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

GrandadRugRat
GrandadRugRat 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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  • gkingbr
    gkingbr Posts: 292 Member
    welcome to MFP.
    i am hoping to get of my blood pressure medicine once a lose a bunch or weight.
  • GrandadRugRat
    GrandadRugRat Posts: 22 Member
    When did you start?
  • Ninkyou
    Ninkyou 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!
  • GrandadRugRat
    GrandadRugRat Posts: 22 Member
    Thank you
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim 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
  • MostlyWater
    MostlyWater Posts: 4,294 Member
    Never too old!
  • RaeBeeBaby
    RaeBeeBaby 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!
  • GrandadRugRat
    GrandadRugRat 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.

  • Imomw2016
    Imomw2016 Posts: 93 Member
    Never too old! Welcome to MFP!
  • GrandadRugRat
    GrandadRugRat 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.
  • bussyfeso
    bussyfeso Posts: 77 Member
    Never too late
  • sijomial
    sijomial 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
  • lessismoreohio
    lessismoreohio 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.
  • debrakgoogins
    debrakgoogins 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!!!
  • krysmuree
    krysmuree 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.
  • estephanieono
    estephanieono Posts: 34 Member
    You're not even old.
  • sheermomentum
    sheermomentum Posts: 827 Member
    GrandadRugRat wrote: »
    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.

    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.
  • ceesaw
    ceesaw 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.
  • angelamichelle_xo
    angelamichelle_xo Posts: 646 Member
    never too old!!!
  • Sassystac76
    Sassystac76 Posts: 44 Member
    You will do great! Never to old or late to take some you time to focus on yourself.
  • gkingbr
    gkingbr Posts: 292 Member
    GrandadRugRat wrote: »
    When did you start?

    i started early December last year. I have a long way to go.
  • GrandadRugRat
    GrandadRugRat 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.
  • GrandadRugRat
    GrandadRugRat Posts: 22 Member
    angelamichelle_xo wrote: »
    never too old!!!

    So they keep telling me. Just hoping I keep motivated.
  • GrandadRugRat
    GrandadRugRat 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.
  • GrandadRugRat
    GrandadRugRat Posts: 22 Member
    sheermomentum wrote: »
    GrandadRugRat wrote: »
    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.

    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.
  • GrandadRugRat
    GrandadRugRat 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.
  • GrandadRugRat
    GrandadRugRat Posts: 22 Member
    bussyfeso wrote: »
    Never too late

    Thanks
  • GrandadRugRat
    GrandadRugRat Posts: 22 Member
    Thanks everyone for you great comments and inspiration. I am now convinced I am starting my journey in the right place.
  • RoxieDawn
    RoxieDawn Posts: 15,488 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... :):)
  • snowflake954
    snowflake954 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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