60 but still young at heart

helenbrunn
helenbrunn Posts: 7 Member
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Hi All

I hit the big 60 last summer
I have piled on the pounds in recent years
Suddenly looked in mirror and didnt like what I saw
So here I am
I have found HIIT and although I only manage a beginners 10 mins per day, I do give it my all
I have been cutting back on carbs for a week and have already lost 4lbs
I have also cut out those nasty Zero drinks (possibly the cause of daily headaches)
I now try to drink 2 ltr of water each day, plus the occasional glass of fresh orange juice (well I have oranges coming out of my ears) ps i live in Greece

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  • LaMacNider
    LaMacNider Posts: 2 Member
    Hi Helen,

    I live in Dublin, Ohio, and I am 58 but like you, looked in the mirror and didn't like what I saw. I am just starting out and I have to lose 99 pounds. (I would say 100 but that sounds like so much!)

    I would love to connect on here with you. It would be nice to have a motivational friend. :smile:

    Laurie
  • VillageSmithy
    VillageSmithy Posts: 42 Member
    My odometer just clicked over to 69 years old. For me, the epiphany came a year ago, on my 68th birthday. Over the years, I had gradually inflicted a spectrum of metabolic troubles on myself -- you know, hyper-this, hyper-that, borderline diabetes, and I'd lost the ability to run, even at a modest pace or distance. I was wearing fat-guy clothes, and I didn't like my appearance. Not good!

    Long story short, I threw everything into a renaissance. By summer, I'd lost the gut, had reached my high school weight and had won a ditch-the meds message from the internist.

    I'm now days away from my one-year mark at MFP. I have kept the weight off, and, at 10% body fat, I'm leaner than at any time in my adult life. All this is just by way of saying that a turn-around is completely possible. As the saying goes, all it takes is all you've got.

    Add me as a friend, if you're inclined, Helen and Laurie. I'll be delighted to cheer you on!
  • luluinca
    luluinca Posts: 2,899 Member
    Another cheerleader here for the two of you if you're so inclined. I started here in Sept of 2013 and even though I'm generally on maintenance....MFP has become such an important part of my life that I have no intention of deserting my friends or sliding back into old habits.

    Feel free to send me a friend request. I log every day and try to inspire others to do their best. Age is just a number and at 65 (almost 66), I feel better than I did in my 40's!
  • Malenurse51
    Malenurse51 Posts: 181 Member
    64 here, lost 60 pounds since August, have about another 10 to go. Started exercising (again), launched a couple of meds so far, dropped 10" from my waist and rediscovering body parts that I thought we gone a long time ago and working on the rest. Haven't you heard that 60 is the new 30? I'm making it a resolution to living the next 30 better than I did the last 30. Feel free to add me.
  • helenbrunn
    helenbrunn Posts: 7 Member
    Wow well done. I have heard that about the age thing
    I am finding it hard to think of things to eat
    I live in Greece and getting hold of healthy food is proving a challenge
  • helenbrunn
    helenbrunn Posts: 7 Member
    Not quite sure how to do individual replies or send friend requests
  • soullevel
    soullevel Posts: 29 Member
    Wow! You guys are amazing!! So inspirational!!!
  • soullevel
    soullevel Posts: 29 Member
    helenbrunn wrote: »
    Not quite sure how to do individual replies or send friend requests

    Hi Helen- you can hit "quote" to reply to individual comments. And to send a ftiend request, click on the persons name until it takes you to their page with a little blue icon with a plus symbol
  • helenbrunn
    helenbrunn Posts: 7 Member
    soullevel wrote: »
    helenbrunn wrote: »
    Not quite sure how to do individual replies or send friend requests

    Hi Helen- you can hit "quote" to reply to individual comments. And to send a ftiend request, click on the persons name until it takes you to their page with a little blue icon with a plus symbol

    Thank you
    all friend requests now sent
  • helenbrunn
    helenbrunn Posts: 7 Member
    Malenurse51 wrote: »
    64 here, lost 60 pounds since August, have about another 10 to go. Started exercising (again), launched a couple of meds so far, dropped 10" from my waist and rediscovering body parts that I thought we gone a long time ago and working on the rest. Haven't you heard that 60 is the new 30? I'm making it a resolution to living the next 30 better than I did the last 30. Feel free to add me.

    Friend request sent
  • snowflake954
    snowflake954 Posts: 8,399 Member
    I'm 61 and have lived in Rome, Italy for 30 yrs. You're in Med diet country--it should be easy to find fresh food. I've been on MFP for 3 yrs. It changed my life. I push myself to do more (not less) and it shows. I swim, do aqua-gym, stretching, yoga and lots of walking at least 3x a week. I'm basically maintaining now. I've learned so much following the discussions on here. Welcome and best of luck.
  • helenbrunn
    helenbrunn Posts: 7 Member
    snowflake954 wrote: »
    I'm 61 and have lived in Rome, Italy for 30 yrs. You're in Med diet country--it should be easy to find fresh food. I've been on MFP for 3 yrs. It changed my life. I push myself to do more (not less) and it shows. I swim, do aqua-gym, stretching, yoga and lots of walking at least 3x a week. I'm basically maintaining now. I've learned so much following the discussions on here. Welcome and best of luck.

    Thank you
    Not always easy to get everything as the island often has to wait for supplies
    However we have a fantastic farmers market twice a week (dont always get there as its a 50 mile round trip)
    Unfortunately I love all the naughty Greek food hence the 3 stone overweight
    I am learning to eat healthier and exercising every day
  • Mazirene
    Mazirene Posts: 16 Member
    Hi Helen! Found you by doing a Greece search. Originally from New York City, I've been living in Greece for the past 17 years. Most of the time in Athens and part-time on a tiny island. These days it's most of the time on the tiny island. I think we probably have some things in common. Feel free to friend me.

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