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Hi -- over 40

61keys
61keys Posts: 20 Member
edited January 17 in Introduce Yourself
Hi all. New here.

My specialist suggested I keep track of my diet and exercise. She suggested I double my calories and triple my exercise. I was on a restricted "diet" because of allergies and sensitivities. I just could not eat the substitutes, and my body was starving. For me, that meant my body started hoarding any fat/calorie I took in, and I started putting on weight. With the blessing of my allergist, I have added a few minor allergins back in to attempt to get on a more "normal" eating pattern.

My biggest issue is exercise. I just need to do more. I need motivation and sometimes a swift kick.

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  • Kamile69
    Kamile69 Posts: 87
    Hi 61keys! I totally get the body hoarding fat and calories, been there and done that! Feel free to add me for support and motivation :flowerforyou:
  • lhanss
    lhanss Posts: 1
    I tracked myself here months ago but never followed through. I just started again & am hoping to stay on top of it this time. I started at a gym a couple of weeks ago & plan on meeting with a trainer late next week. My goal is to drop the weight I gained after quitting smoking. I'm sure the trainer will want me to do strength exercises as I'm almost 50 (gasp!). Good luck to you. ~Lisa
  • cpiton
    cpiton Posts: 380 Member
    I'm 42 and I exercise daily. I'd be happy to encourage you. Add me if you like. :flowerforyou:
  • VeeBethTris
    VeeBethTris Posts: 301 Member
    I am 50, exercise 6 days a week, and active daily. Add me if you'd like :) Good luck on your journey
  • I have a similar story to the 1st poster . Maybe together we can do this :)
  • concordancia
    concordancia Posts: 5,320 Member
    I am 40. I track daily and I exercise daily.

    Feel free to add me if you would like some friends. Please include a message, if you do.
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