Anyone in the 50's going for the 60's

Hi,
I am 59 and turn 60 on July 20. I am just getting back to MFP after a 9 month absence. Of course, during the winter and spring I gained back the 20 pounds I had lost in 2013.

I have about 60 lbs to lose. I have arthritic knees and now achilles tendonitis which is my acute issue right now and have an appt. with orthopedic surgeon next week. I just can't keep up with my active friends any longer and it gets me down. I am feeling old. Yeah, yeah, I've been advised by MDs about losing weight to take pressure off my knees and will probably hear it again at my appt. but hoping an injection or something will give me relief for now.

Any recommendation on books or website for motivation, especially about plant based and whole food approaches to nutrition? I do plan to go back to my 40/30/30 meal plan and LOGGING daily but would like to try eating fish and maybe eggs and stick with plant based meals for the majority of the week..

Looking for friends and soulmates on this journey! please respond back here or message me.

Les

55 here and this isn't an easy path. Use to be easy but no longer. Anyone here feel free to add me, log daily, try to exersise regularly.

AMEN!!!

I am about to turn 51 and started with MFP about six weeks ago. I also joined a gym and I am working with a really good personal trainer once per week. I have lost about 10 pounds - logging every day. I find that at this age and weight (started at 192), I have poor balance and not a lot of strength either. I am trying to do about 35-40 mins of cardio three times a week and metabolic/weight training 2-3 times a week. It is hard, but I am starting to see some results.

I'm 58 and teach high school. You would think that would offer plenty of options for activity, but between grading and filling out paperwork, there's not much time for working out. But this time I have to make it work. I am tired of dealing with the side effects of weight-fatigue, blood pressure, sore knees and ankles. And don't even get me started on shopping. Realistically I need to lose 50 lbs. I would love to lose 70 lbs. And no, I do not want gastric bypass.

Hi Les - I am in the same boat - also 59 going on 60. I lost a lot of weight about 5 years ago (75 lbs) and kept it off for a number of years. Then, going through depression, I started to gain and gain and gain. It has been rough getting back to a healthy routine; I haven't been able to create any longevity of sticking with it. But, I did start trying again about 11 days ago and have been using MFP on my iphone to keep my food diary. I always felt logging in the food was essential to stay on track. When I had lost the weight in the past, I was very big into exercise - running and working out almost everyday (I was in great shape!) but am not trying to push myself too hard now but definitely trying to move more. I hope to gradually increase. I'd be happy to work with you on this journey and hope we can encourage each other. My first goal is to lost 10+ plus (whatever I can) for my daughter's wedding coming up in 7 weeks.
I have been doing very well with my eating, but boy, I am not losing on the scale at all. I do feel better and slimmer and my clothes are a little looser but I just don't get why it hasn't been reflected in lbs. I'm trying to stay motivated. Feeling good helps.
Good luck to you. eihope

I'm 50, active for my age... gained 35 lbs after my father died. I have been hitting the gym almost everyday (unless I work OT which is a 16 hour work day not to mention my life) I push mow my front and back yard in the Texas heat and humidity... Know what I lost in the past 3 weeks??????? A big FAT -O-:explode:

Feel free to add me, I need new ideas to kick start this ole body.... I just don't get it.... , but.. NOT GIVING UP! :flowerforyou:

SO any tips or ideas... :sad:

hi is amyenman so sorry kid

Oh Gosh don't get me started. I call it Menopause H*E*L*L* I just turned 50 and things are different now. But this just wasn't enough of a challenge. On top of it I gave up smoking and voila...gained more weight on top of it.

Metabolism is non existing and my digestive system seems to be in vacation since 6 months :-)

I lost 12 pounds so far...still 50 to go. It is slower, I have different limitations all of a sudden (how did that happen?). It's more work and not as easy as it has been, but doable.

You can add me as a friend if you would like...but I have to warn you. I am a goofball :-)

I could of written this post!!!!!!!!!!!!! LETS DO THIS!!