Found this site yesterday when disparing over my weight.

patgab
patgab Posts: 4 Member
edited September 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Alway had a weight problem, some people do! Been dieting for years and it used to be easy to lose weight, not so easy now. Remembered that a long time ago I lost quite a bit of weight by counting calories, so looked for help on the net and found you. Had to adjust my details today as yesterday I did it wrong, I already feel confident that this is going to work. All the diets I have been following recently have been hard work and I have been getting nowhere. By the way I am 72years old but still fit (touch wood) my exercising will have to be walking which I do most days, briskly for 15mins. Well here goes, I'll see how I get on.

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  • patgab
    patgab Posts: 4 Member
    Alway had a weight problem, some people do! Been dieting for years and it used to be easy to lose weight, not so easy now. Remembered that a long time ago I lost quite a bit of weight by counting calories, so looked for help on the net and found you. Had to adjust my details today as yesterday I did it wrong, I already feel confident that this is going to work. All the diets I have been following recently have been hard work and I have been getting nowhere. By the way I am 72years old but still fit (touch wood) my exercising will have to be walking which I do most days, briskly for 15mins. Well here goes, I'll see how I get on.
  • arewethereyet
    arewethereyet Posts: 18,702 Member
    Welcome Pat!! We can all stand to be healthier, at any age. I work in a field where I meet many folks over 70 and am constantly amazed at the vim and vigor of the majority of them! The ones that golf or go to the gym in their condo complexes are the ones who's minds are also healthy!

    Good luck to you! :flowerforyou:
  • BrenNew
    BrenNew Posts: 3,420 Member
    Alway had a weight problem, some people do! Been dieting for years and it used to be easy to lose weight, not so easy now. Remembered that a long time ago I lost quite a bit of weight by counting calories, so looked for help on the net and found you. Had to adjust my details today as yesterday I did it wrong, I already feel confident that this is going to work. All the diets I have been following recently have been hard work and I have been getting nowhere. By the way I am 72years old but still fit (touch wood) my exercising will have to be walking which I do most days, briskly for 15mins. Well here goes, I'll see how I get on.


    Hi Pat, and welcome to THE best site on the web!
    Between the easy to use food counter (which by the way is SUCH an eye opener!) and all the wonderfully supportive members, you WILL be able to lose the weight that you want to, AND, it'll "almost" be easy doing it!
    I recommend logging ALL your foods BEFORE you have them, rather than later, as it tends to lead to better food choices. (not to mention you'll know if you've got enough numbers left to have a night time snack, like I ALWAYS try to do!) Some people also like to weigh and measure some things, such as meats, rather than just estimating and possibly being WAY off!
    Also, drink lots of water, that seems to help alot too. :drinker:
    Gotta warn you of one thing. This site is very addicting! :laugh:
  • MOMOFTWO29
    MOMOFTWO29 Posts: 8,276 Member
    Hello and welcome to MFP. You will love it here, I do. I just wanted to tell you good luck with your weigth loss journey. You can do this.
  • renae77
    renae77 Posts: 3,394 Member
    Welcome to MFP! You will love this site so enjoy and good luck!
  • Caralyn
    Caralyn Posts: 124 Member
    Patgab,

    If you haven't already, check out the Golden Sneakers thread. It's mainly comprised of seniors like you and me (I'm 64 years old) and have battled weight problems for years. I had two total knee replacements a few years ago and although they are doing o.k. (although they will never be 100%), I am now dealing with hip issues. I try to do my treadmill a few times a week but can only manage 15 minutes each time at a slow pace - it's a real strain on the hips. I've switched to my recumbent stationary bike now and can pretty easily do 20 minutes to 1/2 hour. I HATE to exercise and I've only lost 3 pounds in about 3 weeks and I know I need to be more diligent at exercising. I get discouraged some days but somehow I'm staying exciting about this website and staying on a reasonable program. Good luck to you....

    Caralyn
  • Phoenix_Rising
    Phoenix_Rising Posts: 11,417 Member
    I was going to suggest the Golden Sneakers thread too =)

    Welcome to MFP!!:flowerforyou:
  • patgab
    patgab Posts: 4 Member
    Thanks everyone for the replies, but what is the Golden Sneakers Thread?
  • porka29
    porka29 Posts: 868 Member
    I think it's under Motivation and Support........
  • Caralyn
    Caralyn Posts: 124 Member
    Patgab,

    Did you find the Golden Sneakers thread yet?

    Caralyn
  • patgab
    patgab Posts: 4 Member
    Hello Caralyn
    Haven't found Golden Sneakers thread yet . I am addicted to this site already but cannot spend too much time looking at the moment. I don't weigh until Saturday when I will let you know how I have done. keeping my fingers crossed as I went out last evening for a club that I attends Xmas Dinner. A bit belated but enjoyed it.

    Pat
  • dothompson
    dothompson Posts: 1,184 Member
    dispair no more! You are in a great place with great supportive friends. Log on often and get involved. It's honestly a little addicting. You're already ahead of the game with your exercise.

    Welcome.
  • TRLTAMPA
    TRLTAMPA Posts: 824 Member
    I think that's how we ALL found this site !!!!
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