Over 60 still trying
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olancorrie wrote: »Hi everyone, I'm 64 and trying yet again. Let myself go the last 3 years, and now am so uncomfortable with all the extra pounds. I joined WW just last week to help me get started, motivated and be accountable. Not convinced that the point system is for me, probably because I've been a calorie counter for so long. I'll try to reconcile the two. I'm glad to find people in my own age group. I can't really identifý much with younger people anymore. Hope I can be of some inspiration to you, I already feel encouraged by just having found you all.
Have a great day
Corrie
I am also a member of WW, I drop 5 and gained 5 and been on the program for 3 months. I am also keeping track on MFP. I dropped out of WW 2 weeks ago because I'm tired of going in circles. I know the program works, I just can't make it work for me.2 -
Hi, I turned 60 last year and have decided that this is a good year to get healthy. Only problem is I need to loose over 100 lbs to do that, I pray MFP is the tool that I will successfully use to loose the weight.4
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@pennyhedrick, one day at a time! You'll get there!!
Well, we had an exciting weekend. We had threats of flooding in our area, and our good friend, who is also the liaison between the Red Cross and TEMA, called Saturday morning and suggested we get out of our neighborhood. So, we hurriedly got everything off the floor, packed what we would need for several days and our important papers, and headed to their home to wait it out.
Our home flooded in 2010 without any notice and unfortunately, we lost three vehicles and had to be out of our home for almost four months while the house was being renovated. Thankfully, this time we got out safely and the area did not flood. There are several areas in Tennessee that have flooded and two rockslides - on in Chattanooga that took out a Subway restaurant and one near us in Nashville where the interstate is closed from the rockslide across the highway. We got the all clear to come back home this morning and although we are still watching the dams in Kentucky, they think things will be good.
I'm happy to say that even though our lives were turned upside down over the weekend because of this, I was able to stay on plan and get my daily exercise in each day. Yea for that!!
Have a great evening!
Bonnie
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Hi there. I'm 63, and I've been wandering solo through MFP since early November. I've lost about 22 lbs since then, and have only 3 or 4 more to go now. I've been super-disciplined this whole time, although I live alone and don't have somebody to tell about it. So I thought it would be nice to spend a little while with an online community of people my own age. I live on a small island, working as an artist and tech writer, and I also write fiction. Right now the north wind out of Canada is still roaring around the treetops, and the hot water on my woodstove is whistling. I'm still a bit hungry, as usual, but postponing eating until I can't concentrate anymore. I respect the hard work each of you is putting in, especially those of you who have a much longer weight loss road ahead of you than I do. It takes real courage and determination to keep going, so consider this a general salute to you all!
I haven't read all 10 pages of this thread - but @BonnieHosk85, your flood experience must have been so unnerving! It's amazing that you stayed on your plan anyway!5 -
Good morning all; Pennyhedrick...I feel for you...I am in the same boat...right now my goal is 60 lbs to get to 200 lbs and then shall set my next goal. This is the 1st time in years that the weight is moving so I'm thrilled and going sure and slow to make sure it stays off. I am logging and keeping to low carbs and that's been working for me...so what way is working for you? BonnieHosk..I can't even imagine what it is like having to prepare to leave your home because of flooding...your one brave woman and kept your cool and exercised....wow. Anyways..going back home Thursday from our vacation and I think I've continued to lose some weight...been diligent in logging and portions so there better be some results...as been walking a lot more...hear there's more snow coming back home in the great lakes area (sigh) so that will be curtailed. Oh well spring will be here soon. Mary from Canada5
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@mprocyszyn and @Salixiana, it sure wasn't fun! LOL! But all's good now, thanks be to God!2
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Taking one day at a time logging my food intake and exercising and most importantly praying7
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I'm 65 and newly divorced so I think that should count as losing 245 lbs of ugly fat.8
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I'll turn 60 later this year. I'm a serial starter... probably 10 restarts this year. I hope this time I can stick with it. I have health problems and need to lose about 90lbs.4
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Hanging in there for the last 3 lbs, til I reach my goal weight. I know that ideally goal weight is a range, but I promised myself I'd eat at a deficit until I reach the low end of that range. I've taken the too-small jeans out of storage and put them back in my drawer now! And I'm going to celebrate reaching my goal weight by getting rid of the ones that are too big. No safety clothes being saved.5
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It really is hard once over 60, but so determined to get this excess weight off this time. I know it will be a long journey, followed by lifetime changes of some bad habits. First goal is 32 pounds, and I’m 15 off today on day 60. Then step two is another 25 pounds and re-evaluate to see if content with that weight. Charts show me at another 25 pounds below that, but I have not weighed that little since I was about 15 year olds-so not putting too much faith in the ‘charts’. It helps to read others journey, both the struggles and successes. If you haven’t seen it, there is a community called ‘Older woman success stories please’ and a few ladies have shared their successes and it is very inspirational. Maybe check it out. Hang in there everyone!!!!!5
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Several years ago I lost 60 pounds. Of course I was younger and had no limitations. I felt great. Needless to say, I’ve put it all back on and have limitations from a car accident along with health issues. I’m tired of feeling like crap and my clothes getting tighter so I’m going to do whatever my body allows me and use MFP in hopes of turning this situation around. Looking for encouragement and hope to be support to others like me.7
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Hi, I'm new to this thread.
Fitgranny56, your story is like mine. Three years ago I lost 55 pounds. I have only gained half back, but have not been able to stop the backsliding. Started a plan yet again yesterday with and am hoping I can stick with it...I know if I could just get the first 5 off, that I'd be motivated to stay the course.
Salixiana, congratulations to you! Those last few pounds come off slowly, but you are sooo close.
Time to go grocery shopping....going for the good fresh veggies.3 -
Hi everyone! Like some of you, I'm restarting. I lost about 80 pounds about 10 years ago with WW and exercise. When my mom died 7 years ago, I went off the deep end and gained it all back. Plus some. I'm trying to get back on the wagon and am hoping for some motivation from some other old timers.2
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Good to see lots of new folks in this thread. One suggestion - get some friends on here for support. They will help you through those tough days. A daily check-in helps me to stay on track (most of the time)! HAHA!
To add friends on MFP:
1) Click on the username in the left sidebar. A window showing the username will open.
2) Click on the username again. The user's profile will open.
3) Click on the "Add Friend" button on the user's profile page. There is an option to send a message along with the request. That's always a good idea - just a short note mentioning where you saw the user, some common interests or goals, etc.
Add me if you like. Always happy to share encouragement and support.2 -
@alteredsteve175, and you're an awesome friend on MFP. Appreciate your support, Steve!1
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BonnieHosk85 wrote: »@alteredsteve175, and you're an awesome friend on MFP. Appreciate your support, Steve!
@BonnieHosk85 - Right back atcha'! I appreciate your support as well.
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Hello everyone, 67 year old Aussie wife & grandmother of 4 here. I was on MFP before and lost 25 kgs in 2012. I dropped out of MFP when there was a lot of issues about privacy online generally, and rules were changing (not just for MFP). So I dropped out, and the kilos dropped back on! Looking to lose about 15 kilos again. MFP was a great help in daily logging and support from others, so today I am getting back into the habit, and looking for friends. I plan to eat sensibly, log, get some exercise, I KNOW I can do it. (Just clicked on my old success story link and it looks like it works) https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/822747/60-yo-aussie-25-kgs-55-lbs-in-a-year/p14
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Hi @ChriS_51 welcome back
I've read your success story post...which is very inspirational. I lost 50lbs and kept it off for well over a year and then gave up smoking so it all came back with a vengeance lol.....here we go again!
I find this particular thread very friendly and I would be happy to give and receive help and information to/from people on it 4 -
Hanging in there for the last 3 lbs, til I reach my goal weight. I know that ideally goal weight is a range, but I promised myself I'd eat at a deficit until I reach the low end of that range. I've taken the too-small jeans out of storage and put them back in my drawer now! And I'm going to celebrate reaching my goal weight by getting rid of the ones that are too big. No safety clothes being saved.
Don't just throw out the "big" jeans... make a ceremony of it.- Share before and after photos with family & friends
- Examine how reaching your goal brings you closer to the healthier, satisfying life you want
- Contemplate the effort and discipline it took to change old habits and progress to your goal
- and then.... BURN THOSE SUCKERS in a cheery little bonfire, never to be seen, remembered or talked about again!
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Hi there, I’m 61, female 5’11”. I have been up and down 60 lbs every 5 years or so my whole life. I was down to goal weight in my mid 50’s and gradually gained the weight back “eating anything I wanted.” I felt ok and was exercising regularly and had enough energy until I got breast cancer for a second time. It took about a year to get to the other side of treatment but I came out of the ordeal feeling debilitated. After a while I was was so lethargic I knew I had to do something to get myself going again. My chiropractor recommended trying Keto. I’ve been trying it for a month now and feel much more energized but started here to be safe and track my food. Glad to see there are other older folks on this journey too.9
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@ChrisS_51 , your story is so inspirational, keep at it and re-read your own story to help you remember ‘why’ and to motivate you. I’ll send a friend request as would be fun to comment on your daily posts, and see how my new Australian MFP is doing.1
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@suziecue25 add me as a friend, the comments and such on daily posts really are helping me out. Day 70 today, down 17 lbs, quite a ways to go, but more motivated this time than ever before. And starting to feel the loss is really helpful.2
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My father is 63 and lost 60 pounds 8 years ago. Goes to the gym every day since and keeps it off. His inspiration was his health, his doctor said he would have to start taking a ton of pills because of diabetes and heart problems unless he loses weight. It worked. Fear is a great motivator. I'm here for the same reason now. (Diabetes) and its working for me as well. Good luck on your journey!5
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Hello, been reading your posts, but haven't said much. I lost 50lbs, but gained back 7 recently. Today I went back to the HIIT class at the gym which I stopped going to due to pneumonia but them didn't go back after I recovered. It was great to be back.. turning 65 tomorrow9
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@Evamutt Happy Birthday!! What a better way to celebrate than to start getting those extra lbs off, you can do it as you’ve proved that with your 50 lb loss! That is inspirational to me and others who are working at it. I’m not sure what the HIT class is, but I too am coming off a longer recovery from two surgeries and just getting the ok to ‘get moving again’. Thanks for sharing and keep us posted as I know you’ll get those 7 off again.2
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Hello, been reading your posts, but haven't said much. I lost 50lbs, but gained back 7 recently. Today I went back to the HIIT class at the gym which I stopped going to due to pneumonia but them didn't go back after I recovered. It was great to be back.. turning 65 tomorrow
Happy birthday, Eva. Enjoy your day! (I went to sign up for Medicare today, so I'm not far behind you.)
Also, great job on the weight loss!
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Hi. I just entered my 60’s. I’ve tried loosing weight with this app before, but always have given up after modest achievement. This time (knowing it’s now or never) I’m approaching it differently. I’m just aiming at time instead of weight changes. I’ve pledged to stay logging my daily food for a full year regardless of what my weight does at any point of time. I’m also keeping a larder of low calorie snacks that will get me from meal to meal and past that ever so hard time after supper but before bed. I’m shooting for 60 lbs but will take whatever a year gives me. Wish me luck (as I’ll wish all of you).10
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I’ll be 60 this year and hope to lose 60 lbs. I’d love to be part of this group.5
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