First time slimmer aged 47 and 5'3'' weigh 145lb

jenmilne12
jenmilne12 Posts: 13
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So decided to do something about it, want to get to under 140lb by end of August as I'm off to Rome so here goes !!! Been lucky I haven't needed to before but the weight has been creeping up behind me (if you get my drift) Not a lover of exercise as I have problems with my feet so jumping around or running is out of the question, any ideas anyone? xx Jenny from Essex in England xx

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  • gaylynn35
    gaylynn35 Posts: 854 Member
    Try bike riding or some low impact aerobics.
  • thescrumisfun
    thescrumisfun Posts: 355
    Hello Jenny! Welcome to MFP. This is a great place full of supportive people.

    If you have access to a pool, swimming is a great form of low-impact exercise. Perhaps maybe a rowing machine would give you some benefit as well, or a stationary bike, or a regular bike. Don't forget a little strength training as well!

    Have fun!
  • jenmilne12
    jenmilne12 Posts: 13
    Thanks will have a go xx
  • Barbaraschneeberger
    Barbaraschneeberger Posts: 38
    hello, I'm 48 and 5' 3" and weigh 146. I broke my foot twice in the last four months!! talk about foot problems! I want to go to the gym, but I'm waiting for the foot to heal a few more weeks. just broke a bone a couple of weeks ago. when I do go to the gym, I work out only for 30 minutes or so. I certainly don't over do it. wish I were more motivated :)
  • victorianvilla
    victorianvilla Posts: 1
    Hi. Im 45 and 5"5" and about 148 lbs. I have been experiencing the creep on of the pounds too! I want to get ahead of it before it gets too daunting. No new injuries here - just old ACL reconstruction and general aging - so no jumping around for me either. I hope to be able to get in a lot of fast walks with the dog and just got a great local personal training package from one of the discount sites so hopefully those will help with motivation.

    Need to get a photo up here too! Any one in the NorthEast?
  • sbaten
    sbaten Posts: 18 Member
    I second the swimming suggestion. Complete body workout with no impact. Also a great calorie burn.
  • lilgemforgets
    lilgemforgets Posts: 285
    I am 31 and from Northants. I weigh 140 (just lost 7lb yay!!) and am 5'3. I have never needed to even care what i have eaten in the past let alone watch what i eat but recently i have piled on the pounds. I have been building up the exercise gradually over the last month as i have had 2 partial knee replacements and one realignment. At first couldnt do anything due to the knee restrictionss but have now managed to start jogging! It just takes a bit of motivation! Feel free to add me!

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