Women over 50 ..... you know what I mean !

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  • clh72569
    clh72569 Posts: 280 Member
    I started at 150 lbs and now am at 107. I am 53 and 4'11". I'll post some pictures for you guys when I get home from work, in about 6 hours.
  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 34,223 Member
    I'm 59, 5'5", hypothroid, also menopausal since chemotherapy at age 45 (including 7 years on estrogen agonist drugs that mop up the estrogen your adrenals & fat cells make after menopause, so like menopause++).

    Concur 100% that it's just Calories In < Calories Out (CICO), commitment, and careful food weighing.

    I've been quite active for a dozen years (rowing, spin classes, more), but could always and easily out-eat the activity. (Also been vegetarian for 41 years; no magic there, either.)

    Started mid-April 2015 at 183, lost 2lbs/week pretty steadily, now 40 lbs down at 142.5, working on slowing my weight loss to stay healthy as I get closer to goal (somewhere 125-130, I'm thinking).

    You can do this!
  • justmytype
    justmytype Posts: 117 Member
    I'm 52 and it can be done. See before (with my husband with Christmas tree) and after (current profile pic) on my profile page. It's all about consistency and not giving up. If you mess up for a day, week, etc. just get right back to it ASAP. Don't throw in the towel and don't get discouraged when the scale isn't moving. Take measurements. Keep with it and you'll see change. I started at 225 lbs. back in January 2014 and am now down to 140 lbs. I'm 5'3", so I'd like to get to about 130-135 lbs. Do whatever exercise you find is fun and that you'll stick with. I mix it up a lot with walking, running, spinning, boxing and strength training.

    I started strength training a little over a year ago and am amazed at how it's changed my body. I have muscles now! lol
  • _CowgirlUp_
    _CowgirlUp_ Posts: 585 Member
    51 here...14 years post surgical menopause and hypothyroid issues. Bum knees, arthritis in my feet....it's awesome getting older. Anyway, I've dumped processed foods, eating more "Paleo" like, for the most part. My husband lost 25+ lbs when we changed our diet and me, yep, you guessed it...GAINED 12 lbs. and now I'm heavier than I've ever been in my life! I'm beyond depression over this. I don't get it and my doctor's response to this..."You're a woman over 50. Increase the intensity of your exercise." I'm currently looking for a new doctor. Would love to hear your stories.
  • betty1958
    betty1958 Posts: 8 Member
    I can totally relate! I'll be 57 in November and I've been menopausal for 6 years due to partial hysterectomy 21 years ago. I have horrible varicose veins, had them stripped twice and they came back with a vengeance! I also quit smoking 13 years ago and have gradually been packing on the pounds since. It really sucks having to watch every morsel you put into your mouth. I find doing my elliptical 3 to 4 times per week helps immensely! It gives me more energy during the day and helps my legs feel a lot better. I've logged in now for 13 days straight and have lost a total of 5 pounds. It really does take a lot self control but is totally worth logging in every day. You can actually see our calorie intake and what you've burned off through exercise. I figure if I don't do it now I'll never do it once I hit 60, and I want to feel good! As for my husband, yes same thing, he can drop 5 pounds no problem. This menopause thing really sucks, but many women have stuck to it and lost a lot of weight, and yes you can do it too! Good luck
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