Here's to 'a whole new way of eating'

MARILYN PEARSON- age: 67

- Home: Rochester Hills, Michigan

- Profession: Retired as Director of marketing for a bank

Height: 5-foot 3

In January 2010: 172 lbsweight .

- Current weight: 137 lbs.

- Loss: kg.

Target weight: 135 lbs.

Marilyn Pearson, 67, who has Rochester Hills, Michigan, their inspiration to lose weight from last year's weight loss Challenge.She a profile in the United States of a woman, who trimmed using lose of down to read it application on the iPhone today. Pearson thought, they also do so she could be the program downloaded and started. "I was really motivated, finally."Since January 2010, it has lost 35 pounds. At 5-foot 3, it weighs 137, down 172. Pearson is one of the readers, which are voluntary, their history as part of this year's annual weight loss challenge to share. The theme: no more excuses. Stories about other readers who have slimmed down are featured every week for the next five weeks.Pearson had for years wanted to lose weight, but believed that her age could succeed because of the not. "My biggest apology was that my metabolism had slowed down because I was older."It was difficult to see what they ate, but now recognizes it was 2000 calories food or more per day, this was too much for their small scale and low levels of physical activity. lose to one pound per week, had to lower their calories to about 1,200 a day. If they exercised it a day and a still trim down could consume 1,500 to 1,600 calories.She made several smart trade-offs, change of yogurt loaded with sugar to a non-fat Greek yogurt, which they topped with blueberries and raspberries. She started eating whole grain bread instead of white and is limited to no more than two disks per Tag.Alles, what they ate, took them on their iPhone. "I made sure that I never went over my calories." "My cuisine has changed," she says. "We had steaks and hamburgers." Now, we eat very little meat. We have fresh fish two or three times a week. We love fresh salmon. "I discovered a whole new way of eating."Last winter Pearson signed up, twice a week with a senior rate offered at the elderly prepare Commission in Rochester Hills with personal trainer. The coach worked with her on exercises, their balance, to increase flexibility and strength. Pearson went on to Hause.Sie says the treadmill two to three times a week they have a lot of support from her husband, Bob, friends and family, that it to say that she looks younger, due to the face.She had new clothes buy twice so it has been moved in sizes. And now she has to maintain their weight, so that they wear a size 8 petite still determined. "I would like to keep my new clothes." I really like is looking younger. "I have more energy and I feel better."Their weight-loss advice to others: "give it a try." "Not be."Their typical meal planduring the weight loss:Breakfast: A poached egg on one half of a whole wheat English muffin, cantaloupe or other fresh fruit.Lunch: A salad wrap Turkey Breast, red pepper slices (or other fresh vegetables) and creamy horseradish; Cottage cheese with cherry tomatoes or fresh strawberries.Dinner: Fish such as salmon, fresh vegetables such as broccoli or asparagus and a large dark green salad with lots of vegetables and some walnuts, dressing on the side.Evening snack: Microwave popcorn or a 60-calorie miniature ice cream to treat."Milam, the older persons Commission in Rochester Hills."I have more energy and feel better, ", she says."We have updated the conversation guidelines. The moderation process and an explanation of the use that "report abuse button" contains a short review of changes. Read more.

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