Flabby old body

jonnyman41

Advice on good ways to turn flabby, wobbly, old body into something better. 47 year old woman with full time job. Access to local gym and pool. Likes slow running and walking/hiking. A little over weight but not loads. TIA

kommodevaran

Eat less, but not too much less, so you can do it consistently and for a long time.

sijomial

Diet (small calorie deficit), exercise (mixture of strength and cardio would be optimum), patience and commitment.

You aren't old at 47, so don't think old or act old.
Besides you have the second childhood of your 50's to look forward to.

jonnyman41

Hi I don't feel old mentally lol, just hate the way my body has gone lately. It sort of crept up and then I realised my arms jiggled when I waved and my stomach is a wobbly lump

LivingtheLeanDream

sijomial wrote: »

Diet (small calorie deficit), exercise (mixture of strength and cardio would be optimum), patience and commitment.

You aren't old at 47, so don't think old or act old.
Besides you have the second childhood of your 50's to look forward to.

This!

btw I'm 48, soon to be 49 and I've never felt fitter, looked trimmer than in recent years... and I certainly don't feel my age

pogiguy05

Input your info into MFP and if you dont already get a food scale and weigh everything. Example would be oatmeal says 1/2 cup is 40 grams, but if you weigh it out 1/2 cup is like 50 grams. Every time I weigh measure everything and follow MFP recommendations for daily calories I will start to lose weight. I only stop when I stop doing it.

If your really busy then try prepping food to take to work so that you can help stay within your calorie goals. As alot of people here will preach calorie in VS calorie out is the only way to lose weight.

Also OLD!!!!!! 47yo stop that talk, I am 51yo


This Beautiful lady is nearing 80yo. It's not about age, it's about choices we make.

snowflake954

I'm 63 and have been on MFP for 5 yrs. You can do a lot for yourself. With losing weight and exercise you can be stronger and have more energy. There's much to learn so start by weighing and measuring your food with a digital food scale. Stay within your calorie goal everyday. I've been swimming 22 yrs and now do gym and yoga. Do what you like. As we get older exercise is more important than before. The benefits are enormous. Good luck.

sflano1271

Lift weights

TavistockToad

Do you have a diagnosis for the 'dodgy' bits? I'd ask a physio or PT not random internet people if you have medical issues.

Horndave22

Answer is no you can never recover the body you used to have, you can only make the body you want to have. There is hope. This sounds easy but it is very tough and takes time and commitment. Lift weights, do cardio and watch your calories in and calories out to eat to deficit. Some exercises you might have to forgo due to dodgy hips and discs or find a different exercise.

Cherimoose

Read the pinned post in the General forum and the Fitness forum. Let us know if questions come up.

jonnyman41

TavistockToad wrote: »

Do you have a diagnosis for the 'dodgy' bits? I'd ask a physio or PT not random internet people if you have medical issues.

Yes i do and had years of physio for hip. It's manageable as long as avoid things like running too fast or one day after another.
Neck disc has x-ray and currently having chiro which is helping

HermanLily

Yes, of course you can. It won't happen overnight though. If you want it, you can get it.

mwalle09

It will take some changes to habits you've had but it is possible!

RetiredAndLovingIt

My gosh.....47 is not old! I'm 68 & I'm not old! Of course, there are some who would probably disagree with me, lol.

kristingjertsen

Weight training makes a huge difference in your appearance and overall strength. Keep walking and swimming--exercise does wonders for your skin and gives you a glow. Eat a healthy diet with lots of fruits, vegetables, lean protein, and healthy fat. Don't use 20 somethings as your role models--that can be depressing. Instead, watch the seniors in your gym for inspiration. The difference between a healthy active senior and a couch potato is breathtaking.

AnnPT77

47 is about the age when I stopped being fully sedentary and inactive - right after chemotherapy . I became very active, even competed as an athlete (rower) - strong, good cardiovascular fitness - but stayed obese for another dozen years. At 59-60, I lost 50+ pounds.

Now, at 62, I'm at least a decade younger than I was at 47 , and it feels great.

You, old? You're practically a kid.

Ernestine Shepherd, that 80-something bodybuilder pictured upthread, started training at 56. Even if that's not the body you aspire to, she shows how much can be achieved.

You have huge potential. Results depend on the effort you put in. Just start, progress gradually (injury has a higher detraining cost as we age) but persistently, and you'll surprise yourself.

Find fun ways to be active - running slowly, walking and hiking more, if that's what you enjoy. Lift some weights, maybe try some group classes. Keep looking around for fun new challenges.

You can do this, and it'll be So. Worthwhile.

Best wishes!

jonnyman41

Thanks everyone.

Arizona_C

AnnPT77 wrote: »

47 is about the age when I stopped being fully sedentary and inactive - right after chemotherapy . I became very active, even competed as an athlete (rower) - strong, good cardiovascular fitness - but stayed obese for another dozen years. At 59-60, I lost 50+ pounds.

Now, at 62, I'm at least a decade younger than I was at 47 , and it feels great.

I'm joining in on this one, age and oldness aren't necessarily that related.

I'm 45 and way fitter, healthier, and happy than when I took up exercise after giving birth to my third daughter five years ago. When you start exercising, you'll developping muscles and lose fat. Flabbynes will tighten up and you'll look and feel way better.

Don't hesitate, get started! good pieces of advice in the posts above

WilmaValley

What great suggestions!!!