55-65 year old women's success?

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  • mk2fit
    mk2fit Posts: 730 Member
    Wow, so glad to see this thread active again. So now I'm 60 and have been here for almost 4-1/2 years. I lost 70ish pounds and have kept them off, plus or minus a couple for 3-1/2 of those years. I don't really log much anymore - mostly if I've found something new. I suppose what I've learned the most here is veggies, veggies, veggies and exercise!
  • griffinca2
    griffinca2 Posts: 672 Member
    Agree w/mk2fit! And don't forget to watch the added sugar (in all its forms); we eat more than we think we do!
  • ndargy1977
    ndargy1977 Posts: 38 Member
    @springlering62 Thank you so much!!! I've tried Daves Killer Bread, but only once....I'll definitely be picking some up. You really gave me so many ideas, and I'm very thankful :)

    Radishes?!? excellent idea with hummus!! I love them but never think about them!

    What an excellent idea for the flavored balsamic vinegar for dressing!! I'm having a salad today for lunch, and just may try to find some!!

    My dairy obsession is cheese....but I've been really trying to cut back. I portioned out 1oz in little cups for a quick snack.....if I don't I could eat triple or quadruple that amount, lol.....

    again, thank you very much....I truly appreciate it :smiley:

    Nicole
  • kimirayray
    kimirayray Posts: 29 Member
    I'm 53 and going through menopause now and can't seem to lose a pound. eating 1200 cal diet but can't exercise due to a herniated disk. I can walk though but it's freezing outside lol - I can't imagine that faithfully sticking to a 1200 cal diet does not let me lose weight - this sucks. I even got my thyroid tested - perfect. I am at a loss. If I can't lose a pound now what's going to happen to me on the other side of menopause? good luck with your struggle and please let me know what works!
  • skytuner
    skytuner Posts: 11 Member
    kimirayray wrote: »
    I'm 53 and going through menopause now and can't seem to lose a pound. eating 1200 cal diet but can't exercise due to a herniated disk. I can walk though but it's freezing outside lol - I can't imagine that faithfully sticking to a 1200 cal diet does not let me lose weight - this sucks. I even got my thyroid tested - perfect. I am at a loss. If I can't lose a pound now what's going to happen to me on the other side of menopause? good luck with your struggle and please let me know what works!

    I hope you can get some good advice/treatment for your disk problem --- I know what that's like! As well as the weather challenge. For me, I know that getting outside is not a good option if there is a lot of ice/slippery snow --- but if it is just cold --- layer up a bit, and keep your walks short. A little is better than none. If getting out or doing "formal" exercise is not possible, then do your best to avoid sitting (fitbit is good for that, with reminders to move).
    One does not automatically gain weight on the other side of menopause, so don't let that worry you. Do your best to eat according to your hunger and nutritional needs --- 1200 calories sounds like a bare minimum. All will be well, although your weight loss goals may be stalled. We are building our life and our bodies continually and menopause is another stage.

    If I were to advise myself back then it would be to devote some time to meditation or other preferred methods of mindfulness or stress relief.
  • neeceelynn
    neeceelynn Posts: 24 Member
    @kimiraryray. ..try you Tube indoor walking exercise videos. There are many levels and they are a great alternative during the long winter months.
  • debtay123
    debtay123 Posts: 1,327 Member
    @kimiraryray- try eating as many fruits and veggies as you can within that amount- You would be surprised esp. the low calorie veggies such as spinach, cabbage, string beans, etc- You can have been bowls for less than 100 calories etc. whole foods are the way to go when you only have liited amount of calories. Also you might change what you have set your loss t on mfp- I cahnged mine to lose .05 a week and I now have more calories to work with.
  • mk2fit
    mk2fit Posts: 730 Member
    @kimirayray So, I exercise to youtube videos when the weather is really bad. BUT, snowshoeing is great as is just walking in the snow. I even run in the snow. No excuses just because winter. There are so many things you can do. Look for jessicasmithtv, lesliesansone, on youtube. While both are great for any age group, you may find one is a little easier on the brain than the other
  • Trina2040
    Trina2040 Posts: 214 Member
    @kimirayray agree with @debtay123 about changing or at least checking your stats in MFP. How tall are you and how much do you have to lose? Maybe you've set too aggressive a loss for your height and current weight. You want to fuel your daily activities even though you're not able to exercise very strenuously.
  • d3gus
    d3gus Posts: 97 Member
    kimirayray wrote: »
    I'm 53 and going through menopause now and can't seem to lose a pound. eating 1200 cal diet but can't exercise due to a herniated disk. I can walk though but it's freezing outside lol - I can't imagine that faithfully sticking to a 1200 cal diet does not let me lose weight - this sucks. I even got my thyroid tested - perfect. I am at a loss. If I can't lose a pound now what's going to happen to me on the other side of menopause? good luck with your struggle and please let me know what works!

    Hi although you say your thyroid has been tested - has it been tested for autoimmune thyroid - i was in a terrible mess for 5 years - all the thyroid tests kept coming back normal - then finally i was in such a bad state my dr tested me for antibodies - dadah - i have Hashimoto disease - got medication and symptoms went aware - not saying it is easy to still lose weight - but it is possible
  • debtay123
    debtay123 Posts: 1,327 Member
    ladies we are all doing great- let's keep the faith and keep encouraging each others- we can do this- slow and steady wins and we will !!!!!
  • cory17
    cory17 Posts: 1,500 Member
    Hump day for another week and then into March. Sticking with it!
  • making_tracks
    making_tracks Posts: 32 Member
    Maintenance is harder than weight loss
  • dsboohead
    dsboohead Posts: 1,899 Member
    longkathleenann9291 wrote: »
    I think we can all relate!

    Yes what is the deal with this????
  • beachgal0626
    beachgal0626 Posts: 1,912 Member
    making_tracks wrote: »
    Maintenance is harder than weight loss

    This can be so true!
  • debtay123
    debtay123 Posts: 1,327 Member
    Well we are here for each other and we CAN and WILL do this!!!
  • making_tracks
    making_tracks Posts: 32 Member
    I have also been told to pick up my calories but to cut back on days when I don’t train. I train 6 days per week, generally burning 3-500 calories per day through purposeful exercise. I say purposeful because I’m much more active in my everyday life than I was 9 months ago when I was at my heaviest, least fit condition. Purposeful means I’m running, cycling, circuit training or weight lifting

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