55-65 year old women's success?

woodenhut

Birgitkwood wow, wow, wow, you are an inspiration if your journey to do something about making changes for the better then it will inspire others like me, I will be doing this as I can only walk at the moment so like Griffinca2, & all the others on here who have told their stories or given advice it really has helped me with doing something about getting back to being healthy again so thank you all. Very much appreciated

woodenhut

Bigsofty56, welcome & im a newby too, us lot on here can help each other yer : )

Hogerda

@Birgitkwood, congratulations. Your story is great and such a testimony to perseverance. Imagine being able to walk only 5 minutes and now running! And me feeling sorry for myself because I could not cycle like I used to at 20. What holds us down is the feeling that you cannot regain what you lost because of age and weight, but you show us that we can! And with every pound lost, we can do more, feel better and get rid of some of the self-pity! Thanks so much for posting.

resina

Birgitkwood, thanks for sharing your story. You and all the ladies on here are very inspiring and showing us that just because we are 'older' it means we can't do and achieve things. I would love to be able to sit on the floor to play with my beautiful 2 year old grandson and be able to get myself up unassisted and without my knees groaning. One day as I now avoid this little pleasure not to embarrass myself.

I'm going to venture out and walk this weekend and try to build this into a habit. I've done this in my head but now need to put it into practice!! Cheers to everyone.

birgitkwood

@resina - funny you should say that! My now 4yr old granddaughter visited for a week right after Easter. While she was here she and I spent a LOT of time on the floor playing with Legos. A year ago, when she was three, that did NOT happen! Now I don't even think about getting on the floor. Funny, I hadn't even noticed what a miracle that is... in only a year. Sometimes even I am surprised! So @resina, a year from now your beautiful grandson will be three. Have at it, and work on getting in that floor. You can do it!

Zippy62

So very pleased to see this thread! I'm almost 55, menopausal and really struggling to keep the weight off which I've lost, let alone lose any more. I have around 1,200 calories a day which I thought was ridiculously low but seeing what the rest of you manage on, maybe not! Looks like I'll just have to get on with it and stop complaining! I am losing about 1 pound a week and don't have much to lose but it seems so much harder than it used to.

retirehappy

birgitkwood wrote: »

@resina - funny you should say that! My now 4yr old granddaughter visited for a week right after Easter. While she was here she and I spent a LOT of time on the floor playing with Legos. A year ago, when she was three, that did NOT happen! Now I don't even think about getting on the floor. Funny, I hadn't even noticed what a miracle that is... in only a year. Sometimes even I am surprised! So @resina, a year from now your beautiful grandson will be three. Have at it, and work on getting in that floor. You can do it!

bigsofty56

Some of these posts made me laugh, I can't get up from the floor once I'm down there, plus my 3 year old granddaughter likes me to race her in the garden, I walk quickly but she shouts 'run grandma' thankfully nobody can see

mk2fit

@Zippy62, 1200 calories does not seem like a lot, but there are so many tasty and filling ways to use them. If you haven't already, sign up for the Hello Healthy blog here at MFP. There are lots of recipes available and you can learn to sub healthier and lower calorie items for higher cal stuff. Zero fat Greek yogurt instead of sour cream is one example.

As to the grandma thing - grandkids are the best trainers! (Mine is 4) They work us hard and don't judge

FitOldMomma

I'm still a work in progress...I will be forever. But I did hit my goal in December after nearly 3 yrs of logging my food and exercise. Down 145 pounds! Oh...I turned 60 last month.

resina

@FitOldMomma, happy 60th birthday and congratulations on achieving your goal. You're showing us being consistent with logging and exercise is the key. I had to look up 145lbs and its a whopping 65kgs....You've entered the 60s with the weight loss equivalent of another person or the weight I should be!!

woodenhut

I went for a 15 minute walk, blimey I was so out of breath, had to stop twice just to check my timing haha, I'm so unfit, 2 years ago I'd have done 1/2 hour walk easily came home drank a glass of water which I never drink, hubby said I was quick I didn't think I was. So I've achieved 2 things today, I shall do this every day & see where I end up in 2 weeks time. Watch this space ?? Haha you all have helped me into thinking Yes I can, so thank you. Xx

birgitkwood

woodenhut wrote: »

I went for a 15 minute walk, blimey I was so out of breath, had to stop twice just to check my timing haha, I'm so unfit, 2 years ago I'd have done 1/2 hour walk easily came home drank a glass of water which I never drink, hubby said I was quick I didn't think I was. So I've achieved 2 things today, I shall do this every day & see where I end up in 2 weeks time. Watch this space ?? Haha you all have helped me into thinking Yes I can, so thank you. Xx

I, for one, will certainly be "watching this space!" Yay, you! Can't wait to cheer you on and see your progress! One step follows the other...

griffinca2

Bigsofty, You are more than welcome!! The more the merrier (and the more info we gain)!!

Evamutt

Hello everyone. Today is my dtr's baby shower, I am planing to have the yummy food there today. I'm a bit ocd as far as sticking to any commitment I make, so I hope I will be able to enjoy. I've already been out walking/jogging with my dogs for 1 1/2 hrs this morning so that should help. Have a great week end

debtay123

Hi
I have gone down another .04 lbs this week- I am learning to be happy with small losses esp. in light of this week's demands. I am happy to be here with other ladies becoming fit and healthy!

bigsofty56

Well done debtay123

debtay123

Thanks guys for the kind words- it is appreciated- will definitely check out this thread- often!

woodenhut

Got on the scales this morning in the nude haha, after a week of cutting back on a few things, mainly biscuits, chocolate, & goodies, & I've lost 4ibs, wow I never lost that much before, but by making these small changes has spured me on with all your help on here too, it definitely helps when you have such a lot of support & encouragement knowing your there to say yes you can do it we're there with you really does help. So thank you guys X

1Nana2many

@woodenhut Great job! It really is all in taking those baby steps every day. You really can do this! Many, if not all of us started out doubting how much success we would really have, but it is doable! We just have to remember every day is a new day and a new opportunity to begin again no matter what happened yesterday. Today, right now I can make good food choices and stay within my calorie goals. Just remember you have all the control. No one else can put the food in your mouth and you can balance your days without going over your calorie goals. Keep moving forward! Great start!

birgitkwood

@woodenhut - that's fantastic! Keep on doing what you're doing and you'll reach your goal before you know it.

debtay123

woodenhut- that is wonderful- you are well on your way!

woodenhut

Thank you girls, you've really helped me I love the support & ideas I get from you all. When I read how you've lost weight, never giving up, looking out for others it warms my heart. Big hugs to you all x

bigsofty56

Well done woodenhut, looks like your on a good start

oldgirl235

Feeling happy don't need my bra extension strap any more, wish I had taken my body measurements.

woodenhut

I've not been a good girl, lots been happening so I've basically came away from it, but I'll get back to it, glad your all doing well. Keep it up girls X

mk2fit

Lol and way to go @oldgirl235 !

luluinca

@oldgirl235, it's not too late to measure now and compare in the future. Congrats on the extension, we like to call that a NSV (Non Scale Victory) and truthfully, they're much more remarkable than loss of scale weight.

I haven't checked in here for a long time although I do read the feed everyday! I think you're all awesome, struggling, surviving and winning!

At 67 all I can say is I'm grateful for my health, my mobility, conquering my injuries and illnesses, and having a great environment here to both commiserate and celebrate with all you wonderful women!

We all have a story and I think it's so important to share with one another so we don't feel alone in the "Struggle is Real" environment.

I wish you all great success!

griffinca2

luluinca, I'm with you!! I'm 66 (67 later this yr) and just keep on keeping on!!

luluinca

@griffinca2 it's so nice to see other women our age, or close to it, doing our thing to stay, or get, strong and healthy!

I've been here almost 4 years now and the changes to my health and fitness have been remarkable.