Age is no excuse

I thought the Success thread would be the right place for this post, as I am going to brag on some of my 'seasoned' ladies on my friend list. They are showing that just because you are older, doesn't mean you have to give up on getting healthier.

Today marks one year for 2 of my friends

63 yo- lost 98lbs so far, 30 left to goal

52 yo- 118 lbs down, 22 til goal

There are many other ladies that are around 45 or older on my list that are achieving fantastic results as well. I didn't realize just how many there were until I started going thru my list. Here are just a few that are over halfway to their goal weight.
Many are at goal. In addition to losing the weight, many of these ladies have reduced their needs for BP and Diabetes medications, some have run 5 and 10ks or more, some have gotten into body building and have sculpted their bodies in amazing ways.
All of them are getting their lives back and have a second chance at a healthy life, and to enjoy their children and grandchildren.

56 yo- 152 lbs down- 8 lbs til goal
64 yo- 52 down, 25 to goal
79 yo- down 12 lbs with 2 lb to go
65 yo- 25 down, 12 to go
59 yo- 26 down, 21 to go
49 yo 33 down 21 to go
54 yo- 50 down 25 to go
52 yo- 67 down 29 to go

43 yo- 88 down 4 to go

42 yo- 38kg with 2kg to go (not sure how many lbs that is- multiply by 2.2 I think?)
54 yo- 41 lbs lost, altho she only set out to lose 27! Can you say over achiever?
46 yo- 30 down 12 to go
50 yo- 51 lbs down
46 yo- 43 down 25 to go
50 yo- 27 down 13 to go
59 yo- 26 down, over halfway to goal
49 yo- 23 down 21 to go

49 yo- 128 about 6 lbs from goal

43 yo- 41kg 8kg to go

43 yo 75 lbs down in one year- at or near goal weight
46 yo- 70 down 11 to go

45 yo-124 down 33 to go

58 yo- 40 down 15 to go
55 yo- 42 down 8 to go

49 yo 99 down 11 to go

41 yo- 47 down, near goal weight

49 yo- 154 lbs lost, maintaining for over 4 months

49 yo 120 down 90 to go
50 yo- 72 lbs down

45 yo- 158 down, within 20 lbs of goal

54 yo- 73 down, almost to goal
45 yo- 74 down,halfway to goal

56 yo-103 down 14 to go
51 yo- 101 down 14 to go

59 yo 45 lbs down
51 yo-61 down, exceeded goal and maintaining for several months
52 yo- 52 down 23 to go

51 yo- 78 gone in one year, 2 lbs to goal
51 yo- 73 gone 17 to go
49 yo- 71 lost- exceeded goal
53 yo- 24 down, halfway to goal

52 yo- 60 lb loss, maintained for 2 yrs and has a rock hard kick-A body!
45 yo- 68 down 50 to go
46 yo- 56 almost to goal and fitting in her wedding dress from 24 yrs ago!
48 yo- 64 down 40 to go
55 yo- 54 down, over halfway to goal
48 yo- 45 down 13 to go

52 yo- 80 lbs lost, at or near goal

65 yo- 105 down, 45 to go
48 yo- 91 down 9 to go
46 yo- 64 down 25 to go
45 yo- 64 lbs lost (in 8 months) 11 pounds to goal

58 yo- 49 down 11 to go
45 yo- 49 down, halfway to goal
51 yo- 15 down, halfway to goal
57 yo- 13 down, halfway to goal
53 yo- 12 down, 4 to go
47 yo- 60 down, 20 to go
48 yo- 50 down, 3 to go
49 yo- 33 down, 21 to go

and the superstar:
51 yo185 lbs lost in one year, 78 to go

I may have missed some, and there are so many other ladies on my list that are well on their way to changing their lives as well, and a few younger ladies that have succeeded and are continuing to succeed towards their health goals. I am amazed at the dedication these ladies have shown.

We are at an age that looking hot in a bikini is not our main goal, or even possible for most of us. (altho quite a few are managing that quite well!)
We are dealing with health issues that have come along with aging, injuries, and being overweight. We have spent so many years taking care of others, and now we find that we must focus on taking care of ourselves.
We are fighting for our lives here, and succeeding.

For those of you in your 40s, 50s and beyond, it is not too late to take control of your health. Sure, it is a bit tougher to lose weight and exercise now than it was in our 20s and 30s, but it certainly is doable. These women on my list are just a fraction of the older people who are succeeding on here. I don't have any men on my FL, but there are certainly many of them on this site as well, that are succeeding.
Find members here around your age and surround yourself with supportive people, who understand some of the struggles you face.

I might add that I have a few younger ladies in my corner as well, who have been a great support for me and others as well.

For those of you in your 20s and 30s, who have lost control of your health, please do not wait any longer before making changes in your life. Trust me, it doesn't get any easier, the older you get. There are also issues with skin elasticity as you age, no matter how quickly or slowly you lose the weight, and no matter how many weights you lift.
Years of carrying extra weight causes a lot of stress on your joints and your organs. Diabetes, HBP, heart disease, strokes, arthritis, etc, can all be helped, or avoided by having a healthy food and exercise regimen and staying around a healthy goal weight.

I am so glad that I was introduced to this website. Thru the information and support I have found on here, I am over halfway to my goal weight and am healthier and happier than I have been in many years. I was hoping to be at goal weight by my 50th birthday in August, but it looks like it may take a little longer than that, but that's ok. I am steadily working my way towards goal and getting stronger every day.
I am looking forward to adding my success story to the others on here, as I enter my 50s in style!