2 years and down 130lbs. Pics are at the end of the post at the link. :^)
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http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10428970/2-years-130lbs-and-a-very-long-post-with-a-pile-of-pics-at-the-endOne of the reasons I have faded away from DU was an extreme need to get my health in order. I do still read the forums, but mainly if I am walking my hallway, which makes it hard for me to post. I can walk and chew gum, but not walk and post! LOL
Editing to add that Tikki reminded me that my boys were babies when I started coming here (younger would nurse while I was on here,) so here's an updated pic or 2 of them from ElderGreenKid's high school graduation!
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You look terrific! 
Hope you've made the lifestyle changes that enable you to keep it off.
I dropped 30 lbs and that was hard enough. Still a few pounds to go.
you look great. I'm jealous of your available hiking trails. I'd have to drive many miles to get some that good. 
Mostly, I have to walk on city sidewalks. 
But we do what we have to do. There is a trail along the river that isn't too far away. 
sometimes little local preserves and trails you can find by searching online. We have started doing that for variety. On Saturday, we will be doing the Bangor City Forest bog boardwalk. Not a huge calorie burn, but better than just going straight to shopping and pizza.
Outstanding!!! 
Hiking is a great way to get in shape & it looks like you have some great trails near you! I try to hit the trails at least twice a week & walk around the neighborhood the other days. Hike days are the best, though. Great job! Glad you're back.
do travel further afield to camp and hike to when we want to see something new. Vermont is our annual summer vacation. I adore the Green Mountains!
Just kidding. Even I can't do a fourteener! I start gasping at about 12,000 feet. But maybe next year. Years ago, before Dennis Miller went to the dark side, he performed in Aspen. He had an oxygen tank on the stage next to him. 
When the audience laughed, he said, "Get a fucking atmosphere!"
http://bearfoottheory.com/how-to-prepare-for-your-first-fourteener/
Middle age is what it is, right?
other people waste years fretting over our looks. 
friend you. I hardly ever can do that these days with my list being long, but I would do it for you!
Kudos to you. How proud you must be - and how much better you must feel.
rocks, dirt, pine needles, and ticks out.
Good job.
I was 391 on Feb. 16th, got tired of it and made a decision, am 311 today and I want to get to about 275 and go from there. Once OUT of the 300s, I will NEVER ho back in!
Again, congrats and praise!
PEACE! 
Congrats on sticking with it. You are an inspiration.
the silver lining is that my high square hips slid down to my thighs, giving me a nicer silhouette. How's that for a silver lining? 
Hubby is definitely thrilled. He has worried about me for so long.
You have seriously inspired me! I need to lose about 60 pounds to be healthy. My hubby needs to lose about the same amount, and we keep talking about it, but haven't yet gotten serious.
I've always made excuses--and I have a lot of them. My husband has heart problems, I'm on lots of medication for a chronic pain problem, etc. But if I think about it, those are not excuses, but good reasons to get healthier.
I think the universe is sending me a message that now is a good time to get serious about my health and weight issues: my kids just moved out of the house; it's summer, and we live a in perfect hiking area; my brother has lost 45 pounds and looks and feels amazing; we're thinking about going to Hawaii for our upcoming 25th wedding anniversary ; and now your post!
Your story is so inspiring, and your pictures are amazing!
I think I'll take some "before" pictures today .
Take care.
join Myfitnesspal.com, send me a PM and tell me it's you and I will add you to my friends list.
Your determination is breathtaking! I thought you were beautiful in all the pictures, but know you feel healthier. You look fantastic! Brava!
I'm on that site you linked right now trying to come up with a user name that's not already taken. Would you believe SwiftyDog was taken?
I am thrilled for you!
Congrats on your huge accomplishment!
You have extended your life and I know you will always be glad for that!
You look GREAT!
I'm starting a program myself (and PLATE OF SHRIMP!) it just began today. In reading something I saw the phrase "fit and physically capable" that I really liked as wording for a goal rather than to look better or lose weight. Those are just side benefits.
So I have been thinking of the things I haven't been doing for various reasons for YEARS and how great it will be to do them again. Your hiking pictures absolutely inspire me. I want to go some places you can only get to on foot!
Congratulations, you DO look fabulous but I bet the way you FEEL is even better!
PS
I am wanting to have some saggy skin, I will take it as a badge of accomplishment!
I felt like I needed the added incentive of forking out some money to keep me motivated.
If I will drive 20 miles to recover a 50 cent off coupon I forgot to use, paying for this program will hopefully at least make me keep logging in.
very much about coping if I get sidelined with an injury. It's so much harder to eat carefully on a tinier calorie budget., especially when those difficult emotions get triggered.
If you decide to do Myfitnesspal.com, send me a PM and I will add you!
having a readout and watch on the band. Hubby prefers their clip-on models, as he hates things on his wrist.
