LOSING WEIGHT AT 55

evelynarm
evelynarm Posts: 1 Member
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Hi my name is Evelyn and I have been on a serious weight lose roller coaster ride for two years.
Unfortunately, I have one bad knee which does not allow me to feel free and exercise as I am use to. So it has not been easy to lose the weight. My research is in exercises that I can do with weak knees and not damaging more. I have found that counting calories with my fitness pal works. I have already lose ten pounds and looking forward to lose 45 more.

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  • gotonenerveleft
    gotonenerveleft Posts: 40 Member
    I'm 55 also. I've lost sixteen pounds since starting but only about ten since starting MFP. I've got about 40 to go so we are alike in many ways. I don't have a bad knee but I do have a wonky thyroid and that makes losing a bit harder . Please feel free to add me as a friend and we can motivate each other.
  • chilly1470
    chilly1470 Posts: 178 Member
    Try swimming or a stationary bike, both low impact and excellent calorie burners.
  • crogala
    crogala Posts: 3
    Hi: I just turned 60 this year. I never had a problem with weight until the last few years and I do take bioidentical hormones. I have been using MFP on and off, but for the last 6 weeks or so, I have been signing on and entering data daily. I lost just about 11 pounds. I want to lose a few more and then learn maintenance. I've looked all over the internet for diet advice, but it seems to be very patronizing and simple like 'eat your veggies'. I exercise regularly and just started with kettlebells. Weights are supposed to be very good as you age due to muscle loss. Would like any ideas and feel free to add me to your list.
  • heart2health
    heart2health Posts: 99 Member
    Hi, I'm 55 as well. Like you I have some medical issues that don't allow me to work out as much as I'd like to so counting calories at this point will hopefully see me through. Looking to lose at least 40 pounds.

    Feel free to add me to your friend list.
  • jim180155
    jim180155 Posts: 769 Member
    Try swimming or a stationary bike, both low impact and excellent calorie burners.

    Those are good suggestions.

    I'm 60. I got a recumbent exercise bike two years ago because my right knee couldn't handle my upright exercise bike anymore. After a couple months on the recumbent, I noticed that my knee pain was pretty much gone. When spring rolled around I bought a new bike to ride outdoors. By the end of the summer I was riding over 100 miles per week. This year I'm focusing more on strength training. Squats and lunges are still a little tricky with my knee, but I'm taking it slow and gradually getting stronger.

    Exercise can definitely help bad knees, based on my experience. And losing weight can also help. OP, find a low impact exercise you enjoy (or at least hate less than you hate others) and get started.

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