Introduction: 60+ wants fun & supportive friends

mcrower

So here I am, the constant yo-yo dieter. However, as old as I am (I'm in my early 60's), I'm still at it...and "it" seems to be working. (^-^) ! YEAH!!! I've tried every diet...been on WW twice (hated the meetings); been to a "diet" doc that had me take diet pills that left me spacy and wacked out; tried the atkins...you get the picture. I always gain back.

I have lost 18 lbs in 2 months and I **feel fantastic. I have gone down from a size 16 to 14. A very saavy friend who is a role model for me, plus continues to be a good friend encouraged me to take the size 16's to Goodwill and "be done with them". She said keeping my "fat clothes would always open up the possibility that I would return to wear them. I told you she was saavy!

The biggest and most positive thing, I think is that I have gone from eating crap to eating a plant strong diet. I am pretty much a vegetarian, almost a vegan--except that I still eat some cheese (mainly parmesan for flavor), and have an occasional yogurt and have had fish twice this last month. But other than that I am eating clean!!!
I am using the My Fitness Pal food tracker after every meal, which keeps me focused on exactly what I am putting into my mouth. Sometimes I am amazed at how many calories stuff has in it. Like my favorite brown rice with black beans, onions and corn. Super healthy, but I really have to watch my portions!

I have been an exerciser for years, and I truly believe that my body is used to exercise. I don't know if it actually is that helpful in losing weight...but I know doing workouts really does help in not gaining!
MY only lapse on exercise was when I had to have my left knee replaced TWICE! (the first surgery wasn't successful, so 3 months later I was back getting a new knee). Lots of rehab and lots of encouragement and courage got me back to working out. It has been hard, but I vow to be active! Currently I row (on the water) typically 4 times a week, and try to get in at least one bike ride and swim laps at least once during the week. The bad thing, is I don't really strength train (except picking up the heavy rowing shell and schlepping from the boathouse to the water and back when done).

So, I'm not really asking anything from anyone...but it would be fun to have some "mature women" for supportive friends out there! If you read this, I'd be open to discussion.....and would look forward to a chat. Thank you for taking the time to read my ponderings!