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Making progress at the age of 75.

koz1617

I am incredibly pleased to report that at the end of 8 weeks I have lost 20 lbs (my goal was to lose 12 lbs. in that time). More importantly, my body fat has gone down 3.0%, my muscle has gone up 1.3% and my bone mass has risen .2%. Doing daily exercise with resistance bands. I have found them to be much easier for me to use instead of free weights.

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AnnPT77

That's excellent - congratulations!

I don't know whether your goals include further weight loss, but I'm sure you'll keep up your exercise routine to keep the health and fitness wins coming.

I'm in weight maintenance now (age 70, after losing 50ish pounds 10+ years ago), and do stay active because it has such a huge payoff in health, happiness, and ability to keep independence plus function well in daily life tasks.

Keep up the great work!

usmcgrl1

I have been logging for 90+ days. At the age of 73 I find myself working to lose the same 40+ lbs for the umpteeth time. I am at a 23 lb loss at this point. and walking up to 3 miles. I am so happy to see others my age here to give support and advice. I am hoping this time around I keep this weight off and continue to get more active. I should probably add that in the past 3 years I have had 2 total knee replacements and a lower back fusion. Again so happy to be back on the active side. Great job on your progress!

Kathianne2

Hello! I'm 71 and lost 20lbs about 3 years ago by using myfitnesspal food log and exercise. At the end of last week I found I have osteoporosis and am seriously anemic. So, having to add iron and calcium to my protein, fiber, and calorie foci. It's been a crazy week with these diagnosis and my 43 year old nephew passed after a long battle with ALS, Lou Gehrig disease. During this time I did join the local health club, bought a weight vest, a yoga mat, and reworking my meal plans to make room for extra calcium and iron.The exercises must be walking with weights and resistance work with bands, free weights, and machines. I want to lose 15lbs by Thanksgiving.

quigley636

Hi. I was very encouraged to see your post. I am a 71 yearand have just started getting serious about trying to lose weight again. The past year has been challenging as I was diagnosed with polymyalgia rheumatica in January and have been receiving treatment with prednisone. The steroids sent my appetite and weight through the roof. I have had to taper steroids very carefully and slowly, as well as not over-exercise or I could trigger a relapse. My appetite is feeling back to normal and now it is time to address the weight gain. I’ve found in the past losing weight at this age can be challenging so, as I said, was encouraged to see your success. I hope I can do the same.

Cedar899

Hi, I am encouraged by your successes. I am losing the same 40 to 50 lbs again. I now have Premium, which will help get me off to a good start. I have a lot of the same health issues. Any suggestions?

koz1617

Cedar, the best advice I can give you is that at our ages, I find it important to look forward, not backward. I use assorted resistance bands only. and before I try to achieve the impossible I set very doable goals. My weight lose goal is 1 1/2 lbs each week until the start of 2027. Then it goes to only 1 lb lose per week. All band exercises I do started at a light resistance and 8 reps. Then 10, 12, 15. Then 2 sets the same way. then 3 sets. Slow and easy. The other week I failed to make my 1.5 lb. goal. I only lost .8. But I looked forward and realized that was better than gaining. It's hard work, but you can do it. I know you can. If you have heart issues, the best advice I can give you is to run everything you want to do past your cardiologist. He can tell you if it is too much or if your plan is a safe & sound one.

Kyde48

All of your posts are so encouraging. I am 78 tomorrow and have just started using MyFitnessPal. I want to lose 12 lb. I know this is not much compared to the rest of you, but I hate the belly that protrudes like I'm 6 months pregnant and am determined to lose it. I have also recently been diagnosed with osteopenia and am borderline full-blown osteoporosis. I started stretch and strength exercises about 6 weeks ago and already feel stronger. Good luck to all of you on your fitness journey. I'm sure we can change our health and longevity even in our 70's and beyond.

koz1617

Kyde48, losing 12 pounds at our age is no easy task. Just losing the 12 lbs - - - not incredibly hard. But losing 12 pounds without losing muscle and/or bone - - - now you're talking challenging. Mother Nature is already working against that. She likes to snitch a little muscle from we seniors everyday. Don't know what she does with it all. So, consider not just dieting, but dieting while eating the right foods. Combine that with some simple exercises to tighten that stomach and lightweight resistance bands (inexpensive on Amazon and just as good as the fitness retailers sell). Maybe a goal of 1/2 lb. lose a week. By New Years you'll be well on your way to your total goal and by Summer you'll be wowing everyone at the beach. By the way, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Kyde48

Thanks for your comments, Koz. Improving my muscle tone is challenging, but I'm trying.
Thanks for the birthday wishes too.