Older and struggling to lose

I'm 44 and live in the Northeast.I've been working at a healthier life style for three years and have lost 45 pounds.I love to walk and run,did my first 5k last September BUT,I do find that, after 40,things hurt a lot more when it's cold! If it's over 40 degrees I'll still walk or run.Any colder and I stick to indoor excerise.I LOVE wii's just dance and I have zumba dvd's and tension bands as well as weights.First nice spring day and I'll be right back out there! Unless you have a true medical reason to not excercise,there really is no excuses.And as women,remember we lose bone density every year so even more reason.AGE AIN'T NOTHIN' BUT A NUMBER!

Hi there! I'm 45 and turning 46 next week. I have been heavy my whole life and obese the last few years. I have tried this before but gave up because I really didn't get involved in the "community" of MFP. I am rededicating myself to my goal of losing weight and looking for someone to help encourage me as well as me encourage them in return.

I'm 42 and have met my weight loss goal but am still figuring out maintenance and working on fitness. I'm always looking for new, good ideas with regard to food and exercise, and I'm happy to provide support & encouragement to others. You're welcome to add me.

Hi everyone! I'm back on this site after almost 5 years & struggling to lose some weight now that I'm approaching 40. Atkins worked for me 10 years ago so I'm doing low-carb again! Good luck to you all...let's make this new year a thinner, healthier one! :flowerforyou:

I am 57 , and have struggled with yo yo weight gain half of my life , the older i get the harder it is to keep the weight off . Less muscle mass = lower metabolism
I live in a very cold climate on the Canadian prairies , but am fortunate to have great gym very close to where I live. It has a walking track , so I try to exercise 5 times a week , or more when I can .
strength training is very important as we age , the more muscle we can maintain the better ..

Hi Tutti, I am 60 yrs. old and having a hard time of it also. I barely eat over 1300 calories a day, excercise as often as I can, but with a bad knee and other health issues, I am also limited. But we cant give up. Sometimes the scale has to go up before it can go down, sounds weird but true. If you go to ...UTube. com and type in excercise videos, it will show many that you can choose from. Like today, I found some that you do sitting down the whole time. It was ok too. I am going back to it tomorrow too. So dont give up, it will happen.

I am 45. I lost 33 pounds (see picture) a year and a half ago and then got lazy or busy or just quit trying and gained 23 back. Ugh! I am so mad at myself! I didn't want to be back here. BUT I will not stop trying. So here I go again. I will support you. And ask for support in return. I started Jillian Michaels 30 day shred three days ago. So far, so good. I have recorded every bite. I have walked every day. We can do this!


Janet

I'm 42, not 'older' but I am over 30 and a grandma. I've also struggled my entire life!! (I was 180 lbs in the 6th grade.) I have yo-yo'd between 180 and 260 (back and forth) throughout my adult life.

In 2009 I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease called Ankylosing Spondylitis. It is causing my joints to fuse together and comes with a lot of pain. My biggest struggle with my weight began at that time, with the introduction of steroids to treat my inflammation. Now because of my disease, I have difficulty moving, walking and even getting dressed some days (of course that doesn't help my weight loss efforts much). I HAVE to do something to lose the weight. I have no choice! Often, I have to rely on my husband to help me get around. I think the worst feeling in the world is using a wheelchair when in the stores. I feel like people look at me like I'm just a fat, lazy person who want to ride in a chair instead of walk. Even though I know it is because of my AS, I still need to make a change. It's not all about appearances though. If I can lose some weight, it will definitely help with the stress on my swollen and fusing joints.

I welcome new friends in this journey to get healthy. I've started working with a nutritionist this last week, and have already lost 3.4 pounds. Not able to exercise yet, but maybe soon! Taking it one day at a time! Feel free to add me - all of you can if you'd like. The more support we can be to each other, the better this journey will be for all.

hi! I will be 45 in March, live in Western New York and I have been on MFP a little over two weeks! Great place to succeed in this journey with all the love and support you get from all over the world! Feel free to add me ( everyone can!) Best of luck one and all!

WI Cheesehead here! 45 yr old mother of 3 daughters. 19, 18 & 6. Management job consumed my life the last 18 mths. I'm fighting back again corporate America and working no more OT so I can work out for me! Would love to be a MFP motivational buddy. Deb

Hi! I'm 52, and ever since i had breast cancer in 2009, the meds added 50 pounds to my 5'8" frame....nothing I did kept it off. In August I was introduced to Beachbody workouts and Shakeology. i've lost 28 lbs so far, and only gained one pound back over the holidays! Attached is an excerpt from an article about a person who had back problems and was able to lose weight with it. Contact me if you'd like to order.


Suzanne W. Lost Weight and Recovered from Injury with Shakeology

Tell us about your life before you started Shakeology. How did you feel about yourself and your body? *
In 2003 I was diagnosed with Degenerative Disc Disease at L4 L5 and as time went by my L5 S1 disc became herniated. The pain was debilitating to the point where the simplest of things, such as getting dressed became impossible. I was 240lbs, extremely unhappy and felt so unattractive. The perception of myself at the time had caused me to put my life on hold and I hated that, but I felt like I couldn’t live life to the fullest because I was waiting until I had a nice body.

What is the greatest challenge you faced before beginning Shakeology? How did Shakeology help you overcome that challenge? *
The greatest challenge at the beginning of my weight loss journey was my back. My weight gain was not the only issue preventing me from partaking in activities; having gained the weight caused strain on my back, which caused further pain, thus limiting most normal activities such as walking and sitting. I will say that thanks to Shakeology and having lost now 45lbs I am able to walk longer distances now, stand for longer periods of time, workout longer, and my stamina has gotten better. I have not had to receive any injections since November 2011, and my pain level has decreased considerable all thanks to Shakeology!

Im 54..a little over one year ago I weighed 281 pounds..Ive lost 81 pounds and Im now at 200 pounds..I started mfp Jan 2012..Ive been counting calories and walking/treadmilling..this does work..you will have good days and bad days..but more good than bad..ALWAYS get back on track when you have a bad day..theres always tomorrow..
Good luck

I have hypothyroidism also. Its suppose to be regulated, but Ive had a hard time losing weight ever since I was diagnosed with it over two years ago. I think its a real struggle for people with low thyroid to loose weight. I wish I had the answer.

I'm 58 and my starting weight was 188 years ago and I've gradually lost til I'm now 131 and almost at my goal of 130. I've lost weight in stages. First I went down to 170 and stayed there awhile, then 160 and I was thrilled and stayed there awhile, etc til my present weight. Previous to joining MFP at the end of December, I was stuck at around 136-138 for months and months. I decided I needed to actually track my calories and exercise and use the diary. It worked!!!! I guess I had perfected the art of maintenance but when it came to losing, I wasn't getting it. Since I joined I lost 7 pounds. I'm delighted. I eat 1200 calories plus my exercise calories which are usually about 500-600 hundred a day. I am very satisfied foodwise and there are some days I need to conciously eat to fulfill the days caloric requirements.
Throughout the weight loss process, exercise has been extremely beneficial to me for my health and maintaining my losses over time.

I've just gone 40 and live in the cold North East of England and am finding the weight is very slow in coming off!