55-65 year old women's success?

griffinca2

Congrats @thisnewmenow; you'll make it! hope your plantar fasciitis gets better soon.

bunnyhugger2015

Ugh, @thisnewmenow plantar fasciitis can be disabling - and overdoing it can set you right back to square one. Btw, I keep reading your name as thisnewmeow, lol.

lore11a

Amazing stories. I am 65 and have lost 36 pounds back and forth over a year and a half. I am now determined to lose 22 more pounds to get to my goal weight. One thing I have noticed since I have gotten older, the weight seems to stay the same for what seems like a long time, because I am impatient, and then finally I will lose another pound. I just keep on logging and trying to stay within my calorie allotment. My daughter and I try to walk 4 to 5 days a week for at least an hour at a time. I have walked two 5 K's this year with family members and that was a lot of fun. I, like everyone else could use a little encouragement.

sodakat

So great to see all the new people posting to this thread! I've been maintaining this summer even though my goal is to continue losing. Still, I'm grateful that I have figured out how to stop from gaining by weighing every day and eating below maintenance if I see a gain. Hoping to lose this month and continue the downward trend. Some of the habits I thought I'd conquered are right there waiting to grab ahold again if I don't stay focused. It really is a lifetime commitment to not get fat again.

trina1049

sodakat wrote: »

So great to see all the new people posting to this thread! I've been maintaining this summer even though my goal is to continue losing. Still, I'm grateful that I have figured out how to stop from gaining by weighing every day and eating below maintenance if I see a gain. Hoping to lose this month and continue the downward trend. Some of the habits I thought I'd conquered are right there waiting to grab ahold again if I don't stay focused. It really is a lifetime commitment to not get fat again.

Yeah, have to agree with you, Sodakat! I'm still in a downward trend although very, very slowly with only about 4 to 6lbs to go, if I can. I've been at a healthy BMI for about 6 months now and have to weigh and log everyday but so grateful for the 49lbs gone! Turning 66 soon and want to keep healthy and active.

jules6669mfp

Hi everyone. I'm 56 and have lost 30 lbs so far. I feel amazing. Can't believe how much of a difference that has made. I still need to lose some(40-50 more). But, I'm off insulin

vicky1947mfp

jules6669mfp wrote: »

Hi everyone. I'm 56 and have lost 30 lbs so far. I feel amazing. Can't believe how much of a difference that has made. I still need to lose some(40-50 more). But, I'm off insulin

Great work.

krenwren

Well friends no loss this week. Not sure if I'm not recording accurately or not exercising enough or what. I do know I have to be way more patient with myself. I also have to embrace feeling hungry a little which I don't like at all. The slow and steady will win but I get itchy at times for more instant success.

thisnewmenow

jules6669mfp - What great news that you no longer need insulin!!! Congratulations!!!!

griffinca2

krenwren, You're going to have week(s) where you don't lose anything. I stayed stuck at 125 for abt three weeks then the weight loss started again. You may have to re-adjust your macros (carbs, fat, protein); also your sugar intake. You may be eating more sugar than you think (natural/added); I keep mine set in MFP to 45 gm and try to eat between 45 & 60 gm a day.

tzaug2

is this group still open? if so, Please include me, I don't see any current posts..?

17761776

Hi, very hard to know hunger n full clues. Great book "the appetite awareness workbook ". Would really advise getting n using. Amazon has it , can buy used for 4 bucks. Gayle Minneapolis

griffinca2

Sometimes when you think you're hungry you are actually thirsty--try drinking a glass of water and if you're still hungry have some low-fat cottage cheese, low-fat string cheese, or some plain almonds. Don't use non-fat because they usually load it up with some kind of sugar to make it taste better; and sometimes full-fat may be better for you.

krenwren

Thanks all for the encouragement! Sugar is my demon, I'm trying to keep to under 60.

thisnewmenow

krenwren, are you eating small meals throughout the day?? Skipping meals can actually slow or stop weight loss. Eating several small meals throughout the day will keep your metabolism going, regulate your blood sugar and help with weight loss. It will also help you from feeling so hungry during the day.

krenwren

i think my metabolism is really super slow. I also work nights and I don't get much sleep. I think that's the number one difficulty I face. I am trying to set my clock to midnight to start my day. I am also going to try to limit my calories to 1400 a day with 50 gms of sugar as a limit. I also won't count my exercise calorie credit. I work out vigorously for 3 times a week. This is my new plan and I think it should work.

vicky1947mfp

thisnewmenow wrote: »

krenwren, are you eating small meals throughout the day?? Skipping meals can actually slow or stop weight loss. Eating several small meals throughout the day will keep your metabolism going, regulate your blood sugar and help with weight loss. It will also help you from feeling so hungry during the day.

Totally agree. I like small meals do I never have that Sick stuffed feeling.

Eleted

Hello. Enjoying this thread. We are all so different and it is difficult to say what is the best plan. Lately I have been reading small frequent meals or 3 regular meals doesnt really matter. Experiment with what works for you. I am close to 61 and I am losing steadily but very slowly. 1200 calories a day , sugar under 45 ( on good days) exercise every day and I cannot count my exercise calories. This regimen is only affording me a 1 lb loss a week but thats what I have to do at my age.

Snooozie

Kren - I work 3 rotating shifts; took me a while but on nights I figured out that for me, i just removed all the meal titles and just had one section in my diary for that week.. called it "what i ate today" and just logged everything from the time I woke up til the next morning when i went to bed.. (and like you i dont sleep much so i am often up and down a few times during my "day"). I didn't split up anything just kept logging.. even tho there are times (like the first shift where i'm up all day and then up all night lol) where my diary was well over my cals for the day it didn't matter cause I knew over the week it would average out calorie intake wise fine.. just passing it on in case it helps as nites are a tuff time for me - hard to face tuna at 3am lol!

GaleHawkins

KimofTas wrote: »

I'm 40 so I don't totally understand your position however wouldn't you just eat at a deficit if you have more weight to lose? You don't necessarily need to exercise in large amounts to lose weight is what I understand from tracking cals and all of the info on forum here.

@KimofTas between age 40 and age 65 some of the weight loss factors change even for we males and sometimes even more more so for females. Most all cell activity is starting into decline as programmed cellular death become more noticeable. Yes we have to eat at least at a slight deficit to lose weight. I do not know why but my body's abilities to handle carbs really decreased and they created havoc with my health. It has been nearly a year since I cut of food containing sugar and grain. My weight has come down very slowly but for some reasons I lost inches when there was no scale movement up or down.

Now at 64 my body just does not respond to food the same way it did when I was 40.

BonniJ54

zenny24 wrote: »

I'm 65 and have lost 72 pounds since April, 2013. I did it mostly through diet alone, since I had a broken leg and a complication that I am still struggling with--a broken titanium rod--so believe me it can be done!! I stay around 1400 calories a day but go higher if I'm traveling. Even then I always aim to stay at maintenance or below. Key for me is consistent logging, substituting good food for bad, and learning portion control. I eat enough calories so my body won't revolt, and don't restrict any foods except fast food and soda.

Not high tech but it really works!

BonniJ54

I also broke my leg. I also have a titanium rod. I am having problems ,with my knees. I think the pins holding the rod is the problem. How did you break the titanium rod. I gainef weight through the recovery and now am serious about taking control. So wonderful that you were disciplined and lost. The best to you. I broke my leg in 2013.

vicky1947mfp

kikelly7 wrote: »

Hello. Enjoying this thread. We are all so different and it is difficult to say what is the best plan. Lately I have been reading small frequent meals or 3 regular meals doesnt really matter. Experiment with what works for you. I am close to 61 and I am losing steadily but very slowly. 1200 calories a day , sugar under 45 ( on good days) exercise every day and I cannot count my exercise calories. This regimen is only affording me a 1 lb loss a week but thats what I have to do at my age.

1 lb loss a week is good. That would be 52 lbs gone on a year and That would be awesome! And healthy.

krenwren

Thanks @Snooozie, that's a great idea. It's difficult for sure. I should do away with the meal titles since when I look back, I'm having flank steak and rice for breakfast and yogurt for dinner. I am hopeful that my 1400 cals a day and not counting my exercise will do the trick. I heading for a week at the beach with family so I am planning on a lot of extra physical activity to blunt the indulgences. Thanks everyone for these ideas. @kikelly7 I see what you are talking about, very slow progress but progress it is.

griffinca2

krenwren, so what if you indulge a little; just get back on the wagon when you return. You may re-gain a lb or two but enjoying yourself and time w/your family are more important. And sometimes the body likes the "little shockers," and you end up losing more weight when you get back to your regular eating habits.

17761776

To succeed long term u have to normalize eating. When I was in ED rehab no numbers!! No weighing no calories n no discussion with numbers. Very hard but it really does work. Gayle Minneapolis

keana55

BonniJ54 wrote: »

I also broke my leg. I also have a titanium rod. I am having problems ,with my knees. I think the pins holding the rod is the problem. How did you break the titanium rod. I gainef weight through the recovery and now am serious about taking control. So wonderful that you were disciplined and lost. The best to you. I broke my leg in 2013.

The doctor said my titanium rod broke because although my femur looked healed from the xrays it was still broken inside. Thus he said the rod was bending (kinda like a metal clothes hanger when you keep bending it in the same place and it finally snaps). His advice was to see if the femur break would heal on its own because the rod was now useless and removing it would be major surgery.

It was a very painful year of "let's wait and see" and in the end both the doctor and physical therapists just kinda dismissed me. I was still able to get around on a cane. I went on a trip to Europe and the leg got even worse. My internist recommended me to a surgeon at a well-respected teaching hospital in my city. He did surgery to remove the broken rod and put in a plate instead. It was easier surgery than the first, and I'm sure the weight loss was a major factor! I do have quite a scar, though.

Four months out from surgery and I am starting to walk without a walker or cane for the first time in two years.
I am so glad I got that second opinion and surgery. Sorry for the length of this reply. I am now down 86 lbs! The very best to you, too!

17761776

zenny24 wrote: »

BonniJ54 wrote: »

I also broke my leg. I also have a titanium rod. I am having problems ,with my knees. I think the pins holding the rod is the problem. How did you break the titanium rod. I gainef weight through the recovery and now am serious about taking control. So wonderful that you were disciplined and lost. The best to you. I broke my leg in 2013.

The doctor said my titanium rod broke because although my femur looked healed from the xrays it was still broken inside. Thus he said the rod was bending (kinda like a metal clothes hanger when you keep bending it in the same place and it finally snaps). His advice was to see if the femur break would heal on its own because the rod was now useless and removing it would be major surgery.

It was a very painful year of "let's wait and see" and in the end both the doctor and physical therapists just kinda dismissed me. I was still able to get around on a cane. I went on a trip to Europe and the leg got even worse. My internist recommended me to a surgeon at a well-respected teaching hospital in my city. He did surgery to remove the broken rod and put in a plate instead. It was easier surgery than the first, and I'm sure the weight loss was a major factor! I do have quite a scar, though.

Four months out from surgery and I am starting to walk without a walker or cane for the first time in two years.
I am so glad I got that second opinion and surgery. Sorry for the length of this reply. I am now down 86 lbs! The very best to you, too!

I need knees replaced but have to take off weight!! Sounds like this worked for you!! Gayle Minneapolis

keana55

Gayle--it made such a HUGE difference. So worth the effort and you can do it!

Fayelle1

I just started on MFP again. I've lost 25 pounds 63 pounds to go. I'm eating 4 small balanced meals =1600 kcal. I'm starting to exercise again. I'm 63...a nurse.. This looks like a good discussion group.