Any other ladies out there over 50 fighting to stay strong, healthy and fit?
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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
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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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rigmar1960 wrote: »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 all
rigmar1960, welcome aboard! 19 lbs since July, wow! Thats awesome, good for you! We all have to motivate each other :-)1 -
goingtobefit2015 wrote: »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!
Welcome!!! I'm so glad I started this post! So many awesome 50+ folks out there! Its great for all of us to have each others support1 -
For the upcoming month, I'm pushing myself out of my comfort zone with workouts, tackling the workouts that are the most difficult for me (2 bad shoulder injuries=shying away from pullups!) and looking to sweat, sweat, sweat! No pain, no gain! I am crippled from leg day yesterday, but I like it! Also, I am adding this October Challenge to my regular workouts every day. Hoping some of you will do it with me! It can be modified to suit all of our different levels, and done in as many sets as needed. Who's on board? Also, here is a link to the challenge itself: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10461635/october-squat-crunch-plank-and-push-up-challenge-starts-1st-october#latest
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p.s. I dont really crunch so I'm using reverse crunches as a modifier on that. Push-ups can be hard so if you're new to working out, dorn't be afraid to try this challenge. You can try them leaning forward against a wall, counter or on stairs..the more the incline, the easier push-up will be. Challenge starts tomorrow! Lets rock!0
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Looking 51 in the eyes!!! Just really beginning to see those womanly changes start1
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I'm right there with all of you. I'm 53 and struggling with the 10 lbs I gained when I hit menopause 2 years ago. I'm a runner, I swim, and 1.5 years ago started doing Bodypump twice a week. When I tried MFP 2 years ago, I gained a few pounds.1
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Not sure what happened to the rest of my last post, but I'm in for support and accountability. No more eating my body weight in tortilla chips after a tough day at work. Time for change!1
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Day 1 of October squat- push up- plank- crunch challege DONE!
30 days to go! I substituted reverse crunches for standard crunches.
50 squats
10 push ups
25 reverse crunches
60 second plank1 -
Yes my husband had no trouble loosing weight when he wants to; however, it is a harder for me at the age off 55. This why I am giving this a shot.2
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