I lost 70 pounds, which is 5 stone in UK measurements or 31.75 kilograms. I am in my 7th decade of life.
How did I do that?
- First off, I did not do it rapidly. I ate a sensible diet and it took me 2 years to lose that weight.
- Second, I exercised steadily, got a whole lot stronger, and as a consequence, I look a whole lot better. People treat me with a great deal more respect.
I’m not an Adonis, nor do I have any outstanding physical prowess.
How and why I did it will be the subject of some coming posts in this category.
Most people can achieve a sensible weight and level of fitness. I’ll be giving some hints and will welcome questions.
But the first thing you must do, especially if you’re older, is get an okay from your doctor. Get your heart, lungs, blood sugars, etc. checked and a doctor’s okay before you start. That’s the most important thing. I’ll be talking about consulting doctors later on.
Regards,
Alan OldStudent
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Alan, congratuations on your blog. I lke the format. I hope that my email address will keep me posted.
Bob
Alan, very touching video. Our PM has said that Canada will be leaving Afghanistan in 2011. That’s still too late as far as I’m concerned.
Your weightloss regime is right on. My wife Ruth has type two diabetes and has lost 25lbs in 26 weeks through SureSlim, a food eating plan in which I weigh her portions of vegetables, fruit and protein. Judging by her glucose levels she may not have diabetes now (we should know from her blood test in a day or two) but still intends to lose another 15lbs. She had a minor stroke five years ago after we toured Holland by bike and barge. Ruth loves sweet things so that was her biggest challenge.
Hi Bob,
Thanks for your comment. I’m pulling for your wife. It would be great if she dodges the diabetes bullet. Even if she doesn’t, she’ll feel a lot better.
Best regards,
Alan OldStudent