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  • Nikion901
    Nikion901 Posts: 2,467 Member
    I am 71 and losing weight.
  • spinnerdell
    spinnerdell Posts: 233 Member
    I'm 69 years old and 65 pounds down, thanks in large part to this wonderful website. Conscientious weighing and logging of everything I eat has been key for me. Walking, I agree, is an excellent way to move more, and for those times when I can't leave the house, I enjoy Leslie Sansone's walking workout videos. These are inexpensive, widely available, and gentle for older bodies.
  • bebbingtoncatherine
    bebbingtoncatherine Posts: 10 Member
    So pleased that I decided to join mfp and come onto the community. Such a lovely group of people think I'm going to enjoy it here. Have a good rest of your day.
  • VillageSmithy
    VillageSmithy Posts: 42 Member
    Welcome! Please do not imagine age to be a barrier. It absolutely is not!

    Everyone should find the course of action that suits their personality and circumstances. Some do best putting a toe in the water at first.

    My own approach was to throw everything into my renaissance on Day 1, revising nutrition, exercise, and sleep. I gave up escalators and elevators and began parking in far corners. I bought a kitchen scale, a Nutri-bullet, and workout duds. I bought a Withings Body Analyzer bathroom scale and I hired a professional trainer. The results were fast and dramatic… and lasting. There was no push-back.

    I dropped about 65 pounds during the first half of last year and have kept body fat around 10% since then.
    These days I run – well, mostly – five miles every morning. (My limit was 1/2 block when I started.)

    I'm 69 years old.
  • LindaH44
    LindaH44 Posts: 1 Member
    I am so inspired by this site. I'm older than everyone, I think -- 71 -- but I am determined to be healthy and energetic (and thin). I don't have a lot to lose - 10-15 pounds. I've only put it on recently and can't fit into last summer's pants, size 10s. I felt alone until I signed on here. Wow -- I am impressed with people's accomplishments! It seems like such a long journey ahead. I work at my computer several hours a day -- tips on getting enough exercise would be welcome. Thank you.
  • bebbingtoncatherine
    bebbingtoncatherine Posts: 10 Member
    Hi villagesmithy thanks for the welcome and encouragement it's much appreciated. Yes, I have decided that this HAS to be my top priority for a while, not something that I am used to. I'm thinking if I'm fitter and happier, then it must filter down the line.

    Higher lindah44 nice to " meet" you. Good luck on your weight loss journey
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