In your 60’s
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fitlulu4150 wrote: »Agree with all of you............hope it's a great weekend and a great vacation annliz. We're having a fairly quiet weekend other than having dinner with friends tomorrow night. We're going to their house and TBH my girlfriend is an awful cook............bless her heart, but she can bake the heck out of cookies, a cake, or bread. Meal wise, it's kind of dodgy though...LOL
I'm making appetizers and dessert though and they want to play Yahtzee and a card game we call Golf so it will be fun, as always.............no matter what we have for dinner!
Enjoy the Fall weather if you're getting that and begin to look forward to the holidays..............now is the time to cut back on calories (that's what I do) in preparation for the Christmas Cookies!!! lol
Truthfully, (and I don't see myself exposed to all that much season temptation), if folks stay in the same fitness "groove" then as they are now, they need not any holiday preparations, only continued mindfulness. "Happy Holidays"! Let me be first to wish you all that which we will begin hearing over and over again any day now! 😉1 -
64. I’m starting Day 1. Tried another online app and gained weight. Think I just wasn’t ready. It’s good to see others my age getting healthier.
My issues have always been self sabotage and drinking wine and hence binge eating. Have about ruined my health. On meds for cholesterol, high blood pressure and blood sugar.
I feel like I am ready to focus on myself and feel better. Hoping we can encourage each other.
You're in the right place. The mutual support and encouragement here is the best feature of MFP. Keep checking in and logging everyday. That will help you to stay on track.
I hear you regarding alcohol and binge eating. The loss of inhibition lends itself to overeating. I still drink, but only with others at social gatherings. I plan ahead so that I can fit the drinks into the daily calorie target.3 -
I am 68 in January, really struggling to lose weight. I work in an office, at a computer all day then take work home, too much sitting! Suggestions?1
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64. I’m starting Day 1. Tried another online app and gained weight. Think I just wasn’t ready. It’s good to see others my age getting healthier.
My issues have always been self sabotage and drinking wine and hence binge eating. Have about ruined my health. On meds for cholesterol, high blood pressure and blood sugar.
I feel like I am ready to focus on myself and feel better. Hoping we can encourage each other.
Are there any "motivators" in your life beyond wanting to lose weight and get healthier? If so, lock on to them and let them push you. I am the example in this question. I remain convinced had I not gotten my hips replaced earlier this year, I would not be in my current situation where things are getting better and better. Much of that is (probably unfounded) fear that if fail, I go back to that life of discomfort and poor mobility. I've decided that's not happening! I too am on blood pressure and cholesterol medication with the added motivation to remain free of AC1 or blood sugar meds. I am confident of my chances. I have been on the other meds for sometime and even in my worst condition health wise those have helped alot. Unless, there is an extra range a doctor looks for in blood test results, I am not sure how much of the improvement will be from my diet and exercise as opposed to meds. I have a similar fear about living with increased risk if I stop the meds, so I am not I will "go there" when I next see doctor in Nov. I do know one thing though; I WILL be considerably lighter than the last timeI saw her in May.
Stay with it, find your "groove" and check in. People are a responsive here!4 -
I have been tracking for 63 continuous days. This morning, I truly see the benefit. Yesterday we were up early to go to an art fair and I skipped my AM walk. Stopped at a local grocer to pick up a b-day card and boxed candy for a neighbor's afternoon party. The store was having "customer appreciation day" and gave us a free slice of yummy cake. Spring rolls, macaroni salad and chocolate mousse b-day cake at the neighbors. Bean soup and leftover cherry pie w/ice cream (I know!!!!) for dinner. It didn't feel like a lot of food, yesterday. Logged it all this morning. 1000+ calories over recommended. Seeing that calorie log and the "what you will weigh in 5 weeks" statement got me motivated to get moving again this morning and plan a salad and grilled chicken for today's meals. Go, fight, win, MFP!! Happy tracking today, everyone!5
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Hi, I'm Sandy and had my last binge last night! I seriously need to get with the program! I'm 66 and rejoined MFP 2 days ago. Lost 30 lbs last year and trying not to regain it and keep working towards my goal. Since I just joined I would like to find accountability friends. If interested, please add me as a friend. Have a wonderful Sunday!6
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Welcome Sandy and textmarti ! Hope you have a great holiday annlz23! Evamutt, we sound similar except you gained less than I did! I’m trying to lose 25 lbs! Hope everyone is having a great weekend! It’s cooled off here finally, and we are loving it in nc!1
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Hi everyone! Welcome to all the new people and honestly, this is really your big chance to improve your health. We're all still young enough to realize the benefits of exercise, a bit of weight loss, longevity and mobility. Find your WHY and keep plugging away at it, some days will be better than others but it's pointless to give up.
I think I'm one of the oldest people here, at 69, so don't make excuses to me..............LOL If I can do it you can too. It's been a 6 year journey, about 60 lbs lost...............slowly, and I'm probably healthier than I was in my 50's.
There will be bumps in the road, I'm facing one now. I managed to get my walk in with Penny (my 8 year old rescue dog), couldn't do it yesterday because my hip was killing me, and now it's killing me again. I'm pretty discouraged but still going to the gym tomorrow and will try to avoid hip-hurting exercises. I'm so glad I made an appointment for next month with my Orthopedic office and still hoping that it's inflammation and a cortisone shot will take care of it. In the meantime, I'm not sure how many walks I can get in with Penny...............that's the worst part of this.
I can't believe that 2 months ago I was hiking in the mountains of MT!
I'm going to try the stationary bike for cardio because I read that that and swimming are the best heart healthy exercises for hip issues. I'll try anything except NSAIDS and Pain Meds...........LOL, too many negative reactions here from any of those.
Anyway, do what you can, when you can and focus on your health. Your loved ones will appreciate it!
Hope you all have a healthy successful week! Celebrate life!4 -
fitlulu4150 wrote: »Hi everyone! Welcome to all the new people and honestly, this is really your big chance to improve your health. We're all still young enough to realize the benefits of exercise, a bit of weight loss, longevity and mobility. Find your WHY and keep plugging away at it, some days will be better than others but it's pointless to give up.
I think I'm one of the oldest people here, at 69, so don't make excuses to me..............LOL If I can do it you can too. It's been a 6 year journey, about 60 lbs lost...............slowly, and I'm probably healthier than I was in my 50's.
There will be bumps in the road, I'm facing one now. I managed to get my walk in with Penny (my 8 year old rescue dog), couldn't do it yesterday because my hip was killing me, and now it's killing me again. I'm pretty discouraged but still going to the gym tomorrow and will try to avoid hip-hurting exercises. I'm so glad I made an appointment for next month with my Orthopedic office and still hoping that it's inflammation and a cortisone shot will take care of it. In the meantime, I'm not sure how many walks I can get in with Penny...............that's the worst part of this.
I can't believe that 2 months ago I was hiking in the mountains of MT!
I'm going to try the stationary bike for cardio because I read that that and swimming are the best heart healthy exercises for hip issues. I'll try anything except NSAIDS and Pain Meds...........LOL, too many negative reactions here from any of those.
Anyway, do what you can, when you can and focus on your health. Your loved ones will appreciate it!
Hope you all have a healthy successful week! Celebrate life!
If you've seen my posts, you know I have experience to back up the phrase "trust me on this". If your orthopedic finds that your best option is hip replacement, don't fear it or shy away from it! If you, as I was implored to and did do, "work hard in post-op PT because it's everything" then your future dog walks and hikes will be even more amazing. I didn't have the option of other treatments as you might have, as the condition my hips as I was told early and often was "most severe". I haven't made many decisions in my life that have made me happier and healthier than those two surgeries. Looking forward to your updates as you share them.2 -
On post hip replacement pain: it was, at least for me was minimal and well managed so pain neds was easily terminated when appropriate. In fact many times, I would be asked what my pain level was and I would have to embellish because nurses and aides were not allowed to record zero. I am sure that is a testament to "robotically assisted" surgeries as my hip replacements were. Don't get me wrong, there was some pain but it was never much or for very long, again at least for me 😊1
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There are targeted hip exercises that could help. I learned them in PT and continue doing them today, except I do them in pool where I am comfortable. Will share them if you like.0
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@geraldaltman, thanks for the great encouragement and yes I did read about your hip replacements. Honestly, the whole idea creeps me out but if that's what it takes I will do it. This has been going on for most of this year and I think I have it under control and then it just comes back with a vengeance. I won't know anything until next month but I do trust the Orthopedic office I go to. They helped me with a broken foot, frozen shoulder and a super bad knee. I will try anything before surgery but if that's what I need I'll do it. I'm afraid of the pain stuff though because I literally can't take any kind of pain meds..................but I'm totally into the PT part of it.0
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geraldaltman wrote: »There are targeted hip exercises that could help. I learned them in PT and continue doing them today, except I do them in pool where I am comfortable. Will share them if you like.
Yes please, I have a very cold pool right now in my backyard but I have used the pool at my gym many times.0 -
geraldaltman wrote: »On post hip replacement pain: it was, at least for me was minimal and well managed so pain neds was easily terminated when appropriate. In fact many times, I would be asked what my pain level was and I would have to embellish because nurses and aides were not allowed to record zero. I am sure that is a testament to "robotically assisted" surgeries as my hip replacements were. Don't get me wrong, there was some pain but it was never much or for very long, again at least for me 😊
Okay, since I have a high tolerance for pain I think I could do that with the same experience.0 -
Yes trust your orthopedic and if surgery is warranted, you pre-op preparation will be thorough and your issues with pain meds will be known and worked around. That and the tailored team approach that was my surgeries kept me calm and made it fairly easy.fitlulu4150 wrote: »@geraldaltman, thanks for the great encouragement and yes I did read about your hip replacements. Honestly, the whole idea creeps me out but if that's what it takes I will do it. This has been going on for most of this year and I think I have it under control and then it just comes back with a vengeance. I won't know anything until next month but I do trust the Orthopedic office I go to. They helped me with a broken foot, frozen shoulder and a super bad knee. I will try anything before surgery but if that's what I need I'll do it. I'm afraid of the pain stuff though because I literally can't take any kind of pain meds..................but I'm totally into the PT part of it.0 -
@geraldaltman, thanks again, I'll see what they say in 4 weeks.....I trust them not to rush into surgery which gives me confidence too. I've had two friends recently who suffered from bursitis in their hip and the cortisone shot took care of it............I'm hoping for that but if that isn't an option I'll do what I have to!2
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fitlulu4150 wrote: »geraldaltman wrote: »There are targeted hip exercises that could help. I learned them in PT and continue doing them today, except I do them in pool where I am comfortable. Will share them if you like.
Yes please, I have a very cold pool right now in my backyard but I have used the pool at my gym many times.
My PT/trainers had me doing these exercise in 3 sets of 12 repetitions. Over time, I have increased these to 50 reps. Only do what can comfortably do.
Hip Abductors:
Steadying yourself near pool wall, standing straight move a leg to side as far as comfortably possible and back. Alternate legs.
Hip Flexions:
Near wall standing so you won't kick wall or someone, move each leg backward as far as comfortable and return, alternate legs.
Hip Extensions: Same position only move leg forward as high as comfort allows, alternate legs.
Squats:
Standing in shallowest part of pool you do basic squats. These are actually pretty easy in water.
Deadlifts:
You will need a resistance device if pool has any. Bend down at the waist then straighten up using back and butt muscle to straighten. (Be careful if you have back issues, good exercise if done this way though.)
Marching:
Just like marching, either in place or up down pool. I've started using foam dumbells during this.
Push Pull:
With resistance device in deeper water push forward and pull back under surface.
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fitlulu4150 wrote: »@geraldaltman, thanks again, I'll see what they say in 4 weeks.....I trust them not to rush into surgery which gives me confidence too. I've had two friends recently who suffered from bursitis in their hip and the cortisone shot took care of it............I'm hoping for that but if that isn't an option I'll do what I have to!
Don't mistake, I do hope you find good non-surgical solution. I think what might be well in your favor is that you appear to have NOT waited nearly as long as I did (years and years of denial and fear) to seek attention. I remain convinced my hesitation eliminated all non-surgical options. Just know that if you face the same option, it will be totally worth it! 😊1 -
Thanks for the help and I'll try all those!1
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geraldaltman wrote: »fitlulu4150 wrote: »geraldaltman wrote: »There are targeted hip exercises that could help. I learned them in PT and continue doing them today, except I do them in pool where I am comfortable. Will share them if you like.
Yes please, I have a very cold pool right now in my backyard but I have used the pool at my gym many times.
My PT/trainers had me doing these exercise in 3 sets of 12 repetitions. Over time, I have increased these to 50 reps. Only do what can comfortably do.
Hip Abductors:
Steadying yourself near pool wall, standing straight move a leg to side as far as comfortably possible and back. Alternate legs.
Hip Flexions:
Near wall standing so you won't kick wall or someone, move each leg backward as far as comfortable and return, alternate legs.
Hip Extensions: Same position only move leg forward as high as comfort allows, alternate legs.
Squats:
Standing in shallowest part of pool you do basic squats. These are actually pretty easy in water.
Deadlifts:
You will need a resistance device if pool has any. Bend down at the waist then straighten up using back and butt muscle to straighten. (Be careful if you have back issues, good exercise if done this way though.)
Marching:
Just like marching, either in place or up down pool. I've started using foam dumbells during this.
Push Pull:
With resistance device in deeper water push forward and pull back under surface.
Also if the pools you use have steps rather than ladder to get in and out of, they can be used for step exercise assuming there is hand rail to keep from slipping or falling.1 -
Thanks, yes it has steps with a hand rail.0
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My sister in law finally had hip replacement last month. She was in SO much pain for a long time. First she didn't want to have surgery, when she did, her Dr said she must lose some weight before she has it. Her face showed the pain she was in & she could hardly even walk with a cane. She said the pain left when she woke up from surgery, she had minimal pain from recovering but she feels SO much better. I know I shared this before but I do recommend turmeric for inflammation, it may not help for some things but for regular aches from arthritis, it can't be beat.0
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I took a product that had tumeric in it...it didn't do jack squat for me. I don't trust tumeric or the advice to take it. Sister in law made the correct choice in hip replacement surgery. Happy for her relief.My sister in law finally had hip replacement last month. She was in SO much pain for a long time. First she didn't want to have surgery, when she did, her Dr said she must lose some weight before she has it. Her face showed the pain she was in & she could hardly even walk with a cane. She said the pain left when she woke up from surgery, she had minimal pain from recovering but she feels SO much better. I know I shared this before but I do recommend turmeric for inflammation, it may not help for some things but for regular aches from arthritis, it can't be beat.0 -
Thanks for the encouragement both of you. I've modified my workouts so as not to aggravate the hip and will try to stay pain free enough to still get my walks in with my dog. I've left squats, deadlifts and leg presses out of my normal workouts so hopefully that will help. I'm going to focus on upper body and just a few strengthening leg exercises that don't seem to hurt my hip and then a lot of stretching. I can't sit still for the next 4 weeks lol.
I've tried both tumeric and ginger supplements but they both made me sick. I do take glucosamine for arthritis based on the recommendation of my doctor for my knee and it seems to have helped. My knee hasn't really bothered me in over 2 years.
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My right knee is bone on bone and I know eventually I will have to have knee replacement surgery. I walked with a very bad limp because I only had about 5% bend in that knee. I am totally into essential oils!. Two years ago I discovered the anti-inflammatory benefits of Cinnamon and Frankincense oils. I started using a blend of one drop of Cinnamon, two drops Frankincense, and a dab of coconut oil rubbed all over my knee. I still can't bend it all the way back, but I no longer limp!! The doctor said I probably will never bend it all the way because I have shortened the muscles up the back of my leg.0
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@tuddy315, I think we all have different supplements that may work for us. It's certainly worth a try to see what helps. Hopefully, you won't need the replacement surgery anytime soon!
I have a girlfriend whose son is into medical marijuana here big time and she's always pushing CBD products on me, but honestly I have zero interest. When my sister was living with us, dying from throat cancer. she tried all of it and none of it really helped TBH. Perhaps there's a place for it for some people, our hospice nurse thought it might be helpful, but so far I haven't really seen the benefits. My friend herself has been taking the vitamins for a couple of years and still needed a shot of cortisone in her hip for bursitis......hmmmmm
I think the best thing I can do is to remain active without aggravating the injuries I do have. I'm still hoping for the cortisone shot but if nothing else works I'll opt for surgery if it's a last resort...............lol
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I think everybody's bodies react differently to different stuff. There is a girl here at work that buys Melrose from me all the time. It is good for healing cuts and scrapes mainly on her horses. She decided to try it on herself and she swears it is a miracle oil. I have seen her put it on a cut on her finger and by the end of the day, you could not tell there was a cut there. I have tried it myself......nothing!!! I do also have a couple of CBD products that I use. One is for calming which I roll on my neck before bed. It does help me sleep but I think it's because I smell the lavender in it. The other is a rub I use on my wrist when my Carpal tunnel is acting up. But again, I think it's because of the menthol in it....lol.
I had cortisone shots in my heels for heel spurs when I was in my 20's. I have always worn inserts in my shoes ever since and have never had anymore problems with heel spurs.
Have you been through physical therapy? I hope you don't have to have surgery.0 -
Thanks for the info tuddy315. I did do a month of PT with the trainer I see at my gym occasionally. He's also a Physical Therapist and helped me quite a bit for awhile but it never really went away. It's not so much that it's painful, I can live with it, but it feels like it's going to collapse on me and I'm worried about falling if my leg gives out. I guess I'll just have to wait and see what the docs say next month and take it a little easier on myself in the meantime.
I made it to the gym yesterday and got a nice workout in without causing myself too much pain and was able to walk my dog a couple of miles this morning so I'll that that for now. Back to the gym tomorrow just doing what I can to stay strong and mobile.
Have a great week everyone!
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My sister in law finally had hip replacement last month. She was in SO much pain for a long time. First she didn't want to have surgery, when she did, her Dr said she must lose some weight before she has it. Her face showed the pain she was in & she could hardly even walk with a cane. She said the pain left when she woke up from surgery, she had minimal pain from recovering but she feels SO much better. I know I shared this before but I do recommend turmeric for inflammation, it may not help for some things but for regular aches from arthritis, it can't be beat.
One other thing to note about turmeric that may be supportive is that forms that are hydro-soluble absorb better. There are many challenges with turmeric absorbing in the intestinal tract.1 -
Have not been very active here lately. Chasing that pup around is keeping me busy. And a little tired. HAHA!
Keep it moving, my friends!
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