Too old? Too fat
kidzhearts82
Posts: 11 Member
59 and still way overweight. My efforts have been successful in the past - for very short times. This will be the time it sticks.
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I am 60. Going through this journey also. I have 125 to lose0
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Ranae, you can definitely do this. I know you're only 59 but... we have a really supportive group of 60+ folks who are succeeding at this. You are welcome to check it out! And Karolen, you too!
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/3538-60-years-old-and-over
I am 62, have already lost 65 pounds and have about 35 or so more to go. A lot of the reason for my success is the mutual support I have gotten on MFP in that group.0 -
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Thank you. Absolutely!0
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I am a young looking 70 year old and 150 pounds overweight. I have a new doctor who is working with me and suggested this page. I will need all of the positive support I can get. Thanks.0
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I definitely can empathize with you. Maybe we can help each other. I need all the support I can get, also. Pleased to meet you.0
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I started at 59 too. This is totally possible.
Sw 301
Cw 189
Gw 150-145
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I certainly hope so. I have the faith in myself I need!0
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My dear departed mum lost her weight when she was 67. Almost as soon as she retired, she lost those stubborn 20 pounds that had hung around her middle that she could never lose, even though she was very active and walked miles and miles every day. I blame working too hard and not taking time for a proper healthy lunch, whereas when she retired she cut out the lunchtime quick meals and just ate her home cooking, which was fantastic and very healthy. It's never too late. Never, ever. You don't have to wait until you're retired (I'm sure not)!0
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My dear departed mum lost her weight when she was 67. Almost as soon as she retired, she lost those stubborn 20 pounds that had hung around her middle that she could never lose, even though she was very active and walked miles and miles every day. I blame working too hard and not taking time for a proper healthy lunch, whereas when she retired she cut out the lunchtime quick meals and just ate her home cooking, which was fantastic and very healthy. It's never too late. Never, ever. You don't have to wait until you're retired (I'm sure not)!
That does sound like fat that is hard to lose due to stress induced hormones.0 -
Welcome to MFP. Go get it!0
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Never too old0
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I started at age 59 @ 240 lbs. I'm now 61 and 145 lbs (my goal). It took a year and a half. It CAN be done.0
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getting the right mindset is a big help After a lifetime of doing almost every fad diet there is, finally at age 52 i'm eating healthy & losing weight. Down 60 pounds now with 40 to 60 to go. You can do it!0
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Yep. You can do it. Don't quit! It's your turn!0
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I'm only a few years younger than you, and I started on here Jan 2nd and lost 25 lbs. pretty easily, even though I"d been unable to do it on my own. There are a LOT of us in our 50's, 60's and even 70's on here. This is a time of life when we realize how taking care of our bodies pays big dividends in health, not just looks. I'm not home-free--I've gained a few pounds back and am staying on here to both maintain and occasionally lose again. The site and my friends keep me trying. So welcome, and enjoy the journey!
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52 years and a lot of weight to lose..just hope and pray i can do this . good luck to everyone0
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Support does help & i have found that using the groups & adding friends helps me to stay accountable. Watching the success of others is inspiring or helping each other through tough times.0
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I just joined this group yesterday. I've read through your posts have found them encouraging but sometimes overwhelming. Some of you are a long ways down this marathon.
One thing I've liked is setting goals for the month of October. There are at least 20 I need to do but I'm going to set just 3.
1) Log in everything I eat.
2) Drink 8 glasses of water per day.
3) Never eat in the car. (Drive-threw lines and/or eating alone are big downfalls for me.)
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Hey! I met my goals for 1 day!0
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