Is over 60 too late?

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  • leogal14
    leogal14 Posts: 5 Member
    It really is never too late! I have fought the weight battle since age 10. Been on every diet known to man.(lol) My highest weight was in 2006. I successfully lost 50 pounds between 2006-09 until I suddenly became a widow. I used food as my emotional comfort for the pain and loneliness and gained back 25 pounds. Reached rock bottom in January of this year, coping with the horrible winter here in the Midwest, feeling trapped and out of control. It was then that I found myfitnesspal and it has been my savior!! Tracking caloric intake was so easy on my phone and cutting down on carbs and added sugars, also measuring portions carefully has been the answer for me. Since late January, I have lost 44 pounds and I feel incredible! At age 61, I now weigh what I weighed in the 70's!! This has never felt like I was on a diet and I lost all the cravings for junk after only about 5 days. I stay away from processed foods: things in a box and added sugars. Lots of fresh fruits, veggies and portion control. My taste buds seem to have xploded because everything tastes wonderful. I never dreamed I would lose the cravings, as I have always been an emotional eater. But I am in control now and it feels great! You can do this, no matter what your age. It's easier with the phone app and the database and scanning ability makes tracking so much easier!
  • robertcondella
    robertcondella Posts: 6 Member
    You cant fail, if you never give up. I am 59 and using MFP, have made progress. Its a head game. No retreat No surrender. Its NEVER too late.
  • benefiting
    benefiting Posts: 795 Member
    It is never, ever too late to find health and fitness. You can do it! :)

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