After some difficult times, I was over 40 and relying on very unhealthy coping mechanisms and habits. I was over 250lbs, drinking way, way, way too much and just slugging myself through the days. I decided I want to live a long, happy and healthy life. I want to enjoy the rest of my life and be a mom my kids can look up to.
I gave up drinking (15 months sober! Whoop!). Got really honest with my doctor, who was wonderfully supportive. Started exercising at home, then at the gym, took up Pilates.
All of it was hard but I felt good for trying at the end of day. My first pilates class was almost so horrifically bad that it was funny. I was in class with women 20-30 years older than me and I watched them do things I very much could not. I started small and they were supportive of my pace and also an inspiration.
I'm 45 now. I've lost well over 100lbs. I'm enjoying sobriety and all the clarity and presence that brings. I lift weights to decompress and destress. I can keep up with the 70 year old ladies (most of them, at least). My yoga studio even asked if I'd consider training to teach. I have a long way to go but I'm a better mom, in better health and so much happier.
I see lots of incredible posts from amazing people but lots of them are from people much younger than me. I wanted to share that us "old dogs" can learn new tricks, too.
by bae_guevara_
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I wish there were more people your age posting. Thank you so much for the encouragement.
Fair play, hope your feeling better. You deserve it
Good on ya! 💪
Sup
After my brother and I moved out my mom lost something like 150 pounds. She’s 68 now and we go skiing together every winter. Never imagined I’d get to do that with her. You made an awesome choice and it’ll pay dividends in every other part of your life 🤗
Good on you! At 63, I lost 39 pounds since last April. Im on a slow and steady path, walking, light strength training and healthy eating. My physical and mental health are so much better, my bones are stronger, I’ve become a pretty decent cook, and I can tie my shoes without it hurting! I still have treats and Im learning to give myself some grace on rough days.
Agree