Success stories women in their 50's who have toned up

gatorginger
gatorginger Posts: 947 Member
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Anyone out there in their 50's who have lost weight and have been able to tone up, if so what did you do and how long did it take. Have any pictures of before and after
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  • newmelady
    newmelady Posts: 132 Member
    I am trying to tone up. For me that means losing the last 10 pounds.:smile:
  • gatorginger
    gatorginger Posts: 947 Member
    What exercises are you doing, I just started Jillian Michaels no more trouble zones and once I have results I will post a before and after picture.
  • sandradev1
    sandradev1 Posts: 786 Member
    Still between 5 - 8 lbs to go and a bit more toning up. First pic is Oct 2012 and second pic is Mar 2013. I started doing Stronglifts 5 x 5 in December 2012 and this has made all the difference. I have lost more inches than I thought possible and my waist is currently smaller than it was in my teens and not done yet!!

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  • kacorlis
    kacorlis Posts: 13 Member
    You look amazing!!! Good job!
  • Calliope610
    Calliope610 Posts: 3,783 Member
    Sandra, you look awesome!
  • gatorginger
    gatorginger Posts: 947 Member
    Thanks for sharing. I am at my goal weight of 125 but I am wanting to try and firm up and so looking for success stories to show me it's possible. Your look great Sandra
  • MsKeelah919
    MsKeelah919 Posts: 332 Member
    You look AMAZING!!!
  • cdwilson2003
    cdwilson2003 Posts: 143
    Still between 5 - 8 lbs to go and a bit more toning up. First pic is Oct 2012 and second pic is Mar 2013. I started doing Stronglifts 5 x 5 in December 2012 and this has made all the difference. I have lost more inches than I thought possible and my waist is currently smaller than it was in my teens and not done yet!!

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    Fantastic! You look fabulous - congratulations!
  • gatorginger
    gatorginger Posts: 947 Member
    I am trying to tone up. For me that means losing the last 10 pounds.:smile:

    You look great :}
  • gatorginger
    gatorginger Posts: 947 Member
    Still between 5 - 8 lbs to go and a bit more toning up. First pic is Oct 2012 and second pic is Mar 2013. I started doing Stronglifts 5 x 5 in December 2012 and this has made all the difference. I have lost more inches than I thought possible and my waist is currently smaller than it was in my teens and not done yet!!

    mtrt3a.jpg

    I'm new to any kind of weight lifting so I don't really know what strong lifts are, is that lifting heavy?
  • webebeer
    webebeer Posts: 81
    Bump
  • AmyMgetsfit
    AmyMgetsfit Posts: 636 Member
    You look great,
  • dreamer722
    dreamer722 Posts: 57 Member
    I'm almost at my goal weight of 135 (5'10" tall) with 2 lbs left. I've been firming up with light weights and strength workouts. That seems for me at least to be doing the best for me. i don't have any pictures right now but I'll see what I can get. (Oh, and by the way, I'm 58, almost 59.)
  • gatorginger
    gatorginger Posts: 947 Member
    I'm almost at my goal weight of 135 (5'10" tall) with 2 lbs left. I've been firming up with light weights and strength workouts. That seems for me at least to be doing the best for me. i don't have any pictures right now but I'll see what I can get. (Oh, and by the way, I'm 58, almost 59.)

    What kind of strength work outs do you do and thanks can't wait to see the pictures
  • LJCannon
    LJCannon Posts: 3,636 Member
    I am in the process of "Firming Up" so we will see how it goes. My before & after pictures are with my Profile pictures.
  • kdkyzer
    kdkyzer Posts: 137 Member
    I've done the 30 day shred and ripped in 30 combined with my running. There is a pic in my profile that shows the end results of the 30 day shred.
  • gatorginger
    gatorginger Posts: 947 Member
    I am in the process of "Firming Up" so we will see how it goes. My before & after pictures are with my Profile pictures.

    Wow you look awesome thanks for sharing
  • gatorginger
    gatorginger Posts: 947 Member
    I've done the 30 day shred and ripped in 30 combined with my running. There is a pic in my profile that shows the end results of the 30 day shred.

    You look fantastic. At least I know there is hope for me lol. I'm at my goal weight but want to tone up so thanks for sharing
  • lemondjuice
    lemondjuice Posts: 5
    Congratulations Sandra - you look great!
  • sandradev1
    sandradev1 Posts: 786 Member
    Still between 5 - 8 lbs to go and a bit more toning up. First pic is Oct 2012 and second pic is Mar 2013. I started doing Stronglifts 5 x 5 in December 2012 and this has made all the difference. I have lost more inches than I thought possible and my waist is currently smaller than it was in my teens and not done yet!!

    I'm new to any kind of weight lifting so I don't really know what strong lifts are, is that lifting heavy?

    Stronglifts 5 x 5 and Starting Strength are both lifting programmes that are great for beginners and also for males and females. If you google them you will see there are videos of all the lifts etc. There is also a group here on MFP - Stronglifts for Women and it has all the information you would need to consider it.
  • gatorginger
    gatorginger Posts: 947 Member
    Thanks Sandra I will google it thanks
  • ocragal
    ocragal Posts: 45 Member
    You are so encouraging!!
  • jlapey
    jlapey Posts: 1,850 Member
    Still between 5 - 8 lbs to go and a bit more toning up. First pic is Oct 2012 and second pic is Mar 2013. I started doing Stronglifts 5 x 5 in December 2012 and this has made all the difference. I have lost more inches than I thought possible and my waist is currently smaller than it was in my teens and not done yet!!

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    NICE!! I'm 42 and just started SL5x5 about two weeks ago. I only hope I can get results like that.
  • jzammetti
    jzammetti Posts: 1,956 Member
    I am in my 40's, but I began lifting 9 weeks ago and have lost a total of 9 inches off waist, belly button, hips, arm, thigh, and neck (most from waist and belly) while still losing weight (4 pounds in same time).

    I use the New Rules of Lifting for Women which is a book about heavy lifting and proper food amounts. I highly recommend it!
  • dreamer722
    dreamer722 Posts: 57 Member
    I'm almost at my goal weight of 135 (5'10" tall) with 2 lbs left. I've been firming up with light weights and strength workouts. That seems for me at least to be doing the best for me. i don't have any pictures right now but I'll see what I can get. (Oh, and by the way, I'm 58, almost 59.)

    What kind of strength work outs do you do and thanks can't wait to see the pictures

    I have a DVD that my daughter gave me from I don't know when by Women's Health called "Look Better Naked". It has a strength workout and a metabolism workout. The strength one is my favorite but I do the metabolism one off and on also. The strength has really worked wonders at toning up. I have issues with my stomach area in particular after 3 babies, 1 c-section, and 3 intestinal surgeries ... and it's actually starting to flatten out (amazing). It's also toning up my arms. I'll look at the DVD tonight and get the actual information on it for you when I'm home.
  • MeIShouldB
    MeIShouldB Posts: 578 Member
    Still between 5 - 8 lbs to go and a bit more toning up. First pic is Oct 2012 and second pic is Mar 2013. I started doing Stronglifts 5 x 5 in December 2012 and this has made all the difference. I have lost more inches than I thought possible and my waist is currently smaller than it was in my teens and not done yet!!

    mtrt3a.jpg

    HOT TAMALE
  • gatorginger
    gatorginger Posts: 947 Member
    I'm almost at my goal weight of 135 (5'10" tall) with 2 lbs left. I've been firming up with light weights and strength workouts. That seems for me at least to be doing the best for me. i don't have any pictures right now but I'll see what I can get. (Oh, and by the way, I'm 58, almost 59.)

    What kind of strength work outs do you do and thanks can't wait to see the pictures

    I have a DVD that my daughter gave me from I don't know when by Women's Health called "Look Better Naked". It has a strength workout and a metabolism workout. The strength one is my favorite but I do the metabolism one off and on also. The strength has really worked wonders at toning up. I have issues with my stomach area in particular after 3 babies, 1 c-section, and 3 intestinal surgeries ... and it's actually starting to flatten out (amazing). It's also toning up my arms. I'll look at the DVD tonight and get the actual information on it for you when I'm home.

    Thanks I really appreciate that as I am so new to all this stuff, never lifted weights, basically only thing I ever done was walking and i still do that but now I am motivated to tone up and you guys are very motivating
  • dreamer722
    dreamer722 Posts: 57 Member
    I'm almost at my goal weight of 135 (5'10" tall) with 2 lbs left. I've been firming up with light weights and strength workouts. That seems for me at least to be doing the best for me. i don't have any pictures right now but I'll see what I can get. (Oh, and by the way, I'm 58, almost 59.)

    What kind of strength work outs do you do and thanks can't wait to see the pictures

    I have a DVD that my daughter gave me from I don't know when by Women's Health called "Look Better Naked". It has a strength workout and a metabolism workout. The strength one is my favorite but I do the metabolism one off and on also. The strength has really worked wonders at toning up. I have issues with my stomach area in particular after 3 babies, 1 c-section, and 3 intestinal surgeries ... and it's actually starting to flatten out (amazing). It's also toning up my arms. I'll look at the DVD tonight and get the actual information on it for you when I'm home.

    Thanks I really appreciate that as I am so new to all this stuff, never lifted weights, basically only thing I ever done was walking and i still do that but now I am motivated to tone up and you guys are very motivating


    I only use 5 lb weights too ... and started with just 2 1/2 lob weights ... so it's not like a huge amount ... and it could be less if you want. She gave me the weights, but you could even start by using a soup can or something like that for a lower weight. I didn't think I could do it, but she encouraged me and since she is a dancer (and has been since she was very little) and her mother-in-law is a dietician, she is a terrific source for me.

    Hang in there ... you can do it ... even if it's small amounts.
  • millerll
    millerll Posts: 873 Member
    I'm 50 now and lost 45 pounds 2 years ago. I have always been a weight lifter, but I put on weight in my 40s and decided to do something about it. I just followed the guidelines here on MFP, ate my exercise calories, and cleaned up my diet - lots of lean meats, veggies, fruits, and occasional treats now and then. I cook most of my food from scratch, and pack my lunches for work. I believe in the theory that about 80% of your diet should be for nutrition, and about 20% for whatever you want, within your macros. It's worked for me.

    At our age, I think the biggest factor is patience. The weight doesn't always come off quickly, and sometimes you have to mess around with your calories and exercise types to find that "sweet spot" that gets you the body you want. It can take me three months to lose 5 pounds, but that's the way it is when you're whittling off those last few pounds of fat.

    As for exercise, I do Wendler's 5/3/1 strength program for powerlifting. I was a powerlifter in college, and once I hit my goal weight and needed something to work towards, i decided to get back into the sport. So now I'm competing in the Master's division (50-54) and loving it! In fact, I have the Florida State Championship meet in a month, so I'm training my *kitten* off and eating super clean. I don't recommend doing the 5/3/1 program unless you're seriously trying to build strength. It's designed for experienced lifters who really hit the iron hard. I'd recommend 5x5 or one of the other programs already mentioned. They're all good programs and you'll get great results if you put in the work.

    Honestly, I'm in better shape than most women half my age, and that's pretty sad. Age is no excuse. Good luck! :smile:
  • MADAME_JUNKINTHETRUNK
    MADAME_JUNKINTHETRUNK Posts: 1
    Hi! I'm 54 and 5'1" tall. I started out at 171 and ended up at 113. It took about 6 months to get there. How did I do it? Run, spin, run, weights, run, run, and oh did I mention? RUN!

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    Fat Me by WasFat_NowFit, on Flickr


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    November 10 2012 001 by WasFat_NowFit, on Flickr

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