Any other ladies out there over 50 fighting to stay strong, healthy and fit?
horsetrainer46
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Hi MFP people! I'm 53, live with my husband and awesome big puppy Zeus, our 6 year old mastiff. Though my screen name is horsetrainer46, I left the horse industry 3 yrs ago and went full time to my other passion which is dog training and rehabilitating psychologically damaged dogs. I am back on MFP again after a rough 3 years, trying to get my mind and body back into a positive place of feeling and looking good. I have done it before and can do it again, and hopefully will be able to maintain a healthy lifestyle permanently this time!
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I am 51 and am fighting to get back to where I was about 3 years ago. I was able to lose weight rather easily even in my late 40's but in the past year or so it has crept back on. Add on to that a recent cryptogenic stroke that has sapped my energy and I feel like I am fighting a losing battle. I'm starting to log my foods again and trying to get some decent burns in that aren't total energy sappers.6
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Me!
I'm 51 and menopausal and been at maintenance for about 14 years.
I've been making some adjustments to how I approach work outs. I've added a lot of yoga, and for the time being cut out weight lifting. It seems right some how.
I also do Pilates, and run, cycle and walk a ton.
I'm also tweaking how I eat to see what alleviates the more annoying menopausal symptoms, and what makes keeping the weight off easier. What seems to be working is more omega 3 rich foods, more phytos, less red meat, and even less (than before) refined carbohydrates.
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Wow you look amazing! Keep it up!0
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I just turned 58. At age 55 I lost roughly 45 pounds and was in the best shape of my life. I got out of shape again and gained all the weight back. I'm working to get strong again, but for the first time the weight is just not budging. I've been on MFP off and on for about 5 years.2
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Hello, I am 55 married have grownup children daughter and twin boys. I became a grandmother I want to play with my grandchild on the floor like I did my children. Always exercise three times week and walked instead of taking stairs. However, I really never kept tract of my food and I am a emotional eater. My doctor suggest I loss 40 to 50 pounds. I have been tracking three weeks and lost 5 pounds. This helping me since I tracked even when I was on vacation for 11 days and ate what I wanted only gained1 pound. I need motivation to make this a life change on my eating habits.3
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Over 50 here, looking for guys community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10460171/old-guys-rule#latest on this thread but I'm ok with either guys or girls. My sister is 50+ horse trainer in Sacramento, keeps her in shape.1
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Check out what Kaul57 has going over here too, community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10441823/age-50-trying-to-lose-50/p11
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Hi everyone! Wow, I wasnt sure if anyone would reply to my post. Glad to meet all of you :-) Its definitely a struggle sometimes, especially once the big 5 0 hits. Its like 80% food habits, right? For me that is the hardest part...stress eating, medicating with sugar, and don't forget every social activity in the human world seems to revolve around food. If I eat right, I want to exercise because I have the energy and stamina. We are definitely all different as far as what specific program works best. My love is weight lifting. I do some kind of strength training 5 days a week, light yoga once or twice, and incorporate some form of cardio almost every day.That keeps me in my best balance mentally and physically. We can ALL do this!!!
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You can do this
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Hello Everyone - I'm a 51 year old woman and working on losing the weight once and for all. I've only started tracking my food and workouts for the last 3 weeks and that seems to be helping. This is so much harder than it was in my 40's, but I feel great doing it. I'm hoping for a lifestyle change that I can stick to forever.2
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Hi, I'm 51 and fighting to lose (again) all the weight I lost 2 years ago. This year has been a whirlwind of changes and I got away from my good habits, had some health issues and before I knew 20 lbs back on. So trying to get back on track to get those gone again. I know what to do, its just to put it in place and that's the hard part. Getting into the right mindset and not getting derailed so easily.3
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I am 55 and want to get rid of the extra weight. I have 30 lbs to lose and find it really hard. I still have some hot flashes so I guess my menopause is not yet completed but it got already better.
Unfortunately, it often feels like I am just before menstruating and I have an enormous appetite for sugary and fatty foodstuffs. No wonder, I am not getting anywhere….
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Would love some new friends!!! I returned to MFP in April, after 2 years away from it and losing 95 lbs. Then... MFP WORKS for me, so I'm back, I've lost 46 lbs. So far. I have approximately 30 lbs. More, I'd like to lose... Let's support each other!!!!4
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I am 54 and working hard to lose another 30 pounds. I have lost 30 this year so far. I had a total hysterectomy for uterine cancer last summer which was a set back, then had pneumonia with asthma and bronchitis in Feb/March this year and felt like I had to start over again. I would love some new friends too if anyone would like to send me a request. I am an outreach minister to the elderly and an animal lover. 3
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Too soon to edit but I wanted to say, I love working out with weights too and Kettlebells are my favorite for the cardio and strength "all in one" workout.1
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Hello Everyone - I'm a 51 year old woman and working on losing the weight once and for all. I've only started tracking my food and workouts for the last 3 weeks and that seems to be helping. This is so much harder than it was in my 40's, but I feel great doing it. I'm hoping for a lifestyle change that I can stick to forever.
You're off to a great start! Take it one day st a time. We all stumble a little, just dont let it take you down1 -
Hi, I'm 51 and fighting to lose (again) all the weight I lost 2 years ago. This year has been a whirlwind of changes and I got away from my good habits, had some health issues and before I knew 20 lbs back on. So trying to get back on track to get those gone again. I know what to do, its just to put it in place and that's the hard part. Getting into the right mindset and not getting derailed so easily.
Exactly the boat Im in! We got this!1 -
I am 55 and want to get rid of the extra weight. I have 30 lbs to lose and find it really hard. I still have some hot flashes so I guess my menopause is not yet completed but it got already better.
Unfortunately, it often feels like I am just before menstruating and I have an enormous appetite for sugary and fatty foodstuffs. No wonder, I am not getting anywhere….
Menopause is rough and takes sooooo long to be done! It was about 6 years for me, it finally seems to be over. Food tracking makes you accountable to yourself so its great that you are doing that. Everyone is different, but I also struggled with overwhelming cravings for fat and sugar. What has helped me was amping up protein, and focusing on taking in healthy fats like coconut oil, avacado, high quality EVOO and almond butter. Lots of fresh veggies and when I crave sweets I will load up on fruit. Even though it is still sugar and does still affect metabolism negatively in excess, it does allow you to get the refined sugar out of your system.
...also, it takes 3-4 days of eating really clean, to help the cravings go away. Good luck to all of us4 -
I could sure use the help and support.2
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Grammie1965 wrote: »I could sure use the help and support.
StGrammie1965 wrote: »I could sure use the help and support.
You got it Grammie1965!!!!!
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Hi everyone, I'm 53 and as my screen name says, I'm looking to get my energy back. Menapause and increase stress at work has zapped me of my energy. of course my unhealthy diet has been a major part of the problem. I want to be able to keep up with my almost year old grandson and be a positive role model for him. Up to the past couple years I've felt younger than my real age. Now I feel older, my mom who is 71 has more energy than I do. Good luck all on your journey to a healthier life2
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Thank you to "horsetrainer" and all of you to replying to this post You are a great inspiration. I'll keep in touch to help myself. HorseTrainer, you are an inspiration. Maybe change your name to "InspirTrainer" Thank you.1
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Hello, everyone! I'm turning 50 in December, and want to enter my 50s stronger and lighter. I lost about 30 lbs on Weight Watchers 5 years ago, maintained for 3 years, and slllooowwly put about 15 lbs back on during a couple years of travel and finishing big projects. Just didn't track as carefully, and started "grazing." Tracking absolutely helps, so much. My first goal is to lose 10 and keep progressing in my workouts (combination of strength, cardio, and yoga at a fabulous gym I'm lucky to have nearby). We can do this!2
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Hi everyone, I'm 51 and struggle with keeping up my energy level. I've noticed after three straight days of working out I end up crashing for two days then the cycle starts over. I'm not sure if I'm menopausal yet
. I agree with 'energyseeker' I too used to feel younger than my real age but now it seems to be creeping up on me...lol. 2 -
54 Here! Anyone can add if they like. I try and be a good MFP friend and help with motivation.1
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I have just turned 50 and have never been overweight but the last couple of years it has just slowly crept on. I just want my clothes to start fitting me again. I hate keep fit, but just treated myself to a pair of sketchers and am walking a couple of times a week (only in the good weather). Now whatsgetting me is that I have religiously stuck to the calories I am allowed (been adding everything I eat and drink) and the first week I lost 4lb but the next 2 weeks nothing. It is hard to keep going when Im not loosing. Sometimes I just think, what the heck, have some chips then chocolate!!!1
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can i get on board here i am 56 and started my journey end of july lost 19 lbs so far and looking to lose apprx another 50 lbs.. you are all so motivating. thanks all1
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I have just turned 50 and have never been overweight but the last couple of years it has just slowly crept on. I just want my clothes to start fitting me again. I hate keep fit, but just treated myself to a pair of sketchers and am walking a couple of times a week (only in the good weather). Now whatsgetting me is that I have religiously stuck to the calories I am allowed (been adding everything I eat and drink) and the first week I lost 4lb but the next 2 weeks nothing. It is hard to keep going when Im not loosing. Sometimes I just think, what the heck, have some chips then chocolate!!!
shars66, that happens to me too. It can be easy to get discouraged but try not to let it suck you in. You wont just keep consistently dropping pounds. Your body will pause and adjust and then resume. I make a point of measuring myself because muscle is heavier than fat, so the scale can stay the same, and sometimes even increase a bit, but your size will be shrinking. My weight loss has slowed in the past couple of weeks, but I have lost a few inches all over. Jeans that I could not pull up 2 weeks ago fit perfectly now. If I focus on the scale I would be very discouraged right now and and eating ice cream for breakfast!2 -
I'm 50 yrs you can add me I'd love to share this journey with you. I've lost 61lbs and have changed my way of eating and exercise for LIFE!1
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