Starting back ..seems like it gets harder when you get older.
bonnieefuentes
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I'm impatient with my results
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I know what you mean! I lost 65 and gained back 20. Now I'm starting over to lose the 20 I gained and 10 extra...good luck!0
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Thank you
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You don't say how old you are, but I was past 50 when I started on MFP at my all-time-high weight. This was the easiest, most effective thing I've ever done, weight-loss wise. About three and a half months of pretty consistent weight loss, with no frustration over the occasional slower-loss or no-loss week, because I could where I was calorie-wise, and knew it was just hormone-related water retention. And I've maintained for two solid years now, using the same calorie-counting and -logging techniques, which is much longer than I've maintained any previous loss. Calorie-counting was much harder before the Internet and apps. This can work for you, if you're willing to be consistent and accurate with your logging.0
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I'm 32 ... I know I'm not old. But I do feel the older I get the harder it is for me to motivate and stay consistent . I like the fact I can count my calories .. it's a big bonus! It's been a week.. And I'm on a strike not to weigh myself. Thank you for the feedback0
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It does feel a little harder but I'm 45, short and sedentary. It doesn't give me a lot of room for mistakes with my calories. I've accepted my loss is going to be slow.0
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I'm right there with ya... Just trying to get started back with this after a three year absence!0
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Thank you Bonnie for posting this query.
Thank you Lynn for your encouraging response!
I too am over 50 and hoping that the logging - the good, the bad and the ugly - will really help me to see my triggers (whether it be lack of sleep, vitamin deficiency, hormones) so that I can avoid the pitfalls vs diving into the sinking sand head first. And I find that its encouraging to have MFP tell me that I must eat more... that could have been my problem too... I have always been on a diet... all my life... since a girl of 15! Time to stop the madness. Will try to do my very best and thank God and make peace with the rest!0 -
When I found myself becoming impatient, I would remind myself that time would pass at exactly the same speed regardless of whether I am actively trying to lose weight or eating whatever I want. Hang in there - the end result is so worth it 0
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Day 2: Already looking for changes. Yep impatient0
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lynn_glenmont wrote: »You don't say how old you are, but I was past 50 when I started on MFP at my all-time-high weight. This was the easiest, most effective thing I've ever done, weight-loss wise. About three and a half months of pretty consistent weight loss, with no frustration over the occasional slower-loss or no-loss week, because I could where I was calorie-wise, and knew it was just hormone-related water retention. And I've maintained for two solid years now, using the same calorie-counting and -logging techniques, which is much longer than I've maintained any previous loss. Calorie-counting was much harder before the Internet and apps. This can work for you, if you're willing to be consistent and accurate with your logging.
+1 to this. This is also the first time I've successfully kept any weight loss off and I'm 47. The only difference for me is that when I was younger I had a lot more free time to go the gym and also tailor my diet for my own needs and preferences. With a family it's a little tougher, but not impossible because I did not start off losing by exercising two hours a day or eating like a bird. Every change I've made fits my life as it is so I think that's why I haven't put any of it back on or had too much trouble logging and counting.0 -
It does feel a little harder but I'm 45, short and sedentary. It doesn't give me a lot of room for mistakes with my calories. I've accepted my loss is going to be slow.
Do you have a medical condition that causes you to be sedentary? Even if you have an office job you can move around outside work.0 -
Between commuting to work and having a desk job, I sit a lot. I try to walk to the restroom that's the furthest from my desk. I walk at lunch time and sometimes just take a break and walk around. My muscles and bones feel stiff all the time. I'm 49 and it just seems to be outright difficult trying to get back in shape!!!!! The weight is coming off slowly.0
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Tidbit that has been working for me since February. I changed my habits, and workout in the AM, EVERY morning. I've always been a night owl, and could never even IMAGINE getting up at 5:30 in the morning to work out. Especially as I've gotten older (and creakier). I very rarely would follow my 'after work' workout plan, due to the amount of activities (kids and work related) that would consume my evenings. NOTHING stops me from working out in the morning, there are no excuses. Highly recommend going to a social/class oriented workout session every am, it's EXTREMELY helpful with staying fit and watching the fat (slowly) melt away. I've decided that it's not temporarily either; this is going to be a lifelong change, I don't think there is really any other answer but to stay active and eat a bit healthier (thanks myfitnesspal for helping with that!).
Cheers!
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OP you are 32, when did 32 become old? I got in the best shape of my life at 33, and didn't have to work as hard as I did in my younger days. I chose to workout smarter, not harder. (choosing the right program and giving yourself adequate rest)0
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I know what you mean (about the harder part, not the old part. hahah I'm turning 31 tomorrow, and I'm enjoying my 30's!)
I lost just about 70lbs. Then gained 30 over the course of a year. Now I'm struggling to get back into the grind. It's tough!!0 -
Packerjohn wrote: »It does feel a little harder but I'm 45, short and sedentary. It doesn't give me a lot of room for mistakes with my calories. I've accepted my loss is going to be slow.
Do you have a medical condition that causes you to be sedentary? Even if you have an office job you can move around outside work.
At the moment I'm resting a foot injury. Once i'm back to normal I will start C25K again. Without exercise my TDEE is only about 1460 cal a day.0 -
oh yes,,, after 40..... but I am now in the best shape of my life,,,never felt better, and it feels great to burn 1000 calories a day! LOVING LIFE!0
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I am 55 and so far have survived a cancer scare and lost 110lbs so far. Guess life is not a rehearsal, treat each day as if it's your first. Get out there and kick *kitten*, but just enjoy life0
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I don't think age has anything to do with it
I think it gets harder when you've done it all before and fallen off the wagon
That's why I was always successful at losing first time following specific programmes like weightwatchers, skimmers world, harcombe, Atkins etc ...but I'd fall off the wagon and put on weight and just not be as successful next time round cos I started off employing the tricks I learned
This time I threw them all out ..went CICO and moved more and really focused on maintenance eg no my diet is finished just this way of living is continuing
Because without focus I will quite simply get fat and unfit again
Maintenance takes more than losing ...no scale based rewards any more0 -
I have lost 112lbs.....gained back 35lbs!! It does come back quicker than taking it off. Joined TOPS and using this app consistantly. This time I'm taking it off and KEEPING it off!!! Please feel free to add me. I also have a fitbit!0
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I started at age 59 and 301 lbs. I've lost 120 in 18 months. Now that's "hard", and I'm not done yet. It's possible at any age and any weight. There are lots of success stories here on MFP to prove it. I posted my story in the Success Stories forum yesterday "18 months and going strong".0
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Lol I know the feeling I'm 42 but with all the aches and pains feel double that add me need all the friends and encouragement I can get0
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amandaedwards48 wrote: »Lol I know the feeling I'm 42 but with all the aches and pains feel double that add me need all the friends and encouragement I can get [/
That's the best reason of all to start. Remember how you feel today because not coming back here will be your motivation to keep going. If I can do it at 60 you can do it at 48!0 -
I don't think age has anything to do with it
I think it gets harder when you've done it all before and fallen off the wagon
That's why I was always successful at losing first time following specific programmes like weightwatchers, skimmers world, harcombe, Atkins etc ...but I'd fall off the wagon and put on weight and just not be as successful next time round cos I started off employing the tricks I learned
This time I threw them all out ..went CICO and moved more and really focused on maintenance eg no my diet is finished just this way of living is continuing
Because without focus I will quite simply get fat and unfit again
Maintenance takes more than losing ...no scale based rewards any more
Love this. I'm trying to ride the moderation train this time around and see if I can just get off the rollercoaster once and for all.0 -
i feel you it sux0
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I know how you feel, ever since I turned 40, over 5 years ago, I've noticed my metabolism is not at all the same and I can't seem to lose weight. I'm hopeful that logging my food and exercise will help me see where I self sabotage and become more aware of the long term changes I need to make. Good luck!0
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Thanks guys ❤0
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I'm so happy and grateful I downloaded this app ❤0
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This is the place to be if you truly want to lose weight and keep it off. This time of year is tough. But keep logging and reaching out and the pounds will come off.
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I am 41 and feel the same. Back on to watching constantly. Ugh...need 10lbs off.0
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