55-65 year old women's success?

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  • Eleted
    Eleted Posts: 121 Member
    Pkotterman:: I can relate to what you are saying. I too eat very healthy and cook most meals at home but it is the extras that I cannot get control over. Sweets and sugar are my addiction! I have been struggling with some low blood sugar episodes every time I cut calories. Arggghhh. So then I resort back to regular eating in an effort to feel well.
    I also am care-taking for my 91 year old mother and have been putting my needs on hold. The stress gives me permission to eat high sugar foods!
    I am really struggling to feel well and energized.
    But... I have been successful before with MFP and IT WORKS! Now I need MEP ( my emotions pal) as a companion app! ☹️
  • Shron123
    Shron123 Posts: 221 Member
    I started LCHF July 3rd. So far down 11 lbs and feeling pretty good ie not hungry or tired BUT really have to watch my elites especially potassium otherwise I feel horrible. That means about 1/2 to 1 1/2 tsp of No Salt per day (gag) depending on my macros but it seems to be helping. Anyone else here doing thus type of program/lifestyle?
  • pkotterman
    pkotterman Posts: 83 Member
    Eleted wrote: »
    Pkotterman:: I can relate to what you are saying. I too eat very healthy and cook most meals at home but it is the extras that I cannot get control over. Sweets and sugar are my addiction! I have been struggling with some low blood sugar episodes every time I cut calories. Arggghhh. So then I resort back to regular eating in an effort to feel well.
    I also am care-taking for my 91 year old mother and have been putting my needs on hold. The stress gives me permission to eat high sugar foods!
    I am really struggling to feel well and energized.
    But... I have been successful before with MFP and IT WORKS! Now I need MEP ( my emotions pal) as a companion app! ☹️

    @Eleted that's a lot to cope with. I am on week 2. The fist week I lost 4 lbs- the second I just stayed the same. It's how it always seems to be with me. But I'm determined and not giving up this time. Too many aches and pains and a general tired feeling- and these are already improved. I tried a one week challenge and that helped. Now I am beginning the August Fitness Challenge and am on week 1 of a 12 week walking program. It's starting slow, and making time for myself. Patience and en encouragement- that what we need! Good luck!
  • 1Nana2many
    1Nana2many Posts: 172 Member
    @awebster2 Congratulations on your achievements! It is very impressive and a reminder that age doesn't have to be a barrier to anything if we are willing to put in the work! Thanks for sharing your success story! It's very inspiring! You are living proof that we are never too old and it's not too late if we just believe we are worth the effort!
  • Shron123
    Shron123 Posts: 221 Member
    Hey good luck on yr journey and very sorry for yr troubles. Hope yr Road smooths out
  • griffinca2
    griffinca2 Posts: 672 Member
    Same here; probably will stop logging my food (on here anyway). Pretty much have the eating down. May still log the exercise though; still working on doing heavier weights. B)
  • Shron123
    Shron123 Posts: 221 Member
    Debtay123 - congrats on your strategy. That seems like an obtainable and motivating way to stay focussed. Good luck on yr journey.
  • Polo265
    Polo265 Posts: 287 Member
    Ming1951 wrote: »
    I soon turn 66. Been on mfp on and off but strictly since Sept 16. I've lost about 60 lbs was more but just got tired of watching what I eat and measuring so I gained about 18 lbs back. I can feel it in my clothing. So today I have vowed to get back on track. Been vowing to do so but something always gets in my way...[ortiosn.. I could eat what I want if I pay attention to the portions. I have really been disregarding portion control. I want to lose 15 -20 lbs. to be where I should be. I joined silver slippers so I will go to the gym. For a while I was going regularly but that has also slipped. Went yesterday walked 45 min on treadmill, 30 min on recumbent bike and 15 on elliptical bike. Intend to go back toady and tomorrow then put myself on a schedule of Tues/thurs, friday and Sunday. or at least 3x a week min. I don't like going when its crowded. I also am lifting weights just 10 lbs and only front lifts I don't know what you call them. So I'm back in the game.

    90 minutes of cardio. WOW~ I'd be falling down. Awesome!
  • debtay123
    debtay123 Posts: 1,327 Member
    Hello
    I was told to do my "strength" training first- then do cardio next so I would not get to tired out and do the strength training without proper form- so thatis what i have been doing- I try for at least 45 minutes all together- I may do 25 min strength and 20 minutes cardio--- is this a correct way to do it?
  • mk2fit
    mk2fit Posts: 730 Member
    Sorry all, fell for @Verdenal's baiting again. One of these days I will learn...
  • griffinca2
    griffinca2 Posts: 672 Member
    MK, we all take the bait occasionally. B) For Debtay, it is best to do your weights 1st; because you are fresh and less likely to use poor form (which is more important than the weight you lift). BTW, don't over do the cardio or you will be defeating your lifting muscle gains. B)
  • Shron123
    Shron123 Posts: 221 Member
    My huge lightbulb moment was determining that carbs are not my friends. I have so much more energy, no cravings, sleeping better, only hungry two or three times a day and I just feel better. It probably isn't for everybody but I am loving Low Carb High Fat. Been doing it now since July 3rd and have lost 2 inches on my waist and 18 pounds. I have a nutritionist helping me w menu planning and my Doc is super on board. He has a real "issue" with all the carbs our diet includes. I consider this a lifestyle change not a diet. It has been a huge eye opener for me.
  • Lizzyislighter
    Lizzyislighter Posts: 2 Member
    Hey there. New to MFP and this looks like a good place to hangout. I joined some time ago but never posted. I'm doing LC but have to keep track of calories. I'd love to go vegan/plant based but I'm allergic to soy and some legumes and grains don't agree with me. I've lost 9 and stuck at my current weight of 145. Really would like to lose the menopause weight I've put on. You all know where it is!!! I plan to do 5 pound goals so 140 is my next. I'm 56 now and not feeling that great - joints, etc. It's making it difficult to exercise but I do. Maybe I should consider hormone replacement but I'd rather not. If anyone has any thoughts or experiences with that I'd love to hear about it. The posts are very encouraging here. See you soon. Thanks!!
  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 34,225 Member
    Hey there. New to MFP and this looks like a good place to hangout. I joined some time ago but never posted. I'm doing LC but have to keep track of calories. I'd love to go vegan/plant based but I'm allergic to soy and some legumes and grains don't agree with me. I've lost 9 and stuck at my current weight of 145. Really would like to lose the menopause weight I've put on. You all know where it is!!! I plan to do 5 pound goals so 140 is my next. I'm 56 now and not feeling that great - joints, etc. It's making it difficult to exercise but I do. Maybe I should consider hormone replacement but I'd rather not. If anyone has any thoughts or experiences with that I'd love to hear about it. The posts are very encouraging here. See you soon. Thanks!!

    I can't do hormone replacement (breast cancer), but I gotta say: Weight loss has done my joints a world of good. Feels like 10 years off their age, at least, maybe even 25! (I'm 61 ;) .)
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