Weight loss at 36

Wynterbourne

I just turned 43. I've lost 70 lbs since this past July. Age hasn't been a factor for me.

tiffkittyw

I'm turning 38 and have yo yo dieted and have a thyroid condition. I've lost 34 lbs since August 30th, 2015. I went from a size 14 to a size 8. I'm also only 5'4 so I need to pay attention to my Fitbit calories burned and not eat over my TDEE. As long as you weigh most of what you eat on a food scale to insure your calories in is correct there is no reason the weight won't come off. It just takes time.

kirstenb13

I'm exactly 36 and have now lost about 35 lbs in the last 4 months. It's been incredibly easy, tbh. I don't believe there is any effect of age, it's all just physics, so move more and eat less and you will lose.

jeepinshawn

Skyoctober wrote: »

4 years ago I started on a journey to lose weight, it came really easy. I was eating healthy and working out. I was losing 2 pounds a week or more, very consistently. In one year I lost 50 pounds. Now 4 years later (gaining 30 pounds back) I have decided to make changes once again. I am eating healthy and working out although something has changed. It is harder to lose weight. I feel like I am doing the same things I had done before but with no results. Is it because I am getting older? Does anyone have any ideas as to what I could do differently?

I'm 39 and lost 110lbs last year. I logged pretty accurately, ate back about 1/3 of my exercise calories, but otherwise stuck to MFP's recommendations and I lost weight until I got to the top end of the healthy BMI. I would make sure you are weighing your food, selecting accurate entries, and are staying within your calorie guidelines.
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Forgot to add that weightloss happens in the kitchen, and exercise is for good health. You can't depend on exercise to get you into your deficit because exercise calorie burns are fairly inaccurate.

trjjoy

diwijo13 wrote: »

I believe age can play a bigger part than what people think. When I lost weight last time (2013) at 37 I loved exercising. Now at 40, I only exercise because I know I should. I can't even finish a Zumba class or 30DS without feeling like I'm dying. Although weight can still be lost (I've lost almost 20 lbs in 2 months), I know that I am less active due to getting older . That means i have to work much harder for the same results. But on a good note, my mindset is much better. I am definitely more focused. I make better choices and am trying to make every thing count-from food to exercise-because im too tired to do aNY more than necessary.

It's not your age that's the culprit, @diwijo13 ; it's your activity and fitness level. Were you skinnier at 37 than you are now? If yes, that may be why it was easier to finish a Zumba or 30DS class.

suziecue20

MorganMoreaux wrote: »

suziecue20 wrote: »

36!! sorry but I have to laugh. I'm nearly 70 and started with MFP last September. I am now in week 30 of my weightloss journey and during that time I have lost 36lbs and now only have another 10lbs to goal. Stop using age as an excuse.

Kudos on your weightloss Suziecue! My Mom is in her 70's and has been losing weight steadily since she decided she wanted to do so and has been mindful about food and exercise. I remember my grandmother did the same thing in her 80's, woke up one day and decided she didn't like being heavy and lost all the weight. She stayed slender into her late 90's. I totally agree, age isn't preventing anyone from losing weight.

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veggiecanner

I just turned 60 march 2 and I have lost 37 pounds since oct. My husband is 62 and has lost 40 pounds since oct too. he has been ble to cut down his insulin and blood pressure meds too. H is in a 2x t-shirt don from 3x. I was wearing large pant but need to get some small sized ones. I am not saying it was easy and I wouldn't want to do it again but I'm glad I did it. I do kinda wish I had done it when I was in my 30"s or more 40's.

lorrpb

I'm 60 and I've lost 134 lb in the last 21 months. It's not easy, but it can be done. I'm sure at 36 you definitely can do it!