Almost 64 yr. old - halfway point in 5 months
luluinca
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By way of encouragement to those of you (especially women) who seem to think it's next to impossible to lose weight after 50, here's my success so far. 35 pounds gone in five months. I exercise 5 days a week, swimming (minimum half mile) and a 30 to 60 minute circuit the same days. My circuit is trainer directed and includes weights and resistance work plus some HIIT on the rowing machine, stair master and elliptical, and lots of crunches, sit-ups, squats and planks. I've been eating about 1300 to 1500 calories a day, but I think with the little mistakes we all make in logging it's probably slightly more. I enjoy nutritious food, but I wouldn't call it "clean" necessarily, and love a yummy snack or dessert occasionally and a "glass" of wine never killed anyone.
I'm only putting up two pics because I'm not done yet. I'll see you again this summer..................hopefully...................when I reach my goal!
First pic was at the end of Oct. and I'd already lost 10 pounds. I hope these are the appropriate size.
Second pic was about a week ago.
It's not as dramatic as many of the other success stories I've read but I'm happy!
I'm only putting up two pics because I'm not done yet. I'll see you again this summer..................hopefully...................when I reach my goal!
First pic was at the end of Oct. and I'd already lost 10 pounds. I hope these are the appropriate size.
Second pic was about a week ago.
It's not as dramatic as many of the other success stories I've read but I'm happy!
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Amazing job, you are so inspirational!0
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Great work!0
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Great inspiration ! I am going to be 60 this year . I'm taking a day at a time and logging in.It seems good if you do want to splurge you can. The key is to tracking is what go's in our mouths. Keep up the good work!0
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Karon, you can do it, just keep on doing what's working for you. I've discovered I'm much more able physically than I thought I would be. At our age we all have aches and pains, mine is my back, but between the weight loss and the exercise, they tend to get better. At least that's been my experience. I babied myself for 7 years after a back injury and of course gained weight and lost mobility.......................no more.
Thanks everyone!0 -
Brava. brava!
Best wishes as you work on achieving your ultimate goal!0 -
WTG!!!0
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Brava. brava!
Best wishes as you work on achieving your ultimate goal!
Jeanne, looks like you're doing pretty darn good yourself! I'm in So Cal also.0 -
You look fantastic, what an accomplishment & inspiration to us plus 50 ladies!
Cheers:drinker:0 -
Congratulations on an impressive weight loss in such a short time, and on an equally impressive exercise program. You go, girl!0
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Super job, honey ...... keep on truckin' !
I'm 62 ...... have been changing my eating & fitness habits for 7 or 8 years now ...... it's never "easy" ...... but it's all good :drinker:0 -
Awesome and congratulations!!0
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Great job you look good on my way to losing some weight before I turn 60 this year. You give me hope it can be done congrats to you !:flowerforyou:0
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Thank you for sharing - great job!0
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brilliant job, you are an inspiration and yes i do use my age ( 52) as an excuse sometimes!0
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Thanks again everyone. I keep teasing my husband I'm going to try out for the Senior Olympics this summer. He can't figure out if I'm serious or not..................LOL
There are a lot of us who are 50 plus here at MFP and I think it's fantastic that so many of us are working our butts off to get, or stay, healthy!0 -
Great !great! You look amazing.I too was under the impression that it is hard to lose after 60,but you proved it wrong.
Your hard work , and determination motivates me. Thanks for sharing.0 -
You look great! Good on you!0
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Wonderful! Great job! I'm 58 and have lost 20 of the 60-70 I plan to lose. It's great to see and here from people my own age here! So far, I am only doing yoga but plan to branch out physically as I go along. I'm enjoying the clean eating and how wonderful and energized I feel. Its amazing how much better your back and your feet feel just getting a small bit of your weight off!
Thanks so much for posting!0 -
Great job! I'll be turning 60 this year, too. I have been working on losing weight slowly, but surely.0
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There is a HUGE difference between those two photos. Who cares is they are not as "drastic" as others have shared here. You're only comparing yourself to you and no one else! Keep it up, you've obviously put in a lot of hard work and dedication. Those kinds of results don't come by wishful thinking and hoping you can do it, you're doing it and are to be commended!0
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You look amazing!! WTG0
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You look fantastic and may I say I wish I had a tush like yours.0
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Awesome Job! I need to get crackin' to catch up! You have been consistent and it shows! I like having a glass of wine too!
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You look fantastic and may I say I wish I had a tush like yours.
hahaha, that's the first time anyone has said that to me in a long time. So funny! I think it's all those squats, I do about 70 to 100 a day now.................yikes............with a kettle bell or pulling a cable with weight on the end while balancing on the squishy side of something I never can remember the name of (I really am 63 and somewhat forgetful)!
Anyway, I posted to encourage others and have gotten tons of encouragement from all of you, so thanks.0 -
Congratulations. Just what I needed to read at age 62 and counting. Thank you.0
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nice job! keep it going, hopefully i will be posting my success soon:-)0
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Fantastic- shows a great workout regimen and weight loss - awesome commitment!0
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You know both my wife and I were both pleasantly surprised at how easy to follow and effective mfp has been!
Your doing great. Your progresses seems on track with mine. 30 down and I stared in Sept. 5 months as well.
Keep up the good work.0 -
Thanks for sharing we over 50 peeps need encouragement too! Alot of us are mostly interested in health maintence, but looking good is awesome as well. Keep up the good work.......................and remember "sexy," has no age limit!!!!!0
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Congrats and best wishes for continued success!0
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