Success Stories for the older generation

retirehappy

This is a great way to start
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/833026 the-basics-don-t-complicate-it
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819925 important-posts-to-read
You might want to read Sarauk2sf's profile as well she moderates the group those come from, and she started her journey over 40.

I am in my 60's, 5'3", and honestly this is the easiest time I have had with weight loss. My high was 189, I am 16 lbs from my goal weight. I am using MFP and a Fitbit, along with my membership to the city fitness center.

There is a group for anyone 60+, that is great for support
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/3538-60-years-old-and-over

And everyone should read the Eat More to Weigh Less group stickies even if you don't join that group, but it is a good group too
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/3817-eat-more-2-weigh-less

mwyvr

socalkay wrote: »

Older generation?

Well... I was going to say something.

Don't forget the 50 Plus (or so) Support Group. Very friendly.

SweetAzn

mwyvr wrote: »

Weighing is less prone to error but somehow I manage mostly with measurements and eye-balling, right on track with my target loss which is 2kg a week.

As for success stories... I am 53 and am very much still a work in progress. I started last September (2014) 26kg heavier where I weighed in at 116kg / 255lbs at my heaviest. I'm currently 87kg / 193lbs. I might still be overweight, but 200 grams from now I will no longer be technically obese. That's a win.

I'm optimistically shooting for being at or near my goal weight by my birthday this September (2015). The first half was, honestly, relatively easy. I'm expecting it to become more challenging the closer I get.

So while not done yet I've made enough progress that I think I can declare a success on the fitness front. I feel... fantastic. I've not felt this good in quite a few years. I run anywhere from 120km to 200km monthly at present and will only get fitter and faster as I shed the remaining 17kg.



It'll be time for another photo soon!

Great job! You look so much younger after shedding all that weight! With all that dedication, you're bound to make it to your goal!