Am I too old to get my life back???

You can do this !!!

You've survived cancer. You're strong enough to do this! Not sure if you follow friends on here, but I find that to be most motivating. Add me if you'd like! I'm very active on here and love to have conversations and encourage people.

Also, I track every bite of food I put in my mouth. Most days, I do a great job. Some days I don't though. I just learned to stop beating myself up when I have a bad meal.

Good luck to you!

slcruz24 wrote: »

Hi name is Steven and I need to get healthy!!! I am 45 years old and am a cancer survivor. I've never been overweight but that doesn't mean you're healthy. I need to lose up to 20lbs. God knows I need the support too. If I can get my mind right the body will be right too! Any and all suggestions are welcomed.

It's never too late. I'm 53 and have dropped 30+ pounds this year, along with getting back into much better shape. My cardio performance is probably in line or very close to where it was 25 years ago when I got out of the Marine Corps. My strength to weight ratio isn't there yet, but it's part of my overall goal.... to be more fit than I was 25 years ago. And I know I can do it.

As a cancer survivor, you've probably been through much more of a health challenge than most of us will ever deal with. Losing weight and getting back in shape should be easy after that.


We just went on one of the LLS walks tonight, and have been going to them for years. Hoping that the funding makes sure the rate of survivors like yourself continues to climb.

I am older than dirt, but I am never giving up.

Great job jumping in to healthy living! It's never too late!

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"Am I too old to get my life back???"

That is up to you. If you talk to just about any older person, they will tell a story of challenges faced and overcome. Cancer is a big challenge, but others have faced abuse, broken marriage, prison, loss of loved ones, economic hardships, and have conquered their challenges and become happy and healthy. But some have been handed a challenge or roadblock and just fold, doomed to misery. Each of these people made a choice, you can too.

thorsmom01 wrote: »

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ninerbuff wrote: »

I deal with people over 50 year old all the time. It's not a matter of if you're too old. It's a matter of if you really want to. And if you want to, then there's always a way to succeed. May not be the same approach when you were in your 20's, but an approach to match your age and your physical limit.

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ninerbuff wrote: »

I deal with people over 50 year old all the time. It's not a matter of if you're too old. It's a matter of if you really want to. And if you want to, then there's always a way to succeed. May not be the same approach when you were in your 20's, but an approach to match your age and your physical limit.

A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

I'm in my early 40's and sick of feeling tired and beaten up all the time. I miss feeling strong and in control of my life. It improves with diet and exercise. You can do it! It's not too late

never too old! being on MFP is a start! figure out what your goals for "get healthy" are, remember moderation in everything so don't beat yourself up if you go off plan.So be realistic start slow then increase gradually. Try to remember the good feelings you get after you work out or have a day or two of eating the good for you foods: veggies, fruits, whole grains, lean proteins, low -fat dairy, healthy fats.

sunnyside1213 wrote: »

I am older than dirt, but I am never giving up.

I second this ..... we never give up, never surrender ..... we just keep on truckin'

I started at age 52 and have never looked back. You definitely can lose 20 pounds (a drop in the bucket) and you can get fit pretty quickly. The body is super resilient as you already know. Good luck and "go the distance".