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Me age 69
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Retired and enjoying it.
I had gained a LOT of weight (317) when I retired, due to some "bad" joints that have since been replaced (left knee and right hip) last year. I am now starting to be able to use them again, but with some limitations. I have lost over 50 pounds but have a LOT more to lose. Since joining Sparkpeople I have lost 3 pounds, I hope to lose 60 more this year. My new joints weigh 9 1/2 pounds more than the bone taken out. So my target weight is 9 pounds heavier than desired. I weighed 205 when I ...
I had gained a LOT of weight (317) when I retired, due to some "bad" joints that have since been replaced (left knee and right hip) last year. I am now starting to be able to use them again, but with some limitations. I have lost over 50 pounds but have a LOT more to lose. Since joining Sparkpeople I have lost 3 pounds, I hope to lose 60 more this year. My new joints weigh 9 1/2 pounds more than the bone taken out. So my target weight is 9 pounds heavier than desired. I weighed 205 when I was a cop!!! (40 years ago)
UPDATE: (2-2-09) Joint operations seem to be doing just fine. I still don't have the flexibility I once had, but probably never will at my age. I seem to have "hit-a-wall" with my weight, but as soon as summer gets here, I will hit it hard again. I am HAPPY WITH MY LIFE... because, "There is no tomorrow, only today"
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Member Since: 1/27/2008
SparkPoints: 52,286
Fitness Minutes: 55,776
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Love life, tell those you love that you love them and do it every single day. You never know when your last day on earth will be.
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