Am I too old to get my fitness and body back?

GrandadRugRat

Hi I am Paul and I am grandad to 4 little RugRats. After a long lay off from a very physical job through injury I now need to get my fitness levels and lose some weight so I can enjoy my grandchildren again. I also would like to reverse my type 2 diabetics as I really don't want to be taking medication all my life.
Hoping to find friends and motivational buddies.
Hope I can help and be helped lol.

gkingbr

welcome to MFP.
i am hoping to get of my blood pressure medicine once a lose a bunch or weight.

GrandadRugRat

When did you start?

Ninkyou

You're never too old.

Harriette Thompson who is 92 and has 10 grand children finished a marathon last year. And Jonathan Mendes is NYC's oldest Marathon runner and he's 95.

Age is just a number. Sure it may be harder and a few more complications (due to age). And heck, maybe you can't go as fast as a 20 year old. BUT that doesn't mean you can't achieve your goals. You can do it!

GrandadRugRat

Thank you

Sued0nim

I did at 47

@sijomial rocks his physique

When you're older you're more stubborn

Makes it easier

You know what to do ...do it

MostlyWater

Never too old!

RaeBeeBaby

Nope! Never too old to improve your health and fitness. I'm a grandmother and have also dealt with serious health issues. I'm well on my way to great things and nothings going to stop me! Just get busy!

GrandadRugRat

rabbitjb wrote: »

I did at 47

@sijomial rocks his physique

When you're older you're more stubborn

Makes it easier

You know what to do ...do it

Thank you. Oh I can be stubborn.

Imomw2016

Never too old! Welcome to MFP!

GrandadRugRat

RaeBeeBaby wrote: »

Nope! Never too old to improve your health and fitness. I'm a grandmother and have also dealt with serious health issues. I'm well on my way to great things and nothings going to stop me! Just get busy!

Many thanks and well done you.

bussyfeso

Never too late

sijomial

rabbitjb wrote: »

I did at 47

@sijomial rocks his physique

When you're older you're more stubborn

Makes it easier

You know what to do ...do it

Aw shucks! Thank you @rabbitjb

At 55 I've not quite got my strength back to my lifetime peak (would help if car drivers would stop running into me!) but aerobic fitness is probably better than ever.
It's different training in your 50's, progress is slower and I've a lifetime of old injuries to manage but if you have the motivation most things are possible.

#growingolddisgracefully

lessismoreohio

bussyfeso wrote: »

Never too late

Never too late to do the right thing. I'm 52 and I'm still fairly new to this and still learning and applying what I've learned.

debrakgoogins

It's never too late to make a change. You may never have your "old body" back but you might end up with a better version than you did before. Good luck to you!!!

krysmuree

You're never too old! My father is 56 and he had type 2 diabetes and was just over 300lbs. He changed his entire life - he bikes ten miles every morning and ends the day with cardio. He also switched to a low carb, high fat diet (ridding himself of his worst temptations - starchy vegetables, pasta and bread) and had since become pescatarian of his own choice. He is down to 172lbs and hasn't had a complication of diabetes in two years. I have never seen him so fit, healthy or happy in my entire life.

YOU are in control of your destiny, my friend. Age is just a number!

** The above is NOT a recommendation for a low carb, high fat diet, nor pescatarianism - everyone is different and this is simply what worked for him and what he could stick to.

estephanieono

You're not even old.

sheermomentum

GrandadRugRat wrote: »

rabbitjb wrote: »

I did at 47

@sijomial rocks his physique

When you're older you're more stubborn

Makes it easier

You know what to do ...do it

Thank you. Oh I can be stubborn.

Stubborn is a real asset in this game

You're 6 years older than me. You're 2 years younger than my boyfriend. We're not old. We're well-seasoned. Its a good thing.

ceesaw

You are never too old. I am 75 and have serious health problems but I am just starting to do something about it. Please wish me luck and help me stay motivated.

angelamichelle_xo

never too old!!!

Sassystac76

You will do great! Never to old or late to take some you time to focus on yourself.

gkingbr

GrandadRugRat wrote: »

When did you start?

i started early December last year. I have a long way to go.

GrandadRugRat

Sassystac76 wrote: »

You will do great! Never to old or late to take some you time to focus on yourself.

Thank you.

GrandadRugRat

angelamichelle_xo wrote: »

never too old!!!

So they keep telling me. Just hoping I keep motivated.

GrandadRugRat

ceesaw wrote: »

You are never too old. I am 75 and have serious health problems but I am just starting to do something about it. Please wish me luck and help me stay motivated.

I only started yesterday and am just getting used to this app. Good luck and of course I will help you. You could also help me. Add me as a friend if you like.

GrandadRugRat

sheermomentum wrote: »

GrandadRugRat wrote: »

rabbitjb wrote: »

I did at 47

@sijomial rocks his physique

When you're older you're more stubborn

Makes it easier

You know what to do ...do it

Thank you. Oh I can be stubborn.

Stubborn is a real asset in this game

You're 6 years older than me. You're 2 years younger than my boyfriend. We're not old. We're well-seasoned. Its a good thing.

I like that. Well seasoned haha.

GrandadRugRat

KrissyMuree wrote: »

You're never too old! My father is 56 and he had type 2 diabetes and was just over 300lbs. He changed his entire life - he bikes ten miles every morning and ends the day with cardio. He also switched to a low carb, high fat diet (ridding himself of his worst temptations - starchy vegetables, pasta and bread) and had since become pescatarian of his own choice. He is down to 172lbs and hasn't had a complication of diabetes in two years. I have never seen him so fit, healthy or happy in my entire life.

YOU are in control of your destiny, my friend. Age is just a number!

** The above is NOT a recommendation for a low carb, high fat diet, nor pescatarianism - everyone is different and this is simply what worked for him and what he could stick to.

Wow thank you. You must be really proud.

GrandadRugRat

bussyfeso wrote: »

Never too late

Thanks

GrandadRugRat

Thanks everyone for you great comments and inspiration. I am now convinced I am starting my journey in the right place.

RoxieDawn

rabbitjb wrote: »

I did at 47

@sijomial rocks his physique

When you're older you're more stubborn

Makes it easier

You know what to do ...do it

I did too at 47 and my husband is 56 so he too is doing it.. Gosh I hope you come back and give us updates!

I am sending a friend request to you! Best of luck...

snowflake954

I'm 61 and go to the pool 3 times a week, gym once, plus yoga, acqua-gym, stretching. I'm in good shape despite my AO and I don't give up easily. I think there's a way to better every problem. You have to stop thinking you're old and do what you can as long as you can. Wishing you luck.