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6 months in - 55lbs lost. Not bad for a 64yr old!!

BarbaraC47
BarbaraC47 Posts: 175 Member
edited December 2024 in Success Stories
I am feeling really good about my progress thus far. I set myself a goal of 10lbs a month and, apart from a month long plateau, I have achieved that goal.... I am about to join a gym to increase my exercise (not been doing anything but walking so far) so that I don't lose momentum and keep losing at roughly the same rate.

I have a long way to go but am really heartened by the support on here. So - if anyone says its a young mans game DON'T BELIEVE THEM, I am approaching 65 and I will get to my goal in the end!!

Never give in, never surrender!!!! :bigsmile:
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  • HakunaMatata519
    HakunaMatata519 Posts: 141 Member
    Great job! 64 years young! WOO!
  • meowkapow
    meowkapow Posts: 103 Member
    Great attitude and awesome results! Way to go!!
  • gabriellejayde
    gabriellejayde Posts: 607 Member
    congratulations! that's a huge loss.
    I've been here for one month and I lost 11 lbs, but the weight loss seems to have slowed down to almost nothing in the past week. I'm not sure if i'm eating too little, since I gain weight if I eat more.

    can you tell me how many calories per day you eat?
  • carlydevi
    carlydevi Posts: 68 Member
    Great job! Wow. :D
  • sandyrm64
    sandyrm64 Posts: 15 Member
    Congratulations, you are certainly an inspiration!
  • jehuster
    jehuster Posts: 168
    You Go Girl!!! You inspire us "mature in life" women! :smile:
  • ksouthards
    ksouthards Posts: 25
    Not bad? It's most excellent! I'm 3 months in this round and only down 22...and every pound was hard won. You are my hero!
  • heatherloveslifting
    heatherloveslifting Posts: 1,428 Member
    Congratulations! I love your attitude!:heart:
  • tsjourney
    tsjourney Posts: 156 Member
    Awesome! What an encouragement! Congrats!!!!
  • Tangerine302
    Tangerine302 Posts: 1,509 Member
    Congratulations! Good for you! :)
  • chilli
    chilli Posts: 211 Member
    You are never ever too old to take care of yourself, the docs say that even making changes to your lifestle in your eighties can improve your fitness and extend your life.
    Keep it up !
  • stardancer7
    stardancer7 Posts: 276 Member
    Brava!
  • kutterba
    kutterba Posts: 107 Member
    Good job. I'm approaching 64 & having a very difficult time. Are you sticking to the 1200cal or more?
    Thanks & good luck!
    Katey
  • alerica1
    alerica1 Posts: 310 Member
    You're my inspiration!!!!!
  • openairhealth
    openairhealth Posts: 10
    i hope u have a much longer life as a result. :heart: inspirational.
  • anewlife4me8610
    anewlife4me8610 Posts: 91 Member
    Fantastic job!!! That is awesome!!! Keep up the good work!!!
  • marvelmo
    marvelmo Posts: 119 Member
    The butterfly is morphing! Sometimes some of us a take a little longer to break free of cocoon, but when free, we kick butt and take names! Rounding the corner of 60 soon myself and have same goal. Your post is inspiring and hopeful. Keep up the great work! Congratulations
  • patty9013
    patty9013 Posts: 230 Member
    Congrats!! Makes the phrase age ain't nothing but a number true!!!
  • aliric
    aliric Posts: 69
    Awesome, I am right there with ya. I am 52 and it seems the older you get the harder it is. But we can do this:)) Add me if you want. We can support each other. And keep it up your doing great.
  • Bassgirl51
    Bassgirl51 Posts: 117
    I am 52 also and you are an inspiration to all women over 50!!! It just shows that it can be done.
  • otrlynn
    otrlynn Posts: 273 Member
    You are doing fantastically well Barbara. I just turned 60 and am on the same journey that you are. My exercise is primarily walking, but I joined Planet Fitness a couple of weeks ago in anticiaption of it getting too dark and or cold to walk (based on my working hours) as winter approaches. I seem to be dropping weight very slowly (.5-1 lb,) per week. I have lost some inches and seen a bit of muscle since joining the gym. Keep on doing what you're doing. Would you like another friend?
  • BarbaraC47
    BarbaraC47 Posts: 175 Member
    Awww, thanks for all your kind words - I am blown away!! I'm sticking to around 1100-1200 calories a day, and its working for me!! Its been a tough week, I am leaving my partner I just ain't told him yet. I need to get everything in place before I do it so my mind is not really on losing weight but I am still trying my darndest not to lose momentum... So many scary changes are around the corner. Good job I'm a woman eh???

    :devil: :devil: :devil: :devil: :devil: :devil: :devil:
  • AlichiaMJohnson73
    AlichiaMJohnson73 Posts: 186 Member
    Good job! I'm so proud of you! Your inspiring! Age shouldn't stop anyone from achieving their goal! And you never gave up...even despite that month long plateau you kept at it!!! you deserve GREATNESS!!! I love this!!! :heart:
  • betsymill
    betsymill Posts: 25
    What a wonderful achievement!! Congratulations!
  • fsparks123
    fsparks123 Posts: 2
    Keep up the good work!
  • ANN03D
    ANN03D Posts: 4
    i just started this morning, you are a inspiration. i just had a healthy breakfast. starting my journey now. keep up the good work
  • PamelaJJWL
    PamelaJJWL Posts: 1
    Congratulations....
  • onedayillbeamilf
    onedayillbeamilf Posts: 966 Member
    Awesome job!
  • prayerseeker
    prayerseeker Posts: 38 Member
    Barbara, do you have any before and after pics? Would love to see them...this journey is so hard! You inspire my weak self!
  • freew67
    freew67 Posts: 348 Member
    Great job! I walked the first 8-9 months and managed to lose around 70-75 lbs. Its nice to see another person do the same thing. I have yet to join a gym but wish I could. Wish you continued success!

    http://freew67.blogspot.com/
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