over 50 women... how do we lose weight ladies?

I love all the success stories I read, but notice that many are much younger people. is it true that it is much harder to lose weight as you get older, especially for women? or am I just a pig and overeating? even watching my calorie intake and exercising, it just doesn't seem to work the best. :brokenheart:

Much harder? No. Slightly harder? Yes. It still boils down to calories in/out.

Every....single...gram....lost...takes...tonnes...of ...work.

The great thing about getting old is that it's better than the alternative!

I agree

I am 54 and do find it a little bit harder to loose weight .I plateaued about 2 month at same weight but did not let that discourage me .I changed my exercise and eating a little , but do not deprive myself .I have fun with foods I cook and am on this journey not just to loose weight but to make positive changes.If you are looking for support you can get it from me and check out my diary which is open.Add me if you like

I am fifty one. Simply counting my calories has worked for me just fine. I think for many of us it's mostly about regaining our health. I don't care as much as I used to about looking good naked lol, but do want to be around for awhile longer.

definitely harder, esp; post-menopause. but not necessarily hard.

I had been working with a nutritionist, all that stuff, and not getting below a certain point. I thought when I joined MFP that this would be a very tough battle. But now it seems to me that I was fooling myself about how much I was eating before; MFP made record-keeping something that I was willing to do regularly, as well as track exercise, and I've been thrilled by the results.

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Yes, harder as we age!! Had 3 plateaus too! But @ maintenance now!! :drinker:
I definitely worked @ the gym a lot harder....& stayed @ 1200 cals....it can be done and this MFP WORKS...good luck !!????????

Will be 49 in November and it's taken me a YEAR to drop 35 pounds! Had a few months were I either stayed the same or gained a pound. I've measured and tracked every morsel for 364 days (Friday makes 1yr anniversary) and was feeling like I'd die before I'd see -100.

Went to a doc for palpitations and that turned out to be B12, D3 and magnesium deficiency (common in older women). While I was there, he instructed me to eat below 30g carbs/day, moderate on protein and high fat on 1200 budget. That last 5 lbs came off since the 10/1/13, so I'm going to follow a keto/paleo eating style for a while. He also thought I was insulin resistant so that would also explain my carb sensitivity.

All I know is a year blew by quick, and I do feel better... so I guess it'll take another year to drop another 35.<rolls eyes>

Up until menopause, I could eat anything and not gain weight. I was never overweight. Then,... BAM! I packed on 25 lbs. I am now over 50, menopausal, and have found it to be very, very difficult to lose weight, BUT, it can be done! I really believe once I logged every single morsel and crumb, I was able to see what nastiness I was eating....and there was way too much of it. I eat on target and now I have put my weight loss in motion. Interesting, I look at my food diary and compare what I was eating when I first started logging and losing slow with now and my results. I can see where the change occurred. I am eating so much better quality foods that fill me and don't trigger the sugar cravings.
It's a wonderful feeling and shows we older gals can do it, just takes longer. I did all the math, tdee, bmr etc and follow the kcal/day recommendation. I am also strength training. Good Luck!

I am 55, I used to believe at my age it would be super hard to lose weight. I was wrong. It does take effort, follow through, and accuracy.

I've lost 65 pounds, and weigh what I did in my twenties!

Dining out is a rare treat.

I am the cook, so I control the meals.

I weigh everything to the gram, and track it, and stay within my caloric deficit. I do this honestly and accurately.

I walk and hike, fast and uphill. (I live in the Sierra) I do not eat all my exercise calories. I wear a fitbit.

I take an ice chest, with a healthy lunch or snacks, to do errands, that way I am not tempted by high calorie foods, while out and about.

I really try and get my calories from whole, nutrient dense foods. The volume comes from mostly plant foods, with reasonable amounts of lean animal protein.

I try never to get famished, that leads to poor compliance with my goals.

Lastly my husband has supported all my efforts. He eats what I do, and never complains about all the healthy food I have in the house. This has been critical to my success.

Has every day been perfect? No! But overall I stuck with it. You can too!

I did not find it any more difficult to lose weight over 50, than I did when I was younger... it all boils down to determination.

Now on the other hand, I have found it a bit easier to maintain my weight loss since menopause; less weekly/monthly variation. When I was younger, I never kept the weight off. However, a renewed mindset and realization that "one little bite more" won't hurt, actually WILL hurt, changed everything.

On a final note... over 50 now and I never felt better! I have more life, energy and vitality now than I ever did... and more wisdom to boot! Great success to you!

Much harder? No. Slightly harder? Yes. It still boils down to calories in/out.

you are a very young looking 50 yrs, and a bit mannish for a woman. :huh: :laugh: LOL!!!! thanks for the help, mam?
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This made me laugh and smile and then laugh again, ha, ha,,,,,, I was thinking the same thing:-)