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Over 50 and just started my actual first ever diet plan.
I was/am the guy that used lines like, " I eat the calories my wife doesn't want !"
On the last trip to the Doc was told elevated blood levels, need to diet & exercise and also on blood pressure medication.
Something has to change.... guess that would be me right ?
We are planning a wedding in September and would like to be our better selves.
My wife tried weight watchers and the fitbit but commitment is failing.
This seemed like a better alternative...
The motivation is the stories of like minded people and are inspirational.
Actually put down everything I eat in a day on my first try and it really makes it clear why the weight gain.3 -
Welcome to the group. Many of us here learn the hard way we can’t pack it away like we used to. Slowed metabolisms take a lot of adjusting to.1
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Hi all ~ my name is Tony and I would guess that I'm the middle aged over weight guy who is ready to take control of his health.4
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Welcome!1
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Thank-you.1
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Hey folks. I guess I'm new, but I've been in MFP coming up on a month. Been logging in every day, and started going to Planet Fitness. I'm 61, and tired of feeling the pinch in my jeans. When I started the gym as well as MFP, I was at 207 lbs, and have gotten down to 194.6. I'm a retired sailor, and enjoy my beers too much, which makes things hard at times! But hey, I'm giving it a shot. I think I found the age group that I belong in. Look forward to getting to know you all!2
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Hi, Ron. Welcome to this group. I hear you about the beers. I homebrewed for years - made lots of good beer - drank lots of good beer. It's just not conducive to weight loss. Stopped homebrewing for that reason.
Still enjoy a pint now and then. Just gotta' work them into the calorie plan.
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Hey Steve. Thanks for the welcome! I'll be so glad when this cold weather finally leaves, and Spring shows up, like it's suppose to! For me, when it's cold, I have absolutely no motivation to do much of anything. I can't seem to get warm, and just want to hibernate. Ok, now that I've got my whining out for the morning, good Monday morning everyone!! It's going to be a wonderful week.2
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Welcome Ron. I’m 61 as well, and looking forward to spring. I’ve been getting out for daily walks, but somedays it’s not much fun.1
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Hi Farback. Daily walks are good. I joined Planet Fitness earlier this month, and have been going, or trying to go Monday - Friday, and step on the treadmill for about 60 minutes. I've been sticking with it. Some days I choose not to go though, if I have doctor's appointments or other commitments. I have a German Shepherd (5 years old), and I also try and get her out, and go for a walk, but that's more a leisurely walk, as I know that part of a dog's excitement in walking is to sniff everything in front of them. So, I get my workout in first.3
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*waves* to all the new folks! Welcome!0
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So nice to have so many new members
Welcome everyone
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Hi. I'm a master's track and field athlete, recently injured for a second time (piriformis and hamstring). I'm 69 yo woman. I don't have weight issues, but looking for recommended nutrition (nothing off the wall) and getting back to pre-injury conditioning without re-injuring a chronic issue with piriformis. After a month of phys tx, I can jog 2 miles and do some hamstring and piriformis stretches and can ride bike. I tend to run slow and steady, but can ride the stationary bike doing intervals without straining my hamstring. Appreciate other suggestions.3
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Hi. I'm a master's track and field athlete, recently injured for a second time (piriformis and hamstring). I'm 69 yo woman. I don't have weight issues, but looking for recommended nutrition (nothing off the wall) and getting back to pre-injury conditioning without re-injuring a chronic issue with piriformis. After a month of phys tx, I can jog 2 miles and do some hamstring and piriformis stretches and can ride bike. I tend to run slow and steady, but can ride the stationary bike doing intervals without straining my hamstring. Appreciate other suggestions.
What disciplines are you competing in? I was doing shot-put for a while.1 -
Hi. I'm a master's track and field athlete, recently injured for a second time (piriformis and hamstring). I'm 69 yo woman. I don't have weight issues, but looking for recommended nutrition (nothing off the wall) and getting back to pre-injury conditioning without re-injuring a chronic issue with piriformis. After a month of phys tx, I can jog 2 miles and do some hamstring and piriformis stretches and can ride bike. I tend to run slow and steady, but can ride the stationary bike doing intervals without straining my hamstring. Appreciate other suggestions.
Can you do any strength training? Deadlifts are good for building leg strength. Single leg deadlifts with a kettlebell give my hamstrings a good workout.1 -
Hi y’all I’m Nora. I’m 56. I need to lose about 100. Current weight is 275. What motivated me to start is feeling knee pain when I walk. Im graduating from college next year and I want to look good in my pictures and when I interview for a job. I’m taking high blood pressure meds and am pre diabetic. I hope to get support and some good healthy eating tips.1
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norasuntich wrote: »Hi y’all I’m Nora. I’m 56. I need to lose about 100. Current weight is 275. What motivated me to start is feeling knee pain when I walk. Im graduating from college next year and I want to look good in my pictures and when I interview for a job. I’m taking high blood pressure meds and am pre diabetic. I hope to get support and some good healthy eating tips.
Welcome, Nora! Weight loss has made a huge reduction in knee pain for me, and reduced my blood pressure from borderline/high down to normal/low normal. I think you're onto a good thing here - best wishes!1
