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    Am I too old to get my fitness and body back?

    Posts: 22 Member
    edited November 2024 in Introduce Yourself
    Hi I am Paul and I am grandad to 4 little RugRats. After a long lay off from a very physical job through injury I now need to get my fitness levels and lose some weight so I can enjoy my grandchildren again. I also would like to reverse my type 2 diabetics as I really don't want to be taking medication all my life.
    Hoping to find friends and motivational buddies.
    Hope I can help and be helped lol.

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    • Posts: 292 Member
      welcome to MFP.
      i am hoping to get of my blood pressure medicine once a lose a bunch or weight.
    • Posts: 22 Member
      When did you start?
    • Posts: 6,666 Member
      You're never too old.

      Harriette Thompson who is 92 and has 10 grand children finished a marathon last year. And Jonathan Mendes is NYC's oldest Marathon runner and he's 95.

      Age is just a number. Sure it may be harder and a few more complications (due to age). And heck, maybe you can't go as fast as a 20 year old. BUT that doesn't mean you can't achieve your goals. You can do it!
    • Posts: 22 Member
      Thank you
    • Posts: 17,456 Member
      I did at 47

      @sijomial rocks his physique

      When you're older you're more stubborn

      Makes it easier

      You know what to do ...do it
    • Posts: 4,294 Member
      Never too old!
    • Posts: 4,246 Member
      Nope! Never too old to improve your health and fitness. I'm a grandmother and have also dealt with serious health issues. I'm well on my way to great things and nothings going to stop me! Just get busy!
    • Posts: 22 Member
      rabbitjb wrote: »
      I did at 47

      @sijomial rocks his physique

      When you're older you're more stubborn

      Makes it easier

      You know what to do ...do it

      Thank you. Oh I can be stubborn.

    • Posts: 93 Member
      Never too old! Welcome to MFP!
    • Posts: 22 Member
      RaeBeeBaby wrote: »
      Nope! Never too old to improve your health and fitness. I'm a grandmother and have also dealt with serious health issues. I'm well on my way to great things and nothings going to stop me! Just get busy!

      Many thanks and well done you.
    • Posts: 77 Member
      Never too late
    • Posts: 19,809 Member
      rabbitjb wrote: »
      I did at 47

      @sijomial rocks his physique

      When you're older you're more stubborn

      Makes it easier

      You know what to do ...do it

      Aw shucks! Thank you @rabbitjb

      At 55 I've not quite got my strength back to my lifetime peak (would help if car drivers would stop running into me!) but aerobic fitness is probably better than ever.
      It's different training in your 50's, progress is slower and I've a lifetime of old injuries to manage but if you have the motivation most things are possible.

      #growingolddisgracefully
    • Posts: 910 Member
      bussyfeso wrote: »
      Never too late

      Never too late to do the right thing. I'm 52 and I'm still fairly new to this and still learning and applying what I've learned.
    • Posts: 2,033 Member
      It's never too late to make a change. You may never have your "old body" back but you might end up with a better version than you did before. Good luck to you!!!
    • Posts: 326 Member
      edited January 2016
      You're never too old! My father is 56 and he had type 2 diabetes and was just over 300lbs. He changed his entire life - he bikes ten miles every morning and ends the day with cardio. He also switched to a low carb, high fat diet (ridding himself of his worst temptations - starchy vegetables, pasta and bread) and had since become pescatarian of his own choice. He is down to 172lbs and hasn't had a complication of diabetes in two years. I have never seen him so fit, healthy or happy in my entire life.

      YOU are in control of your destiny, my friend. Age is just a number!

      ** The above is NOT a recommendation for a low carb, high fat diet, nor pescatarianism - everyone is different and this is simply what worked for him and what he could stick to.
    • Posts: 34 Member
      You're not even old.
    • Posts: 827 Member
      GrandadRugRat wrote: »
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      Thank you. Oh I can be stubborn.

      Stubborn is a real asset in this game :)

      You're 6 years older than me. You're 2 years younger than my boyfriend. We're not old. We're well-seasoned. Its a good thing.
    • Posts: 1 Member
      You are never too old. I am 75 and have serious health problems but I am just starting to do something about it. Please wish me luck and help me stay motivated.
    • Posts: 646 Member
      never too old!!!
    • Posts: 44 Member
      You will do great! Never to old or late to take some you time to focus on yourself.
    • Posts: 292 Member
      GrandadRugRat wrote: »
      When did you start?

      i started early December last year. I have a long way to go.
    • Posts: 22 Member
      Sassystac76 wrote: »
      You will do great! Never to old or late to take some you time to focus on yourself.

      Thank you.
    • Posts: 22 Member
      angelamichelle_xo wrote: »
      never too old!!!

      So they keep telling me. Just hoping I keep motivated.
    • Posts: 22 Member
      ceesaw wrote: »
      You are never too old. I am 75 and have serious health problems but I am just starting to do something about it. Please wish me luck and help me stay motivated.

      I only started yesterday and am just getting used to this app. Good luck and of course I will help you. You could also help me. Add me as a friend if you like.
    • Posts: 22 Member
      sheermomentum wrote: »
      show previous quotes

      Stubborn is a real asset in this game :)

      You're 6 years older than me. You're 2 years younger than my boyfriend. We're not old. We're well-seasoned. Its a good thing.

      I like that. Well seasoned haha.
    • Posts: 22 Member
      KrissyMuree wrote: »
      You're never too old! My father is 56 and he had type 2 diabetes and was just over 300lbs. He changed his entire life - he bikes ten miles every morning and ends the day with cardio. He also switched to a low carb, high fat diet (ridding himself of his worst temptations - starchy vegetables, pasta and bread) and had since become pescatarian of his own choice. He is down to 172lbs and hasn't had a complication of diabetes in two years. I have never seen him so fit, healthy or happy in my entire life.

      YOU are in control of your destiny, my friend. Age is just a number!

      ** The above is NOT a recommendation for a low carb, high fat diet, nor pescatarianism - everyone is different and this is simply what worked for him and what he could stick to.

      Wow thank you. You must be really proud.
    • Posts: 22 Member
      bussyfeso wrote: »
      Never too late

      Thanks
    • Posts: 22 Member
      Thanks everyone for you great comments and inspiration. I am now convinced I am starting my journey in the right place.
    • Posts: 15,487 Member
      rabbitjb wrote: »
      I did at 47

      @sijomial rocks his physique

      When you're older you're more stubborn

      Makes it easier

      You know what to do ...do it

      I did too at 47 and my husband is 56 so he too is doing it.. Gosh I hope you come back and give us updates!

      I am sending a friend request to you! Best of luck... :):)
    • Posts: 8,399 Member
      I'm 61 and go to the pool 3 times a week, gym once, plus yoga, acqua-gym, stretching. I'm in good shape despite my AO and I don't give up easily. I think there's a way to better every problem. You have to stop thinking you're old and do what you can as long as you can. Wishing you luck.
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