The middle agers group. (Upper 30s,40s & 50ish folks)

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  • AliNouveau
    AliNouveau Posts: 36,287 Member
    Good advice, thank you! I am only 5'1 so 1200 is probably okay, since I'm not as active as when I was working. 1350 seems to be what works for me, mentally, atleast!:) I think patience is key, for me, this year.

    Slow and steady really does win the race. Changing up what you're doing helps too I find. Also check where your calories come from. I tend to eat lots of sugar so that's a killer for me
  • BourbonCowboy
    BourbonCowboy Posts: 21 Member
    Hi Im Bob, Im 380 my highest weight. Im determined to get to 180 this time. im 41 so if I dont do it now its probably hopeless. Join me on my journey if this resonates then add me please.

    Animal, nothing is hopeless. Hang in there embrace the journey, keep your focus
  • AliNouveau
    AliNouveau Posts: 36,287 Member
    So hubs and the boy went off on a biking adventure which meant I had about an hour on my own! I made some bread dough and as it was rising I decided to go for a walk. I planned on going for 5k because I figured it was doable in an hour but decided to challenge myself and do it in 45 minutes...managed to do it a bit faster than 45. Woo hoo. If if cools down a bit and my knee holds up I might just start running again I guess
  • Versicolour
    Versicolour Posts: 7,164 Member
    I have been baking up a storm this weekend: 6 batches of banana bread, chocolate cake with strawberry frosting (an order, not for me) and then donut holes. The result: I have nausea and heartburn. Heartburn?! The last time I had heartburn was when I was pregnant
  • AliNouveau
    AliNouveau Posts: 36,287 Member
    I have been baking up a storm this weekend: 6 batches of banana bread, chocolate cake with strawberry frosting (an order, not for me) and then donut holes. The result: I have nausea and heartburn. Heartburn?! The last time I had heartburn was when I was pregnant

    Oooohhh!! I find when I'm really limiting my caloric intake I am prone to heartburn. Ick

    You baked a lot!!! Nice. I have gotten into the habit of taking my mom treats when I visit. I've booked to go Tuesday since it's 2 weeks after my covid test. I have to think of something fun to take
  • GrumpyDumpty
    GrumpyDumpty Posts: 234 Member
    Well I qualify here now. I'm 31.

    Follow me, friend me for my not so serious musings on losing weight.

    Starting all over again for the 474628282937372nd time.
  • slimgirljo15
    slimgirljo15 Posts: 269,456 Member
    I have been baking up a storm this weekend: 6 batches of banana bread, chocolate cake with strawberry frosting (an order, not for me) and then donut holes. The result: I have nausea and heartburn. Heartburn?! The last time I had heartburn was when I was pregnant

    I hope it sorts quickly Nadine. 🤗
  • slimgirljo15
    slimgirljo15 Posts: 269,456 Member
    Hi Im Bob, Im 380 my highest weight. Im determined to get to 180 this time. im 41 so if I dont do it now its probably hopeless. Join me on my journey if this resonates then add me please.

    Hi Bob.. It's not hopeless, just one day at a time and you'll get there. 🙂
  • Lacey_Locket
    Lacey_Locket Posts: 58 Member
    Well I qualify here now. I'm 31.

    Follow me, friend me for my not so serious musings on losing weight.

    Starting all over again for the 474628282937372nd time.

    That's a lot of starting! 😂
  • cpnknight
    cpnknight Posts: 200 Member
    Hello chaps. I'm a Janner hailing from the SW of England. 56 years old and not in the best of shape.
    Recently bought a sailboat and want to get into better shape for some cruising...
  • drmwc
    drmwc Posts: 1,041 Member
    Where do you keep the boat? My scuba club has a rib at Portland - hopefully she can start to get a bit more use now.
  • AliNouveau
    AliNouveau Posts: 36,287 Member
    Well I qualify here now. I'm 31.

    Follow me, friend me for my not so serious musings on losing weight.

    Starting all over again for the 474628282937372nd time.

    I thought that was your phone number for a second hahaha. Good luck
  • Versicolour
    Versicolour Posts: 7,164 Member
    I have been baking up a storm this weekend: 6 batches of banana bread, chocolate cake with strawberry frosting (an order, not for me) and then donut holes. The result: I have nausea and heartburn. Heartburn?! The last time I had heartburn was when I was pregnant

    I hope it sorts quickly Nadine. 🤗

    Thanks Jo! You can share the cake for your birthday
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  • slimgirljo15
    slimgirljo15 Posts: 269,456 Member
    I have been baking up a storm this weekend: 6 batches of banana bread, chocolate cake with strawberry frosting (an order, not for me) and then donut holes. The result: I have nausea and heartburn. Heartburn?! The last time I had heartburn was when I was pregnant

    I hope it sorts quickly Nadine. 🤗

    Thanks Jo! You can share the cake for your birthday
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    Omg 🤤 that looks so delicious
  • cpnknight
    cpnknight Posts: 200 Member
    drmwc wrote: »
    Where do you keep the boat? My scuba club has a rib at Portland - hopefully she can start to get a bit more use now.
    She is moored in Plymouth. Just got a couple of jobs to do.
  • RandJ6280
    RandJ6280 Posts: 1,161 Member
    So, I had an official weigh in of sorts and I recorded some measurements and need this group's help and input:
    --Weight 221 from 231
    --% of Fat 27.9 from 31.6
    --Muscle Weight 150 (stayed same)
    --Hydration 49.4% which is low

    Daily caloric intake Goal is 1500 (From Doc) - I am hitting between 1200-1400 during the week, on weekends I do and can go over 50-100 calories.

    Daily workouts 40 min cardio intervals
    Mon, Wed, Fri - Push-ups and Crunches

    I am worried i am losing too much too fast, I am strict with food, but i notice hunger during weekends.. Please share thoughts here, friend me for ongoing support, motivation, collab - Thank You!

    Hey brother looking great. I really started with my getting healthy about 4 weeks ago. I've gone from 235.5 to as of this morning 224.2 (I had a cheat day that was sadly full of sodium and I feel it this morning). Not sure about my other numbers, but my pants are fitting better so that is a big NSV for me.
    I've been doing basic calisthenics everyday.... walk/jog 5k twice a week. About to kick it up a notch next week. H2O I try to get at least 3-4 liters a day.
  • Mrbond_007
    Mrbond_007 Posts: 8 Member
    21 in mind....42 year old body disagrees 😬
  • _Southern_Kev
    _Southern_Kev Posts: 18 Member
    Happy Monday Y'all. Time to get all Carpe Diem on it.
  • RandJ6280
    RandJ6280 Posts: 1,161 Member
    Happy Monday to one and all - After a cheat day turned into a cheat weekend... ouch I feel it today.... Back to basics for breakfast - 3 egg whites and a bowl of oatmeal... with several cups of java!
  • AliNouveau
    AliNouveau Posts: 36,287 Member
    Hooray for Monday!!! We get our new fridge either today or tomorrow. Fingers crossed they can get it into the kitchen. The problem with older houses is new appliances. In the 1930s fridges weren't that big!
  • alteredsteve175
    alteredsteve175 Posts: 2,725 Member
    Hi Im Bob, Im 380 my highest weight. Im determined to get to 180 this time. im 41 so if I dont do it now its probably hopeless. Join me on my journey if this resonates then add me please.

    You're in the right place, Bob. Almost everyone here has made numerous attempts to lose weight. More than I can count for myself. Figuring out a long term plan with sustainable life changes was the key for me. And the support and encouragement helped me a lot.
  • wanderwoman2020
    wanderwoman2020 Posts: 109 Member
    I have been baking up a storm this weekend: 6 batches of banana bread, chocolate cake with strawberry frosting (an order, not for me) and then donut holes. The result: I have nausea and heartburn. Heartburn?! The last time I had heartburn was when I was pregnant

    I hope it sorts quickly Nadine. 🤗

    Thanks Jo! You can share the cake for your birthday
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    😍😜🤤
  • InkedAtty57
    InkedAtty57 Posts: 19 Member
    Is 62 too old for this group?
  • Ranchin_Around
    Ranchin_Around Posts: 38 Member
    Happy Monday!
    Almost 44 here. Back on the train as of today. Filled with shakes and salads!

    That cake thou..... my goodness. I can look and not touch!
  • AliNouveau
    AliNouveau Posts: 36,287 Member
    Is 62 too old for this group?

    Age is just a number. All are welcome
  • slimgirljo15
    slimgirljo15 Posts: 269,456 Member
    Is 62 too old for this group?

    Definitely not too old :) hello, and welcome
  • RandJ6280
    RandJ6280 Posts: 1,161 Member
    Is 62 too old for this group?

    Nah,never brother, welcome.
  • TerminatorFRS86
    TerminatorFRS86 Posts: 61 Member
    41, looking for others aswell!!
  • mtaratoot
    mtaratoot Posts: 14,261 Member
    Nice hike up Marys Peak. I was going to head out for a longer hike, but opted for a shorter option to get home and try out the smoker I inherited since I put some fresh albacore in marinade this morning. So glad I went. It was one of those rare day where you could see waves hitting the coast and the Cascade volcanoes.

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    Now to wait a couple hours for the fish to smoke.

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    Definitely enough room in that thing for much more than a one-pound albacore loin.
  • ruther345
    ruther345 Posts: 7 Member
    I have tried everything to take this weight off. I hate to say it but I am quite discouraged. I thought if I would reach out to some other mfp people I could get motivated to keep trying. I love to hear what others are doing on their weight loss journey. Thanks for hearing me out.