Anyone here over 50?

supermoo2

Yep, I'm 53 - it is more difficult, but if you stick to good eating habits, and make sure you move more - even just walking everywhere instead of taking the car if possible, and using the stairs instead of the lift, it can be done. Walk up and down escalators as well, it can be done.

I have lost 24 kilos (about 52 lbs) in 11 months just by doing the above, and I didn't deprive myself of any food either, just kept the portions size down, and when I had a treat, it was just a very small amount.

MDGirlLovesFood

50 something and counting... I'd like to keep it that way, which brings me here today. Time to make healthy lifestyle changes. Who's with me?

JJaynes51

Hi, I'm 51 and yes it is more difficult to lose weight. What worked for me 10 years ago, is not working now. I have decided that I am going to stick to good eating habits and regulary work out and hopefully the weight will start to come off. I know it will be slow, but they say that is the best way to lose. Good Luck.

pidnit

I am 55 and have just come back to myfitnesspal after a long absence. And, yes, I think it is harder to lose as we age. I need to shed about 100 pounds and I know it did not all go on in one day and it is all not going to come off in one day. I have had two knee replacements in the last three years after ten years of pain and inactivity. Now I need to get going. A little every day. Keep your eye on your goal and if you have a lapse, don't beat yourself up.

cj1960

At 52 nearing 53 have just joined MFP, over the past few years have found it incredibly hard to lose even a 1lb, - I think know what my problem is - no exercise - work day 6.15am to 7.15pm - sitting at a desk all day, not really in the mood to go out in the
evening and weekends always seem to be busy doing something! I need to get in the habit of a walk around the block i think.
I am hoping by counting the calories it may be easier (hopefully) than 'a diet'.

Mausie3214

Hi
I am 59 and new to the site and have been finding it very hard to loose weight ....as we get older we become a little complacent with our bodies and our health ...we think because it is harder that it is to hard ...well that me at least good luck with your new lifestyle plan as that is what I am on ...I chose not to call it a diet but a lifestyle plan so it doesn't sound to daunting
regards

elisa123gal

sounds like it is all attitude to me. If you buy into that you're older and will never be as thin as you were at some younger age..you won't. With age comes getting plain ole tired ...and it is easy to give yourself excuses to not try any longer. I think as one ages they move less...are less active..and have more built up toxins in their systems as well as have gained five to ten pounds a decade so they have more to lose. So it takes some thought ..but don't blame it all on age.

e2b130

51 and looking at another b-day tomorrow ! I think it's harder for me because now I have body parts that are not as forgiving as they used to be-- I walk but I used to be a lot more active. It doesn't help that I have a desk job either-

mfell1005

I'm 54, 55 in February and it is much harder. How much are you wanting to loose this year?

healthywtb

I am fairly new to this web site but have been slowly losing over the last few years. My metabolism has slowed down, but like others have said, it is definitely possible to lose weight. I am 53 and have about 15 pounds to lose, and joined this site since it seemed like I was at a standstill for losing those last few pounds. I have slowly started to lose again with a little focus, and the healthy perspective of other MFP members. Good luck. Send me a friend request if you want to add me.

Sirref0275

Just turned 51 in december it can be challenging! but it's worth the work.
Steve Ferris

emtjab

I'm brand new to the site and over 50 (54).....need to get healthier and gain energy and I think the way to do that is to lose about 40 lbs.

I'm planning on eating better, no junk food (not even chocolate!) and excercising more. My daughter is a fitness queen so I have her to help me and for inspiration!

CheriePTC

I just joined the site today. I'm 52 and I lost 50 pounds at the beginning of 2012 and by New Years Eve put it all back on, arghhhhhh! I absolutely think it's harder to loose weight as you get older. Everything is sagging or lagging, need a jump start to feel like a human again.

oldernotwiser

I am 63 and don't know if it is harder to lose or not when one is older. I never really tried to do so before now. I quit smoking 4/2, began working out for the first time in my life on 4/9 and joined MFP on 12/6.

I do know that if I stick with the program of regular exercise coupled with a reasonable diet (Hate that word) without unreasonable deprivation, I will achieve my goals. Good luck with your journey!

susankaney

I'm 58 going on 59 as well. Yes. It much harder to lose weight than it was when I was younger. For us older ladies, losing and then keeping it off means an entire lifetime change of food habits. I've a,ways been able to lose the weight, the trouble I have is being able to maintain the loss.

e2b130

40 poundsis a goal---but I don't want to concentrate on the goal number---it always seem so far away. I like working towards the 0's and 5's ---160 to 155 to 150 to 145

Irenedavis

Don't let anything stand in your way of losing weight if you need to. I'm over 50 but I think Age is but a number. I, too have heard the scare stories about the menopause/hormonal difference/ slower metabolic rate reduces your ability to be able to lose weight in this age group, but frankly, I have never seen or heard of any scientific study/evidence that proves this theory. Have you? Until that day dawns I am inclined to believe that this theory is merely a myth put about by someone who was looking for an excuse for their weight loss failure...and is also latched onto as a good excuse to hide behind by those in this age bracket who know they should be losing weight ... in order to justify why they aren't! Well, if losing weight is seemingly out of their control due to their age and their hormones or their metabolic rate, then they don't have to take any responsibility for any weight loss failure do they? I am sure it even offers others a clear conscience regarding any reluctance to do anything constructive about their weight problem.

Ignore it. Do what you know you need to do to lose weight healthily..and stick at it. No doubt we will all fall off the band wagon at some stage on our weight loss journey - and if that happens to you as well - just pick yourself up, dust yourself down and get back to it.

You can do it. I am sure!

Let me know how it goes. I tried to join the lose 1lb week challenge group I saw on here last night, but blowed if I can find it today...any ideas?

Irene

susanp15

*BUMP!

SUSANSIZZY

Hi Charlene and Everyone Else:

I'm 53, and yes it is harder to lose the weight. I am plugging along at a "normal and safe" rate of weight loss though. I average 2 lbs. per week, which should be easier to maintain in the end. As long as I'm losing those 2 lbs I figure I'm doing good. Statistics show that if you lose at a slower rate you have a better chance of keeping those pounds off. You just have to have patience, committment, and determination! I have 85 to 90 additional pounds to lose and I hope to have lost them by the end of 2013. That is my goal. Keep logging your food intake, EVERYTHING. Logging will keep you on track, even if you go over your calories. Good Luck.

elizabethkaffitz

Hi, I'm Bette, and I'm 69. I just started today and blew too many carbs & cals on 2 cans of Coke. I'm under my 1200 cals, so I'm going to go over with a stalk of celery with 1/2 T of peanut butter. Exercise aggrivates my fibromyalgia. If I can make it this year anyone can. Good Luck to all of us newbees! Tomorrow I'll only have 1 Coke and more fats and protein.

dgrangel

I am 54 and yes it seems a little harder because our metabolism changes especially if you're going through the menopausal stage as I am. However, stress can play a huge factor in weight gain as it did with me after a divorce. I was never a big dieter and didn't exercise much, but I'm determined now.

wolfect

Wow! I am so pleased to see so many people 50+. I wasn't sure what I was getting into when I signed up earlier today. I'm 57 and couldn't agree more with the challenges of losing post-menopause. It's not just losing though - I find I eat emotionally now and I never did that before. I don't eat poorly - I just eat too much. I'm trying to swap out that trip to the refrigerator for a trip to exercise. I'm pleased to see so many of us here! Good luck everyone!

supermoo2

One of the big this as we get older which make it harder to lose the excess weight than when we were younger, aside from the hormonal changes, is that as a whole, the older we get, the less active we are, so with modifications to the eating plan, an increase in exercise is a must. This doesn't have to be at the gym either, it can just be walking if that's all you can do.

I have lost 52 lbs in 11 months, and the only exercise I did was walking, cycling to work occassionally, and using the stairs instead of the lift - did not step foot inside a gym.

Of course a gym can be good, but not unless it is firstly accompanied by a change of eating habits.

marygettingfit

Hi, I'm Mary and am 59 and working real hard to get back in shape and be healthy again. Take it one day at a time and don't give up. You'll get there and with alot of great support here. Yes it is much harder to lose now but the rewards are so wonderful!!! Feel free to add me if you want. Good luck!!

tonim59

I'm 53 and have been riding the gain it, loose it wagon for awhile now. I am determined to log in and log in my food diary everyday. There are so many inspiring people here!

myrnagb1

I am over 50 and so far I love this app. I am down 5 pounds. Good Luck

gaylynn35

I am 49 years old here. Yes it is harder to lose weight when you are older. I am sending you a friend request.

My name is Gay Lynn and I have at least another 40 pounds to lose.

Yahooliz

Turned 50 in September. My youngest daughter (I have three) will be graduating high school in May. Trying to look at the full half of the cup. Decided this week that part of that full half will be concentrating more on my own health. My weight was always ok until 15 years ago when I went through a battle with cancer. My weight shot up after surgery and treatments(after crashing down to almost bones while sick). I have been so busy being a mom, glad I was alive, employee, etc. that I just ignored my weight. But now I want to concentrate on getting to a healthy weight and becoming more active. I have a grandmother that is 93 and my other grandmother lived into her 80's. I have decided cancer or not....I am going to count on having quite a few years left and I want to feel good and be able to enjoy them!!!!! I am NOT a dieter (when I try to diet for some reason it makes me want to eat everything!) and I LOVE Carbs in bread/cake/coookie form. I read about this website online yesterday. Logged my first days meals and exercise. Here is crossing my fingers for success. EATTING WHAT I WANT BUT IN MODERATION.

CarolX99

I am 57. The last few years I let stress and my medical problems totally derail my diet and fitness. I'm here to get back on track.

slewen

Yes! I'm 59 and was wondering too if there was anyone over 50. I just started this on January 1. I want to lose 75 pounds by October.