55-65 year old women's success?
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I'm 58.... one bad knee, one aweful knee that's going to get replaced next summer.
I started on MFP this past April at 288 lbs but was a little over 290 in the before pic.
I'm down 75 lbs, with about another 55 to go.
My Blood Pressure went from 155/93 last Dec 2016 to 125/73 Nov 2017.
Walking still hurts but at least I can do it..... could hard stand last year.
The first 3 months of losing was almost entirely diet related.... now I bike and row daily.
It can be done.... commitment, determination and perseverance.... one day at a time.
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I've lost 70 lbs and am more active than I was in my 40's. I started here in Sept of 2013 after a very serious and life threatening illness in 2012. When I received a clean bill of health I decided to take charge of my health and haven't looked back. Below are pics of me at the gym and also hiking with my grandson last month in the Rockies.
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Nice post lulunica2
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Agree!
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How’s everyone doing with all the sugar around this time of year? It’s a challenge for me and not only destroys my eating plan but destroys my rosacea prone complexion. How many days til Spring?2
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About 100 days I think.2
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jspecies, It's really hard to cut back on the sugar; they put it into so much of what we eat. Do my best to try and watch it; using frozen veggies, and low-sugar bread help.1
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I started buying the low sugar Nature's own bread for my mom and found out- it is quite tasty. I also love the dave's killer breads. I am doing ok- but I will have to watch myself with all the "eating out" celebrations this time of year. I noticed that I ate out 4 out of 7 days this week- can a small weight gain of 1.3 BUT I know it is all the sodium and just not watching portion sizes. I am NOT going to "bet myself up about this". I am going to TRY harder and still eat out- BUT next time I go to a celebration- I am going to have a plan in my head- know what I mean1
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debtay, Yep, know exactly what you mean!! But don't deny yourself too much; just have smaller portions of the "treat" enjoy yourself, and eat like you normally do (healthy) most of the time. That way you're less likely to binge. 4
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Some very inspiring people here. I am down 12 kg and a long way to go but my blood pressure is back to normal and, despite hip pain, I have a lot more movement than this time last year. I cook a lot of my own food so control the sugar and fat....wine is my downfall so have joined the December group on here for those of us trying to cut down...8
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I do my own baking and discovered with most recipes you can drop fats and sugars a half to 2/3 and still have a good recipe. For fats and oils, I substitute yogurt or unsweetened applesauce. Believe it or not I can make 115 to 125 calorie cinnamon roll by tweaking the recipe and using applesauce instead of butter for the smear.6
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I guess I'm the odd one here, but I'm not around a lot of sweets. I used to do a lot of baking during the winter in general but the small amount I do to take a dessert somewhere, I just don't have any of it3
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Bump-ditty, bump!0
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Haven't jumped in awhile! Just wanted to say what an amazing group of people. Very inspirational! Haven't lost weight yet but know that I will and seeing all the success that 60+ folks have really helps. I am convinced my extra 20 pounds is wreaking havoc on my joints and I refuse to start hobbling! Happy holidays to all my MFP friends!!8
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Newbie here. I am 64 and struggling to lose during the holidays and colder weather. Love yoga and walking. I lift weights several times a week. Figured tracking what I eat could help move things along!6
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If I knew how to post a photo I would. I've lost 52.5 lbs since I started my journey on March 22, 2017. Just turned 60 and feel better now than I did at 45. I dropped from a size 2x to wearing medium scrubs and even size 12 jeans. I love to do zumba, which I do 3 times a week. I have more energy now and loving it. I still want to loose another 20 lbs.16
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Wow Gail that is a fantastic achievement..
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19teri, Wouldn't worry abt trying to lose over the holidays; just try to maintain and enjoy some of the eats (w/o going overboard too much). Keep up w/the exercising and as much as possible, your normal routine. That way you will not quite as stressed and enjoy yourself more. It's all abt a lifestyle, not a "diet" with an end date. Make changes you can life with for the rest of your life; so if you want a hamburger & fries, just have it and get back to your regular eating. Have a Merry Christmas and enjoy yourself!!1
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@19teri53 Welcome! For me, tracking has been key! It definitely makes you aware of exactly how many calories are in the food you’re putting in your mouth and makes you think twice about whether or not it’s worth it! For me, I had to decide that when I’m out of calories, I’m done eating for the day and I didn’t trust myself enough at the beginning to input exercise because I didn’t want to eat the extra calories. Just remember, you will make mistakes and overeat, but tomorrow is a new day. Just forgive yourself and begin again. Every day is a new day! Be kind to yourself! You are worth this effort!
@gailballs1031 You have got this! Great work so far!
Here in the US, it is the first day of winter and therefore the shortest day of the year. And in Kansas, oh baby it’s getting cold outside! Wishing you each a wonderful holiday season and a new year filled with many successes!2 -
Have finally caught up reading this thread and wanted to thank everyone for their inspiration! I am 53 (54 in Jan) and enjoy reading about everyone's success and workarounds.3
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Hello-to all of the newbies- this is an incredible thread- You will lose the weight- it just takes time and patience- and determination. I have almost almost 20 pounds. I have about 9 more to go- but I am taking my time and living my life(enjoying some exercise and a few treats along the way) life is too short to stress it- weight loss will happen with consistency!9
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Wishing all of you a very Happy Hanukah or a very Merry Christmas.............let's just celebrate!
Some of you know we moved my sister in with us over the Labor Day Weekend, she has cancer and is now on Hospice. It's a very sad moment in time for me but as things seem to work according to a more divine plan, we welcomed our new little grandson into the world 3 weeks early on Thanksgiving Eve.
My goal is to remain strong AND healthy for him and my daughter. They live in CO and I live in CA so lots of airplane trips back and forth are in my future as well as mountain hikes, it's what we do........LOL
Sharing a couple of pics just because he's so cute and so appreciated!
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So adorable!!1
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Wishing all of you a very Happy Hanukah or a very Merry Christmas.............let's just celebrate!
Some of you know we moved my sister in with us over the Labor Day Weekend, she has cancer and is now on Hospice. It's a very sad moment in time for me but as things seem to work according to a more divine plan, we welcomed our new little grandson into the world 3 weeks early on Thanksgiving Eve.
My goal is to remain strong AND healthy for him and my daughter. They live in CO and I live in CA so lots of airplane trips back and forth are in my future as well as mountain hikes, it's what we do........LOL
Sharing a couple of pics just because he's so cute and so appreciated!
@luluinca: I'm not a demonstrative woman, nor a spiritual one. Nonetheless, bless you. You are acting the heart of what is most human.
Thank you for nurturing your sister, and that sweet, promising baby.
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Thanks Ann, your words mean a lot to me!2
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You truly are an inspiration- I will be praying for your family during this most difficult time- and the grandson is precious1
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Luluinca, your new grand baby is so precious! What a blessing!0
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@1Nana2many, thanks, our daughter waited a long time for this and we're all just thrilled. Nothing like new grandkids to keep us motivated!2
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Adorable baby, bless you for taking care of your sister. Those little ones do keep us on our toes for sure. We live in Ca too. Where in Ca do you live?1
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