Is it true, when we get older it is hard to loss weight ?
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No. Never lost more than in my 40s. The key IMO is to get active again, get your body strong again, so you have plenty of lean body mass to work with.
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asflatasapancake wrote: »asflatasapancake wrote: »I'm 38 and I lost weight just fine. I have been told I am a unique special snowflake though. People also tell me I'm a douche too though, so.
so is that snow douche or doucheflake?
I prefer a bowl of douche flakes.
can't lose gains with a breakfast like that0 -
ceoverturf wrote: »asflatasapancake wrote: »I'm 38 and I lost weight just fine. I have been told I am a unique special snowflake though. People also tell me I'm a douche too though, so.
so is that snow douche or doucheflake?
*makes mental note to add doucheflake to vocabulary*
What is doucheflake ? My english is not so good. And also what is 'OP'?0 -
24 old? You aren't even old enough to qualify for the auto insurance discount and you think you're old?
But no, I don't think being old makes it harder to lose weight. I think people burn fewer calories as they get older and tend to eat the same or more than they did before.
If you want evidence that being old doesn't make it hard to lose weight, visit a nursing home. If anything, old people struggle to gain weight.0 -
OP refers to the "original poster" (in this case, you).
doucheflake is just us having a bit of fun...0 -
The reason you will find it harder is lifestyle
Your activity rate is lower than when you were a teen
Fix that
^ Yep.
I gained weight in my mid 20's. When I was in school I walked to and from every day, around campus in college, ran track and did gymnastics. Then I graduated and got a job in a pasta factory, bought a car, had disposable income for junk food and alcohol, etc.
What kind of dance? Many kinds have so many finicky technique details, it is easy to make mistakes following along from a video. I know, I started ballet at the "ancient" age of 30.0 -
I started trying to lose weight in my mid to late 20's. I lost some but regained. I was doing unsustainable diets, not tracking calories, thinking I had to exercise for hours, and not getting enough sleep. At 40 years old, I have been more successful losing weight than I ever have been. I don't think age has as much to do with it as just paying attention to CICO and looking at the long term rather than looking for a fast loss. I get more sleep too.
Occasionally, I have pain following exercise if I overdo it/don't stretch properly. I don't think that is age but just the way things go.0 -
When I was in my 20s, I could lose weight by cutting desserts for a few weeks. When I was in my 30s, I shifted to portion control. It got a lot harder in my 40s, particularly after I hit menopause. I had to count calories and work my butt off.
I hit the big 5-0 in the best shape in my life, though, and I've been working out since I was 23.
Still having to count calories and work my butt off, and I now have to pamper my knees at the same time.0 -
Man I remember when I was 24... My oldest daughter turned 1 that year. That was 10 years ago.
I'm going to go strap on my Depends and wave my cane at kids from my porch.0 -
Before everyone mocks OP for feeling old at 24... And yes, I understand the temptation.
But we were all 24 once. And something that often happens around that age is the transition from being a student to working full time.
This isn't universally true, of course. But that transition to a desk job can be really brutal for some people, weight-wise. You keep eating the way you used to eat (or maybe you're eating more, 'cause you actually have an income now) and yet, you're moving a lot less by sitting at a desk all day. That can lead to weight gain in a lot of cases.
CICO still applies. It's just that the CO part of the equation may have gotten lower, so you need to make up for it. You may need to start adding more deliberate exercise into your day, if this is the case for you. Make an effort to commute in an active way -- walking, biking, public transit -- if possible. Go for walks at lunchtime. Join a gym if you haven't already and add some cardio and strength training to your routine.
Good luck!0 -
Studies are still out on the effects of age on metabolic rate. It is still suggested that there is a decrease in MR with aging, but there are so many other factors to sort through it still is NOT clear if it is age - contributing factors cited are overall decrease in TDEE (sedentary jobs, less active lifestyle, etc), decreased metabolic efficiency from up and down weight dieting, apt to less portion control, etc.
While all those are true, you know what I've found that makes losing weight easier at 52 than it did when I was younger?
A better knowledge of myself, better ability to sniff out bs, and better ability to focus on things that don't give instant gratification.
Weight loss is unquestionably slower losing weight at this age, but I don't really care about that. My head's more in the game, and I find that trumps all the other factors.
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Not sure. I had no problem losing weight. I'm 41, but I have a good set of muscles that keep my metabolism going and that need a fair amount of calories. Hey, based on age, length, gender and weight my maintenance calories should be below 1600. I'm currently eating 1900kcal and am still losing weight slightly. Cool!0
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Nope, just as easy as when i was 18...0
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I hope not.
My theory is that it just appears this way due to lifestyle factors: stress, lack of sleep, or higher levels of inactivity.0 -
Easier for me at 40 than losing pregnancy weight at 26. Mentally it's a lot easier as I know myself better and have clearer goals.0
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24 is not older. Neither is 34. I'd be pretty happy with 44 or even 54. But I'm 61. And losing weight is definitely harder now than it was ten, twenty, or forty years ago. Still, I've lost about 45 pounds so far and I'm down to about 13% body fat. I'm going to lose a bit more fat and then start bulking, adding muscle where fat used to be.
It doesn't matter how old you are. You still have only one body to work with, and you'll either reap the rewards or pay the penalty for getting in shape or deciding it's all just too much effort. It may get tougher as we age, but the commitment to improve is within our power, no matter the years.0 -
The reason you will find it harder is lifestyle
Your activity rate is lower than when you were a teen
Fix that
This is absolutely, 100 percent not true as a blanket statement. I am 55 and my activity level is about the same. I started hiking, backpacking, kayaking and cross-country skiing in my 30s and 40s. Never did any of that as a teen. Did other things as a teen that I don't do now (dancing, among others), so I believe it evens out.
It is TRUE that is becomes harder to lose as you get older...but usually not until after 45-50!0 -
I don't know. I am having the best success of my dieting life right now at 51. I have lost 34 pounds (24 with MFP) since early January. I once lost 38 pounds on Jenny Craig when I was 28 but it took me close to 9 months to do it. I was expecting a hellish time because now I am "older" but it has been simpler and easier than it has ever been, even with perimenopause making its presence known. Now, maybe I have a tapeworm or some dread disease but all I know is that I have been consistently losing weight. I am not feeling miserable, deprived or discouraged. This is NOT normal, I say! NOT normal. So I guess the answer is It Depends. OP, you are 24. I assume you mean that you are deciding to get a grip on your weight now when you are young and your skin will bounce back better than wait until you are crepey and there's so much going on in your life you can never focus on you. If that is the case, go on with your bad self and do it now. If you think YOU are now "older" then I am feeling very inclined to snarl at you. YOU are only old to a 12 year old.0
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nikkib0103 wrote: »I don't know. I am having the best success of my dieting life right now at 51. I have lost 34 pounds (24 with MFP) since early January. I once lost 38 pounds on Jenny Craig when I was 28 but it took me close to 9 months to do it. I was expecting a hellish time because now I am "older" but it has been simpler and easier than it has ever been, even with perimenopause making its presence known. Now, maybe I have a tapeworm or some dread disease but all I know is that I have been consistently losing weight. I am not feeling miserable, deprived or discouraged. This is NOT normal, I say! NOT normal. So I guess the answer is It Depends. OP, you are 24. I assume you mean that you are deciding to get a grip on your weight now when you are young and your skin will bounce back better than wait until you are crepey and there's so much going on in your life you can never focus on you. If that is the case, go on with your bad self and do it now. If you think YOU are now "older" then I am feeling very inclined to snarl at you. YOU are only old to a 12 year old.
lol
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nurumirarashid wrote: »24 is a big number i guess
Are you 24 years old? And you're asking this question?
When they say that it is harder to lose weight when you get older, they are generally referring to a time when you're in your 70s or 80s or 90s and start to lose some of your mobility. Not when you hit 24!
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GreenIceFloes wrote: »Come on. Seriously? You can rest easy for another couple of decades.
This made me laugh!0 -
Almost 46 here. .someone gimme a walker to hobble over to the scale; ) There are challenges that come with losing when older, but it's not impossible.0
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I'm 53, lost 44 pounds the year before last, and have been maintaining for over a year now. It was difficult for me at all, and it is not difficult maintaining. I made it a habit to weigh food, log food and exercise calories, I use a heart rate monitor to guesstimate burns (this has been more accurate for me than any other source), and I try to stay on track. When I do overdo food, I don't beat myself up, and I have learned to love myself no matter what.
This is the first time in my life that I have been within a healthy weight range (The last 15 years, I was overweight, before that I was obese), and maintained the same weight range for this long (before it was a yo-yo of ten to twenty pounds and NO that was not natural fluctuation).
I must say I'm pretty darned proud of myself for losing all of my weight in my 50's. I don't ever want to find that weight again because I feel fantastic!0 -
This is all pretty funny. All the talk about being old in peoples' late 20s. Ha! I'm 62 and in a weight loss/fitness program using My Fitness Pal as the daily food tracker. I am steadily losing 1 pound per week. I have lost 16 vs a goal of 30 lbs. I can go for long, tough bike rides on my new road bike or my mountain bike. I can work on an elliptical for 40-50 minutes with my heartbeat in the 160 to 170 range. Then lift weights, something I am working on to bump weight and reps. I do Pilates (a BIG help) 2x per week. I skied hard and fast this winter on new race skis. oh, did I mention I have a hip replacement from 2 years ago? So DON'T WHINE about slower metabolism or getting older. Those are just excuses. I know, I've been there. Just do the work and eat the right amounts and nutrients and do it all consistently. Be determined, be disciplined, be proud, and be real!0
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I'm 60 and I lost 24% of my original body weight just fine. No excuses!0
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24, Seriously. I am 63 this year and have managed to lose over 30 kilos in the last 18 months by exercising and changing my eating habits and logging everything. I ate for comfort after my husband died but realised that I still had a lot of life to live. 24 IS NOT OLD.0
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I remember struggling to lose weight when I was younger. Now at 41 yrs old I am losing weight at a steady pace. After 10 weeks doing FocusT25, I lost 18 lbs. Quick, hard workouts! Also, I aim to eat more fresh veggies, protein, and drink lots of water! Age is NOT an excuse. Get your eating habits together and workout. That works for any age!0
Especially if you're trying to lose weight the right way.
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