55-65 year old women's success?

debtay123

ITA with what 1Nana2many -said- I have had to learn that it is ok- to take time for "myself"- as someone on this thread reminded me- If we are care givers we must care for our selves first- before we can care for others. It is so true- I have often found myself running so hard to see about my elderly mother or some of the chruch memebers or whomever and THEN realize that I had not taken my medicine or had not even eaten a meal- so coming here on this site and esp. this thread has let me know that I must take care of ME- and it is Ok- not selfish- just "needed" for my health and well being as well as for ALL those that I care for! thanks girl- ITA we are awesome!!!!!

griffinca2

Agree w/Nana & deb!! Also, when flying and listening to the safety briefing they tell you to put YOUR oxygen mask on FIRST during an emergency; then assist others. You can't help others if you're in poor health.

dsboohead

gailballs1031 wrote: »

I just turned 60 this week. I thought it was going to be traumatic, but instead I feel so much happier and healthier that I did when I turned 50! I started MFP 195 days ago. So far I've lost 48 lbs with another 25 to go. I've just been tracking all of my foods, portion control and staying under my daily calorie/sodium goals. Plus I joined a gym and now do Zumba 3 times a week. Thanks to that class, I've even met some new people. I love going. It gets me out of the house during the day. (I work the 4-mid shift at the local VA Hospital). I have noticed that as I get closer to my goal weight of 160 the weight loss is definitely slowing down. That's OK though, I 've gone from wearing size 20 pants down to size 12. My tops used to be 2x. Now I'm in a medium. I haven't seen that since the early 80's. I also found that I truly like to cook! Who knew?

You inspired me because you sound so close to myself. I just started a few weeks ago and would be thrilled with what you have accomplished in 195 days. You said you are in a VA station...you arent in loma linda are you?

FattieBabs

dsboohead wrote: »

gailballs1031 wrote: »

I just turned 60 this week. I thought it was going to be traumatic, but instead I feel so much happier and healthier that I did when I turned 50! I started MFP 195 days ago. So far I've lost 48 lbs with another 25 to go. I've just been tracking all of my foods, portion control and staying under my daily calorie/sodium goals. Plus I joined a gym and now do Zumba 3 times a week. Thanks to that class, I've even met some new people. I love going. It gets me out of the house during the day. (I work the 4-mid shift at the local VA Hospital). I have noticed that as I get closer to my goal weight of 160 the weight loss is definitely slowing down. That's OK though, I 've gone from wearing size 20 pants down to size 12. My tops used to be 2x. Now I'm in a medium. I haven't seen that since the early 80's. I also found that I truly like to cook! Who knew?

That is so reassuring! Thanks for posting this!

debtay123

How did you gals make out during thanksgiving? did you eat about the same- over eat- or what? I think I did fairly well- but I did indulge and enjoy my self- but I am back in the saddle again-

AnnPT77

debtay123 wrote: »

How did you gals make out during thanksgiving? did you eat about the same- over eat- or what? I think I did fairly well- but I did indulge and enjoy my self- but I am back in the saddle again-

Ate/drank lots . . . maybe 4000-5000 calories? Didn't log, so not sure. I'm in the "it's just one day" camp, and more confident about that now that I'm nearly through year 2 at healthy weight. Back to normal practices today!

dsboohead

Just checking in to keep this bracket alive. Please post age group alive with pictures

AnnPT77

dsboohead wrote: »

Just checking in to keep this bracket alive. Please post age group alive with pictures

You mean like this one?



Aw, just kidding around. How about this one (me in yellow, 72-year-old rowing buddy in pink)?

dsboohead

Yes love pictures and do you find time to clean toilets with how active you are....lol!!!

debtay123

You are all doing great!

bikecheryl

I'm 58.... one bad knee, one aweful knee that's going to get replaced next summer.

I started on MFP this past April at 288 lbs but was a little over 290 in the before pic.

I'm down 75 lbs, with about another 55 to go.

My Blood Pressure went from 155/93 last Dec 2016 to 125/73 Nov 2017.

Walking still hurts but at least I can do it..... could hard stand last year.

The first 3 months of losing was almost entirely diet related.... now I bike and row daily.

It can be done.... commitment, determination and perseverance.... one day at a time.

luluinca

I've lost 70 lbs and am more active than I was in my 40's. I started here in Sept of 2013 after a very serious and life threatening illness in 2012. When I received a clean bill of health I decided to take charge of my health and haven't looked back. Below are pics of me at the gym and also hiking with my grandson last month in the Rockies.

jspecies19

Nice post lulunica

griffinca2

Agree!

jspecies19

How’s everyone doing with all the sugar around this time of year? It’s a challenge for me and not only destroys my eating plan but destroys my rosacea prone complexion. How many days til Spring?

GaleHawkins

About 100 days I think.

griffinca2

jspecies, It's really hard to cut back on the sugar; they put it into so much of what we eat. Do my best to try and watch it; using frozen veggies, and low-sugar bread help.

debtay123

I started buying the low sugar Nature's own bread for my mom and found out- it is quite tasty. I also love the dave's killer breads. I am doing ok- but I will have to watch myself with all the "eating out" celebrations this time of year. I noticed that I ate out 4 out of 7 days this week- can a small weight gain of 1.3 BUT I know it is all the sodium and just not watching portion sizes. I am NOT going to "bet myself up about this". I am going to TRY harder and still eat out- BUT next time I go to a celebration- I am going to have a plan in my head- know what I mean

griffinca2

debtay, Yep, know exactly what you mean!! But don't deny yourself too much; just have smaller portions of the "treat" enjoy yourself, and eat like you normally do (healthy) most of the time. That way you're less likely to binge.

FattieBabs

Some very inspiring people here. I am down 12 kg and a long way to go but my blood pressure is back to normal and, despite hip pain, I have a lot more movement than this time last year. I cook a lot of my own food so control the sugar and fat....wine is my downfall so have joined the December group on here for those of us trying to cut down...