60 yrs and up

alteredsteve175

Just checking in. Thanks, everyone, for your kind words and positive thoughts.

The oncologist has put Kathy on a holiday for four weeks. No chemo during that time. That may help. She also requested a referral for in-home physical therapy, so that's a good sign. We will see if she elects to restart the chemo after the break. I'm not going to concern myself with that now. One day at a time.

swimmom_1

@alteredsteve175
One day at a time is all you can do. It's a long bumpy road. Bless you.

Yoolypr

Hoping to find a support home here. I’m 74 and have lost over 100 lbs. in the last three years. I would like to lose at least 25 more. For the last year my weight has been very stable - only variable by 3-4 lbs. I’m happy to have maintained without yo-yo gaining like I’ve done all my life. My doctor is very pleased and says I don’t really have to lose more at my age. All my physical numbers are great (for my age). However at 5’2” I’m still in the borderline obese category. I’m having a struggle between accepting where I am and where I really want to be.

swimmom_1

@Yoolypr
CONGRATULATIONS! That's wonderful news. Maintaining is hard work!

10/14/21-187.8 lbs today, started at 255 lbs 9/14/20, started low carb 5/14/21-240.5 lbs, down 67.2 lbs, so more than halfway to my goal of 122 lbs, 65.8 lbs to go!!!! Increased my elliptical today from 130 to 140 minutes. Got to 11 miles.

Yoolypr

Thank you. I hope I can share some things that have worked for me. I have weighed 310 lbs. at my highest. I started MFP at 275. I’m now at 175 and want to get to 150. Goal is still overweight but closer to normal BMI. It’s a mental game now to keep losing when most everyone is telling me I’m okay.

MargaretYakoda

Yoolypr wrote: »

Thank you. I hope I can share some things that have worked for me. I have weighed 310 lbs. at my highest. I started MFP at 275. I’m now at 175 and want to get to 150. Goal is still overweight but closer to normal BMI. It’s a mental game now to keep losing when most everyone is telling me I’m okay.

Keep on keeping on on. We’re here for you.

MargaretYakoda

Oh hey. I just spotted this on Facebook.
It’s important information for post menopausal people.
So I figured I would share it here. Because demographics and such.

crystaIwings

Yoolypr wrote: »

Thank you. I hope I can share some things that have worked for me. I have weighed 310 lbs. at my highest. I started MFP at 275. I’m now at 175 and want to get to 150. Goal is still overweight but closer to normal BMI. It’s a mental game now to keep losing when most everyone is telling me I’m okay.

That's amazing achievement!

crystaIwings

Hi I have just turned 60. My friend Deanna inspired me to joined this wonderful site.

I hope to build good habits to eat right and exercise regularly, to be able to reverse my diabetes , coupled with reflexology treatment . If you have similar experience and would like to share or exchange information, please add me as friend, we can motivate each other,

Yoolypr

crystaIwings wrote: »

Hi I have just turned 60. My friend Deanna inspired me to joined this wonderful site.

I hope to build good habits to eat right and exercise regularly, to be able to reverse my diabetes , coupled with reflexology treatment . If you have similar experience and would like to share or exchange information, please add me as friend, we can motivate each other,

I did manage to reverse my type 2 diabetes. No longer need meds. But the doctor still monitors my A1C every 6 months. It was 4.9 last time.

gigi24_7

Hi, I'm 63 yrs old from Ontario Canada, who has been plagued with fibromyalgia. I'm trying to cut out eating so much carbs, as I noticed I do feel much better whenever I cut back. And I've found info that says, when a fibromite cuts back on carbs that the fibro pain is eliminated down to 15%!!! Whoo hooo! I'd love to get achieve this goal. However, I don't plan on being super strict as I do like holiday foods, but will try to cut out carbs here & there. For example, on the Canadian Thanksgiving I had a pumpkin pie, but cut out eating the crust and I didn't eat the bun I was given with my meal. I've been hearing that food is going to continue to skyrocket, so plenty of people will be losing weight without wanting to diet, anyway. Somethings, I used to buy before the p a n d e m i c shut d o w n s have doubled in price, in only less than 2 years!! OMG! Good luck people.

crystaIwings

Yoolypr wrote: »

crystaIwings wrote: »

Hi I have just turned 60. My friend Deanna inspired me to joined this wonderful site.

I hope to build good habits to eat right and exercise regularly, to be able to reverse my diabetes , coupled with reflexology treatment . If you have similar experience and would like to share or exchange information, please add me as friend, we can motivate each other,

I did manage to reverse my type 2 diabetes. No longer need meds. But the doctor still monitors my A1C every 6 months. It was 4.9 last time.

Congratulations! That is awesome! How did you achieve that, would you like to share?

Yoolypr

crystaIwings wrote: »

Congratulations! That is awesome! How did you achieve that, would you like to share?

I think what worked for me is cutting back on carbs and avoiding sugar. I usually have only one small serving of carbs per day. So if I’m going to have bread at lunch, no oatmeal for breakfast or potatoes/corn for dinner. MFP can help you track carbs and sugars. I had no specific diet and tried to eat the same meals as my husband. Just much less and worked around the carbs. They do sell low carb pastas, cereals and breads and sugar free items.
Obviously losing weight was a major help. And exercise 3-4 times a week. I mainly do an hour walk outside. I had to work up my endurance when I started! It will take time but gets easier.
Try to stick with what you can do for the rest of your life rather than think of it as a temporary diet.

richum1960

Checking in. Maintenance has been very successful so far and been holding at 176 lbs in my street clothes for several months. The key is tracking although I try to be active at least 30 minutes a day and walk a minimum of 4 times a week. The NSV I am seeing is reduced pant size, improved mobility, muscle tone, reduced stress level, and just plain ole feel a lot better.

@alteredsteve175 Still sending positive energy and prayers your way.

Welcome to all the new people. Have a great day!

SummerSkier

Well done Rick! I am really excited to see a successful maintenance transition and I agree that continuing to track is the key for sure.

Steve still hoping that things take a turn with this break from chemo and you are able to get back to more normal daily lives.

Welcome to everyone!!!!!

ridiculous59

Yoolypr wrote: »

crystaIwings wrote: »

Congratulations! That is awesome! How did you achieve that, would you like to share?

I think what worked for me is cutting back on carbs and avoiding sugar. I usually have only one small serving of carbs per day. So if I’m going to have bread at lunch, no oatmeal for breakfast or potatoes/corn for dinner. MFP can help you track carbs and sugars. I had no specific diet and tried to eat the same meals as my husband. Just much less and worked around the carbs. They do sell low carb pastas, cereals and breads and sugar free items.
Obviously losing weight was a major help. And exercise 3-4 times a week. I mainly do an hour walk outside. I had to work up my endurance when I started! It will take time but gets easier.
Try to stick with what you can do for the rest of your life rather than think of it as a temporary diet.

Here's an anecdote that some of you may find interesting. Some of you may not, but that's ok. I retired from a desk job two years ago when I turned 60. To mark the occasion I had blood work done. All was good and I'm on no medications. I had lost 90 pounds and usually tried to do something four or five times a week, i.e. go to the gym, go for a walk, paddle, etc. Fast forward two years and I had blood work done again this summer. My blood sugar numbers have improved. But here's the interesting point: in actual fact, since retiring, my eating isn't nearly as disciplined as it was when I was working. Free range kitchen vs eating a packed breakfast and lunch has been a huge challenge for me. But do you know what else has changed? My activity level. I now have two young, very active dogs that need walking every day plus I always do something else. That "something else" might be weights, yoga, a walk with friends, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, paddling with my dragon boat group, or paddling my kayak or canoe. And I am not sitting at a work station all day. That sent a clear message to me: I know that, for me, movement has always been important for my mental health, especially movement outdoors. And I've heard all the messages about movement being important for our physical health. But I don't think it had ever sunk in on a personal level. Now it has.

anawake13

Morning all. Interesting posts today. I too found myself more disciplined when working. I struggle to keep my momentum especially since I stay home more and really am a boredom eater. We did get a few days at the coast and came home refreshed. Steve, glad your wife is getting a break.. My son (a doctor) reminds me I can't impose my wishes on his dad as he deals with his illness. It's hard to stand on the sidelines when I just want to fix it which isn't possible. He will have some chemo in the future but it's just really experimental. He has a relatively rare neurological disease which has caused lack of feeling from his feet to chest.

Yoolypr

The temperature is in the 70s - instead of the usual 90s for the past 5 months. And low humidity. It’s been two months of low cardio due to a foot stress fracture and hip bursitis. Finally got cleared by the orthopedist to resume longer walks just in time for outdoor weather here. Weights in the gym are okay but outside is better!

alteredsteve175

ridiculous59 wrote: »

Yoolypr wrote: »

crystaIwings wrote: »

Congratulations! That is awesome! How did you achieve that, would you like to share?

I think what worked for me is cutting back on carbs and avoiding sugar. I usually have only one small serving of carbs per day. So if I’m going to have bread at lunch, no oatmeal for breakfast or potatoes/corn for dinner. MFP can help you track carbs and sugars. I had no specific diet and tried to eat the same meals as my husband. Just much less and worked around the carbs. They do sell low carb pastas, cereals and breads and sugar free items.
Obviously losing weight was a major help. And exercise 3-4 times a week. I mainly do an hour walk outside. I had to work up my endurance when I started! It will take time but gets easier.
Try to stick with what you can do for the rest of your life rather than think of it as a temporary diet.

Here's an anecdote that some of you may find interesting. Some of you may not, but that's ok. I retired from a desk job two years ago when I turned 60. To mark the occasion I had blood work done. All was good and I'm on no medications. I had lost 90 pounds and usually tried to do something four or five times a week, i.e. go to the gym, go for a walk, paddle, etc. Fast forward two years and I had blood work done again this summer. My blood sugar numbers have improved. But here's the interesting point: in actual fact, since retiring, my eating isn't nearly as disciplined as it was when I was working. Free range kitchen vs eating a packed breakfast and lunch has been a huge challenge for me. But do you know what else has changed? My activity level. I now have two young, very active dogs that need walking every day plus I always do something else. That "something else" might be weights, yoga, a walk with friends, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, paddling with my dragon boat group, or paddling my kayak or canoe. And I am not sitting at a work station all day. That sent a clear message to me: I know that, for me, movement has always been important for my mental health, especially movement outdoors. And I've heard all the messages about movement being important for our physical health. But I don't think it had ever sunk in on a personal level. Now it has.

Great point, @ridiculous59. Getting outside everyday for some fresh air and (hopefully) sunshine is great for your mental health, as well as your physical condition. I missed walking during the week due to la vida loca. Went out and walked the dog today and have been in a good mood ever since.

Yoolypr

During the worst five months of summer, I often went walking before sunrise. It was cooler and there were lovely deer running around. Of course the armadillo, skunks and possums were out too! I’d get the walk done as the sun rose in time for breakfast. I carried my phone and had a reflective vest. Surprisingly there were often other people out walking too.