55-65 year old women's success?

ilikegardens · August 2016

1Nana2many wrote: »

A question for you ladies: If you can't go to a gym, what's your favorite piece of exercise equipment you would love to have in your home that you could use year round when it's too hot or too cold or nasty outside? Any particular brands or features you are fond of?

I have a Concept 2 rower, too, which I love but can't use until my doctor says it's okay (hip replacement). I also use an elliptical at home, which I can do right now. The rower works everything, but there's no doubt that it can also be very challenging. Lots of people love it, others hate it....

I have kettle bells, a TRX, balance boards, resistance bands. I get bored easily, and having a bunch of toys is helpful.

gesundundmunter: the hip replacement was a game changer. Like you, I experienced immediate relief. I'm able to move more and have lost 20 pounds (45 more to go).

Verdenal · August 2016

1Nana2many wrote: »

A question for you ladies: If you can't go to a gym, what's your favorite piece of exercise equipment you would love to have in your home that you could use year round when it's too hot or too cold or nasty outside? Any particular brands or features you are fond of?

I would like an elliptical trainer. It's easier on the joints than a treadmill.

MamaSooz89129 · August 2016

Goddesskat wrote: »

I just wanted to thank you for your inspiring story. I have been here off and on. More off than on. I've decided on June 22, 2016 this year that I really need to get a handle on myself and get healthy because I could not move last year when I injured myself and I gained yet more weight and became depressed over it all. Somehow, I have been blessed to have someone come to me who wants to walk, so we started a walking program along with dietary intake. I have lost 11 lbs. since then and 12 inches off my body. This I know is not that much, but for me, seeing the numbers go down gives me hope that I will eventually get to where I want to be. I was actually 276 lbs. when I couldn't move. I started this journey at 262 lbs. So, before this date of June 22nd, I did lose some weight. Now, I weigh 253.6 lbs. My goal is to get down to 170 lbs. where I was before I became Obese. I'm actually supposed to be a little lighter than that goal weight. I would be happy with getting there though. Should I see when I get there I can do more, I will. Thank you again for today keeping me on track. I'm going to be 63 in January, so to hear someone my age's story is amazing. Keep up your good work at maintenance. When I get to maintenance, I hope to keep my weight where it ends up too.

Goddesskat, way to go. You sound really similar to me - I am 56 - started my health journey July 1, 2016 with 83 lbs to lose. So far I'm down 16 (4 down on MFP, I started that mid July)... a huge chunk came off in the first two weeks, which was likely water. My goal is to get to 175 and to not have to shop in Plus Size (I am 5' 8" and for years have been 3x on top and 2x on bottom). Good for you doing measurements; I need to do that - I am somewhat scale obsessed and I've got to stop it. Good luck and keep logging all your meals - it has made all the difference for me.

marjtrewin · August 2016

Did me good to read the success stories. Looked at myself in the mirror last night -- what a shock. My stomach a sack of fat. How unhealthy. Today is a new day. If other people can do it so can I and I will. I am 63 years old.

evesmom2 · August 2016

You can do it marjtrewin!!! I'm 61 and have lost 51 lbs so far

spikeyhair · August 2016

You can certainly do it margtrewin. I'm 71 and have lost 30 lbs and started to workout every day

griffinca2 · August 2016

margtrewin, you can do it; we're here for you!! Just remember you will have bad days along the way where you mess up (we all do); just get back up and start over. You only fail when you quit!

1Nana2many · August 2016

Griffinca2 is right! I admit I was just hopeful when I first started MFP on January 2nd this year. I just logged day 221 this morning. I started at 244.7 pounds and am now down to 187. I am 5'4" tall. I am way more then mearly hopeful now! I am committed! I try to log each meal as I eat it. At the beginning I even logged before I ate in case I wanted to revise how much I was eating. I try to be sure I get enough protein and I still eat too much sugar.

I have not exercised myself to death. My goal from the beginning was to just move a little more today than I did yesterday, day after day and stick as close to my calorie goal as I could. For me and for my daughter who has lost over forty pounds in the same time, a food scale was essential so we could really learn what a serving size is. A food scale was a serious game-changer for her in her weight-loss. They cost less than $15.00.

Showing up every day is also essential. Even if you don't hit your food goal, it keeps you conscious of your eating. It's tough at first, but it gets easier the more you do it. Treat every day as if it's a new beginning. Don't beat yourself up mentally when you fail. As the old saying goes, don't throw the baby out with the bath water! Just begin again! Don't worry what anybody else is eating, just focus on your own healthy eating. I've seen lots of people complain that they feel their spouse is trying to sabotage them by eating high calorie foods in front of them on the community boards. You can't fix anyone but yourself. Many of us women are really good at putting ourselves last in most equations. I sometimes think it's a DNA thing, but in weight loss I think you have to be a little selfish. You can't take good care of anyone else if you're not taking good care of yourself. You have to value yourself enough to believe you are worth the effort every day, day after day. If I was good at that, I would never have reached well over 200 pounds. I'm getting better. I know if I keep logging every day I will reach my goal and may even revise it to a lower number. I believe anyone can do this if I can.

I forgot to mention a few things I'm enjoying now that I didn't like before. My left knee has stopped hurting every time I walk. Climbing stairs is great. I am sleeping better. I am shocked at the woman who looks back at me when I glance in a mirror...I don't know if that will ever go away, but it's a nice shock. You are worth it! Begin today and tomorrow and the next day. You CAN do it!

DancesWithDogz · August 2016

Love this. ..thanks for sharing

marjtrewin · August 2016

Thank you all for your kind words of support. The trick is to log ever mouthful

chrissygbulldog3 · August 2016

I am 64 and the last two years have lost a lot of weight diligently using MFP. I was a 22 and got down to an 8-10. I felt great. Sometimes, I feel like I will never learn from my life of eating mistakes. I became complacent and you know what happened. I am squeezing into 12s. So, before it gets completely out of control, after new commitment, and a hard look at myself I am at it again. When people say to make lifestyles changes or don't call it a diet, yeah, yeah, I have heard it all before a thousand times. I can't do much exercise wise, I have MS and that interferes with balance and walking. I also have had the knee problems, replacements, and assorted arthritis problems. There are alternatives I know, chair exercises, swimming, and what have you, but fundamentally MS or not, I know I am just lazy. No more excuses. The weight loss helped me feel much better physically and mentally. I am starting water therapy exercises with a physical therapist. I still have the rest of the normal aging issues that I need to be concerned with and take the best care of myself possible. At my thinnest, cholesterol, diabetes, blood pressure, etc., numbers were all perfect. I know exactly what works and can't give in to my lifelong bad habits. Thanks.

griffinca2 · August 2016

Chrissy, welcome to our group! We are here for you to encourage and help you reach your goals!!

susied9999 · August 2016

Hello ladies. I am 66 years old and weigh in at 190, but I am only 5'2" (if I stand up really straight). So, my goal is to get down to 150. It's not as low as I need to be, but if I get there, then I can re-assess to see if I am willing to try for more. I have severe arthritis in my right knee and have not had knee replacement surgery, but it might be in my future. That right knee stops me from walking sometimes, but I am trying to walk in my flat neighborhood for 20 to 30 minutes sometimes. I do belong to the YMCA (thanks to my son's family plan), but all I have done there is the treadmill and recumbent bike. I have found if I get too enthusiastic with that, it sets me back for a few days.
I have started using MFP again today. I am trying to keep my carbs and fat down and also 1200 calories a day. I sure help I can reach my goal.

evesmom2 · August 2016

You can do it susied! Does the Y have a pool you can use? The one around here has water exercise class for seniors...I would think that would be better for your knees?

1Nana2many · August 2016

Water exercise would feel a lot better on your knees so if the Y has a pool, take advantage. I did a lot of exercises in the lake while camping with my family and was surprised I had absolutely no sore muscles after. I'm not a great swimmer, but used a float tube and got in a lot more exercise than I would normally do on dry ground. You can do this! Log every bite every day and start every day as if it's your first and you will make progress!

mittenswillet · August 2016

Hello Ladies, I might be the youngest one here, but I can relate to all of you! I've just turned 42 this year. but Ive been over weight most of my life. My heighest weight was 122kg.

My life was a real mess, I was in a bad relationship, depressed, couldnt find a job, I was poor, and just wanted to smoke myself to death =(

But in 2011 I met the man of my dreams and moved to Sweden! And said goodbye to everything!!

Now I'm in a healthy relationship, my husband and I have our own web design business, I'm no longer depressed or poor!

But my weight was the only thing keeping me back and weighing me down.

My left hip started to really hurt 3 years ago, and I've been trying for the last 5 years to really lose weight.

But 9 weeks ago, something changed. I was just determined to lose this weight once and for all! I took up bellydancing! And I LOVE it and do it 6 days a week in my lounge room to a video I got from youtube.

I count all my calories and log all my food. And so far I have lost 3kg. Im really happy with my progress and my hip no longer hurts.

I Love reading everyones stories, it really encourages me to keep going no matter what!!

I hope you all accept me, and dont mind Im a little younger......I would LOVE that.

Plus.....I thought I had a group of encouraging friends,,, but in the end it was only me encouraging everyone, and I got nothing in return.

Even when I lost a huge 2kg in my week 7, (and it took me basically 6 weeks of struggling, crying, excersing, counting to finally get there, no one of my supportive friends even said anything...sigh. So I had to say goodbye to them. )

My husband supported me though! he's one of my biggest cheerleaders....but I meant friends on here.

9 weeks ago I started at 116.9kg, and now I am down to 112.9 I am 5ft7. I have alot to lose, I want to get to at least 85kg.

Kitty xoxo

mk2fit · August 2016

Go, go kitty!

KetoneKaren · August 2016

Kitty I used to bellly dance and I loved it!

A friend boxes and I think that would be so great, too.

I just started doing goblet squats and kettle bell swings and do love them. Good for the thighs, glutes, and core.

Several years ago, it took a 30lb weight loss for people to start noticing and commenting, but I actually would prefer that people not comment. I have regained and am back on track with about 75lb to go this time. Determined to make it the last time I do this.

Good luck!

mittenswillet · August 2016

thankyou guys

griffinca2 · August 2016

Welcome and we're here for you!!

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