55, petite, and trying to lose 10-15 lbs.

rosebette
rosebette Posts: 1,660 Member
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Hi, I just joined this site after registering for a program at my workplace to lose weight. I'm only 5 1.5" and need to lose about 10% of my body weight to reduce my body fat and cholesterol. It seems as if it's harder to lose those small amounts of weight -- those last 10 or so lbs. than large amounts. My body just wants to hold on to them. Also, it seems as if my metabolism as slowed way down! I eat half of what I ate 10 years ago, but am heavier! Anyone else in the same boat.

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  • trayw01
    trayw01 Posts: 1
    Right here! I will be 46 next Sunday and am 5'0 . Trying to lose 10-15 pounds to get back to my sexy weight. I start with my personal trainer tomorrow and will be keeping a food diary for the first time in my life. These pounds are tough to shed! But, I wii win this war.
  • Enigmatica
    Enigmatica Posts: 879 Member
    Oh yes, there are lots of people in the 50-60 year old range here. I'm 5'4", and lost 90 pounds over 18 months when I finally got serious about it. The last year or so got crazy for me and I quit tracking calories but my body didn't. So I'm serious again. Need to lose 15-20 pounds to get back to where I want to be. There are various approaches to this. Some people are all about exercise, cardio, or weight training, or all about following certain diet plans or philosophies. Find what you're comfortable with and what you will DO, don't get discouraged and give up if you ever run into someone who insists that if you don't do it their way you will fail. I've seen all kinds of people succeed in all kinds of ways.

    I didn't find the last 10 pounds overly difficult - I got down to 120 pounds, which is skinny for me. As I got lower I had to gradually decrease portion sizes and increase exercise, but it wasn't any big deal because I was enjoying it. I've been through that twice. I lost 90, then gained back about 15 pounds due to health problems (crazy hormones!) but got back down to goal pretty quickly. Here we go again.

    Good luck!
  • nancybuss
    nancybuss Posts: 1,461 Member
    Welcome!!!! I started with a work challenge also.
    I Dream of being 5 foot. :) (no, really) I workout to earn calories to eat. Darn shortness.

    but seriously. I'm 48 and I've been there, still am. I've come along but still have the stubborn belly fat.

    Feel free to friend me. I'd be glad to help.

    Nancy

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