60 year old female who needs to lose weight and tone up. Are you like me?

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  • terio818
    terio818 Posts: 13 Member
    I would love to be a part of this support group. I'm new to MFP, but not new to dieting unfortunately. I'm 53 & menopausal with 40 Lbs to lose. Just 5 years ago I was 137, running, doing yoga daily. Divorce and then a new relationship where we ate and drank too much and now I'm 180!!!
    I'm trying to do things different. Starting around Thanksgiving, I gave up sugar. After Xmas, I'm have limited alcohol to one time per month. Luckily I never stopped exercising, it's just harder!
    I want to at least lose 15 by May because I'm going to Europe.
    I would love the support and I appreciate the accountability favor.
    We are getting older but we are absolutely getting better also!
  • deb9615
    deb9615 Posts: 8 Member
    Hi !

    I can relate to what you have said for sure. My name is Debbie and live in the UK. I'm 47 and have been peri-menopausal for about a year. Two years ago, I too was about 137 and so much more active. Divorce, a new relationship, more meals out and more red wine have resulted in a 2 stone (plus a few pounds) weight gain. Determined to just lose 7 lbs for a wedding in March !!
  • tracycmrn129
    tracycmrn129 Posts: 12 Member
    Add me
  • obriendp762
    obriendp762 Posts: 9 Member
    I do not feel older, I just look that way to other people. Here is what I have learned from this chain (so far):
    1 weigh and measure, and record everything that goes in your mouth.
    2 get walking or moving in a way you can handle
    3 do resistance-strength training to rebuild your muscle mass
    4 do not deprive yourself. This is not a diet. This is a lifestyle change.
    5 find like minded fellow travelers to support and be supported by.

    Comments?
  • Double__Tapp
    Double__Tapp Posts: 83 Member
    I will be 55 in 9 days, I have lost 75 pounds since 2011 and am in the best shape of my life. It takes determination and stick-to-itivenss. I worked out whether I wanted to or not and then before I knew it I was hooked and felt guilty when I didn't.
  • debsdoingthis
    debsdoingthis Posts: 454 Member
    56 year old here. Lost 40 lbs last year and on track to lose another 40 this year. I am taking it slow, no fads, no special "diet". I am eating the foods I want to eat for the rest of my life, just eating less of them. Lets face it I'm already flabby and saggy, so trying to shed the pounds quickly will only make that worse. I have not been motivating myself AT ALL lately to exercise more often. Accepting any and all friend requests from those in a similar boat
  • Ibeachlover
    Ibeachlover Posts: 66 Member
    Obreindp, I think it does get harder when you get older. However, so much depends on your current physical and health condition...maybe mental too, a bit. I'm 62 but have worked out all my life, so today, I'm still lifting weights and able to walk the beach for a few hours, or hit the aerobic machines. However, it is hard for me to lose weight, which is frustrating considering how much exercise I get. However, it is true that proper nutrition is equally as important so I'm trying to be more consistent. I think the older we get the more important exercise becomes...if we can't 'get moving' it really becomes a challenge. If you want to add me as friend, I'm always willing to support or chat.
  • debsdoingthis
    debsdoingthis Posts: 454 Member
    Double__Tapp wrote: »
    I will be 55 in 9 days, I have lost 75 pounds since 2011 and am in the best shape of my life. It takes determination and stick-to-itivenss. I worked out whether I wanted to or not and then before I knew it I was hooked and felt guilty when I didn't.
    Great job! Now if I could only motivate myself into that mindset

  • Rocknut53
    Rocknut53 Posts: 1,794 Member
    Ibeachlover wrote: »
    Obreindp, I think it does get harder when you get older. However, so much depends on your current physical and health condition...maybe mental too, a bit. I'm 62 but have worked out all my life, so today, I'm still lifting weights and able to walk the beach for a few hours, or hit the aerobic machines. However, it is hard for me to lose weight, which is frustrating considering how much exercise I get. However, it is true that proper nutrition is equally as important so I'm trying to be more consistent. I think the older we get the more important exercise becomes...if we can't 'get moving' it really becomes a challenge. If you want to add me as friend, I'm always willing to support or chat.

    I'm in the same boat as you. 62, have worked out in some form or another all my life. The last few years I've put on some extra pounds mainly because I had this mindset that if I hiked 5 miles I should be able to eat what I want. In 2013 I lost 25 pounds on here, then gained back 15. Now I'm back, realizing that I'm not getting any younger and may not get many more chances to shed these excess pounds.
  • pizzagirl007
    pizzagirl007 Posts: 13 Member
    I am 59 and need to lose 100+! Crazy
    :/

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