downongreenacres wrote: »

It is great to read of your success Cliff! My b-day is this month also so I will take some inspiration from your success!

Cliff is fierce, I can tell you that. He is a wonderful add for your list. Very inspiring with no quit in him.

Hi, Cliff! I am also in search of a support group as my other one, which was absolutely key to my weight loss, sort of fell apart. I've had some pounds creep up over the last three years and I have started logging again, and trying to get back into exercise. Geez you'd think I was heading a nightmare instead on heading into the gym i resist it so. But just posting this has lifted my motivation - ok, maybe not huge but like a tiny spark

Cliff posted that he is going to Thailand for a sailing holiday tomorrow.
He might be off line. I don't know.
@eastbaygal Send him a friend request.

I don't enjoy going to the gym for several reasons. I do enjoy the outdoors, so running, road cycling (bicycle), and backpacking have become my ways of exercising. I have tried swimming, but from where I live, the drive is just prohibitive, even though I enjoy swimming. What I recommend...Find something you enjoy and will stick with, because if you do not enjoy it, you will eventually find reasons not to put out the effort. Find something that is more accessible for you, because even if you enjoy it, if it takes a lot of effort just to get there, you will find reasons not to go. Don't overdo it when you first start. Many think they have to catch up, killing themselves with intensity that cannot be maintained, especially initially. I step out of my door to run. I roll out of my garage to ride. I have an indoor trainer for my bike to spin in bad weather, but I have a video training program that directs my spinning, so it keeps my interests. Side note: I am envious of Cliff, I also enjoy sailing, cruise ships and small to medium sailboats. I am taking lessons this spring in order to get by Bare Boat and Coastal Cruising Certification. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!

I got into powerlifting during my cardiac rehab followup in 2014, and like it a lot more than endless cardio. My numbers have been going up in a satisfactory trajectory for a geezer. I’ve been heavy on the cardio the past couple months to lose or at least redistribute some mass.

rgec58 wrote: »

I really enjoyed reading Cliff's story. I am 59, have been riding a road bike (endurance events), running (1/2 marathons) and I use to do triathlons. Believe it or not, you can train for these, compete in these, and still not progress in your overall health, weight and fitness. That was me. I ate more and poorly when competing, using the excuse, "that's why I run...ride...swim" is to eat whatever I want. Well, that doesn't work. I looked around and was in the worst shape fitness and weight wise. I have been committed to MFP for 2 months now, changing to an adapted clean eating approach, and exercise to stay fit, not to "eat whatever I want." I follow a training schedule for my running and cycling developed by professionals. I am still competing, but now I am in much better shape. I will need encouragement as we go, so that is why I joined this group. Keep up the good work Farback, Cliff, melodys_attic, and QuikDogs. Hang in there and find your sweet spot eastbaygal.

LOL, actually, and although I have plenty of fluff to lose, I've been steadily but very slowly gaining weight. I've also been going down in clothing sizes. It was messing with my head to a serious degree! I started getting quarterly DEXA scans...at your local university, they likely have a program where they scan not just bone density, but also map muscle and fat mass.

Bottom line, I've been steadily but slowly changing my body composition. From Sept to Dec, I lost 6% body fat, but gained almost 7 lbs of muscle. So, yay for weight gain! And thank you to my awesome strength coach, he is the BEST.

I was on MFP a couple of years ago and did quite well...I was logging all of my food, exercising almost every day...swimming and yoga mostly...and then I injured my shoulder. No more swimming, no more yoga (I think it was yoga that did me in)...instead of finding new ways to exercise, like walking, I stopped everything. I think I was feeling sorry for myself...I've never been injured enough to stop me from doing what I love to do...
So, here I am, a year after my injury and every last pound I lost, I've gained right back!

Hey, y'all. Steve here. 63 years young. Here to lose some pounds and stay as fit and healthy as possible.

I lift weights two or three times a week. Hit a couple of circuit training classes each week. Walk and/or hike when possible. Wade and fish Idaho rivers in the summertime.

Add me as a friend if you like. Glad to share support and encouragement. I check in here almost every day. I really enjoy the community here.

Friend me! I have a kayak and it's awesome. I'm going to Caladesi island tomorrow. (FL) I'm on mine almost every weekend.