Any other ladies out there over 50 fighting to stay strong, healthy and fit?

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  • horsetrainer46
    horsetrainer46 Posts: 69 Member
    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 :-)
  • horsetrainer46
    horsetrainer46 Posts: 69 Member
    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 support :)
  • horsetrainer46
    horsetrainer46 Posts: 69 Member
    edited September 2016
    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 6xb7w4yu6a9t.jpeg
  • horsetrainer46
    horsetrainer46 Posts: 69 Member
    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!
  • sstrack123
    sstrack123 Posts: 171 Member
    Looking 51 in the eyes!!! Just really beginning to see those womanly changes start
  • cjsr2563
    cjsr2563 Posts: 5 Member
    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.
  • cjsr2563
    cjsr2563 Posts: 5 Member
    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!
  • horsetrainer46
    horsetrainer46 Posts: 69 Member
    cjsr2563 wrote: »
    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!

    Welcome cjsr2563! I think you will get lots of support here!
  • horsetrainer46
    horsetrainer46 Posts: 69 Member
    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 plank
  • 51time
    51time Posts: 9 Member
    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.
  • horsetrainer46
    horsetrainer46 Posts: 69 Member
    51time wrote: »
    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.

    I know how that is! My husband can gain or lose exactly the amount he wants to easily. I am so jealous! He has no trouble controlling what he eats or when, and does not have a sweet tooth, GRRRRRR!

  • dede0215
    dede0215 Posts: 3 Member
    I would like to join this group, 53 years old and need to drop 50 lbs.
  • horsetrainer46
    horsetrainer46 Posts: 69 Member
    dede0215 wrote: »
    I would like to join this group, 53 years old and need to drop 50 lbs.

    Hi dede0215, Welcome aboard :smile:
  • Trina2040
    Trina2040 Posts: 214 Member
    edited October 2016
    Hi! You might want to take a look at this thread. A group of ladies with the same goal in mind. The OP is no longer with us on MFP but the thread lives on.

    community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10047153/55-65-year-old-womens-success/p1
  • cjsr2563
    cjsr2563 Posts: 5 Member
    So I have never counted the calories burned while working in my garden, but today I logged my time digging and hauling and was happy to see that I earned 254 calories! There's my glass of wine
  • starfruit132
    starfruit132 Posts: 291 Member
    Hi, just turned 54 and also gained 10 in the last few menopausal years. Will start the challenge tomorrow. Never joined a group here before. Hope to keep up! Love the garden calories idea.
  • nurselinda8
    nurselinda8 Posts: 22 Member
    Hello everyone! Im 54 and live in Long Beach, California. Looking to find some inspiring people who may have good recipes for plant-based diet (Im not eating any processed foods, pasta, breads, cereals, baked goods, etc. Just focusing on juicing and eatings lots of veggies, whole grains, lentils, beans, nuts & seeds!! Im bound & determined to change my eating habits and make them for the rest of my life. After seeing Forks Over Knives, I learned so much, Im doing really good so far. I look forward to getting to know yall better on here : )
  • KourageousKarina
    KourageousKarina Posts: 979 Member
    horsetrainer46 wrote: »
    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!

    God you look amazing for being 53!! Feel free to add me
  • horsetrainer46
    horsetrainer46 Posts: 69 Member
    KourageousKarina wrote: »
    horsetrainer46 wrote: »
    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!

    God you look amazing for being 53!! Feel free to add me

    Thank you so much KourageousKarina!
  • horsetrainer46
    horsetrainer46 Posts: 69 Member
    Hi 50+ ladies (and a few gents too) Hope everyone had a good weekend. Checking in for Day 3 of OCTOBER SQUAT-PUSH UP-PLANK-CRUNCH challenge! 60 squats - 15 push ups - 60 double crunches - 1 min 10 second elbow plank DONE! Happy monday :-)
  • whatagreatday31
    whatagreatday31 Posts: 2 Member
    Hello, I just joined my fitness pal and officially started my weight loss program today. I turned 50 not long ago and "wow" losing the weight seams harder now than ever before. However, I feel I can do this and so here we go. I am looking to lose about 20-25lbs.
  • horsetrainer46
    horsetrainer46 Posts: 69 Member
    Hi whatagreatday31, happy to have you!
  • horsetrainer46
    horsetrainer46 Posts: 69 Member
    Check in Day 4 of OCTOBER SQUAT-PUSH UP-PLANK-CRUNCH challenge. Today is a rest day for the squats and crunches, but I decided to do them. 60 squats - 15 push ups - 35 crunches - 1 min 15 second plank ***** DONE*****
  • nurselinda8
    nurselinda8 Posts: 22 Member
    Doing great on day #25!! anyone else on here doing a whole plant based diet here? looking for some different ideas on meals and recipes. Anyone got a great or outstanding recipe to share that is plant based, no breads, or pasta, cereals, & heavy starches???
  • horsetrainer46
    horsetrainer46 Posts: 69 Member
    nurselinda8 wrote: »
    Doing great on day #25!! anyone else on here doing a whole plant based diet here? looking for some different ideas on meals and recipes. Anyone got a great or outstanding recipe to share that is plant based, no breads, or pasta, cereals, & heavy starches???
    Hi nurselinda8,

    I make a chili using some of my favorite ingredients that I have been living on lately. Its been a couple of months and I'm not sick of it yet! I make a batch in a huge pot, break it up into 2 cup servings (makes 8-9 servings depending on package sizes where I shop). Its fast too, since I cheat and use all frozen veggies. I dont enjoy cooking, and hate chopping large amounts of veggies! It has ground turkey in it, but could certainly be made without as well. I use organic for whatever is available in organic. Its delicious, filling, low fat and calories (around 270 cals per serving), and very healthy. I don't cook it to death, just till frozen veggies are hot. Here it is if you're interested. If you try it, let me know what you think!
    HOMEMADE TURKEY-OKRA CHILI RECIPE
    20 oz., Ground Turkey Breast - Extra Lean - 99/1
    1 Tbsp, Fresh Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    1 container (1 7/10 cups ea.), Red Yellow Green Pepper Strips
    1 container (2 3/5 cups ea.), Frozen Diced Green Pepper
    30 oz, cut Okra
    2 cans organic diced tomatoes, no salt added (drained)
    0.75 container (2 cups ea.), organic Corn
    2 cans (1.5 cups ea.)Bush's Best Organic Black Beans (do not drain liquid)
    1 container (2 cup (85g) ea.), Frozen Chopped Onions
    1 tbsp(s), Celtic Sea Salt
    black pepper
    McCormick chipotle chili pepper (very spicy)
    ground cumin
    last 3 ingredients to taste
    Can be topped with cheese too! I use fat free shredded cheddar :smile:
  • horsetrainer46
    horsetrainer46 Posts: 69 Member
    Day 5 of challenge, rough one today...
    80 - squats
    15- push ups
    60- crunches
    1 min 20 second- plank
  • lisamburns1960
    lisamburns1960 Posts: 1 Member
    Good morning everyone.
    I am 56 years old, 189 pounds. I want to lose 35-40 pounds or get to BMI of 25. My lifestyle is fairly sedentary despite nannying my two grandboys, ages 21 months and 3 years. I am a bored eater and tend to snack all day and eat after 8 pm. I am looking forward to developing healthier eating habits and feeling more energetic.
  • nurselinda8
    nurselinda8 Posts: 22 Member
    I make a chili using some of my favorite ingredients that I have been living on lately. Its been a couple of months and I'm not sick of it yet! I make a batch in a huge pot, break it up into 2 cup servings (makes 8-9 servings depending on package sizes where I shop). Its fast too, since I cheat and use all frozen veggies. I dont enjoy cooking, and hate chopping large amounts of veggies! It has ground turkey in it, but could certainly be made without as well. I use organic for whatever is available in organic. Its delicious, filling, low fat and calories (around 270 cals per serving), and very healthy. I don't cook it to death, just till frozen veggies are hot. Here it is if you're interested. If you try it, let me know what you think!
    HOMEMADE TURKEY-OKRA CHILI RECIPE


    Thank you for this recipe, HorseTrainer!! It sounds interesting....I dont do any dairy, meat processed foods of any kind, so i will alter this recipe just a bit. I will let you know how it turns out....its sounds like a great comfort food!!! Thanks so much for posting!!
  • cjsr2563
    cjsr2563 Posts: 5 Member
    So after one week of giving this lifestyle change everything I've got, I have lost 0 weight. Can I just say how disappointing that is since I'm hungry all the time, I've given up eating to cope with emotions and stress, and I measure everything that I eat and drink. So frustrating! I'm not going to stop trying but this menopause *kitten* is a crock. For the record, women are NOT exaggerating the effect of that change. Thanks for listening
  • Cush_la
    Cush_la Posts: 111 Member
    please feel free to add me Love having MFP friends!!!! <3 all my info about me is on my profile
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