Over 50 and struggling

logicalinks

53 here, and going through menopause with horrible hot flashes!

What really started making a difference for me was strength training on a Bowflex. (Not endorsing, just saying it's worked for me.) I found it online for $200, and so far, it's been a great investment. When I got serious about using it, after a few weeks is when people started noticing my weight loss (even though I'd already lost about 20 lbs.).

Also, track, track, track everything you eat. Those little handfuls of almonds or raisins, that extra tablespoon of creamer in your coffee, that extra bit of mayonnaise or cheese... it all adds up quickly. If you don't track, you'll fool yourself into thinking you're staying on target when you're really not. And I agree with others that 1,300 calories is pretty low.

Keep up the cardio and strength training. And when you plateau (and you will), do something different or kick it up a notch on what you're already doing. As they say, change the frequency, the intensity, or the time of your exercises.

Good luck!!

BillRicks1

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I turned 56 today.
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Happy Birthday!