Any other 50ish women struggling?

hainla

I'm 53 and also struggling. I had 170 pounds to lose. I also have bad ankles and legs. My saving grace is exercise by water aerobics. You can twist and move in the water that would be impossible on the ground. You also get the benefits of the cool water. You still sweat, but you stay cool. And at this point in my life, staying cool in imperative! When I finished my first session, I thought that was fun, but not a benefit for my weight loss goals. Later that night, I realized I was dead wrong. I was sore in places that I forgot I had. You can really let lose in the water. I highly recommended it. I am a southern, home cooking, eataholic, so the exercise has helped greatly. In the last 3 months, I have lost 31 pounds.

DU4MICHELLE

Hello! So glad to hear I'm not the only person in this predicament. I'm staying in my calorie range, making decent choices, but only exercising with moderation. I think that's the issue - My doc says I need to get 4x cardio and get heart rate up to 140 in order to really burn fat. Try that for a few weeks and see what happens! I'm on the mend from shoulder surgery so can't do that right now,.

kschudy

I'm 44 and having a tough time! I've been soooo good since1/4/12 and I'm only losing 1/2 lb/wk (even though my target should have me losing 1-1/2!). Last week was a big goose egg on weight loss!

So, I'm adding in strength training (I start tonight with a trainer actually!) and I'm going to try raspberry ketones (per Dr. Oz, LOL) to see if that helps.

keepingon

That's me! I turned 54 a month ago and have been putting on 7-8 pounds a year for the last 10-15 years. I lose 5, gain 7 back. Finally my husband started to gain weight, too, which in my case is a good thing. Because now we are both trying to lose it together. We started Ash Wednesday with a detox, body detoxification program (through M'lis) and as of today he lost 15 and I lost 10. He's been drinking like 10-13 bottles of water and we are eating a lot of fruit and veggies. Although I'm happy with our loss now, it is usually two weeks later that I end up going back to old ways. Even last night I shoved handfuls of Cranberry Nut Antioxidants like a starving dog.

chunk1691

hi im 50 this september coming and ive struggled for the past 2 or 3 years to lose weight and get in shape, when i started i wanted to lose about 28 pounds, ive already lost 10, 6 of which i lost before i came on MFP, and 4 ive lost on here, thats the most ive managed to lose in a long time. i have found MFP really helpful and inspiring, i also bought a healthy portion plate and that also helps loads too, please feel free to add me, its nice to know there are other 50 somethings in the same boat.

littlepinkhearts

I'm 50 and it's coming off just fine. My diary is open if anyone wants to peek

lormel61

To "keepingon" what kind of body detox did you do and where did you get it?? Sounds like something to try...

newgirl512

What is a healthy portion plate and where do you get one?

digidew

Hi. It's 3/6/12 and I just joined yesterday. I'm 61. I need to lose 35#'s. My history is bad. Total hystorectomy at 27 and HRT shots till 2009. They took away my HRT because I had breast cancer. Had surgery and radiation. Also quit smoking at same time using Chantix. Gained 30 pounds in 2 years. Also blew out my knee skiing and had surgery. Also in 2004 diagnosed with Graves Disease and they nuked my thyroid. Got in a bad 4 wheeler accident in 2007-It landed on my back. Bet you didn't know 4 wheelers could fly!! I've had a rough 2 years and depression set in. Now I am ready to be me again!!! Have been dieting and did Adkins by only lost 8#'s and gained it back. Menopause is taking it's toll!!

Fit_2013

I am going to be 50 years in July. Despite all my aches and pains I get to the gym daily do the elliptical and strength training. My appetite has come down a little bit , metabolism has slowed but strength training makes me feel stronger, frequent saunas gives me restful sleep . In fact now I feel young than I did in my early forties or thirties .

laleepop14

I will be 49 in October and have 150 lbs to lose. I'm in health care and there isn't anyone I work with who is overweight. I am tired of hearing all their comments about obesity. I know they are right but, I would like to make friends with someone in the same boat who I can encourage and will encourage me also.

grammyholland

Hi, I am 49 and Just joined yesterday. I too am struggling to loose weight, it use to be fairly easy but not any more. I am glad to see that I am not the only one.

_VoV

I'm 57, and have a good 60 pounds to lose. Weighing myself everyday, I notice gradual change. I'm averaging a weight loss of about a pound a week. Day-by-day, it often feels like I'm standing still. The new lower number on the scale will fluctuate up and down a bit before I see another loss. Naturally, not weighing myself as often would spare me this grief, but the suspense kills me, so I can't seem to stay off for even one day. Based on my experience since I joined here in October, 2011, I am thinking this weight loss part of my fitness journey will last almost another 2 years. I'm okay with that, when I look back two years--that's hardly any time at all.

ElzbthStths

I'm 53!
I used to be fit in my 40's. Now, I sweartogod, I no longer know this body. I knew my physical self as well as a well oiled machine, then it all changed,and what worked before doesn't work now, nor does it have the same result, so........solution?
Find what DOES work, experiment.

I don't have it down yet ( I swear something else changes every 6 mos!), but I keep trying, and I am going to stay plugged in to this message board topic and try different things suggested as well as get encouragement. Hurrah for us Boomers!

We can do this! Boomers want to live forever and look good doing it!

My Extra Stress - I won't be going through the actual "change" for another FIVE YEARS! At 58!!?? Thanks MOM!

Suzy_in_DE

bump - to read later

marsellient

I'm 55 and so many of your stories sound oh-so-familiar. I've always been fairly active, extremely healthy and overweight. Last year I hurt my back (nothing really debilitating), but X-ray showed some arthritis, and those BP, cholesterol, and sugar numbers started to creep up. I started doing aquafit classes and that helped the back and BP. Now I'm back on the elliptical and doing other classes. I have extreme difficulty doing some abdominal exercises, perhaps due to hysterectomy surgery a few years ago. When this year's check-up showed those other numbers creeping up, I decided to do something. I feel fortunate to have found this site, and the support here. Having online friends helps so much with the accountability in tracking, and there's some good advice on the forums.
I'm so happy to see other 50-somethings here, and wish everyone the success they are working toward.

Any advice on how to strengthen those lower abdominal muscles gladly accepted, and I would always appreciate friends!

JamCubeChi

:flowerforyou: 55 her-wil be 56 this year. CW-155, thereabout; GW-120 for now and to re-evaluate if and when I get there. Weight just don't seemto want to move. I have seen some inches lost so am NOT giving up. I also have been on HRT since having a hysterectomy about 12 years ago for fibroids & endometriosis so don't think that helps any. Also, need to re-check my thyroid as my last check in Jan showed the hormone levels were low.... getting old is really no fun, but fighting the whole way-lol. Feel free to friend request- we all can use/give the support. Good luck to everyone!

frumpytofit

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Lala20112

Hi.... 51 here and I have had problems for 12 yrs, diet here diet there and excerise also..... not working but I belive I have a lot to learn yet. Ive gotten serious with this program( MFP SITE) and lost 7 pounds since oct/ nov 2011. So Iam not giving up!! The internet has alot of what to dos and donts as far as calorie intake, excerise sites,what works, what dont ect... something for everyone we are all different so dont give up yet!! Good luck !!

menopass

Hi, Oh I am so glad you posted this. Yessssssss I am 51 I have gained 15lbs in 3yrs and at first thought it was because I had a new boyfriend and we went out to eat and such...BUT no once I had noticed that I was not liking the way I looked in the mirror I started Weight Watchers and noticed that was doing nothing and if so very slow.... that was like a year ago. Now I tell my doctor I can not loose weight or trim down. I weigh 120 I am 4 11 my BMI says normal I say no way.

I know i am starting Menoposs and this is my problem I guess. The doctor told me to go on this so I stared last Tuesday and I have never eaten 1200 cal before so I have been told my body was in starve mode and eating 1200 is a good thing I have a hard time eating 1200 a day but have been doing it. I feel like I am not loosing a thing. I am afraid to get on the scale... and I can telll my clothes are not much looser. Ok I know it's only been a week!! LOL but i am still scared almost like I am eating to MUCH.

Alot of changes in my body and I do not like it!

menopass

I HEAR YOU LOUD AND CLEAR...AMEN.

linbat555

I hear all of you guys !!! I have been working out seven days a week... I have been watching my calories and the scale wont budge.. Wondering if anyone else has gone through this

linbat555

Your post was just what I needed today.. I have been doing Richard Simmons each morning for forty min and loving it and then going to the gym doing cycling tread mill rowing and walking a mile on the track.. I am on my sixth week and keeping my calories around 1200 have only lost five lbs and totally discouraged .. Any tips from you would be wonderful.. I am 58