Age 40's, 50's 60's weight loss stories PLEASE
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Just looking to see and hear any success stories from those of us who are in their 40's, 50's and 60's....
How old are you? (you don't have to be specific if you don't want to...you can just say 50's, 60's 40's--whatever, okay)
How much have you lost?
How long did it take you to lose the weight (and/or issues/attitudes that kept you overweight/obese)?
How long have you kept it off?
What did you do/are doing to STAY slim and healthy?
Please do share, okay?
How old are you? (you don't have to be specific if you don't want to...you can just say 50's, 60's 40's--whatever, okay)
How much have you lost?
How long did it take you to lose the weight (and/or issues/attitudes that kept you overweight/obese)?
How long have you kept it off?
What did you do/are doing to STAY slim and healthy?
Please do share, okay?
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Hi, I'm 46 (10 days from turning 47). I have lost 80 lbs. and still could lose another 25. I started this journey Jan. 2011. I had a bit of a weight issue in my late 20s. Then in my 30s when I had the 2 children, 2 yrs. apart, all hell broke lose. I had over the years lost 20 lbs or so, only to gain it back with alot more. When I started I weighed 255 lbs. and I'm only 5'4". With me it's an every day battle. I forget to be thankful of how far I've come and can only see how far I've to go. Anyway, I'm still figting. I love to hear stories of women my age that have finally done something for themselves. Good luck to all of us!!!0
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I'm only 39... But am thinking a healthy body is an awesome 40th birthday gift to myself... I've got until November 15th to get the rest of the weight off! I started in November and have lost 72lbs so far.0
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Just looking to see and hear any success stories from those of us who are in their 40's, 50's and 60's....
How old are you? (you don't have to be specific if you don't want to...you can just say 50's, 60's 40's--whatever, okay)
I am 49.
How much have you lost?
90 lbs.
How long did it take you to lose the weight (and/or issues/attitudes that kept you overweight/obese)?
8 months
How long have you kept it off?
3 years
What did you do/are doing to STAY slim and healthy?
Drink half my body weight in ounces of water. I exercise almost 7 days a week (that's my goal...sometimes it's 6 days a week)
I log all my food into MFP to keep myself accountable. If I can add in additional exercise I do (go for a lunch time walk, etc.) being active is very important. Practice portion control. Stay away from anything I feel that I can not eat in moderation (for instance I know I can't eat just one or two chips with salsa, so I don't eat them at all, same thing with certain other foods)
Please do share, okay?
I FEEL great.
I used to wake up every morning and have foot pain. That is gone. I was borderline type 2 diabetes, gone. I can buy cute clothes.
It is a daily effort to maintain, but so very worth it.
I've always been up and down on my weight, but I was dx with MS, and two years later my oldest brother passed away. I became very depressed and ate my emotions and it showed.
Exercise is a huge mood lifter and I crave it if I don't get a chance to work out now.0 -
I am 52, 53 in August and I started in January 2012. My beginning weight was somewhere between 165 and 170. I have reached my goal (currently weigh 138, 5'7"). I am now really trying to tone.0
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My story from awhile ago. I am now sitting at 149 and I life heavy, train hard, took up boxing, and eat like a boss.0 -
50 years old.
55 lbs. so far this year.
Still have a LONG way to go, but I will get there.
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How old are you? 46
How much have you lost? 50+
How long did it take you to lose the weight (and/or issues/attitudes that kept you overweight/obese)? I'm still losing, and I started my journey in June 2011.
How long have you kept it off? It's a daily effort, but I've been going in stages. I lose some weight, then maintain that weight for awhile. Lose a little more weight, then maintain for awhile, etc. It helps keep things realistic for me.
What did you do/are doing to STAY slim and healthy? Eating high-quality protein, fruits & veggies mostly, with limited dairy. I also cook with coconut oil and use coconut extensively; oil, butter, milk; unsweetened of course! I try to avoid starch as much as possible; it tends to make me gain weight. I also definitely avoid processed sugars and artificial sweeteners. The sugar/starch as consumed on an occasional basis. I like to think that if I eat REALLY clean 80% of the time, then I can indulge in something reasonable with sugar or starch the other 20% of the time. My theory - based on 20 meals in a week - if I desire, I can work something into 4 meals/week that contains sugar or starch.
This is just my method, mind you. Everyone's different! I have done some experimenting with my own body to see what seems to cause gains. Sugar and starch both affect me negatively, more so the starch. I'm not celiac, but I'm willing to bet that I'm gluten intolerant based on my body's reaction when I consume it. I also do better with full-fat items such as sour cream, because MANY low-fat foods use starch as filler/thickener which sends my body reeling. I'm a big label reader now!
Naturopaths can conduct a test to help determine what a person's body is most sensitive to...I have a friend that has troubles with some fruits/veggies that you would consider "healthy". She was eating tons of salads and gaining weight. After her testing, when she eliminated those things that her body considered toxic from her diet, she started losing weight.
As I age, I know it's a lot harder to find the magic key to weight loss/maintenance. If I eat clean (for my body) and exercise, I do quite well on about 2,000 calories/day. If I eat a lot of crap, it doesn't matter what my calorie intake is - I gain weight, and quickly!
Oh, and WATER, WATER, WATER!
Thanks everyone for sharing here - you all deserve a pat on the back! Way to go!0 -
Liz Howerton - I love your story! It is so nice to hear how you are maintaining too!!!
How old are you? (you don't have to be specific if you don't want to...you can just say 50's, 60's 40's--whatever, okay)
46
How much have you lost?
63 pounds
How long did it take you to lose the weight (and/or issues/attitudes that kept you overweight/obese)?
I started here on MFP in May 2011. I had tried many other diet plans and failed in the past, and I was at the point of thinking there was not a plan I could live with on a long term basis. I took it step by step when I did start MFP. I was picky about not starting something I didn't think I could keep up so my first step was to get in enough water and tame down my daily calories. Once that was under control I added in more fruits/veggies in my diet along with some light exercise. I have gradually increased my exercise plan and try to make healthy choices more often.
How long have you kept it off?
What did you do/are doing to STAY slim and healthy?
I have about 20-25 more pounds to lose before I can get to these questions, but I am interested in hearing how others are keeping with the lifestyle changes after meeting their goals. This is the first time since jr. high school that I feel like my goal is within reach. I would really like to meet my goal by my 47th b-day (November 20).
Thanks to everyone who is sharing their story.0 -
Great thread: thank you all for sharing. I'm going to keep checking back for inspiration.0
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How old are you? 44
How much have you lost? 70.6 pounds. I went from busting out of a size 16 to now wearing size 2-4 pants. Michelle Obama tells people that she wants *my* arms. Ok, kidding, but it's possible that she would say that if we met. lol
How long did it take you to lose the weight? 410 days
How long have you kept it off? I am just transitioning to maintenance. Actually, I reached my goal of losing 60 pounds in under a year, but rather than going directly to maintenance, I eased in by spending a few months at that .5 lbs/wk calorie level.
What did you do/are doing to STAY slim and healthy? I work out 6-7 days per week. I do strength training 3x, and cardio 3-4x per week (if I don't take an all-out rest day, I will do a lighter cardio day once per week). I track here on MFP and try to keep as close to my macros as possible. At this point, I am going to really focus on fine-tuning diet. I don't want to lose more weight, I just want to get a bit leaner.0 -
You may be looking specifically for females to respond. However, my answers are below if you're interested.Just looking to see and hear any success stories from those of us who are in their 40's, 50's and 60's....How old are you?
I will turn 55 on September 5thHow much have you lost?
So far, I have lost 25 pounds in about 9 1/2 weeks. In the same time, my 52 year old wife has lost 16How long did it take you to lose the weight (and/or issues/attitudes that kept you overweight/obese)?
I quit smoking 3 years ago and ballooned up afterwards. Plus, I am diabetic. The medication given to diabetics in order to control blood glucose also have the side effect of making it difficult to lose weight. I used to coach baseball, which kept me very active. After quitting coaching, quitting cigarettes and treating my diabetes - those factors put my weight on and kept it on. Losing it was a matter of getting some control over my behavior (self control), watching what I eat and exercising even when I really don't want to. My peak weight was 242 pounds. I had lost down to 230 before joining MFP. It took nearly 3 years to lose that 12 pounds. With MFP, I am now down to 205 (so far).What did you do/are doing to STAY slim and healthy?
I am not to goal yet, but I plan to continue using MFP and exercising in order to control my weight once I hit my goal.0 -
Great thread: thank you all for sharing. I'm going to keep checking back for inspiration.
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How old are you? 49
How much have you lost? 25 lbs
How long did it take you to lose the weight (and/or issues/attitudes that kept you overweight/obese)? I've been on my journey since January 2012 so almost 6 months
How long have you kept it off? same
What did you do/are doing to STAY slim and healthy?
Counting calories on MFP, and working out 6x per week + including a 1.5 hour bootcamp every Saturday.
Please do share, okay?
Originally I thought my modest 4 lbs per month was too slow. 1 week at Fitness Ridge changed my mind. (BTW....well worth the investment....learned a ton) I now have a new lifestyle that allows me to live + lose weight. I'm not starving, I treat myself, and I'm still losing. I have about 20 lbs more to lose and with my RMR + exercise I'm eating about 1500 calories per day which with good food is alot.
January I barely exercised at all, and now I just finished at 5k in 34:18. So proud. I also monitor every month or so my measurements....which are declining faster than the weight loss. That's the exercise. I exercise every morning for at least 40 minutes.
I'm thrilled with where I am at, and hope that by December 1st, I'll be at my goal weight and have a new wardrobe.
Thanks MFP - you are a big part of my success.0 -
How old are you? 42
How much have you lost? 115 lbs
How long did it take you to lose the weight (and/or issues/attitudes that kept you overweight/obese)? I started 8/15/2010 and still have about 8 more lbs to lose to hit my goal of weighing 125 lbs. I've been overweight almost my entire life. Health issues for me and my husband prompted us to make a life style change. He has lost 65 lbs and has maintained for over a year. My weight loss has definitely slowed down but I hope to make my goal by 8/15/2012.
How long have you kept it off? still a work in progress
What did you do/are doing to STAY slim and healthy? I watch portion sizes, eat healthy foods and exercise (walk approx 6-7 miles per day)0 -
I'll be 44 this August & I started to get into shape this year, & I've lost & kept off 40 pounds in 6+ months. I'm exercising a lot more, eating better & drinking lots more water than I ever did.
This time last year I was miserable. My plantar fasciitis (had it for over 5 years) was giving me hip & back problems, and I work two jobs, so when i came home, I didn't have the energy or the want to do much of anything. I've had 2 cortisone shots in my heels & I have orthopedic inserts, but they helped only some. Last summer my wife told me to go to a place called Synergy chiropractic center. They perform ACT (active release therapy) which means they don't just align your spine, they work they tissues around the affected areas. After going there for about 3-4 months, my back pain was minimal & my plantar fasciitis rarely bothers me at all. We joined a gym at the end of December, and I was off.
I began by lifting 3-4 times a week & running only a couple of times, but gradually I began to run more & more. Now I run 3-4 times a week & lift 2-3 times. This past Saturday (June 9th) I ran my first ever race (a 10K) & I completed it in 55:45 & came in 261st out of over 650 people. I have no interest in running a full or even a half marathon, but I'll probably run a few 3, 5 or 10K races a year.
I'm happier than I've been in a long time, I have the energy to do things with my kids even working the two jobs, but the problem I'm having now is that I'm going to need a third job in order to replace all the clothes that belong to some fat guy that I don't even know anymore!0 -
am 46
How much have you lost?
27 lbs.
How long did it take you to lose the weight (and/or issues/attitudes that kept you overweight/obese)?
4 months
How long have you kept it off?
Still working on my goal.
What did you do/are doing to STAY slim and healthy?
Drinking my water. I exercise almost 6 days a week, your body needs one day to rest but walk on that day if possible.)
I log all my food into MFP to keep myself accountable. If I can add in additional exercise I do. I have to agree being active is very important. Practice portion control. If I fall of the wagon, I don't beat myself up, just climb right back on with the next meal.
Everyone on here is great for support and encouragement! 0 -
I am 56 years old. Since menopause I had gained weight and was borderline diabetic. I decided to take control and watch what I was eating. I bought a food scale and cut my carbs down, not out. I don't exercise so I did it all just eating better. Dropped over 30 lbs and have kept it off for over a year. Back in size 4 and feel so much better.1
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You may be looking specifically for females to respond. However, my answers are below if you're interested.Just looking to see and hear any success stories from those of us who are in their 40's, 50's and 60's....How old are you?
I will turn 55 on September 5thHow much have you lost?
So far, I have lost 25 pounds in about 9 1/2 weeks. In the same time, my 52 year old wife has lost 16How long did it take you to lose the weight (and/or issues/attitudes that kept you overweight/obese)?
I quit smoking 3 years ago and ballooned up afterwards. Plus, I am diabetic. The medication given to diabetics in order to control blood glucose also have the side effect of making it difficult to lose weight. I used to coach baseball, which kept me very active. After quitting coaching, quitting cigarettes and treating my diabetes - those factors put my weight on and kept it on. Losing it was a matter of getting some control over my behavior (self control), watching what I eat and exercising even when I really don't want to. My peak weight was 242 pounds. I had lost down to 230 before joining MFP. It took nearly 3 years to lose that 12 pounds. With MFP, I am now down to 205 (so far).What did you do/are doing to STAY slim and healthy?
I am not to goal yet, but I plan to continue using MFP and exercising in order to control my weight once I hit my goal.
Thank you so much for replying!!!! This post is for EVERYONE, not just us gals, so thanks again for posting and you rock sir!0 -
These replies are just too encouraging, inspirational and just plain terrific. Thanks so much to EVERYONE for your replies!
:flowerforyou: YOU ALL ROCK :drinker:0 -
I'll be 46 in 3 months. Since January I'm down 15 lbs, to 147, want to get to 140 or possibly 135.
I'm down almost 40 lbs from my adult high of 185. That came after 8 years of fertility drugs-->pregnancy-->nursing-->nursing and pregnancy-->just pregnancy-->ridiculously long nursing.
I lost 35 lbs 2 years ago, then put 30 back on in 6 months (I have a VERY seasonal job, half the year I barely work and get fit, the rest of the year I am completely sedentary). I lost 27 of those last year, then put on only 10 during my busy season at work (and all within the last 6 weeks, I maintained until Dec. 2 then on Jan 15 was up 10!). Now I'm down below where I was and doing my best not to put anything on this busy season which is just heating up.
It's definitely been harder the older I get and the less weight I have to lose. I'm really hoping to drop these last 7 by Aug. 1 and then maintain until mid-January when I can start pushing myself again.0 -
How old are you?
44
How much have you lost?
29 pounds so far - 51 more to go
How long did it take you to lose the weight (and/or issues/attitudes that kept you overweight/obese)?
I am disabled & cannot exercise so it is SLOW! Jan1- June 9th to lose the 29 so far. Mentally, it is a struggle every day.
How long have you kept it off?
Still losing...
What did you do/are doing to STAY slim and healthy?
Counting calories & staying over my BMR . Even for me the calories that MFP put me at were too low!
Check out the Eat more to weigh less group....0 -
--How old are you? (you don't have to be specific if you don't want to...you can just say 50's, 60's 40's--whatever, okay
Turned 59 last month
--How much have you lost?
58 pounds in about 9 months, beginning in January, 2011.
--How long did it take you to lose the weight (and/or issues/attitudes that kept you overweight/obese)?
I was "soft" in my young adulthood because I didn't exercise enough, but didn't begin to develop a serious weight problem until the latter half of my 40s. My BMI didn't cross the line into the overweight range until after menopause, past 50, and never quite reached the obese range. I was already having some of the health problems associated with obesity, though.
--How long have you kept it off?
8 months
--What did you do/are doing to STAY slim and healthy?
I run every other day and cook nearly all of my meals at home and from scratch. One of the big contributors to my weight gain, along with age and menopause, was a big change in my eating habits driven by a change in my cooking habits. We were eating out once or twice a week and eating a lot more processed foods at home. Those bagged meals for two can become a convenience trap when you're down to only two in your household.
For me, just getting back in the habit of applying good portion control to mostly real food was 90% of the job done. And by "real" I mean "real" as opposed to "processed," but also "real" as opposed to "diet." I think of it as the "start as you mean to continue" diet.
I've changed my cooking practices some to reduce calories (not much fried foods and a lot less fat for seasoning), but for the most part I lost the weight and have kept it off by eating standard full sized servings of the full range of foods I knew I would want to eat for the rest of my life. I just didn't eat seconds or over sized servings of anything other than non-starchy vegetables, and I don't snack in an uncontrolled way between meals. Sometimes I have to make choices in order to stay within my calorie budget. For example, I may eat a baked potato or a dinner roll, but not both at the same meal. Or spaghetti or garlic bread, but not both at the same meal. But for the most part I can eat just about any home cooked entree with whatever seems to go with that entree without blowing my calorie budget for the day. It's not that I don't eat a lot of things that are commonly thought of as being good diet foods, I just don't treat them as special diet foods or eat them often enough to get burned out on them.0 -
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I'm 41 years old- 42 next month
lost 56 lbs since January 2012
Combination of eating right (no cheating) and exercising 6 days a week playing basketball or running.
I still have 7 lbs to lose (goal is 199- onederland)
to stay healthy, I have changed my food choices to healthier ones and found replacement foods for my favorites. (turkey burgers vs. regular burgers)0 -
51. Lost 30lbs since February 29th. Started P90x on March 29th after losing an initial 10 lbs. I started at 226.6 and I'm now at 196.0. Intermittent fasting Leangains style. I have a base calorie goal of 1700 and try my best to eat my exercise calories....on most days the total requirement is 2100-2300.0
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I did it at 60. All it took was my doctor saying to me, "You're Type II. Keep it up and your feet will fall off." I got serious about it the next day, went to a great nutrition class at a local hospital, dropped 80 lbs and have kept it off. Diet, exercising, logging, measuring food and MFP support. I take no meds and my blood work is entirely in the normal range. I use MFP to keep it that way.0
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I'm only 39... But am thinking a healthy body is an awesome 40th birthday gift to myself... I've got until November 15th to get the rest of the weight off! I started in November and have lost 72lbs so far.
I like the way u say 'ONL'Y 39..///39 here as well
Lost 26/27 pounds 4 yrs ago..go up and down a few pounds but have kept the majority off the weight off0 -
51. Lost 30lbs since February 29th. Started P90x on March 29th after losing an initial 10 lbs. I started at 226.6 and I'm now at 196.0. Intermittent fasting Leangains style. I have a base calorie goal of 1700 and try my best to eat my exercise calories....on most days the total requirement is 2100-2300.
Awesome! I'm 51 as well and started P90X the day after the Super Bowl in February. I'm now doing a P90X/Insanity Hybrid. The exercise combined with a healthier diet has allowed me to lose 25 lbs so far. Still would like to lose another 18 lbs.0 -
I am almost 63. I started MFP this January with the goal of losing 1 pound a week until I get to my goal. This is my 23rd week and I have lost 23 pounds so far, so I am right on track. I know it will take me over a year to get to my goal, which is "64 BY 64". I have done it by changing my eating habits, eating as clean as possible and tracking everything that goes into my mouth as honestly as possible and exercising as many days a week as I can manage, with either walking or swimming. I am a little terrified that I will gain it back after I reach my goal, so I intend to continue logging my food and exercise to help keep myself on the "straight and narrow". I have a naturally slow metabolism and gain weight very quickly, so I know this will be for the rest of my life.0
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