #3636
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I'm now back on track with exercise and following a low carb diet. Was 128#, now down to 126.
I was 124# Wed morning, so down 2 more pounds.

Unfortunately, this morning the scale said 128#...4# gain from going wild on Thanksgiving day! I know I didn't gain that much overnight, probably lots of water retention, but still, not a good sign!

We have leftovers in the fridge...gonna really have to restrain myself!
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192. Coming to terms with weight loss is mostly food not exercise. I'll continue to exercise but my focus has to be on a balanced low calorie forever term diet.
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It got chilly here in Florida so I brought out my jeans and once again I have to buy a size smaller . This weight loss is getting expensive .
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I was 124# Wed morning, so down 2 more pounds.

Unfortunately, this morning the scale said 128#...4# gain from going wild on Thanksgiving day! I know I didn't gain that much overnight, probably lots of water retention, but still, not a good sign!

We have leftovers in the fridge...gonna really have to restrain myself!
Finally worked my way back down to 124# this morning. Thanksgiving splurging and being bad about leftovers was SO not worth it!
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Finally under 200 @ 198.6. My doc says to get to 185 from 216. Making progress the old fashioned way with diet and consistent exercise.
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