I am new to this group...I'm not sure if it's the right group for me. I am looking for an active group. So many of the groups haven't had any activity for months. I want an active group where there are at least a few postings each week. I am 58. I am an emotional eater, but couldn't find an active emotional eating group, so I thought I'd try to find an active Seniors group. I exercise 3-4 times a week at the gym. I love to walk, but have bad allergies so the gym works for me. I recently took a workshop on a contraption called TRX suspension training. Our gym has one. I do that, go on the recumbent elliptical or the exercycle, some weights, quite a bit of core work and stretching exercises.

The two books that helped me the most with emotional eating are:
EatQ by Susan Albers
Overcoming Emotional Eating by Geneen Roth

I got both of them at our local library.

Slide over. I'm getting on the wagon. I just read your post and it's was like reading about me. I'm 64, need to lose 100+ pounds. My health is a major concern. I visit the Dr. once a month and when he sees me he shakes his head and says "Estee, you're a mess". I have been having a pity party for far too long and looking for comfort through food. An emotional eater I am. Anyway, I gave myself a pep talk and a kick in the butt and have started a big change in my eating and it's working. I haven't weighed myself since I started (July 1st) because I scheduled to see the Dr. again on the 18th. But I know I'm losing by the way my clothes fit and comments from co-workers and my hair stylist. Now I face the problem I have with exercise. Been avoiding it because I'm afraid I can't do it. I know another excuse and I just need to start. I think that's it - just start. I may go reintroduce myself to my treadmill which is sitting there with the patio cushions stacked on it. Well I think that's it for now. I look forward to hearing from you. We can lift each other up as we head towards are goals. Until then take care.

Waggleworth-it only takes one step at a time and before long you'll be going the distance.You've already taken the first step by "getting on the wagon".I always associate dieting with exercise,which is crazy.If i'm not dieting I don't exercise.I have to be doing both or neither.told you it was crazy.I decided I needed to make a change in my life when the Dr.told me I was borderline diabetic.I sure didn't want that to happen.I'm so glad you joined and looking forward to your weight lose journey.

tlicttbh-I hope you're having a good day.I haven't done any exercises today but that's on my to do list.Since I have to drink 11 glasses of water today i'm behind on that.,still have 6 more to go.I need to get it in early else i'll be up all night going to the bathroom.
Everyone have a good day of healthy eating ,exercise and plenty of water.We CAN do this!
Mary

I'm glad you are with us here in this group, Gloria Ann. I yo-yo too and hope to put an end to that. I went out to lunch today and didn't overeat. I'm finally (after all decades) learning not to overeat in social situations and when I go out to eat. I"m not going to the gym today, but I am going to watch a DVD from the library about using the foam roller (I have one), and do some balance and core exercises. At volunteer orientation at a local assisted living place, one of the top 5 reasons why people have to move to assisted living or nursing homes are balance problems (and falling).

Merry--Here is a you tube video that showed the foam roller:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KE5na0zvVMg
Or you can do an internet search on foam roller.
It takes quite a bit of coordination to use it, and arm strength, so it might not be the best thing for you. It is done on the floor.

Hello ladies
Lucy-I've been on a plateau for about a month but i'm determined to hang in there.I have 34 lbs more to lose.I've lost 65 lbs.so far,43 from using MFP.I wish I lived close to a fitness center but the closest one is 30 miles away.I also like walking.At my age,67,it the easiest way for me to exercise.I hope we can all motivate and inspire each other.
Mary

Good work!

I am 65 years old and need and would like encouragement, and advice. Trying to get my health back. Need to lose at least 80lbs. Don't want any more excuses like I'm just a food addict, I just can't eat sugar or any other excuses. I just over eat and it's time to stop. I also need to exercise. I have been sitting for as long as I can remember. I don't like to exercise, but that excuse won't fly any longer either. Is there anyone out there that's wants to get on this wagon with me?

Hi, glad to see this "seniors losing weight" group. I need to lose 50 pounds and I have lost 10 of it so far but it is a daily battle. Exercise for me coming up soon. Want to lose 8 more pounds before I put my knees to the test.

Gayle, I am like you. I hate exercise. However, I have managed to get over to the Wellness Center 2 or 3 times a week and put in 40 minutes. Getting out the door is the hard part for me. I have let my daily morning routine control my life. Get up, check emails and Facebook, do my morning devotions, shower and get ready for the day. I don't want to go over to the Wellness Center until I do my hair and all that stuff. By the time I feel ready to step out of the house, I don't want to go. So last night I thought I would just set aside the clothes I wore yesterday and jump into them. Forget the shower and hair until I get back. I live in a very small town on an Indian reservation where no one cares what I look like at that time of the morning anyway. We have a beautiful Wellness Center run by the Coeur d'Alene Indian Tribe. It is fully equipped and right across the street from my home. I have observed how all my neighbors look at that time of day. I couldn't be any worse!! Besides, if I should actually start sweating, I'd have to do my hair over again anyway. So I need to quit being a slave to my schedule and just do the exercise thing.