55-65 year old women's success?

Evamutt

think I've been on this group twice, a while back but I'd like to be more active with ya'll. I've lost almost 40lbs & would like to lose 20 more. last month or so has been very slow because mfp gave me less calories per day on my last loss, so I've adjusted it to lose .5 lb a week instead. It's ok, I'm not in a hurry & am very happy with what I've lost already. I got laid off my 15yr job 3 yrs ago, but I was thrilled to be laid off, got part time job after EDD ran out & quit last summer when I started getting social security(I just turned 63) I go to the gym as well, it's only 3min from my house. added a stretch & flexibility class months ago & today I went to zumba! Even tho I don't have rhythm & i'm not very coordinated, I love it & plan to continue 2 days/wk. Me & hubby have 4 grown children & 8 grand children, 2 live out of town, so we have 2 grand kids in town & we live with our 6 dogs & 2 cats (husband is retired as well)

karendmorris22

I'm 60 years old. I tried retirement at 50 and couldn't stand it. I'm also a survivor of breast cancer.

This last January I decided I was mad as hell, and I wasn't going to do it anymore, yo-yo dieting. Since January 15th, I have lost 30 pounds. I now have 30 more to lose to hit my goal. I'm not going to stop this time until I weigh what a 5'8" woman should weigh.

I've never posted, but I love to see what everyone is up to, their experiences and the kudos. We can do this!

mk2fit

Welcome, ladies! You will find this a safe and fun place to hang out, learn some stuff and get encouragement.

FHImagined

mk2fit wrote: »

Welcome, ladies! You will find this a safe and fun place to hang out, learn some stuff and get encouragement.

Happy to find you all!

griffinca2

Agree w/mk2fit; welcome all!!!

oldgirl235

Hi all I have just started mfp I am from Victoria Australia 53 years old and would love to lose 10 kilos(22lb) for a start as I am 5'1" and the weight they say I should be for my height Is 53 kilos (116lb) which I think is way to light for me,I think I was a child the last time I weighed that.I have enjoyed reading this site it gives my hope.

PowerliftingMom

I'm 58 and started my weight loss journey in 2014 and lost over 50 lbs. after leading a very sedentary lifestyle. I became a competitive powerlifter in June 2016. I started bulking due to loss of strength when I got down to 113 lbs. and put on 20 lbs. since November. I'm currently on a 2000 calorie diet. One of the most important things I learned while dieting/bulking is you need to EAT to lose weight! Don't go on a 1200 calorie diet! Your body will go into starvation mode. I was working with a diet coach and was on a 1200 calorie diet for 18 months and it wreaked havoc on my metabolism. I also learned that post menopause, your metabolism doesn't change. Most women gain weight because they become less active, not because their metabolism slows. Most importantly, age is just a number. I never use my age as an excuse as to why I "can't" do something.

oldfatso2

I'm 67. Is it ok to post here?

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Oldfatso2:: YES!!! Welcome to the group. We support each other and you will get great inspiration from this group of awesome women!

mk2fit

@oldgirl235, @PowerliftingMom and @oldfatso2, welcome all! We love to see so many peeps here!

PowerliftingMom

mk2fit wrote: »

@oldgirl235, @PowerliftingMom and @oldfatso2, welcome all! We love to see so many peeps here!

Thank you!

resina

Hello, I'm from Australia and I'm coming back to rejoin and this time to keep in touch with you all amazing people. I enjoy reading about everyone's progress and success. You should all be very proud of your achievements. I need to stop recycling the same few kilos and get real about losing weight. Hope everyone is having a great day.

starfruit132

Hi ladies, I am 54 and trying to stay positive about the changes my body has made and part of that is to get the weight off once and for all - no more yo-yo'ing- and maintain strength training to build muscle. Finding the last few pounds hard to get off after losing 25 so far, so I need all the support I can get. You all are so inspiring!

altaheart

I'm a female who's almost 70 years old. I have lost 24lbs. and have gained 6 back. I WILL lose it! I belong to a weight group in our community.
Best way to lose it:
Remember: 80% of losing weight is what you put in your mouth. 20% is exercise.

Logging it on My Fitness Pal, understanding the need for proteins, carbs, and fats and the necessary proportion. I am blessed to not have physical limitations. Building strength and maintaining it are a very important part of this age. Due to personal reasons I have not been doing regular cardio. I have missed it and am getting back into getting my cardio workout with a goal of at least three times per week. My strength training is two days per week.

If you are doing strength training remember you are building muscle so losing weight may not be as fast as you may want. If you lose a half pound to two pounds a week that is truly the BEST way to lose.

Take your measurements in your waist and hips and after 12 weeks measure again. It is amazing how many inches can be lost over three months by following a healthy diet. Of course combining it with exercise is like adding the diamond to the gold ring!
I had never done strength training until six years ago. I believe I could have avoided many aches and pains had I done strength training starting earlier in my life. I have as much energy as I did in my mid 40's.

Good luck!

griffinca2

Welcome all!!

woodenhut

I'm 67, got so much weight to loose, can't get started, got 2 false hips, arthritis all over, broke ankle a couple years back, left with a weak ankle now, I sit around a lot, yet 3 years ago I was active, out & about I used to bike ride, go to the gym, swimming, all that's stopped now, I sit & eat all the he naughty food, I had a gastric band fitted about 8 years ago, it worked for awhile I done very well with it, but then suddenly I couldn't eat the smallest thing, or drink a little, I was ill, now waiting for its removal. I feel I gave up on myself a long time ago, feel very down, it's getting worse not better so I now need to really sort mysel out & get my head thinking I can make changes for the better, so this is why I've come back to MFP, I never knew all this was on here until my daughter showed me, hopefully now I can be inspired by you's. Thank you for putting up your stories & achievements.

spikeyhair

woodenhut - keep coming here, take small steps, love yourself, There are youtube videos for exercise when you have health problems. I'm 72 and I started exercising in the house. Good luck on your journey keep logging in here and you'll get there

oldgirl235

Thought for today....What you eat behind close doors is what we see on the outside.

woodenhut

Thank you spikeyhair it helps to get feed back I'm going to look for that on YouTube, I'm from the uk London I'm not 100% on the diet but I'm getting there, keep the response coming

birgitkwood

My goodness, @woodenhut - that's a lot of health issues you're dealing with! But there's a whole online world of support here just waiting for you! Start small. As @spikeyhair said, maybe find indoor and chair exercises to do. Start with 10 mins at a time, and build on time and intensity. You'll be amazed how much stronger you'll grow! A question I always ask myself when some body part acts up: "who's in charge here? Me, or xx?" Invariably the answer comes back ME!! I decide how far I want to push the body part thru the hurt. I'm careful to assess the risk for any sort of permanent damage (I check in with the doctors) and then I go for it. If the pain is tolerable, I ignore it. Over time, there's less and less of it. I'm 62, and inn the last 12m i s I've lost 114lbs. A year ago I had hurting feet, knees, hips... etc. Not to mention depression. Now I'm planning on running my first 5k EVER with my kids next month. Life is good! Wishing you all the best, and remember - we are here too support you and cheer you on!