a quote got me to start again...weight loss at 70

joanslavin · February 2018

I think when you reach a "certain age", you begin to realize is not just a matter of looking good, or feeling better or even if your new skirt will fit. It becomes a matter of life or death. People usually who take care of themselves when they are older, live longer. I see friends who don't care for themselves, don't exercise or watch weight and they are all, without exception, sick. THey have walkers, they have operations. They complain, but don't change anything. I don't want to be that way..and I realize that I have to work to make things happen. I saw a show last night, not at all on a weight topic, and one of the characters said "if you are weak, you die." It made me think that for me, that is true. If I am too weak to diet, exercise, go to the doctor's, take care of myself....the result will be that my life will end much faster.

So, here I go again. I need to lose 60 pounds. I have done that...more than that, before. I can do it again. It will make things so much better and I have the time to focus now on myself and my health. I have got this. I will keep posting. Goal for this week...starting today....2 pounds by next friday. JS

jennifer_417 · February 2018

Yay! You can do this!

AnnPT77 · February 2018

I lost about the same amount a couple of years ago, at age 59-60, for many of the same reasons, and have stayed at a healthy weight since.

Yes, you can do it. And it's so worth doing: Transformational.

dsboohead · February 2018

I still work at 61 and I see many patients that are my age and are an utter mess! My coworkers will come get me and say...that patient in room 4 is younger than you! They will look 20 yrs older than me!
Mind you...these are smokers...previous drug users...alcoholics and life has sapped them of their lives! Most of them have allowed their own ridiculous "choices" to rob them of a gratifying life!
Its your CHOICE!

ZoneFive · February 2018

I'll be 60 in two weeks. I've been fat ("overweight" doesn't cover it) all my life and although I've lost substantial weight a few times, it never stuck. 18 months ago I was diagnosed with diabetes and have finally been scared straight. I could wish that that happened years ago, but here we are. I've lost close to 90 lbs in the past year and I think I have a grip on both the physical and the emotional parts of it now. It's been difficult, boring, annoying and frustrating by turns, but realizing how many incipient health issues can be halted or even reversed is making it SO worthwhile.

Yes, you CAN do it. We'll be here to cheer you on.

debs3806 · February 2018

I am 65 years old - a year ago my doctor told me I was pre-diabetic- that’s all it took - I started going to personal trainer and have lost 30 pounds - need to lose 15+ more! You can do it!

Chooklet57 · February 2018

You have got this! Im 60. Lost 79 lbs (36kgs) in 2015 with clean eating ,, help here and a regular gym habit. I have kept up the gym.. (I am a nurse so yes see the impact on health as we age!). Over last year Ive gradually regained 10kgs so today am clearing my head and fridge and refocusing on the clean eating side again. Best wishes. Just start! and enjoy the camaraderie on here!

margiek4mfp · February 2018

I wish you all the best on your journey. I’m 27 and trying to lose 60lbs. Just started yesterday. My dad is 73 with diabetes and chronic kidney disease, he too started trying to lose weight to get healthier.

He loves my fitness pal and the fact that he has something to aim for with 10,000 steps a day.
He has lost weight before but without any help from my fitness pal. He’s fascinated by the macros aswell as how it encourages to fill up on healthy nutritious food.

Even at 27 I’m conscious of the fact that losing weight now will benefit my health now and in the future. It used to be about looks mostly when I was younger but especially with watching my dad I realise it’s so much more.

Here’s to a healthy and happy 2018 and I hope you achieve all your goals

joanslavin · February 2018

Thank you all for your kind words and support. I sent today for a pedometer. Fitbits are great, but I don't think I could figure out how to hook it up and I don't have a smart phone. I am going to try the pedometer and if it doesn't work, bite the bullet and try to figure out how to use the Fitbit. I am sure my daily steps are far below 10,000...but will try to work my way up to that number. Wow, this getting healthy is a full time job....2 trips to PT a week, once a week to chiropractor, logging and trying to reach my step goal. It will keep me busy!

lisabetts142 · February 2018

Thank you for your post. Three of my friends were diagnosed with breast cancer last week and one with type 2 diabetes. I am 51 and have 56 lbs to lose. I'm trying to lose it in 9 months. I don't know if that is realistic, but I'll just take one day at a time.

ZoneFive · February 2018

joanslavin wrote: »

Thank you all for your kind words and support. I sent today for a pedometer. Fitbits are great, but I don't think I could figure out how to hook it up and I don't have a smart phone. I am going to try the pedometer and if it doesn't work, bite the bullet and try to figure out how to use the Fitbit. I am sure my daily steps are far below 10,000...but will try to work my way up to that number. Wow, this getting healthy is a full time job....2 trips to PT a week, once a week to chiropractor, logging and trying to reach my step goal. It will keep me busy!

I started out averaging 3-4K steps daily. It took several months to get up to hitting 10K on the regular, but it comes with its own momentum. The more I moved, the more I was inspired to move. From what I've read, that's a pretty common occurrence, so you have good things to look forward to! Take your time doing this -- no matter what age we are, hurry is not a friend.

Mjones23456 · February 2018

Never give up. This is a journey so we just keep putting one foot in front of the other. Way to be resilient and committed! I pray for your success!!

DulcimerRick · February 2018

It's really awesome to see folks in my age range making positive changes in their lives! It truly is never to late to start over. I'd certainly welcome any friend requests from like minded folks!

ladylaura777 · February 2018

It’s really great to see people that are looking at health and quality of life instead of just skinny jeans.
I will be 60 in a couple weeks. Had both knees replaced, and beat cancer twice. I’ve lost over 80 lbs & feel much better. I’ve still got almost that much to go, but I can walk now - and I've got all these great people here for support

lois1231 · February 2018

You are an inspiration. Fit bits are actually quite simple. Once you get it hooked up it is just a matter of syncing it to get your results. Tip if you can't get it to sync. Turn off bluetooth and turn it back on, on your phone. If that doesn't work, restart the device. I had this problem. You got this.

asharp · February 2018

This is such an honest and inspiring comment. Thank you for posting it. I’m 62 and I go to the gym and work out on the elliptical for 30 Min, 4 x a week. I just do it, pretend that it’s your job, you HAVE to show up if you want to keep your job. If we want to stay healthy and lose weight, we HAVE to exercise. Be patient with yourself, give yourself a year to lose 20lbs. And then another year to lose another etc. keep posting and stay positive

lovesretirement · February 2018

I am 65, 58 pounds down with 40ish to go. After retiring 5 years ago, it was either get busy living, or get busy dying so I bit the bullet and became obsessed with working on “me”. It has not been easy, but it has been worth it. Find your “whys” and those will keep you motivated. It takes dedication and persistence, and it can be done at any age! You can do this...if not now, when?

tinamarie6624 · February 2018

I wish you the best of luck and know that it can be done at your age. My mother was 71 2 years ago when she started and she is almost to her goal weight and she has lost about 95 Lbs.

A few years earlier, she had been in a car accident and her knees had gotten so bad she could barely move. In December 2015, she couldn't walk from Safeway to the parking lot. That was the day she decided to change her life. Now we hike consistently 4 or 5 miles in any given day and she doesn't have a lot of issues. Her knees still trouble her with steep downhills so we try to avoid those. But other than that, she is in better shape now than she has been in 20 years.

I personally started at 49 and have lost 220 Lbs and I'm 51 now.

Thanks for sharing.

Tina Marie

TerriRichardson112 · February 2018

@joanslavin I'm 71, and it's taken me 3 years, but I've lost 63lbs and it's changed my life so much. And you are right. It's a full-time commitment to get back to health and fitness. You can do can do it! Go girl!
PS: I had to lose the weight because I needed a hip replacement. (Successfully Done in Sept 2015) Nothing motivates as much as being told you are headed for a wheelchair.

babecker1951 · February 2018

Love to see people my age on here. I'm 66, have lost 15 and have 35 more to go. I also have been motivated by health and seeing people my age with so many medical issues. I want to enjoy my retirement!

lessismoreohio · February 2018

You've got this. I'm working on losing weight for the same reasons; I don't want the obesity related health issues I've seen with my friends and family.

a quote got me to start again...weight loss at 70

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