can a 46 year old, with health issues, trim down inches

can a 46 year old, with health issues, trim down inches?

no. it's impossible. you are stuck with how you look now... forever and ever and ever!








do you see how ridiculous that sounds?

of course you can change. your body is very adaptable. if you start eating less and moving more, your body will change. you will lose inches. you can feel better. it's not even hard. it just takes a little bit of knowledge, some dedication, and patience.

your best bet is to avoid the fad diet cycle that leads to yo-yo dieting. don't listen to the low carb'ers or the clean eaters or the gluten haters or any of the hundred other kooky diet schemes you'll run into on the internet (and sadly, sometimes on MFP). the people pushing those notions probably mean well most of the time, but their mindsets are stuck on the idea that one needs to follow a gimmick or deprive themselves in order to lose weight. here's the real truth... so long as you sustain a calorie deficit day in and day out, you will start losing weight. avoid the temptation to go with too high of a deficit. find a nice healthy deficit level that allows you to feel full each day and then stick with it. you'll lose the weight.

read about IIFYM:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/817188-iifym

read the other threads listed here:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/833026-important-posts-to-read

start learning the basics, then ask questions. your health issues may complicate things slightly, but at the end of the day, eating less and moving more works for everybody. it's physics. it applies universally.

You probably can, however the best way to go about it depends on what your physical limitations are, whether you have dietary restrictions, and how many inches you want to lose. Also, if you're on Prednisone, it can be very difficult to lose weight, and it can change where you put on body fat. Therefore, your best bet is to talk to your doctor. I don't think anyone is going to be able to make meaningful suggestions without a better idea of what your specific situation is like.

It is harder but it is possible. I am 46 with perimenopausal symptoms. I have to really work at losing weight since turning 45. I have had to really bump up my exercise.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1029467-ladies-and-gentlemen-my-mother-pics

I'm 66 with a mountain of health issues, i retired 3 years ago because of my health.
i walk at least 5 times a week, only doing what i can manage,
I must say i am a lot healthier now than when i retired. i'm losing weight, it's coming off slowley but it is coming off.

It is absolutely possible for you to lose inches and achieve a healthier you! I have lupus and have gone from literally walking with a cane 3 years ago to becoming a runner! Craziness! But, I have to say that losing the weight has actually helped relieve some of the symptoms (chronic joint pain, fatigue, etc.) for me, which has been an absolute blessing. Listen to your body, take rest days when needed, find what works for you, and do that!

You've got this!

I did it. 50-some pounds and 4-5 pants sizes, from a tight size 20 to 10's & 12's.

I will be 50 in august. In 2001 I was disabled by a spinal cord disease which left me partially wheelchair bound for several years. I also have mild form of RA, OA in my back, neck, knees, and shoulders, and am insulin resistant. My back has slowly improved over the past several years to the point where I rarely need a wheelchair, but still have many mobility issues. The years of immobility resulted in quite a few pounds gained. I hit my top weight of 237 in 2008 and was 228 when I started here last August.

Since my 49th birthday, I have lost around 45 pounds. It has not been easy, but it certainly is doable.

The biggest reason for my success so far, is that I reached the point where I said to myself, "whatever it takes, no matter how long it takes, I will do what I have to do to get this weight off".

That commitment to myself has resulted in many changes in my thinking, my diet, and my activity level.

I educated myself thru research and personal experience, to find the calorie level and food plan that worked best for me.

My maintenance calorie level was only around 1600-1700 when I first started, and now, with the lighter weight, it is around 1500-1600.
This means that, contrary to what a calculator or other people on the forum tell me, my body just doesn't need that many calories.

I have also discovered that cutting out most grains and processed sugars, not only helps lower my carb levels, which helps my insulin resistance, but it also reduces inflammation in my body which significantly lowers my pain level.

My body feels 200% better today than it did a year ago. I am able to do things I never thought would be possible again. I am actually able to exercise again, and rarely even need my cane to walk.

Yes, it is more difficult to lose weight when you are older and have health problems. But I am living proof that it is NOT impossible.

The drastic improvement in my quality of life has definitely been worth the effort, and will keep me motivated to continue to lose the weight and keep it off.

I am 46 & doing it the slow & steady route. It isn't easy but, it can be done. You must commit to succeed.

Absolutely! Look around here a bit. Some of the hottest people are in their 40s! I have an absolutely gorgeous friend who I think is 60! Also my best friend in real life is 49 and smoking hot. It can absolutely be done with hard work. Good luck!