Looking for help from others over 55
CAGauv
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as i get older i find it harder to exercise and eat right. I'm looking for food ideas and exercise tips for the older generation
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i'm well over 55, feel free to add me0
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Way over 55 now, but lost the weight at that age and have been maintaining ever since.
Food choices are easy- start with eating what you want just stay within your calorie deficit. That can be the hard part, so try decreasing your calories 100 at a time over a couple of weeks, logging what you normally eat for a week first. Later you may decide to work on your macros for a healthier menu.
Exercise, find something you like and do it.
Mine was aqua fit x3 a week to begin with. Really good for stretching and flexibility as well as being low impact.
Since then I have walked 10k races, done belly dancing, Pilates, swimming lessons, Zumba, and strength training( tried machines, free weights, body weight, & heavy).
Although exercise is not needed to lose weight, I think, as we are getting older, some kind of resistance work is a necessity as we lose. Not only are we losing muscle with the weight loss, but we are naturally losing it due to our age and menopause.
I found nerdfitness.com had a good starting body weight program that was simple and easy to follow.
Cheers, h.0
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