Over 60 years of age

Swissmiss

I have been searching for a group to help people who are over the age of 60. There are plenty of them for over 50s and 40s. Would anyone else be interested in starting one?

Lindy222

Me too - been watching for that suggestion - am 65 - fit and healthy - hoping to lose a few pounds but also eat well - have fallen into bad habits because am a snacker and a "Oh cant be bothered for me" cook !

Would be good to have a mate !

AugiPug

I am 64 and interested.

grassette

I'd join up too. 61 and overweight due to a traffic accident that reduced my mobility.

patsyanne

65 and interested. Am overweight and need support and suggestions on exercise DVDs, etc

shariguymon

You know that you have my participation Becky!!!!!......Age 67, almost, and the metabolism definitely isn't what it used to be......
Shari

barbiecat

:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Hi Becky, Glad to see you. I still participate on Women Ages 50+ that has lots of over 60's also Senior Golden Sneakers which is a small friendly group, but I'd love to be connected with all of you.

count me in :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

Swissmiss

:flowerforyou: Lindy222...Do you keep cut up fruit and vegetables ready and at hand? There are also a lot of 100 calorie snack packs out now. Becareful with these...if you eat more than one pack then you get too many calories. Have to stay at only one.

:flowerforyou: grassette...Two years ago I had some major surgery and could not do much for about three months. Are you taking any therapy? This alone can sometimes be quite a workout. Be sure that you keep in touch with your doctor before doing anything.

:flowerforyou: patsyanne...Are you using any DVDs at this time? They can be great because you can work at your own pace. I just got the Zumba Fitness kit. I did Zumba at the YMCA for a couple of years and then quit last November. I want to start dancing away at home.

I just turn 60 in January. I do post in some threads here for older people but not usually this old.:laugh: I feel that as we age it is even more important to eat healthy and stay active. We will have better retirement years this way. What an I saying???? I plan to never retire. Oh well, at least I can be healthy while working.

Swissmiss

:flowerforyou: shari...I feel that you can do so much to help us. You have been a great inspiration for me and you wouldn't allow me to slack. Thank you.

:flowerforyou: Barbie..the Y that I am a member of has classes for the older generation. They call themselves the "Silver Sneakers". They only meet during the day so I have never attended any of their classes.:ohwell:

Swissmiss

:flowerforyou: To any older people out there looking for a group to get encouragement, I would recogmend the "Senior Golden Sneakers" thread.

Swissmiss

I realize that most anyone reading this is over the age of 60 but, does anyone still have children living at home? How does this affect your healthy eating? I have two teenage daughters living with me. They will not eat anything that I prepare. They only want fast food junk. Fortunately, they have their own money so I am not paying for them to do this. I thought that they may follow in my footsteps and they may eventually.

Swissmiss

Any advice on how to get a 17 year old daughter active and losing weight? She has put on about 20 pounds in the past year and I am getting worried about her.:noway:

Swissmiss

:flowerforyou: Hey this isn't just my thread. Anyone is welcome to jump in.:laugh: Does anyone have any ideas on how to stay active as we age?

stangma

Not quite 60 yet (Sept). But getting the teenagers to eat healthy can be challanging. My granddaughter (15) enjoys helping cook - gets more involved with the good stuff that way. Maybe even visit farmer's markets to select items your youngsters may like to experiment with.

Good luck with that -

Swissmiss

:flowerforyou: The farmer's market is a great idea. We have one in our town on Thursdays but I have never been to it. I have asked why they couldn't have it AFTER payday.:laugh: Would you believe that my youngest is in chef's training? She doesn't want to cook for us though.:mad:

stangma

Sounds like the chef may enjoy an outing to see the beautiful (healthy) farmer's stuff.

barbiecat

:flowerforyou: Becky, walking is all around good exercise. all you need is good shoes and the proper outerwear. You can do it any time of the day depending on the weather where you live. you can do it alone or with a friend. you can do it for a few minutes or a few hours at a time.

:flowerforyou: I have a pedometer and have been keeping track of how many steps I walk for years. Keeping track encourages me to walk more each day in competition with myself. I have an MP3 music player and earphones so I can listen to favorite music when I walk so the time passes faster.:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

:flowerforyou: I am extra fortunate that I have dogs to walk because when I walk with them I feel that I am getting two things done at once.:laugh:

Swissmiss

I didn't go to the YMCA last night. I went home and vegged out instead. I will be going tonight for the deep water class even though I don't feel I am burning enough calories there.

I do walk a lot while at work. My body is so used to this so I really don't think walking is doing a lot of good. I know that if I stopped walking I would see a bad difference, though. I walk about 5 miles a day.

Firesign

Barbiecat , what the best walking shoe that you recommend? What shoe do you wear?

barbiecat

Barbiecat , what the best walking shoe that you recommend? What shoe do you wear?

I wear Skechers Shape Ups for walking, dancing, and everything else. they make me feel bouncy and I walk faster. They take some time to get used to them and then they are great:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

Firesign

If you can't get to a farmer's market... We have a Super Walmart that I shop at that has a fantastic produce dept. You may have one close by you.

Swissmiss

:flowerforyou: Barbie..I wear Champion exercise shoes. They are like Shape Ups only cheaper. I have two pair..one for work and one for at home. I love them. Have never had a more comfortable shoe and they do make me walk faster. Don't know why, just that they do. I haven't tried exercising in them, or dancing (Zumba). I may have to give them a try.

:flowerforyou: Firesign...we have a Meijer store about 12 miles from us. They have the best produce. Freshest and a large variety. I just don't shop there very often. I noticed that here in the town I work in there is a vegetable stand in front of the drug store. I need to visit it. We do have a Walmart just across town but we NEVER buy produce there. It is usually already bad on the shelves.

grassette

grassette...Two years ago I had some major surgery and could not do much for about three months. Are you taking any therapy? This alone can sometimes be quite a workout. Be sure that you keep in touch with your doctor before doing anything.
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After 5 years, Swiss Miss, I have decided to ignore my doctors and to get out there and walk, do aquafitness and swim. I take Tylenol for the pain. I seem to have some kind of soft tissue injury in the hip that causes pain, plus a herniated disc. After sitting around gaining weight and waiting for it to go away, I have decided to work through it, and see if I can get on the other side. The worse thing that can happen is that it gets bad enough to see what it is.

So far it is working. I am feeling better, losing weight, and getting stronger. The pain is lessening, and I don't have that velcroed feeling any more.

Swissmiss

grassette, I have come to the opinion that the best thing to do is to listen to my body. If I am over-doing it or doing something I shouldn't then my body will let me know. Also, I feel that most people our ages are not active enough. They have fallen to the belief that we should slow down as we get older. That only makes aging more unpleasant. We need to exercise to have healthy bodies to enjoy our later years.

grassette

Thanks for the encouragement, Swiss Miss. Today, I was out on my bicycle for the first time in 6 years. We have a wonderful bike path along the river just where I live. My doctor told me that I had a 20% chance of breaking a bone because I am an in the orange zone for ostereoperosis (already broke a wrist). So, it was scary because I was afraid of falling, but I did it! And I will do it again tomorrow.

Foooey on this getting old busines!. My eyes aren't what they used to be, and new aches and pains show up every day. But, I want to get active again before I get old before my time! I want to go cross country skiing again this winter (on the flats until I'm really in shape). Otherwise obesity, heart disease and stroke will get me before I'm ready!

Swissmiss

:flowerforyou: grassette, so glad that you are going on with your activities. You are an encouragement to me. We can't always go by what the doctors are telling us. You know your body and what you are capable of. You do know that exercise will built up your bones? I also love biking but don't do it often enough.

Panamommy

Have you room for one more in your group? I'm 63, live in Central America and want/need to lose 30-40 pounds in the next year. (I want to say "in the next week"!):laugh:

RUChubby2

I'm 64 and joined myfitnesspal about a week ago. I'd love to be part of an "older" group.

barbiecat

:flowerforyou: To any older people out there looking for a group to get encouragement, I would recogmend the "Senior Golden Sneakers" thread.

here is the link.....it's great group

landrum46

Am 65 and yes I would be interested in conversing with others in my age brackett.

barbiecat

:flowerforyou: To any older people out there looking for a group to get encouragement, I would recogmend the "Senior Golden Sneakers" thread.

here is the link.....it's great group

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/332317-senior-golden-sneakers-september?page=3#posts-4504893