Men & Women in their 50s starting anew in 2019!
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Hello all I will be 54 this month and seeking motivation. My goal for March is 6 days of 45 mins cardio and 6 days of 30 mins "yoga" per week. I have been in physiotherapy since November for knee arthritis so I count my physio exercises, some light weights, and stretching and yoga as "yoga" in my log so I don't have to calculate everything.
Struggling right now with whether to give up on running as my arthritis is not responding well to physio and have been having recurrent shin splints which are getting kind of unbearable. I have kept running throughout. Switching it up for a couple of weeks on my physio's advise to stationery bike only to see if that helps. I keep getting advised to stop running - but damn it is hard to admit it is time to stop. When do you know?
Another bonus is that since I have upped my cardio to 6 days per week I have gained weight (packed on 5 lbs in the last week - how is that even possible?) so I am now above my starting weight again. Really could use some motivation ....
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Hello all I will be 54 this month and seeking motivation. My goal for March is 6 days of 45 mins cardio and 6 days of 30 mins "yoga" per week. I have been in physiotherapy since November for knee arthritis so I count my physio exercises, some light weights, and stretching and yoga as "yoga" in my log so I don't have to calculate everything.
Struggling right now with whether to give up on running as my arthritis is not responding well to physio and have been having recurrent shin splints which are getting kind of unbearable. I have kept running throughout. Switching it up for a couple of weeks on my physio's advise to stationery bike only to see if that helps. I keep getting advised to stop running - but damn it is hard to admit it is time to stop. When do you know?
Another bonus is that since I have upped my cardio to 6 days per week I have gained weight (packed on 5 lbs in the last week - how is that even possible?) so I am now above my starting weight again. Really could use some motivation ....
As to the weight gain over the past week, sometimes increasing or changing exercise routines can cause additional water retention (temporary). Try not to get discouraged and let your body adjust!2 -
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beachgal0626 wrote: »Hello all I will be 54 this month and seeking motivation. My goal for March is 6 days of 45 mins cardio and 6 days of 30 mins "yoga" per week. I have been in physiotherapy since November for knee arthritis so I count my physio exercises, some light weights, and stretching and yoga as "yoga" in my log so I don't have to calculate everything.
Struggling right now with whether to give up on running as my arthritis is not responding well to physio and have been having recurrent shin splints which are getting kind of unbearable. I have kept running throughout. Switching it up for a couple of weeks on my physio's advise to stationery bike only to see if that helps. I keep getting advised to stop running - but damn it is hard to admit it is time to stop. When do you know?
Another bonus is that since I have upped my cardio to 6 days per week I have gained weight (packed on 5 lbs in the last week - how is that even possible?) so I am now above my starting weight again. Really could use some motivation ....
As to the weight gain over the past week, sometimes increasing or changing exercise routines can cause additional water retention (temporary). Try not to get discouraged and let your body adjust!
This. Whenever I change my exercise routine I gain water. Drink a bit more and it'll come back off.1 -
Hey hey hey! Spent a few days on the river. Fishing and fresh, cold air and campfires and whiskey!
Had a great time. Weight was up a bit (as expected), so back at it today! Have an awesome week, y'all!2 -
A question for you all...
Do you pre-plan what you are eating for the day (enter it in MFP and then check it off when you actually eat it)? Do you follow a set meal plan from some kind of program? Do you meal prep for the week? OR do you just eat and then log it?
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tensquaredlives wrote: »A question for you all...
Do you pre-plan what you are eating for the day (enter it in MFP and then check it off when you actually eat it)? Do you follow a set meal plan from some kind of program? Do you meal prep for the week? OR do you just eat and then log it?
I have started pre-logging my exercise. That way when I build my days calories around it I HAVE to do it. For food I pre-log my lunch at breakfast time just because I make it and take it with me. My breakfast I switch between 2 or 3 things so they are ready to go in my app.
I will never meal prep for the week because I like my food prepared and cooked fresh. I see all these pics of what people have meal prepped and while it looks good, I can't imagine eating it after 3 or 4 days. It just doesn't appeal to me.2 -
tensquaredlives wrote: »A question for you all...
Do you pre-plan what you are eating for the day (enter it in MFP and then check it off when you actually eat it)? Do you follow a set meal plan from some kind of program? Do you meal prep for the week? OR do you just eat and then log it?
I myself prep my lunches on Sunday, then again on Wednesdays. I don't pre-enter my food or exercise either. I am very consistent with my training and diet, but for me I think it's a bit easier, as it doesn't bother me to eat the same foods all the time. I think most would find that very boring.
I do like this quote, and use it for a myriad of things, but I think it applies here as well. "A failure to plan, is a plan to fail".
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tensquaredlives wrote: »A question for you all...
Do you pre-plan what you are eating for the day (enter it in MFP and then check it off when you actually eat it)? Do you follow a set meal plan from some kind of program? Do you meal prep for the week? OR do you just eat and then log it?
I generally have meals I want to make during the week and shop accordingly. I save the meals that require more time to prepare for when I’m not working and make extra. I don’t really preplan, but I think about my day in the morning, and then have an idea of what I want to have for the day.
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I'm in! I'm 56 and really frustrated with my body and stuck weight!! I have re-logged on here today and will start my journey to lose 20 lbs! I have no problems exercising and do classes 3x per week and try to do other 2 days at home with Fitness Blender (great free site!) My weight simply will not move! I did try a keto stint for 3 months and lost 7 or 8 lbs... didn't wan't to commit to the issue of food, prep, etc anymore. Glad to be here!!
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tensquaredlives wrote: »A question for you all...
Do you pre-plan what you are eating for the day (enter it in MFP and then check it off when you actually eat it)? Do you follow a set meal plan from some kind of program? Do you meal prep for the week? OR do you just eat and then log it?
I don't pre-plan my meals, but I tend to eat a lot of the same stuff. I don't log it until after I eat. I generally don't eat back exercise calories, if I do I don't seem to lose any weight.
Gained a few pounds back the last couple weeks, dealing with a lot of stress and personal problems and have tended to overeat, even skipped logging everything for a couple days, just too depressing to look at it.1 -
beachgal0626 wrote: »Hello all I will be 54 this month and seeking motivation. My goal for March is 6 days of 45 mins cardio and 6 days of 30 mins "yoga" per week. I have been in physiotherapy since November for knee arthritis so I count my physio exercises, some light weights, and stretching and yoga as "yoga" in my log so I don't have to calculate everything.
Struggling right now with whether to give up on running as my arthritis is not responding well to physio and have been having recurrent shin splints which are getting kind of unbearable. I have kept running throughout. Switching it up for a couple of weeks on my physio's advise to stationery bike only to see if that helps. I keep getting advised to stop running - but damn it is hard to admit it is time to stop. When do you know?
Another bonus is that since I have upped my cardio to 6 days per week I have gained weight (packed on 5 lbs in the last week - how is that even possible?) so I am now above my starting weight again. Really could use some motivation ....
As to the weight gain over the past week, sometimes increasing or changing exercise routines can cause additional water retention (temporary). Try not to get discouraged and let your body adjust!
Yep - I wasn't feeling well so skipped a day of cardio, and only walked for 30 minutes yesterday. I am down 5 lbs in the 5 days since I posted this. Back at it tonight - hope it doesn't spike again!2 -
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groovingroomer wrote: »I'm in! I'm 56 and really frustrated with my body and stuck weight!! I have re-logged on here today and will start my journey to lose 20 lbs! I have no problems exercising and do classes 3x per week and try to do other 2 days at home with Fitness Blender (great free site!) My weight simply will not move! I did try a keto stint for 3 months and lost 7 or 8 lbs... didn't wan't to commit to the issue of food, prep, etc anymore. Glad to be here!!
Welcome to the group. We are here to support you on your journey.
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I've had a truly shocking day, so to **** with the diet I WILL EAT CHOCOLATE AND DRINK WINE until I can laugh again! Have a good one guys
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Hey everybody! I am over 50 and have a long road ahead of me! I will keep you motivated and maybe you can help me when I want to quit! Please friend me and send me good luck! lol7
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Good luck bud...im on the same ship0
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PartyPerson wrote: »I've had a truly shocking day, so to **** with the diet I WILL EAT CHOCOLATE AND DRINK WINE until I can laugh again! Have a good one guys
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Be careful!!0 -
tensquaredlives wrote: »A question for you all...
Do you pre-plan what you are eating for the day (enter it in MFP and then check it off when you actually eat it)? Do you follow a set meal plan from some kind of program? Do you meal prep for the week? OR do you just eat and then log it?
I prelog days that I think might be tempting. I don't always stick to it so then I correct it when i eat but it really keeps me on track. Especially true if I know dinner is going to be at a restaurant.0 -
I also LOVE variety so if it's something new I always check first to be sure it's not going to blow me out of the water for the day 0
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Especially true if I know dinner is going to be at a restaurant.
This is key for me when eating out.0 -
Stephanie20685 wrote: »... Basically my daily plan is log on enter meals for the day, total the cals (not to exceed 1300) add 750 for 1.5# loss and count my daily burn 2050 on my fitbit. Pretty boring but working. I imagine it to get harder the closer I get to ideal weight. I have 1 pound until I get to my BMI of 24.8 and now I hear no one uses BMI, of course. Feel free to add me. Any inspiration is welcome! Best of luck!
Seems like a great plan, Stephanie. You've got a good handle on the situation. And don't worry about BMI. Pay attention to how you feel and how you look. You have the only opinion that matters there. Will send a friend request.
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+1000! Great reminder and I agree!0
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TGIF
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This is the thread for me. Getting back to it after almost a 2 yr break.
Just started tracking my food today. Now I need to find my fitbit 5 -
I just found this forum but count me in from California, 56 and office job that keeps me from even doing the most basic - get up and move every hour - goal.
Renewed my gym membership yesterday and was surprised to find they've finally added two rowing machines, which I love over all other cardio equipment and found a few podcasters I'm listening to to help fill up the time vs just music.
I like MFP so far because it causes me to be mindful of my calories in given how little I move during my 9:00 - ? job. My goal for next week is not to eat after 5:00. I seems doable on a carb restrictive diet.4 -
Stephanie20685 wrote: »Happy Monday All! Not sure what happened to the original poster. I thought his question of day was great.
Here's mine... Just curious, are people in this group mostly cooking for one, two or a family?
Mostly cooking for my dh, he eats mostly meat and potato, rice, a little salad, bread. and separately for me - vegetables, fruit, a little chicken/fish, no salt. Gets frustrating.2 -
Hey Steph, It’s just myself and my college age daughter at home. She tends to eat a lot of fast food, so I end up cooking just for myself most of the time.Stephanie20685 wrote: »Happy Monday All! Not sure what happened to the original poster. I thought his question of day was great.
Here's mine... Just curious, are people in this group mostly cooking for one, two or a family?1 -
tensquaredlives wrote: »A question for you all...
Do you pre-plan what you are eating for the day (enter it in MFP and then check it off when you actually eat it)? Do you follow a set meal plan from some kind of program? Do you meal prep for the week? OR do you just eat and then log it?
I don't pre-plan so much as I pre-log my lunch and snacks. I have a bunch of healthy meals I have frozen up to take for lunch and I add some healthy snacks. I'll put all that in, so I see how many calories I have left for supper. It is a good incentive to get in my 15-min breaks and lunchtime steps...2 -
Hope your week is going well. Welcome to all the newbies! We have had a stretch of fantastic weather and it feels like spring. I know it's just a brief break because we have at least a couple more months of rain here in the Pacific Northwest. But it sure was great to be outside. I got in some extra walking and did a bunch of gardening.
Thanks for the responses to my question about pre-logging food. Seems like most of you log as you go but have certain meals that are standard each day.
Here is another question for you....
Do you use a event or date on the calendar to motivate you and stay on track? Or do you have daily goals? Some people reward themselves for hitting certain milestones. What do you do?
My son is getting married this summer and I would really like to look better for the photos. My ex husband and his trophy wife (size 00 and ten year younger) will be there. Right now I would rather hide under a rock. I can't decide if that actually motivates me or just terrifies me.
Hang in there folks. One day at a time.
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