Any Senior’s out there?

paulab4me7982
paulab4me7982 Posts: 44 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Hello. I have been using this app since 29Oct and so far have lost 15 pounds with 15 more pounds to lose. I would love to connect with other Seniors for support over the Christmas season and beyond.
For exercise I walk and go to aquasize classes at the local pool. All I want for Christmas is a Series 3 Apple Watch so that once I start swimming it will count my swimming strokes. Is anyone out there?
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  • paulab4me7982
    paulab4me7982 Posts: 44 Member
    Welcome. Congratulation on the6.5 pound loss. You can package up the fudge! Remember others will appreciate it so more than your hips will
  • dsboohead
    dsboohead Posts: 1,899 Member
    paulab4me7982 wrote: »
    Welcome. Congratulation on the6.5 pound loss. You can package up the fudge! Remember others will appreciate it so more than your hips will

    Thanks but I should eat my evening meal before I get started! ;)
  • paulab4me7982
    paulab4me7982 Posts: 44 Member
    Absolutely. Package up when you have a full tummy
  • mph323
    mph323 Posts: 3,563 Member
    paulab4me7982 wrote: »
    Hello. I have been using this app since 29Oct and so far have lost 15 pounds with 15 more pounds to lose. I would love to connect with other Seniors for support over the Christmas season and beyond.
    For exercise I walk and go to aquasize classes at the local pool. All I want for Christmas is a Series 3 Apple Watch so that once I start swimming it will count my swimming strokes. Is anyone out there?

    Hi! I'm 67 :) I've been here since around the middle of 2016, and I've lost 50 lbs over the last year and a half. I run and bike, and do some light weight training a couple of times a week (working on adding a third day). Glad to meet you!
  • paulab4me7982
    paulab4me7982 Posts: 44 Member
    AnnPT77 wrote: »
    Seniors? High school, college, or . . . um, aging? If the latter, I'm 62, lost 50+ pounds in 2015-16, now maintaining a healthy weight (upper 120s, 5-5") at age 62. There's s light-traffic yet good group at http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/100593-over-50-group.

    I row, mostly.

    I’ll check out that thread thanks
  • dsboohead
    dsboohead Posts: 1,899 Member
    mph323 wrote: »
    paulab4me7982 wrote: »
    Hello. I have been using this app since 29Oct and so far have lost 15 pounds with 15 more pounds to lose. I would love to connect with other Seniors for support over the Christmas season and beyond.
    For exercise I walk and go to aquasize classes at the local pool. All I want for Christmas is a Series 3 Apple Watch so that once I start swimming it will count my swimming strokes. Is anyone out there?

    Hi! I'm 67 :) I've been here since around the middle of 2016, and I've lost 50 lbs over the last year and a half. I run and bike, and do some light weight training a couple of times a week (working on adding a third day). Glad to meet you!

    You are my hero!!!
  • brightresolve
    brightresolve Posts: 1,024 Member
    AnnPT77 wrote: »
    ... I row, mostly.
    Ooh - my present to husband this year is a rowing machine ... he is super excited and I intend to use it too - running is the love I am building back towards and my knees thank me for every pound I lose.

    61, lost 10 and about 8 more to go, and honestly almost didn't click this thread. I don't think of myself as a senior at all! Maybe after I retire in another ... 8 years or so ...
  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 34,672 Member
    brightresolve wrote: »
    AnnPT77 wrote: »
    ... I row, mostly.
    Ooh - my present to husband this year is a rowing machine ... he is super excited and I intend to use it too - running is the love I am building back towards and my knees thank me for every pound I lose.

    61, lost 10 and about 8 more to go, and honestly almost didn't click this thread. I don't think of myself as a senior at all! Maybe after I retire in another ... 8 years or so ...

    Machine is a good workout, fer shure. On water > machine for pure wonderfulness, though. ;) (I do both, but only because my river gets crunchy in Winter. Also, been retired for 10+ years, at 62 = more time to row! :) ).
  • mph323
    mph323 Posts: 3,563 Member
    dsboohead wrote: »
    mph323 wrote: »
    paulab4me7982 wrote: »
    Hello. I have been using this app since 29Oct and so far have lost 15 pounds with 15 more pounds to lose. I would love to connect with other Seniors for support over the Christmas season and beyond.
    For exercise I walk and go to aquasize classes at the local pool. All I want for Christmas is a Series 3 Apple Watch so that once I start swimming it will count my swimming strokes. Is anyone out there?

    Hi! I'm 67 :) I've been here since around the middle of 2016, and I've lost 50 lbs over the last year and a half. I run and bike, and do some light weight training a couple of times a week (working on adding a third day). Glad to meet you!

    You are my hero!!!

    Aww, blush.
  • JRSINAZ
    JRSINAZ Posts: 158 Member
    I'm 62 and my food diary is open to friends. Losing and loving it. I plan on getting in shape one last time and maintaining it. I want and have to if I want to see old age haha
  • Polo265
    Polo265 Posts: 287 Member
    edited December 2017
    I'm 68. Lost 23 lbs since July. I try to get 10,000 + steps a day, mostly by walking around the house, marching/jogging in place. I have a nice bicycle, but have lately been unmotivated to use it. My weight has stalled these last couple of weeks, I think because of diet fatigue and not being as careful with logging or portion size. I would like to lose about 10 more, since that seems to be what's remaining around my middle. :)
  • mph323
    mph323 Posts: 3,563 Member
    Polo265 wrote: »
    I'm 68. Lost 23 lbs since July. I try to get 10,000 + steps a day, mostly by walking around the house, marching/jogging in place. I have a nice bicycle, but have lately been unmotivated to use it. My weight has stalled these last couple of weeks, I think because of diet fatigue and not being as careful with logging or portion size. I would like to lose about 10 more, since that seems to be what's remaining around my middle. :)

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10604863/of-refeeds-and-diet-breaks#latest

    Hi! You might want to check out this thread if you are experiencing diet fatigue. It's helped me tremendously!
  • paulab4me7982
    paulab4me7982 Posts: 44 Member
    Trina2040 wrote: »
    Hi, I'm 68 and in maintenance for about 3 years. Lost 50 lbs with MFP -- today is my 1,429th day of logging. Try this thread too.

    community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10047153/55-65-year-old-womens-success#latest

    Us oldies are in and out of this thread all the time. It needs a bump this week.

    1,429 days of logging. OMG so very inspirstional. And here I thought I was wonderful at a mere 50+ days. Thanks for the link I will check it out
  • Greybeard51
    Greybeard51 Posts: 34 Member
    edited December 2017
    I'm 66, I primarily walk and bicycle. I try to average 8 miles a day walking if the weather permits. Bike is pretty much put up for the winter. I've lost 15 in 58 days. I contacted an old work friend who is a weight lifter and after the holidays he said he will meet me at the gym to start me on weight training. Feel free to add me

    It is convenient that my Medicare plan gives me free access to the gym. I haven't used it much yet, but I plan on taking advantage of the pool and weights next year.
  • Jimb376mfp
    Jimb376mfp Posts: 6,236 Member
    edited December 2017
    Looking at the posts I may be the MOST senior! 69 yo with a birthday coming in February!

    I have been on WW since 2013 and have lost half my SW (376 to 188). I attend aqua aerobics and swim laps for exercise. I use s Flex2 fitbit to count my laps. I was never a swimmer but can now swim 1/2 mile in 30 minutes,

    When WW closed their Bulletin Boards a Group of WWers came to MFP for a Chat area.

    We have a Group on MFP, it’s called:
    Guys on a Diet (GoaD)

    There are male and female “Guys” check it out. Seniors are there too.
  • sgt1372
    sgt1372 Posts: 3,997 Member
    Male & 67 here. Lost 38# in 6 months. Been in maintainence for a yr at 158# +/-3#. Dropped BF to 10%. Log and weigh myself daily. Lift, hike and row to maintain my strength & fitness.

    If you are Medicare eligible, sign up for a FREE gym membership under Silver Sneakers or Silver & Fit, depending on which Medicare Plus or Advantage coverage that you have.
  • paulab4me7982
    paulab4me7982 Posts: 44 Member
    Thanks for the tip but I live I. Canada. We do not have that program
  • paulab4me7982
    paulab4me7982 Posts: 44 Member
    Good for you! I’m a scuba diver
  • Evamutt
    Evamutt Posts: 2,801 Member
    I'm 63, going to be 64 in march. I started June 2016, 8 more lbs to go. I'm active walking my 6 dogs every day & going to gym
  • paulab4me7982
    paulab4me7982 Posts: 44 Member
    Jimb376mfp wrote: »
    Looking at the posts I may be the MOST senior! 69 yo with a birthday coming in February!

    I have been on WW since 2013 and have lost half my SW (376 to 188). I attend aqua aerobics and swim laps for exercise. I use s Flex2 fitbit to count my laps. I was never a swimmer but can now swim 1/2 mile in 30 minutes,

    When WW closed their Bulletin Boards a Group of WWers came to MFP for a Chat area.

    We have a Group on MFP, it’s called:
    Guys on a Diet (GoaD)

    There are male and female “Guys” check it out. Seniors are there too.

    I’ll be 69 in April. I Too was on WW but I found i needed more structure and the ability to count all food I put in my mouth. I lost 106 pounds with WW I am findingMFP far more flexible I will check out your Guys on a Diet
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