55-65 year old women's success?

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  • woodenhut
    woodenhut Posts: 12 Member
    Birgitkwood wow, wow, wow, you are an inspiration if your journey to do something about making changes for the better then it will inspire others like me, I will be doing this as I can only walk at the moment so like Griffinca2, & all the others on here who have told their stories or given advice it really has helped me with doing something about getting back to being healthy again so thank you all. Very much appreciated
  • woodenhut
    woodenhut Posts: 12 Member
    Bigsofty56, welcome & im a newby too, us lot on here can help each other yer : )
  • Hogerda
    Hogerda Posts: 7 Member
    edited April 2017
    @Birgitkwood, congratulations. Your story is great and such a testimony to perseverance. Imagine being able to walk only 5 minutes and now running! And me feeling sorry for myself because I could not cycle like I used to at 20. What holds us down is the feeling that you cannot regain what you lost because of age and weight, but you show us that we can! And with every pound lost, we can do more, feel better and get rid of some of the self-pity! Thanks so much for posting.
  • resina
    resina Posts: 17 Member
    Birgitkwood, thanks for sharing your story. You and all the ladies on here are very inspiring and showing us that just because we are 'older' it means we can't do and achieve things. I would love to be able to sit on the floor to play with my beautiful 2 year old grandson and be able to get myself up unassisted and without my knees groaning. One day as I now avoid this little pleasure not to embarrass myself.

    I'm going to venture out and walk this weekend and try to build this into a habit. I've done this in my head but now need to put it into practice!! Cheers to everyone.

  • Zippy62
    Zippy62 Posts: 11 Member
    So very pleased to see this thread! I'm almost 55, menopausal and really struggling to keep the weight off which I've lost, let alone lose any more. I have around 1,200 calories a day which I thought was ridiculously low but seeing what the rest of you manage on, maybe not! Looks like I'll just have to get on with it and stop complaining! I am losing about 1 pound a week and don't have much to lose but it seems so much harder than it used to.
  • retirehappy
    retirehappy Posts: 3,748 Member
    birgitkwood wrote: »
    @resina - funny you should say that! My now 4yr old granddaughter visited for a week right after Easter. While she was here she and I spent a LOT of time on the floor playing with Legos. A year ago, when she was three, that did NOT happen! Now I don't even think about getting on the floor. Funny, I hadn't even noticed what a miracle that is... in only a year. Sometimes even I am surprised! So @resina, a year from now your beautiful grandson will be three. Have at it, and work on getting in that floor. You can do it!

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  • bigsofty56
    bigsofty56 Posts: 15 Member
    Some of these posts made me laugh, I can't get up from the floor once I'm down there, plus my 3 year old granddaughter likes me to race her in the garden, I walk quickly but she shouts 'run grandma' thankfully nobody can see
  • mk2fit
    mk2fit Posts: 730 Member
    @Zippy62, 1200 calories does not seem like a lot, but there are so many tasty and filling ways to use them. If you haven't already, sign up for the Hello Healthy blog here at MFP. There are lots of recipes available and you can learn to sub healthier and lower calorie items for higher cal stuff. Zero fat Greek yogurt instead of sour cream is one example.

    As to the grandma thing - grandkids are the best trainers! (Mine is 4) They work us hard and don't judge :)
  • resina
    resina Posts: 17 Member
    @FitOldMomma, happy 60th birthday and congratulations on achieving your goal. You're showing us being consistent with logging and exercise is the key. I had to look up 145lbs and its a whopping 65kgs....You've entered the 60s with the weight loss equivalent of another person or the weight I should be!!
  • woodenhut
    woodenhut Posts: 12 Member
    I went for a 15 minute walk, blimey I was so out of breath, had to stop twice just to check my timing haha, I'm so unfit, 2 years ago I'd have done 1/2 hour walk easily came home drank a glass of water which I never drink, hubby said I was quick I didn't think I was. So I've achieved 2 things today, I shall do this every day & see where I end up in 2 weeks time. Watch this space ?? Haha you all have helped me into thinking Yes I can, so thank you. Xx
  • birgitkwood
    birgitkwood Posts: 486 Member
    woodenhut wrote: »
    I went for a 15 minute walk, blimey I was so out of breath, had to stop twice just to check my timing haha, I'm so unfit, 2 years ago I'd have done 1/2 hour walk easily came home drank a glass of water which I never drink, hubby said I was quick I didn't think I was. So I've achieved 2 things today, I shall do this every day & see where I end up in 2 weeks time. Watch this space ?? Haha you all have helped me into thinking Yes I can, so thank you. Xx

    I, for one, will certainly be "watching this space!" Yay, you! Can't wait to cheer you on and see your progress! One step follows the other...
  • griffinca2
    griffinca2 Posts: 672 Member
    Bigsofty, You are more than welcome!! The more the merrier (and the more info we gain)!! B)
  • Evamutt
    Evamutt Posts: 2,795 Member
    Hello everyone. Today is my dtr's baby shower, I am planing to have the yummy food there today. I'm a bit ocd as far as sticking to any commitment I make, so I hope I will be able to enjoy. I've already been out walking/jogging with my dogs for 1 1/2 hrs this morning so that should help. Have a great week end
  • bigsofty56
    bigsofty56 Posts: 15 Member
    Well done debtay123
  • debtay123
    debtay123 Posts: 1,327 Member
    Thanks guys for the kind words- it is appreciated- will definitely check out this thread- often!
  • 1Nana2many
    1Nana2many Posts: 172 Member
    @woodenhut Great job! It really is all in taking those baby steps every day. You really can do this! Many, if not all of us started out doubting how much success we would really have, but it is doable! We just have to remember every day is a new day and a new opportunity to begin again no matter what happened yesterday. Today, right now I can make good food choices and stay within my calorie goals. Just remember you have all the control. No one else can put the food in your mouth and you can balance your days without going over your calorie goals. Keep moving forward! Great start!
  • birgitkwood
    birgitkwood Posts: 486 Member
    @woodenhut - that's fantastic! Keep on doing what you're doing and you'll reach your goal before you know it.
  • debtay123
    debtay123 Posts: 1,327 Member

    woodenhut- that is wonderful- you are well on your way!
  • woodenhut
    woodenhut Posts: 12 Member
    Thank you girls, you've really helped me I love the support & ideas I get from you all. When I read how you've lost weight, never giving up, looking out for others it warms my heart. Big hugs to you all x
  • bigsofty56
    bigsofty56 Posts: 15 Member
    Well done woodenhut, looks like your on a good start
  • woodenhut
    woodenhut Posts: 12 Member
    I've not been a good girl, lots been happening so I've basically came away from it, but I'll get back to it, glad your all doing well. Keep it up girls X
  • mk2fit
    mk2fit Posts: 730 Member
    Lol and way to go @oldgirl235 !
  • griffinca2
    griffinca2 Posts: 672 Member
    luluinca, I'm with you!! I'm 66 (67 later this yr) and just keep on keeping on!! B)
  • luluinca
    luluinca Posts: 2,899 Member
    @griffinca2 it's so nice to see other women our age, or close to it, doing our thing to stay, or get, strong and healthy!

    I've been here almost 4 years now and the changes to my health and fitness have been remarkable.

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