Midlife Crisis! Turning 50 yrs old and it's time to get serious!

pethouselady
pethouselady Posts: 3
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Been on diets before, but this time I need to make it happen. Aches and Pains are getting out of control! LOL

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  • SJackson50
    SJackson50 Posts: 282 Member
    50 is a fabulous time to make fantastic decisions! Good luck!!!
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,056 Member
    As a 50 year old now, I can tell you it's never too late. Make a specific plan, follow it come hell or high water and within a year, you'll be shocked at how different 51 will be.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
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  • mrsKOrtiz
    mrsKOrtiz Posts: 949 Member
    You can DO THIS!!
  • pethouselady
    pethouselady Posts: 3
    thanks to everyone.... here's hoping! :D
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  • pethouselady
    pethouselady Posts: 3
    I guess we call it a diet out of habit. You are right, as the weight lose changes our health, the benefits improve/change our lifestyle. Changing old habits from head to toe! Thanks for the reminder!
  • socalkay
    socalkay Posts: 746 Member
    LosinMama1966 wrote: »
    This IS NOT A DIET! It's a lifestyle change...to be done this way for the rest of your life. Why do people keep saying this is a diet like they are going to quit once they reach their goal weight?

    While I may be making lifestyle changes, that doesn't mean that's the only option here. These are great tools to track calories in and calories burned but how people choose to use the tools is up to the individual. Because I plan to use them long term doesn't mean someone else can't use them effectively in the shorter run.

    Best of luck Pethouselady on reaching your goals for change. Besides the great tools here, you can find a great network of Friends for support and fun!

  • Calliope610
    Calliope610 Posts: 3,783 Member
    edited October 2014
    18 months ago, I was 50yo and 232lbs. I got winded walking up three steps to my front porch. I now weigh 176lbs (still have 20-40lbs more to lose). Today I ran a 4K run AND started training for a 2-day, 150mile bike ride in April.

    No diets for me. Just eating less, moving more. A moderate caloric deficit and daily exercise, along with consistent effort is all it takes. And really, the exercise is optional.

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  • MamaMollyT
    MamaMollyT Posts: 197 Member
    Never to late to start and best of luck to you. You can do it!
  • nancybuss
    nancybuss Posts: 1,461 Member
    Way to go Calliope!
    Welcome!!! I'm almost 49 but I found I Had to do this when I realized I wasn't as healthy as I thought and, unlike you, I started late with kids and I have two little ones to raise, so I need to be here as long as possible!

    So many give up so young and think "Oh, I'm 50, Its normal to be big" No its not! So glad you are here and ready to make a change!

    Feeling good tastes a lot better than ice cream!
  • ccmzone2013
    ccmzone2013 Posts: 177 Member
    You can do this! I've lost over 180 LBS in less than two years...So I know YOU CAN DO IT!

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