Over 60, I am NOT willing to give UP! Anyone my age??

You are absolutely not alone on your journey. I'm 64 and I joined MFP in February. I have a long way to go,:happy: but I'm not giving up.

A 62 year old - and I am absolutely committed to the program offered by MFP. It works - I have lost 70 lbs, starting in September 2009. It took a year or so to reach goal weight - but, have kept it off. I have posted my food and exercise diary as faithfully as I can every day since about January 24, 2012 - it works.

NEVER NEVER GIVE UP!

Hi, I am 57 and have yo-yo'ed most of my adult life and feel that it is time to get serious about getting into better shape and into better health, I do not want to have to rely on drugs to keep me going in my "golden" years! I have about 50 pounds to lose and I think that it really helps to belong to this site with all the support and encourgagement that everyone gives each other. I try to get to the gym as often as possible, I usually do some cardio and then some weight lifting which is supposed to be very good for the bones at this age!

There's alot of us 60 + out there! I just started this MFP journey myself, so I know how you feel. I, too would like to find some friends here that are seriously wanting to change their health for the better. I have a very long way to go. Maybe we can get a 60 + group together for moral support !

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 16 lbs in a little over a month 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!

This body is 62 and can not always keep up with what its much younger brain wants it to do.

Lots of us out here ---- you might like to join the Senior Golden Sneakers group.

I'm 42 (almost) and I've seen posts by people my age talking about throwing in the towel. Really?! :noway: I'm hoping to look good from here into my 60s and beyond. Thanks for the inspiration!!

I'm 69 and back on weight loss again, I know I can do it because I went down to 11st 7 [161] from over 18st [252] in 2005 /2006 but foolishly let it all creep back on over the last 5 years, no fool like an old fool as they say :laugh:

Now going round again,

Nice to see someone else appreciates Marmite, yes Geoff I mean you

Thanks, I will check out the Golden Sneakers group :-)