55 Year Old Woman Trying To Lose Weight

Four years ago, Diane Naylor, now 63, retired, moved from Fresno to Oakhurst, California, and was excited about all of the new activities her new location afforded her: hiking paths, biking trails in Yosemite and a great climate for being outdoors.

I felt miserable and depressed because of my weight, Naylor recounted to . I wasn't active at all and I couldn't do all of the things I wanted to.

Naylor had tried to lose weight several times before, but always gave up when whatever diet she was on ended. She was feeling hopeless until an episode of the TV show Castle inspired her to give it another try.

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One of the medical examiners was telling the lead actress she should follow her dreams, Naylor said. He pointed to the corpses and said, 'All those people had dreams, but their time ran out, so don't let that happen to you.' It was like a light bulb went off — I had a lot of dreams, too, and I wanted to accomplish them.

The next day, Naylor started her weight-loss journey and hasn't looked back since. Here, she recounts the steps she took to lose 225 pounds, and offers advice for people in similar situations:

Don't put it off, Naylor warned. No one gets any younger, and the younger you are, the easier it is. I started at 59, which proves anyone can do it. Why start six months from now? Start !

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Naylor started walking up and down her driveway. In the beginning, going to the mailbox was a challenge for her. Even though she felt unbalanced, like she was going to fall, she stuck with it. Once she lost 20 pounds (thanks to walking and a new eating plan), she started riding an indoor bike and taking longer walks around her neighborhood.

, she hikes 4-mile trails and does 20-30-mile bike rides with her niece. She doesn't stop moving until she hits 10, 000 steps a day. Naylor stressed it's all about starting small, and increasing your movement as you feel stronger.

Naylor joined the Taking Off Pounds Sensibly club, better known as TOPS, after she had lost 50 pounds on her own. The club provides accountability and constant support. Naylor attends meetings every Monday, and received calls, emails and letters of encouragement from other members when she first started.

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The Monday meetings help me keep myself in check during the weekends, when I'd be most likely to cheat, Naylor said. If you don't have access to a similar group — start one yourself! Find similar-minded people who will understand and support you.

I learned how to eat fish. I didn't care for it before, but I bought an air fryer which helped me cook it without the grease and I actually like the way it tastes, Naylor shared.

Before Naylor found TOPS, she had tried everything to lose weight, from Weight Watchers to Jenny Craig, and she always gained it back.

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This time around, instead of viewing her lifestyle changes as a diet, she simply approached it as small changes for a healthier and longer life. She started eating more veggies, less junk and moved more.

You will hit weight-loss plateaus along the way — it's inevitable — but if you stick it out, you will continue to lose weight.

It might take six or eight weeks for the scale to move, but during that time, you'll see the inches coming off of your body, she explained and stressed the importance of not giving up!

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Candy, popcorn and ice cream are all still temptations for me. Staying healthy is a constant, every day decision, Naylor said. Sure, that can feel overwhelming, but she suggests looking at it as just one decision, one meal at a time, and stresses that you need to be consistent.

, Naylor says she's 63 going on 45 and feels amazing. She can take advantage of all of the fun outdoor activities in her neighborhood and is even getting into public speaking on behalf of TOPS, the weight-loss club. Her motto: If she can do it, so can you! Start small, and just get started — don't keep putting it off until Monday.Judith Christman, age 55 from Sharon Springs, NY, lost 92 lbs with TurboFire, P90X, and P90X3. She entered her results into The Beachbody Challenge and won $1, 000!

I used to be a jogging, dancing, and exercise buff. I always took care of my well-being. About 10 years ago I went into a tailspin. I went through a traumatic divorce and lost my career job. Since then I have been floundering trying to find myself and employment. I sat around and chose to do nothing. I gained 80 pounds and was becoming very unhealthy. I did not want to go out and visit friends or family and would not even go to my class reunions as I was embarrassed with my appearance. A defining moment was when I could not even bend over and clip my toenails.

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I had an annual physical and my doctor told me I was extremely obese. I was worried about high blood pressure, being pre-diabetic, borderline high cholesterol, and just feeling horrible. My doctor advised me that I needed to do something about my health

. Also, my kids were very concerned about my health and encouraged me to make a transformation. My daughter, who is a Beachbody Coach encouraged me to start with TurboFire and Shakeology. She ensured me that if I made the transformation that I would look at life completely differently. She was right.

What is the greatest challenge you faced before beginning the program? How did the program and Beachbody® help you overcome that challenge?

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I just did not have any motivation whatsoever. I had tried several forms of exercise before with failure, so was not very inspired to try yet another program. It took about three months to start to see any results. I was ready to give up. With the encouragement of my kids, especially my Beachbody Coach/daughter, I started to see results, which in and of itself was very inspiring. I kept going… I am now on my third program and I am even jogging 1 day a week. Life is good, I have a positive outlook, and I am in the best health of my life.

I have lost over 90 pounds. My resting pulse is down to 63 from 84. I went from a size 22 to size 12. Before my transformation, clothes shopping was a chore and very disappointing as nothing would fit because I was huge. It is so nice to go into a clothing store and pick a clothing item and saying “I can wear this”, without any effort or disappointment. Also, my diet has changed and I am much more conscious about portion and control and quality of foods. Finally, I am now able to clip my toenails without effort.

I have tons of energy and love to exercise. I go out to visit family and friends without hesitation. I walk with my head high and am very proud of my new look. I have a completely good attitude towards everything I approach. I now realize that I am the only one who can change how my life will be now and going forward.

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She was there every step of the way. There were days when I just wanted to give up. She kept encouraging me and told me that she was very proud of me no matter what and that I would be very pleased with the end result and not to give up. She told me that my entire outlook on life would change if I just kept trying. She was right.

How did a Beachbody Supplement or Nutritional Product or Program (such as Shakeology® or Beachbody Ultimate Reset®) support your transformation? What are the greatest benefits you gained? Did you see benefits to your energy, sleep, mood/mental clarity, digestion/regularity?

I love Shakeology. It curbed my cravings. I felt full all morning. I know that my body is getting nutrients that I would otherwise not get with diet alone. I always have fruit and milk with my Shakeology so that I get calcium, vitamin D, and a fruit in my daily diet, which is important in menopause. I have tons of energy, I sleep better, and my attitude and how I approach life’s up and downs has completely changed.

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Did you achieve any other measurable improvements with a Beachbody Supplement or Nutritional Product or Program? (e.g. Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, triglycerides, etc…)

My doctor is very proud of my accomplishments. He stated that I have achieved what 90% of the population has not been able to do. I now have lower blood pressure, low blood sugar, and lower cholesterol. I no longer have a stomach overhang, back boobs, and a double ass.

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