Ages 70+

Cjerrems
Cjerrems Posts: 1 Member
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Is there a group for women ages 70+? Or do I fit into this group?

Cathy
Boise, Idaho
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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,681 Member
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  • BarbMessimer
    BarbMessimer Posts: 362 Member
    nickylou40 wrote: »
    I'm in my 80's and could definitely be part of a group of over 70 - .
    Does anyone know how to actually start such a group?

    And today I am fighting the urge to overeat. Will wait until time for dinner and eat only healthy food and healthy portions.

    Nicky S.

    Nicky, I think we just have! About overeating.... I find if I keep sweets and carbohydrates down to an absolute minimum, that my appetite stays under better control. If I have trouble with hunger before dinner, I eat some protein, like hard boiled eggs, to hold me over.

    Do you know how to bookmark this thread? It's helpful so you can easily find it and see if there are any new posts.
  • Corina1143
    Corina1143 Posts: 3,765 Member
    Barb
    Protein is my appetite driver, too. I don't have a bad problem with sweets or chips or fries, but I can sure down a cup or so of nuts fast if I get "snacky".
  • BarbMessimer
    BarbMessimer Posts: 362 Member
    Corina1143 wrote: »
    Barb
    Protein is my appetite driver, too. I don't have a bad problem with sweets or chips or fries, but I can sure down a cup or so of nuts fast if I get "snacky".

    Hi, Corina. I've tried different combinations of food and just now have started eating only meats, fruits, vegetables and a small amount of raw nuts. It's working too. I've only been back from my cruise for a week and have already lost what I gained (and I really let myself go wild and ate a lot!) I think I got all the splurge eating out of my system for a while. BTW, the cruise was my reward for all the hard work I'd done over the past 2 years and losing 66 pounds.

    Sugars and carbs don't hold my hunger for very long but proteins do. Also, I practice time restricted eating... eating only twice a day at noon and 6 PM. I drink water except for 2 cups of coffee in the morning (down from3).

    What is your eating regimen?
  • Corina1143
    Corina1143 Posts: 3,765 Member
    edited February 21
    nickylou40 wrote: »
    I'm in my 80's and could definitely be part of a group of over 70 - .
    Does anyone know how to actually start such a group?
    And today I am fighting the urge to overeat. Will wait until time for dinner and eat only healthy food and healthy portions.

    Nicky S.

    I like your attitude.
    Tomorrow I WILL do better. I will eat enough to nourish my body without going overboard.
  • Corina1143
    Corina1143 Posts: 3,765 Member
    edited February 21
    Barb,
    My eating is the polar opposite of a regimen. One day I'll eat mostly veggies for 800 calories, next day fast food all day for 2000 calories. No Discipline at all. I have every bit as big a problem with undereating as with overeating, cause I'm so hungry the next day I have no restraint at all. Today’s a "eat all of everything" day.
  • Corina1143
    Corina1143 Posts: 3,765 Member
    annliz23 wrote: »
    hi I am 61 but my husband is 73 my problem is crisps an a odd ti..much wine all can add me as a friend to keep on track as I aim to hit my targets this year so far so good so if I can do it with a new puppy. husband with cancer and a few other stressful issues them you can. Good luck all

    Hi Ann Liz. I'm here to eat for health more than weight loss. I've lost a lot over the years. Still a little overweight. Need to lose 10 pounds, would like to lose 20. 🙃
  • BarbMessimer
    BarbMessimer Posts: 362 Member
    Corina1143 wrote: »
    Barb,
    My eating is the polar opposite of a regimen. One day I'll eat mostly veggies for 800 calories, next day fast food all day for 2000 calories. No Discipline at all. I have every bit as big a problem with undereating as with overeating, cause I'm so hungry the next day I have no restraint at all. Today’s a "eat all of everything" day.

    Corina, I'm not saying I have this eating thing licked but keeping my appetite under control is my aim. I find that sugar and high carbohydrate foods trigger my appetite (and I have no restraint then) so I have to stay away from them. My first meal is a big salad around noon and the second is meat and veggies between 6-8 PM. All whole foods. Fruits and nuts are considered treats, and I only have them occasionally.

    I don't allow myself fast food or anything "artificial" (fake food from boxes). I just tell myself, "It's a no".
  • Corina1143
    Corina1143 Posts: 3,765 Member
    edited February 21
    Hi, Niki
    I lost 60 pounds about 2004, gained 20 back, had some health problems, lost 30 thru illness in March and April of this year, kept it going for 15 or so more. I'm 7-8 pounds from 24.99 bmi, which is my goal for now. I'd also like to really "fit" in my new size 10 clothes I've been buying. They're just a bit too snug.
    I'm 74.
  • BarbMessimer
    BarbMessimer Posts: 362 Member
    nsk1951 wrote: »
    Hello, I've been following this thread since I saw the first post on January 18, but was reluctant to jump in. Now it seems that it's caught a few people who are coming back on a regular basis, and that encourages me to jump on board as well.

    I'm going to turn 79 next month. I've been on MFP, off and on, since about 2012, under two previous profile names. When I first began sharing on these boards, my goal had been to lose 100 pounds. I did manage to lose about 60 pounds before my weight loss stopped. It was a hard fought battle and gave me a lot of self knowledge that has helped me keep most of that loss gone. In the past year I've had health issues and have gained back some of that loss. That's what I'm working on now ... to get back to the low weight I was before I stopped losing weight. I feel it is an important piece of the puzzle to better overall health for me to be as trim as I can healthfully achieve.

    More about my 'plan and approach' if you current posters welcome me in.
    Niki

    A BIG WELCOME TO THIS NEW GROUP! I can relate to everything you said. After losing 66 pounds over 2 years, I was very disheartened to put back 35 over the course of just a few months (so easy to do)... but I'm back on track now and have dropped 5 pounds in the past 10 days. This is not a vanity project for me. My life literally depends on it. At 77, I have a lot of health conditions that would improve through weight loss and a healthy diet. I'd like to live at least 10 more years and have a good quality of life during that time, and I know I'm the only one who can make it happen and it's my mission.

    Sometimes it's harder to start "all over" again because losing weight isn't easy. Like you said, it's a hard fought battle, but you can do it. I'll be interested in following your progress.
  • BarbMessimer
    BarbMessimer Posts: 362 Member
    Corina1143 wrote: »
    Hi, Niki
    I lost 60 pounds about 2004, gained 20 back, had some health problems, lost 30 thru illness in March and April of this year, kept it going for 15 or so more. I'm 7-8 pounds from 24.99 bmi, which is my goal for now. I'd also like to really "fit" in my new size 10 clothes I've been buying. They're just a bit too snug.
    I'm 74.

    I can't imagine fitting into a 10..... Good for you!
  • allisoncreekranch
    allisoncreekranch Posts: 1 Member
    This is definitely a group for me. I am 75 and hoping/planning to lose about 25 pounds. My intentions always seem good but my motivation falls off the wagon!!!
  • Corina1143
    Corina1143 Posts: 3,765 Member
    edited February 22
    Welcome to the club Allison.
    I prelogged last night. I said I would have scrambled eggs for breakfast. I had biscuits and gravy. I said I would have a turkey burger on low-cal healthy bread for lunch. I had a fast food burger. I know what I should eat. But I know what I like!
  • nsk1951
    nsk1951 Posts: 1,304 Member
    I'm feeling hopeful as I read through the new comments. Hopeful that this will become a favorite go-to thread; one we all benefit from being a part of.
    Thanks to everyone who responded to my post.

    I can relate to Allison about good intentions. Also to Corina when she planned one food and ended up eating another one. And Barb, who said her weight loss effort is not a vanity project.

    I just wanted to mention a tip, in case anyone needs it; of how to quickly find this thread again because if you haven't saved the thread it becomes very difficult to find it again later. Bookmark it and it will then give you a notification when a post has been made. I use both a desk top computer and my phone to go onto MFP. Bookmarking is the same either way, click on the little flag type icon at the top of the page, where the thread name appears. It will turn blue to signify you have bookmarked it. As for finding it again, that works a bit differently based on which device you are on. But in either case you need to be in the Community section of MFP. On a desktop device, a bell appears on the top line and when you click on it, it shows which threads you have bookmarked have posts. Click the one you want to go to. On a phone device, at the top of the Community page, click on your profile icon for the dropdown that will show Bookmarks .. click on that and it will take you to the threads that you can then select.
    If this is confusing, let me know and I'll try to explain it better.
    Niki
  • BarbMessimer
    BarbMessimer Posts: 362 Member
    allisoncreekranch wrote: »
    This is definitely a group for me. I am 75 and hoping/planning to lose about 25 pounds. My intentions always seem good but my motivation falls off the wagon!!!

    We've all been there and understand, and we're here to support each other. Losing weight is hard but we need to lose it. Being heavy is hard on old bodies. The other day I told myself, "I'm too old to be this fat." Younger bodies can handle it ok... They have young hearts, backs and knees but I don't. I want to live as long as possible and all this extra weight isn't helping!
  • Melwillbehealthy
    Melwillbehealthy Posts: 894 Member
    I’m happy to see this thread ‘emerging’. I’ve been on MFP almost daily for the last11 months, and have lost a lot of weight. I still have over 50 lbs. to lose. I started because of my increasing health issues, and I’m committed to continuing. I’m 72 years old.
  • BarbMessimer
    BarbMessimer Posts: 362 Member
    Melwillbehealthy wrote: »
    I’m happy to see this thread ‘emerging’. I’ve been on MFP almost daily for the last11 months, and have lost a lot of weight. I still have over 50 lbs. to lose. I started because of my increasing health issues, and I’m committed to continuing. I’m 72 years old.

    Mel, Congratulations! It's harder to lose weight when we're our age but you have done it! I need to be more mobile and losing weight will help. I took a cruise earlier this month and had to use a rollator walker to get around. I want to go again next year (my reward for reaching my goal of -100 pounds) and to be able to walk on my own. Keep up the good work!
  • BarbMessimer
    BarbMessimer Posts: 362 Member
    I went to the grocery store today and realized that 90-95% of the food is not whole, unprocessed food, so is not on my diet. I bought some meat and kitty litter then came home. Earlier I had a big salad and a cup of cabbage soup and for dinner I made a grilled ground chuck patty with grilled tomatoes, brussels sprouts in butter and steamed carrots, broccoli and onions. If I want a snack later, I'll have some raw nuts. Since I'm keeping my carbohydrates low, I'm not bothered by hunger or sugar cravings. I've lot 6 pounds in the past 12 days.
  • BarbMessimer
    BarbMessimer Posts: 362 Member
    I bought two pork tenderloins yesterday (BOGO), cut them into medallion size pieces and zip lok bagged them into (8) half pound bags. They're in the freezer now and all I have to do is thaw out a bag when I want and pan fry them in coconut oil or bacon drippings. I had some last night, and they're as tender as filet mignon, only they're pork and lower in calories (4 oz = 120 cal) and very inexpensive. Less than $16 for all. That's just $2.00 @ bag and I can get 2 servings out of 1 bag so just $1 @serving.

    Do you have any money saving tips?
  • nsk1951
    nsk1951 Posts: 1,304 Member
    Yes Barb, I do have some money saving tips. One is that I usually purchase a whole chicken and cut it up myself instead of getting the individual pieces. This way, I have plenty of chicken scraps to make homemade chicken broth as well as the various pieces. Since I cook for only me, the pieces last a while individually wrapped and frozen for cooking later.
  • BarbMessimer
    BarbMessimer Posts: 362 Member
    nsk1951 wrote: »
    Yes Barb, I do have some money saving tips. One is that I usually purchase a whole chicken and cut it up myself instead of getting the individual pieces. This way, I have plenty of chicken scraps to make homemade chicken broth as well as the various pieces. Since I cook for only me, the pieces last a while individually wrapped and frozen for cooking later.

    That's a great tip! Thanks! I bought bagged chicken wings yesterday (BOGO). I froze one bag and cooked up the other bag in the crock pot, drained the broth (saved, froze it) and added Buffalo sauce... cooked a little longer. I'll have Buffalo wings today and freeze what I don't eat. Cost? About $3 @ meal.

    Glad to see you posting. I hope this thread continues and people join in and contribute. I'll do my best.
    ~Barb
  • nsk1951
    nsk1951 Posts: 1,304 Member
    Barb, that’s a good idea for making tender spicy chicken wings. Buffalo chicken wings are deep fried and tossed in a butter and hot pepper sauce and often times are way over fried so that they are more crunchy but then too dried out. Back when we used to make them at home I broiled them and skipped the butter in the sauce so they were a more healthful treat. It your crock pot method sounds like it would be a very succulent wing to nibble on.
  • BarbMessimer
    BarbMessimer Posts: 362 Member
    edited February 26
    @nsk1951
    Well, they didn't turn out so great. They needed to be a bit firmer so next time, I'll remove them from the crock pot when they're almost done, pour the sauce over them and either broil or bake them. I love wings so will keep experimenting until I get it right. Today I'm taking the chicken off the bone and putting it in a large tossed salad with shredded cheese.
  • nsk1951
    nsk1951 Posts: 1,304 Member
    @BarbMessimer ... I recall that when my mom made a roast chicken for our Sunday lunch, it was those tender wings that we kids always wanted and were always sad there were only 2 on a bird. I think the wings are still my favorite meat off any fowl.
    But today I picked up some chicken Italian Sausage and am looking forward to sausage and peppers for a supper dish.

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