55-65 year old women's success?

calm, Take it one day at a time; failure is when you quit and give up. Keep at it and don't give up, you will reach your goal. Good luck!

Be kind to yourself, you are on a long journey! Gayle Minneapolis

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quote="luluinca;30779977"]I'm 64 and started here in Sept of 2013 with 70 lbs to lose, still recovering from a back injury (which really piled on the pounds), and have so far lost 56 lbs. I won't pretend it's been easy but I've been pretty determined. The difference for me was really exercising my little heart out. I go to the gym at least 4 days a week, right now I'm going 5 days to see how that goes, where I do strength training/weight lifting, lots of calisthenic and circuit type workouts, swim, and generally work my butt off for 90 minutes or more. The other two or sometime three days I walk the dogs between 3 and 4 miles each day.

I've found that my metabolism isn't as slow now as it was when I started so I'm actually eating more than I was and still losing weight, albeit a little slowly. I'm enjoying myself though and I'm certainly not starving to death or anything on an average of 1650-1750 calories a day.

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I'm 55 and anyone can do it at any age. Resistance training and keeping the weight off is the fountain of youth!

@baharal Congratulations for dropping below 200! It may have seemed anticlimactic, but it is forward-movement in the right direction and you are taking control of the situation. That, my friend, is progress!
@californiagirl2012 You are absolutely right! It really doesn't matter what our age is! The thing that matters most, in my humble opinion, is that we make the commitment to value ourselves enough every day to make good food choices. I don't think I'm alone in putting myself last when it comes to care-taking and the higher my weight went, the more my self-esteem deteriorated until I was doing more damage with every bite of food because I felt like a lost cause. Well, NO MORE! EVERY DAY IS A NEW DAY!

I started MFP on January 4th, 2016 at age 59 [I REALLY wish I'd found it sooner!] at 244.7 pounds and at 5'4", that's a very tight size 18/20 and it doesn't look or feel good. Today, March 19, 2016, I weighed in at 215.5 pounds, that's a loss of 29.2 pounds in about 80 days. My size 18 jeans are just falling off, but it feels great to know that I can keep doing this AND making progress. I have to think a little more about what I am putting in my mouth, but I am still eating food I have always loved to eat...not as much bread, not as much anything, but I don't have that miserable feeling after over-eating any more. I don't mind seeing what real hunger feels like just before I eat my next meal. And I keep catching my husband of nearly 40 years looking at me with a little smile on his face when I don't expect it...could it be because my double chin is starting to disappear? I don't know, but I like it...

Keep moving forward ladies [and gentlemen]! Buy that food scale and use it at least until you really know what a serving size it. Put every bite you eat in your food diary every day. Move a little more every day. Whatever movement you can manage! You are WORTH IT!!!

@1Nana2many: I love your attitude. Preach it . . . and go, you!

Griffinca2 - like you my MD told me not to lift anything, I have three bulging discs. I'm glad the time change is giving us more daylight so I can at least walk after work.

Nana - congrats on you weight loss as well. I too am eating what I want. That's what I love about MPF.

I did not eat processed foods until a couple of weeks ago. I was diagnosed with lymphoma a year ago and am in remission. That is what gave me the push to say enough is enough! The weight must come off. Our bodies and our health is a blessing and it our decision whether we step up to the plate and take care of them. The stories on this website are much more motivating than any weight loss meeting I've been to and the before and after pix are amazing!

I'm chomping at the bit to exercise. I know I can use hand weights and and the exercise ball to do squats and push ups. That's my challenge now. Just to do it!

118.5kgs (261 lbs) September 2013



75.9kgs (167 lbs) January 2016, maintaining for over 12 months.

Hello all, just joining your forum today. There are nice and inspirational posts here. I am almost 64 and riddled with Arthritis. Would like some friends to learn from. I need to loose at least 30 pounds. Any help will be appreciated

chuckyjean wrote: »

I'm 58 and have lost 22 lbs since December
I didn't have a whole lot to lose, and another 8 lbs I'll be at my goal weight. I find when I get my daily protein goal it helps. Eat at a calorie deficit and you will lose. I also try to get in 10000 steps everyday, do planks, push-ups, Crunch's and squats nearly everyday

Thanks. Will definitely do this

I'm 51 years old 5'7. Need to lose 15 pounds to reach my goal weight at 160. I have been hovering between 180-185 for about 3 months I start my day by walking briskly for 90 minutes.. Close to 6 miles. I have my calorie intake at 1200. If anyone has ANY suggestions please pass them on! Getting frustrated....

chuckyjean wrote: »

I'm 58 and have lost 22 lbs since December
I didn't have a whole lot to lose, and another 8 lbs I'll be at my goal weight. I find when I get my daily protein goal it helps. Eat at a calorie deficit and you will lose. I also try to get in 10000 steps everyday, do planks, push-ups, Crunch's and squats nearly everyday

Here's a web link at the Arthritis Foundation that suggests water exercise for people with arthritis.
http://www.arthritis.org/living-with-arthritis/exercise/workouts/simple-routines/water-walking.php
Please note that it mentions that because you do not bear weight while exercising in water, it doesn't help alot with bone retention, but it does say you can do great things for muscle because water has 12X the resistance of air. I know our local small town pool offers times in the summer for water walking. It makes me think it would be a good idea for me to get myself to the pool this summer and walk!

I'm 60 , started loosing weight last Sept. started at 182. Weghed 144 this morning. Lost the weight by walking and a 1100 calorie diet. Tryed to go to maintanance 3 weeks ago. Got up to 1500 calories and My stomach rebelled. So I'm back to 1200 . I've Lost From 147 down to 144.5 trying to stop loosing. But I had tryed to Increase my calories 10 pounds early so thats ok. I can loose 15-20 more pounds with out any problems. My husband And I are riding bikes now. He has lost almost 50 pounds Mostly by walking too..

shirinian1, Some suggestions; 1) Start lifting weights, start with about two exercises per body part w/at least two sets of 12-15 reps. 2) watch your sugar intake (natural & added (especially the added)) and white starchy carbs. And 3) cut back on overly processed foods (i.e. canned veggies--use frozen and add your own seasonings, etc.). I did this last year and lost 12 lbs and I'm 65. Good luck!

griffinca2 wrote: »

shirinian1, Some suggestions; 1) Start lifting weights, start with about two exercises per body part w/at least two sets of 12-15 reps. 2) watch your sugar intake (natural & added (especially the added)) and white starchy carbs. And 3) cut back on overly processed foods (i.e. canned veggies--use frozen and add your own seasonings, etc.). I did this last year and lost 12 lbs and I'm 65. Good luck!

I also recommend strength training, 3x week if you can. You could also do some cross training days vs just weightlifting. I'd suggest walking right after breakfast and no more than 60 minutes, and use the other 30 minutes for strength work-calisthenics-cross training.

Also consider doing interval walking or riding a bicycle or using an elliptical to perform HIIT cardio: Walk as fast as you can for 1 minute, walk slowly for 2 minutes; check out HIIT (high intensity interval training).

Follow this routine: Warmup 5 minutes, stretch out, exercise, warm down, stretch down entire body

Eat more on heaviest exercise days, eat less on lighter days and rest day. Eat high protein, moderate carbs from fruits/vegetables/grains/beans and low fat. Like I eat 140-150 grams Protein, 80-110 carbs, 40-50 Fat depending on what kind of exercise day I am on.

Awesome attitude and work ethic you have! PM/FR me if want.