55-65 year old women's success?
Replies
-
Thanks pwrfl1, for the tip is reminder settings, I will look at that. Much appreciated!
0 -
Wonderful!!!!! Gayle MinneapolisI've been playing around with the calorie number here on MFP. 1200 is definitely too low. I bumped it up to 1500 and lost 1.5 lbs, so I bumped it again only I went a little too far. I went up to 2400 ( I was in a carb frenzy) and gained 4 tenths of a pound. So now I know where I shouldn't be. Today I'm going to shoot for 1700 and see what happens. It's a learning process. I had been doing total body workout with a trainer but that gets expensive. I stopped going this week and haven't looked at a gym. Time to get back into it. I think I'm going to buy one of those FitBits and breakout the old treadmill
I am new here...I started MFP three weeks ago after going to a registered dietitian (insurance pays ---what a surprise). At the clinic they measured my resting metabolic calories. What you burn with no exercise. Mine were 1,500 (they go down as you lose). So you have to create a deficit to lose. Exercise gives you extra, but still need that deficit. They set me at 1,300. I was doubtful, but exercise lets me eat more and stay at that net 1,300.
She told me I had to eat within an hour of waking. I used to wait two hours or so and eat at work. Also said I had to add a morning and afternoon snack. Oddly after studying my diary she said I was not eating enough carbs. She did not mean bread or chips...she meant sweet potato, rice, etc. good carbs.
Sleep is a big factor. Hard for me because I am a night owl.
I am 61, started at 187, 5'7". All in my belly. Low type 2 diabetes 6.1 A1c = 128. High cholesterol, triglycerides. Just went through a really rough year of divorce and the death of my father. BP was not controlled. My father had vascular dementia, so I am highly motivated to avoid that.
In three short weeks I feel much better, have lost 8 pounds almost all fat. My numbers are better. I know I will level off to a pound a week, per the RD.
I am not clear at all about how you join a group etc. on MFP. Just stumbled on this thread tonight.0 -
Wonderful!!!!! Gayle MinneapolisI've been playing around with the calorie number here on MFP. 1200 is definitely too low. I bumped it up to 1500 and lost 1.5 lbs, so I bumped it again only I went a little too far. I went up to 2400 ( I was in a carb frenzy) and gained 4 tenths of a pound. So now I know where I shouldn't be. Today I'm going to shoot for 1700 and see what happens. It's a learning process. I had been doing total body workout with a trainer but that gets expensive. I stopped going this week and haven't looked at a gym. Time to get back into it. I think I'm going to buy one of those FitBits and breakout the old treadmill
I am new here...I started MFP three weeks ago after going to a registered dietitian (insurance pays ---what a surprise). At the clinic they measured my resting metabolic calories. What you burn with no exercise. Mine were 1,500 (they go down as you lose). So you have to create a deficit to lose. Exercise gives you extra, but still need that deficit. They set me at 1,300. I was doubtful, but exercise lets me eat more and stay at that net 1,300.
She told me I had to eat within an hour of waking. I used to wait two hours or so and eat at work. Also said I had to add a morning and afternoon snack. Oddly after studying my diary she said I was not eating enough carbs. She did not mean bread or chips...she meant sweet potato, rice, etc. good carbs.
Sleep is a big factor. Hard for me because I am a night owl.
I am 61, started at 187, 5'7". All in my belly. Low type 2 diabetes 6.1 A1c = 128. High cholesterol, triglycerides. Just went through a really rough year of divorce and the death of my father. BP was not controlled. My father had vascular dementia, so I am highly motivated to avoid that.
In three short weeks I feel much better, have lost 8 pounds almost all fat. My numbers are better. I know I will level off to a pound a week, per the RD.
I am not clear at all about how you join a group etc. on MFP. Just stumbled on this thread tonight.
When you go to community there is a bar across the top. The left hand icon is a little square thingie. Click on that and it shows groups. Just scroll until you find one that suits your needs. I belong to a great one called 20 lbs by Thanksgiving. Very nice group. Come join us.
Also you can click on the little star to bookmark any thread you would like to keep up with do you can find it later.
Happy MFPing!!!0 -
Very well done all!0
-
thanks for this link! I have bookmarked it so I can use it this winter maybe on days when I'm snowed in or later in the evening for an extra workout! Thanks so much!If anyone looks at MFP's blog, here is a link I have found really useful- MFP's round-up of the 10 best free workout videos on Youtube. I work out at home quite a bit as I live 15 miles from town. I'm going through them all.
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/the-best-free-workout-videos-on-youtube/
0 -
Just thought I'd share that I was diagnosed withT2D also about 5 years ago. At first I lost 10 -12 pounds, but then the pressures at work ( I was a first grade public school teacher) got to me and I gained most of it back. I went to classes to help me with my diabetes, but it wasn't until I retired and found MFP and started logging my calories, and exercising 5 days a week that I really started to lose the weight. I made a commitment to get healthy and read The End of Diabetes by Dr. Joel Fuhrmann and Never Say Diet by Chantel Hobbs and I have lost 54 pounds over 18 months and have gotten off blood pressure meds and all meds I was on. My A1C has gone from 6.5 to 5.2 in that time. I've tried to really educate myself on nutrition and exercise because the doctors don't know everything. Some of the information is just flat not true! Dr. Fuhrmann says what most doctors have you doing will actually make your diabetes get worse over time. But you can reverse diabetes he believes and so do I! I think I've actually proved it to myself. So best of luck to you. Good health is possible and diabetes free!Celebrating here! I mentioned was diagnosed as type 2 diabetic a little over 3 months ago. Had my 1st follow up dr apt yesterday. In those 3 months by carefully tracking my food here on MFP, eating lean meats, whole grains, lots of veggies & keeping my carbs in very close control (not too little, not too much) & doing 20-30 min a day at least 5 days a wk on the treadmill, I've lost 26 lbs, A1C went from 6.6 to 5.5 & my b/p was almost too low, so dr cut one med dose in half & I may get to come off of it if my body cooperates! Liver enzymes, triglycerides, & cholesterol are all good now, too! Woohoo! I'm in the midst of menopause, so I didn't think this would be possible, but so far, so good! I've still got around 50 lbs to go, but I'm heading in the right direction!0 -
transformedbyhim56 wrote: »
Just thought I'd share that I was diagnosed withT2D also about 5 years ago. At first I lost 10 -12 pounds, but then the pressures at work ( I was a first grade public school teacher) got to me and I gained most of it back. I went to classes to help me with my diabetes, but it wasn't until I retired and found MFP and started logging my calories, and exercising 5 days a week that I really started to lose the weight. I made a commitment to get healthy and read The End of Diabetes by Dr. Joel Fuhrmann and Never Say Diet by Chantel Hobbs and I have lost 54 pounds over 18 months and have gotten off blood pressure meds and all meds I was on. My A1C has gone from 6.5 to 5.2 in that time. I've tried to really educate myself on nutrition and exercise because the doctors don't know everything. Some of the information is just flat not true! Dr. Fuhrmann says what most doctors have you doing will actually make your diabetes get worse over time. But you can reverse diabetes he believes and so do I! I think I've actually proved it to myself. So best of luck to you. Good health is possible and diabetes free!Celebrating here! I mentioned was diagnosed as type 2 diabetic a little over 3 months ago. Had my 1st follow up dr apt yesterday. In those 3 months by carefully tracking my food here on MFP, eating lean meats, whole grains, lots of veggies & keeping my carbs in very close control (not too little, not too much) & doing 20-30 min a day at least 5 days a wk on the treadmill, I've lost 26 lbs, A1C went from 6.6 to 5.5 & my b/p was almost too low, so dr cut one med dose in half & I may get to come off of it if my body cooperates! Liver enzymes, triglycerides, & cholesterol are all good now, too! Woohoo! I'm in the midst of menopause, so I didn't think this would be possible, but so far, so good! I've still got around 50 lbs to go, but I'm heading in the right direction!
Just wanted to congratulate both of you on getting that A1C no. down with good diet and exercise. My husband recently fell on the wrong side of the line and we are working on getting him doing the right things. I will check out the Fuhrmann book for sure, noticed it in Kindle books recently.0 -
Well my friends while I am so inspired by all these great stories, I am getting discouraged. I am stuck. Each week I vow to faithfully record my intake and output and each week I am unrewarded by weight loss. I average about 1500 to 1600 of calorie intake a day and 2200 out with exercise and basal requirements. I obviously must not be recording accurately. I have a fitbit and a fitness monitor so I feel confident my exercise calories are correct. I guess on the plus side, I am not gaining! Each week I start anew. I will continue to look for inspiration from all of you.0
-
Just saw this thread. I'm 62, 60 1/2 inches and have been dieting since December 23 rd when I went over 200 pounds. I had been hanging in the 190s for a few years but something about that weight got to me. I'm hitting about 1200 cal a day and have recently committed to walking 2 miles a day instead of sporadically. I'm down to 147 which is only 3 pounds from my original goal. After much thought I decided to aim for 120 which is where I felt great. I ache less, my depression has improved, I have more energy and have dropped from a size 20 jeans and XXL shirts to size 10 and mediums. I can't wait to see where I end up!0
-
Alizesmom. Wow that is awesome!! Good job.0
-
Are you weighing your food ? Sometimes this is the tool that most ppl don't utilize. I know that once I started logging this way, I was able to shred some light on my stall.....Well my friends while I am so inspired by all these great stories, I am getting discouraged. I am stuck. Each week I vow to faithfully record my intake and output and each week I am unrewarded by weight loss. I average about 1500 to 1600 of calorie intake a day and 2200 out with exercise and basal requirements. I obviously must not be recording accurately. I have a fitbit and a fitness monitor so I feel confident my exercise calories are correct. I guess on the plus side, I am not gaining! Each week I start anew. I will continue to look for inspiration from all of you.
0 -
Just saw this thread. I just turned 57 and have been overweight for most of my adulthood. Been dabbling in my fitness pal but never had long term success. I never joined a group and would get discouraged quickly. You guys are an inspiration to me and would love to continue with you. This is day 8 for me logging my food. I have managed to stay between 1500-1600 calories.1
-
I have had success dropping weight in the last few months. Like so many, I have had such a problem with weight maintenance, so that's the new trick I'm trying to learn. I reset my loss goal to .5 a week, as I am now at the top of the BMI recommendation. So, I would like to lose a few more, but really am just glad to have my energy back, and have the clothes fit better. Went through long periods of time when I would just log on here to see how others are doing. It wasn't effective until I challenged myself to meet the daily goals. Now it's a game to see if I can keep under.......Might be a little obsessive about it.
0 -
Just saw this thread. I just turned 57 and have been overweight for most of my adulthood. Been dabbling in my fitness pal but never had long term success. I never joined a group and would get discouraged quickly. You guys are an inspiration to me and would love to continue with you. This is day 8 for me logging my food. I have managed to stay between 1500-1600 calories.
You CAN do it!0 -
krenwren, Try not eating back all your exercise calories and check your sugar intake (you may be eating more than you think). Watching the sugar intake (naturally occurring & added) was what really worked for me; lost 12 lbs doing this. The original intent was only lose abt seven or eight. I'd lost abt three lbs and stayed stuck for abt six weeks, then I cut back on the sugar and the rest of it came off. Good luck and keep us posted.
0 -
Great suggestions, especially @griffinca2 the sugar issue. I have been lax for sure. Does anyone have a good resource for food list by grams instead of calories?0
-
Today was a huge fail day for calories, mostly because I didn't walk enough and drank to much. Good thing tomorrow is a new day!0
-
krenwren; no, not that I know of, but you can select to show in MFP and after a while you kinda know if something is high in sugar. I try to keep mine between 45 & 60 gm a day (not always successful but I try). I haven't done an exhaustive search on line so there may be something out there. I'll look as well. Keep us posted. 0
-
I am 60, and have had a few changes in my life recently (job change, income change, etc.) I have lost 61 pounds (17 before joining MFP). I'm a hearty eater with a fairly active lifestyle, and have successfully lost weight before but never kept it off. I have to realize that this an entire lifestyle change, not something with an end goal that I can reach, relax, and then revert to old habits. Diabetes runs in my family and I want to keep it at bay. I am losing VERY slowly, but surely! I am now in Onderland for the first time in over 22 years, and over the holidays I was able to buy clothes in a normal women's section. Overwhelming! I slip here and there, but it is not devastating as I just get back on track the next day. I feel wonderful, energetic, and better than I have in years. I vigorously exercise at least 5 times a week, and have embraced the over-used phrase of "use it or lose it". Only slacker part of my day is sitting in front of this computer reading the forums!
My mother in law did the same program I did and she lost 37 pounds in 12 weeks. She eats healthy portions and even has a cheat meal every week. This is a lifestyle.
Last year she had both of her knees replaced and she's still recovering so her mobility while increasing isn't to a place where she can't walk without a cane yet. She's 59 btw. If she can do it anyone can.
Don't get discouraged. It's ok to have slow results because they're still results....congratulations on your progress so far!0 -
AmandaGuitar & SbetaK, you're both right; I think that is were most people miss the boat. It is a lifestyle not a "diet" nor a project w/an end date. Make changes you can live with the rest of your life and if you fall off and eat something really decant get back on the wagon (so what if you ate it; ENJOY IT). Just don't throw in the towel because you did fall off. Take care and good luck! 0
-
griffinca2 wrote: »AmandaGuitar & SbetaK, you're both right; I think that is were most people miss the boat. It is a lifestyle not a "diet" nor a project w/an end date. ...
I believe most people understand that they're seeking a lifestyle change. The phrase is repeated like a mantra. It's simply hard to assimilate that you can no longer eat or act as you have in the past for the rest of your life. For some people, it finally kicks in.
0 -
Verdenal; True. But just as bad is saying "I'm on a diet and can't eat ________" (fill in the blank). It can still be eaten just not often and in smaller quantities. I think that is the hurdle most people have a hard time getting over (it's an "all or nothing" attitude). 0
-
As my hair stylist reminds me (she is a little younger than we, is an MFPer and lost 85#), one salad will not make you thin and one cheeseburger will not make you fat!1
-
Trick is to not go "whole hog" and try and change your exercise and eating habits over night. Small changes (that you know you will stick to) are better along w/foods you enjoy eating. If you can't stand asparagus or broccoli why try and eat it?? Just try to change to healthier versions of what you're eating now. Also, start out slow w/the weight training, etc. 0
-
OK all here's my plan! One pound a week allows me 1460 a day. I walk 10000 steps a day. I work out at least 3 times a week. This is it!!!!0
-
I'm 62 years old, and I live in the UK. I gained a lot of weight in recent years because I was getting no exercise due to health issues. When I reached 12st 12lb (180lb), I decided enough was enough. I bought myself an air walker last month, and I started using myfitnesspal soon after, and I've lost 12lb so far. I'm determined to lose the excess weight and get fitter, and keep it that way, so I'm in this for the long haul.
Diane0 -
I will be 60 in April and have steadily gained weight over the years. I would like to lose 30lbs. More importantly I would like to feel better physically and emotionally. Walking will be the exercise I am able to do most consistently. I've never joined a forum before and have no idea what is going to happen to this post after I hit send! So, before I do let me just say to all of you I think you are awesome and inspiring! I am making s commitment to walking a minimum of 5 days a week.0
-
'There are many physical and emotional differences between women who have passed through menopause and those who are in their youth or who are pre-menopausal.... '
I couldn't agree more. I just turned 59 last month and I am still in disbelief.
I had a very early menopause in my very early forties in fact I didn't even know I had gone through it until my doctor at the time took a blood test and told me I was postmenopausal. No night sweats as I was always hot anyway (have always slept with a fan blowing on me even when slender) and seriously didn't have a clue although I should have known looking back because sometimes I was such a b**** at home.
I wasn't always fat (I have to keep telling myself this in order to motivate me) but after our first child was born I quit my day job at a financial services company and started working nights in Human Services by working in group homes for either the mentally ill or the mentally retarded and gained about ten pounds for every year. My entire body got screwed up from lack of sleep as I would get home at 12:00 - 12:30 am. I also 'inherited all of the the chores and errands to do as according to my husband I was 'home all day'. Plus always all my kids ever did was FIGHT which caused more stress causing me to overeat.
Face it but once you turn fifty you just don't have the stamina you had in your thirties and forties (at least for me).
I am so very glad and heartened that you posted this PianoRun as well as to you lovely ladies who responded.
- Portious
0
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 393.5K Introduce Yourself
- 43.8K Getting Started
- 260.2K Health and Weight Loss
- 175.9K Food and Nutrition
- 47.4K Recipes
- 232.5K Fitness and Exercise
- 427 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.5K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153K Motivation and Support
- 8K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.3K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.7K MyFitnessPal Information
- 24 News and Announcements
- 1.1K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.6K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions
Do you Love MyFitnessPal? Have you crushed a goal or improved your life through better nutrition using MyFitnessPal?
Share your success and inspire others. Leave us a review on Apple Or Google Play stores!
Share your success and inspire others. Leave us a review on Apple Or Google Play stores!