Thanks Muse & Nat
I don't really do anything special for my arms at all
My main exercise is brisk walking for 45 minutes a day, at least 4 times a week. When the weather is bad, I go inside and do it on a treadmill at a gym. I occasionally do weights, but not consistently.
I am an avid golfer, and when this pic was taken we were on a golf vacation, which means playing about 4 times a week - swinging those clubs might just help tone the arms
Then again, lugging around heavy boxes of books doesn't hurt either, and I have been doing a lot of that lately
Can't think of anything else.
Cheers
Pat

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U have done a wondeful job! I would love to post my pic on here sometime before and after but I havent had any pics taken in the last yr. LOL maybe a good thing. I have lots of before pics so maybe over Christmas I will Get a new one. BTW I noticed U are on a plan that Im not familiar with..is it similar to Atkins?

Thanks for the kind words I hope that you will take a picture over the holidays and post it for everyone.
The plan I was on, is one that was developed by a physician in California - I met him while I was on vacation down there. It is not a published plan - he just has a large weight loss practice. It is very similar to the Dr. Atkins plan, if somewhat less formal and maybe a bit more flexible.
I kept to under 30 g. a day of carb during weight loss, and I now try to keep my intake around 50 g. a day and am able to maintain easily with that approach - in fact if I get too busy, I will drop another pound! I do not eat foods that are not good for me (I try not to use the word cheat) - I will never go back to eating the way I used to - I feel too good
Cheers
Pat

Congrats on the weight loss number one, that is so inspiring. You look so wonderful in the picture you posted. You are from head to toe a classy beautiful looking lady. It is one thing to lose the weight, but to be to in such great shape is another thing all together and I only hope I can look as good when these 20 pounds are shed!!

Great Job!!!!!!!!

Thanks for posting and posting your picture.

I think it's so important for those of us still on the downward track to hear from those who have reached their goal and are maintaining.

I find it very inspirational.

Take care,
Bobbie

P.S. Isn't getting dressed up for dinner so much fun?

you look great ! thanks for sharing your photo and giving us inspiration to acheive or goals Pat. WTG !

You look great Pat....Keep up the good work!!!

It is wonderful to hear from you all - and it makes me glad that I took the leap and posted my pic.

I know that I have found it inspirational when others have posted pictures, so I am glad to know that it helps.

Best of all is how great I feel, and the fact that I have maintained for almost 2 years without any problems at all

I even have my husband LC'ing now, and he is a physician. I have also convinced my dad (also a retired doc) who lost 14 pounds in his first 3 weeks - so I am madly converting people - its hard to shut me up

Cheers for now.

Pat

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You Look Super.....what a great inspiration...

I am getting close myself....

Marcie

your photo with us. You look incredible. That's so encouraging that you've kept your weight off for 2 years...showing all of us that we can not only lose the weight but, maintain if to (if we stay with this WOE). WTG

That should have said "maintain "it" too!

wow ... what a great photo
You have truly succeeded in your goals....
keep it up and don't for get about us....

You look fabulous! You're an inspiration. Thanks for posting it!!

PJ

Congratulations...You look great. What an inspiration for me. Thank you.

CONGRAGULATIONS!!!! YOU LOOK GREAT

Pearl