Am I too old to get my fitness and body back?
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GrandadRugRat
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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.
Hoping to find friends and motivational buddies.
Hope I can help and be helped lol.
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welcome to MFP.
i am hoping to get of my blood pressure medicine once a lose a bunch or weight.0 -
When did you start?0
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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!0 -
Thank you0
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Never too old!0
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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!0
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Never too old! Welcome to MFP!0
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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.
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Never too late0
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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.
#growingolddisgracefully0 -
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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!!!0
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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.0 -
You're not even old.0
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GrandadRugRat wrote: »
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.0 -
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.0
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never too old!!!0
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You will do great! Never to old or late to take some you time to focus on yourself.
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