55-65 year old women's success?

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  • trina1049
    trina1049 Posts: 593 Member
    You got this, @krenwren! One step at a time -- eliminating or limiting the white food sounds like a plan.
  • griffinca2
    griffinca2 Posts: 672 Member
    @krenwren, I would start w/limiting; going "cold turkey" sometimes has tendency to backfire and you end up binging. Also, you may want to track how much sugar (white carbs are high in it) you are actually eating. Good luck & keep us posyed! B)
  • Betsey206
    Betsey206 Posts: 34 Member
    you can add me.
  • subs54
    subs54 Posts: 5 Member
    Hello all! Very interesting posts. I am 57 years old and had kept the same weight for about 5 years until last year when I gained 7 pounds, currently at 164, need to go down to 140. I eat a good diet and exercise at least 3 times a week. I feel that my metabolism went on vacation and never came back. My doctor have cheched tyroid, cortisol levels, etc, and everything is normal. I walk 1 hr on the treadmill and do zumba. I just started yoga (3 clases already) hoping it will help.
  • krenwren
    krenwren Posts: 136 Member
    @griffinca2 I know you have mentioned the sugar issue, do you separate out naturally occurring sugars? I am trying to substitute fruit for snacks.
  • griffinca2
    griffinca2 Posts: 672 Member
    @krenwren, I didn't at first; I limited all sugar to between 45 & 60 gm a day. I have gone back to adding low sugar fruits (Fuji & Gala apples are both low in sugar & cals), but trying to keep the added sugars low as possible. There are sites that list the amt of sugar in foods--check them out. White potatoes & white bread are the worst; also watch your ingredients for added sugars. You may have to experiment to see what works for you. BTW, I still enjoy cake, cookies, etc., only in limited amounts. Haven't put any weight back on (in fact I lost some) even though I'm not exercising. When they operated on my wrist they put a plate & a pin in it; the pin is still in & won't come out until they take the cast off on the 22nd. The pin has a knob on the outside that presses against the cast & is very uncomfortable. Needless to say, my muscle s have turned to mush! May be able to re-gain some mass once I get back to exercising. B)
  • going2befit4ever
    going2befit4ever Posts: 225 Member
    Glad I discovered this thread hope that I canbe as successful as you guys
  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 34,600 Member
    krenwren wrote: »
    @griffinca2 I know you have mentioned the sugar issue, do you separate out naturally occurring sugars? I am trying to substitute fruit for snacks.

    I'm not who you asked, but FWIW as a data point: I go over MFP's default sugar allowance every day, and most days the only "added sugar" I eat is 1T of all-fruit spread (30 cals) that has some concentrated fruit juice in it. The rest of the sugar comes from fruit and dairy products. I'm seeing no ill effects. I've lost 60 pounds since April 2015 (am very close to goal weight), and my lipid panel results have gone from quite bad to firmly in the normal range (actual numbers are on my profile).

    Others' mileage may vary.

    P.S. I do eat cake or what-have-you occasionally. I kind of worked my way out of cravings for hyper-sweet foods (candy, etc.) by eating more fruit, and now just don't find sugar-y things wonderful enough to include in my eating every day. I don't think there's anything wrong with eating them, for those who favor them, as long as the total nutrition picture is good.
  • krenwren
    krenwren Posts: 136 Member
    thanks @AnnPT77! I have a bad concentrated sugar habit that took me surprise when I decided to try to cut it out. I get a sugar craving that I want to try satisfying with fruit! Good to know you had success with naturally occuring sugars!
  • JanetMMcC
    JanetMMcC Posts: 410 Member
    @krenwren - one of my favorite sweet treats is a cup of vanilla yogurt - non-fat but either plain or Greek - with a cup of frozen cherries (make sure they don't have added sugar). Other frozen fruits work, too, but cherries, for some reason, never freeze hardhardhard. And when you mix them into Greek nonfat yogurt, some of the yogurt freezes into an almost ice-cream texture. It's a huge serving for about 100 to 130 cals for the yogurt plus about 80 for the cherries.

    If it's sweetness you crave, yogurt with orange flavored "Milk Magic" or other brands of milk flavoring tastes like a Dreamsicle. And the chocolate flavor in coffee is a no-cal mocha.

  • airangel59
    airangel59 Posts: 1,887 Member
    Slow & steady, one day, one pound, one step at a time....at our age (I'm 56) the skin does not have the elasticity it did when we were younger to snap back as the weight comes off & it will come off. Speaking for myself, I'd carried my weight for at least 3 decades before I got the face slap diagnosis I needed to get myself on the right track (type 2) back in 2012.

    It is doable though, I pre plan/pre log and make what I want to eat (i.e no deprivation) fit within my daily goals.

    It's never too late, we are older but wiser and we're all here for the same reason.

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  • mk2fit
    mk2fit Posts: 730 Member
    Woo hoo @airangel59!!! Great job! You are right, one step, day, pound at a time and it IS doable! Now what do we do with the spare skin? (hahaha)
  • 1Nana2many
    1Nana2many Posts: 172 Member
    Please allow me to add to this thread/group! I just found MFP a couple weeks ago and have been logging religiously for the last 1 1/2 weeks. I retired a year ago last October 1st and gained to an all-time high of 244.7 pounds. In 2005 my husband and I both attended WW meetings and I lost 50 pounds, but just felt like I would be forever going to meetings and that is really not my thing. I wish I would have found MFP long ago! It helps me so much to be able to see exactly how many calories I am eating and I don't really feel deprived. I am struggling to get enough water in, but I am improving...up to 6 cups a day now. I am sticking pretty close to 1200 per day even with the occasional chocolate chip cookie included. I know I can do this! I just need to keep my head in the plan! I have been inspired by reading this thread and it has been a joy to find people in my own age and place in life! Thank you all for sharing your stories! Good luck and God bless!
  • griffinca2
    griffinca2 Posts: 672 Member
    Congrats on your retirement! You can do it, and you have the right attitude--not depriving yourself. It is abt one day at a time and a lifestyle not a diet with an end date. BTW, we are all here for you!! B)
  • trina1049
    trina1049 Posts: 593 Member
    @1Nana2many, retirement is awesome! Time to put yourself first and get fit! I'm also a former Weight Watcher and I've had much more sustainable success with MFP. Counting calories puts you in control and knowledgeable about what works for you.
  • krenwren
    krenwren Posts: 136 Member
    Welcome @1Nana2many, this thread has been so helpful for my journey too. Great bunch of folks with a lot of great success! I hope I can tell my success story later this year!
  • mk2fit
    mk2fit Posts: 730 Member
    @1Nana2many, welcome! You are in a safe and wonderful place!
  • Imomw2016
    Imomw2016 Posts: 93 Member
    Hello ladies, I'm 47 and am just starting menopause. Those hot flashes are a delight aren't they?

    I would like to thank each of you for sharing your experiences so eloquently and many times with a nice touch of humour! There are some points to ponder as I go through menopause and things to consider for long term health that I would not have understood had I not read this post.

    Many thanks!

  • deb9615
    deb9615 Posts: 8 Member
    Hello!

    I'm also 47 and have been peri-menopausal for just over a year now. Hot flushes have subsided a little but my boobs feel so heavy all the time and I've gained weight but admittedly have been eating too many calories. TIme to get out the food scales and log everything to ensure a calorie deficit. I've got about 2 stone to lose before I'll feel slim again.
  • Jess830409
    Jess830409 Posts: 285 Member
    Hello ladies - I am actually 32 - BUT HEAR ME OUT lol :-)

    I am a breast cancer survivor of 5 years, and about 2 years ago I had my ovaries removed - throwing me into surgical Menopause. Every since then it has been a roller coaster. What used to work for me as far as food choices and exercise, doesn't seem to make a dent anymore. I have put on 30 lbs in those two years - despite running a few half marathons and one full marathon - and strength training 2-3 times a week consistently.
    I feel like I am starting all over again - and I truly believe that the hormone imbalance is to blame.
    But I am trying not to get discouraged, and reading this thread has helped me.
    There is a way to get rid of this weight, I just have to find the right post-menopausal path!
    Thanks ladies - best wishes to all!
  • KareninLux
    KareninLux Posts: 1,413 Member
    I turn 50 this year. Found MFP 10 weeks ago. Changing my life. Read through this entire thread. Have to say...
    YOU LADIES ALL ROCK!
  • griffinca2
    griffinca2 Posts: 672 Member
    Jess, You are very welcome here! Try watching your sugar intake (both natural & added--especially the added), and add weight training to your running program. B)
  • Jess830409
    Jess830409 Posts: 285 Member
    griffinca2 wrote: »
    Jess, You are very welcome here! Try watching your sugar intake (both natural & added--especially the added), and add weight training to your running program. B)

    Thank you!! Appreciate the welcome and the tips!
  • retirehappy
    retirehappy Posts: 3,785 Member
    griffinca2 wrote: »
    Jess, You are very welcome here! Try watching your sugar intake (both natural & added--especially the added), and add weight training to your running program. B)

    Seconding the weight loss training and adding, make sure you get enough protein AND fat. Let the carbs fill in the rest. You need some fat to burn fat and transport most vitamins throughout your body.

    I have a breast cancer survivor sister and my best friend has made it through twice, and had to have a hysterectomy to up her survival rate odds. I understand how very difficult your journey has been.

    All the best in your efforts to stay fit and healthy.
  • calmandpeaceful
    calmandpeaceful Posts: 95 Member
    Good morning. I just can't seem to get started on this. I was going to start early January but got thrown off by a major cold.

    HOW did you get started? Any inspiration is most welcome.
  • Eleted
    Eleted Posts: 121 Member
    To Calm and Peaceful. I think it is normal to start many times. Life gets in the way. Something clicked for me last May and I have not missed a day and am down 35 lbs. Do not get discouraged and give yourself positive messages.( it really works) I read 3-4 autobiographies on peoples weight loss journeys before beginning and that inspired me. Take it one day at a time. "Just for today, I'm going to log all of my food." If you look at the whole it can be overwhelming. Good luck. Stay reading all the Success Stories!!
  • clh72569
    clh72569 Posts: 280 Member
    I am 4'11" and 53 years old. I started at 150 and now at 100 lbs.gj1azpm3ou4d.jpg
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  • 1Nana2many
    1Nana2many Posts: 172 Member
    @calmandpeaceful : It can be very difficult to get started and stay motivated. My personal opinion is that we find it so much easier to put everyone else's needs and wants ahead of our own. We apply the "some day" theory to our own needs and wants. And about half the time we're too tired to think about what we need at the end of the day. When it comes to weight loss and our personal health, we really need to reverse this thought process. We need to put a value on ourselves. I do know from walking this journey before how much better I feel when I am taking better care of myself. I have more energy to give to the ones I love when I feel better about myself. That being said, when I get tired of trying to figure out the healthy thing to eat, I have to remind myself that I AM WORTH IT! I try really hard to find foods I love and work the treats into my calories, not just throw the whole thing out the window and eat the chips. If I can work in a few chips or a little sugary treat now and then, then I still am eating the things I love AND staying on my plan. I don't have to have half a bag. I DO have to measure and weigh every bite I put in my mouth and MFP, along with the APP on my cell phone make it possible for me to do it at home and away. I am not perfect and I'm really just getting started again on my weight loss journey, but I am determined to keep moving forward on this path every day. Every day is a new day. Forgive yourself for yesterday's imperfections and start again. YOU ARE WORTH THE EFFORT! You CAN do it!
  • griffinca2
    griffinca2 Posts: 672 Member
    Nana & Calm, Great attitude! It is about the journey and not about the piece of cake or chips; if you eat more than you should or too much of something yummy, get back up and keep going and forget about it. B)
  • ggeise14
    ggeise14 Posts: 387 Member
    Don't give up. It's keeping at it each day. I lost 30 lbs five years ago and gained half back, had my thyroid removed a oouple of years ago and it's taken a bit to find the right meds/dose. I do exercise at least 6 days a week and that just helps me feel better. My goal is to lose my 5 lb holiday gain. MFP has made me aware of what works for my body and the meaning of calories. My journey started with WW and counting points, I prefer MFP.
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