60 yrs and up

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  • RetiredAndLovingIt
    RetiredAndLovingIt Posts: 1,395 Member
    Just wondering---what is the CSIRO food plan?
  • pippo_11
    pippo_11 Posts: 42 Member
    edited January 2020
    Can't wait to hear how it goes! I essentially follow the CSIRO food plan and you eat lots BUT only of the most beneficial foods. Hope it is a success for you.
    Maybe you could create another thread dedicated to the CSIRO diet? That would be interesting.
  • Timberlan127
    Timberlan127 Posts: 237 Member
    The same thing happens to me when I eat all the goodies that are present when you get together with friends or family. I never feel good the next day. You would think that would make me think next time and not indulge. But it never seems to work that way. LOL The good news is I am still trying to work on it. Maybe some day it will make the difference.
  • funinnorway
    funinnorway Posts: 45 Member
    Good morning all!
    Good news about that knee, they can sure be temperamental, I take glucosamine and collagen for my joints, I think it works wonders...for me.
    About the CSIRO diet. Last year I followed this to the letter. I lost weight and was never hungry. I reached my goal in the 12 weeks and then I fell off the wagon. I couldn't get my mojo back. But the core principles stayed with me. I am back to following it but with my own recipes and a few adaptions.
    https://www.totalwellbeingdiet.com/au/

    Today's poster is how I feel when I head to the nut jar (because I have eaten all the other goodies and won't buy any more but still have nuts! Sound familiar?) The dog represents my conscience...which I ignore!
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  • Trixie568
    Trixie568 Posts: 15 Member
    Hi everyone !! I am 72 and trying once again to get this weight off. I have thyroid problems and it just increased and so did my medication !! A couple years ago I had lost 47 pounds and then went on vacation with no holds barred...well you know what happened., I gained that back plus quite a few more pounds !! I started this go round on January 1st, 2020, So far I have lost 12 pounds !! I must for health reasons loose this now !! Good luck to all of you on this journey !
  • grace2glory
    grace2glory Posts: 1 Member
    You can do it!! I'm starting over too!
  • funinnorway
    funinnorway Posts: 45 Member
    Welcome ladies! Probably many of us are starting over and isn't is great that we are still working on our health and not defeated. I would love to be saying I had lost 12 lbs, well done!

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  • funinnorway
    funinnorway Posts: 45 Member
    Wow, that is FANTASTIC!!! Congratulations, you deserve every gain. Do you think the exercise is your main weight ridding ace? Do you plan your own meals or do you follow a set plan? I am sure these are a couple of questions those in this group would ask you. What an inspiration you are.
  • ruthtriley394
    ruthtriley394 Posts: 1 Member
    Second time around... I’m 65 now and recently retired so I can concentrate on my health for a change. Logging has previously been a challenge because eating out with clients was part of my job. Now I make logging a priority. The rest of my healthy life begins today!
  • funinnorway
    funinnorway Posts: 45 Member
    Sounds like second time around will be the last time time around! Go you!

    Ahhh, I think my weight is stuck in a lift (elevator)! It just keeps going up and down between the same two floors. So frustrating, so demoralising. :(


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  • annliz23
    annliz23 Posts: 3,752 Member
    Second time around... I’m 65 now and recently retired so I can concentrate on my health for a change. Logging has previously been a challenge because eating out with clients was part of my job. Now I make logging a priority. The rest of my healthy life begins today!

    Good luck, with such positivity you are sure yo do well!
  • ReenieHJ
    ReenieHJ Posts: 9,724 Member
    Sounds like second time around will be the last time time around! Go you!

    Ahhh, I think my weight is stuck in a lift (elevator)! It just keeps going up and down between the same two floors. So frustrating, so demoralising. :(


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    Mine had been doing that for about a month, then a couple mornings back, I stepped on the scale and it was 1 1/2 lbs. less. Not getting all excited just yet over that because next time I step on, it'll probably go back up. :/ It can be frustrating but the scale is only one thing. It's more important not to let it get you down or give up. Stay patient!!
  • paradise920
    paradise920 Posts: 2 Member
    Hi there, just started Keto life style Jan. 1st. Not a NY resolution, I was just ready to feel good. Was told I have hypothyroidism & I have more than enf inflammation in my body. I had been watching dr ken berry on YouTube and it all sounded good. So here I am. I’ve been trying to lose weight for many years. This time it’s for my health. I’ve lost 12 lbs and am not looking back.
  • funinnorway
    funinnorway Posts: 45 Member
    Good morning everyone. Thank you for your supportive replies and hi to our new face!
    It seems that in our age bracket, the weight reduction journey is so compounded by other physical issues brought on by ageing bodies and general wear and tear. Some days it seems as though we are really pushing it uphill and this group is really important as we understand each other's struggles as they are often our own as well. 12 lbs is wonderful, well done and wishing you the strength to keep it going!
    Have a strong and productive day, everyone.
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  • Timberlan127
    Timberlan127 Posts: 237 Member
    You are all very inspiring. You have wonderful attitudes. If we're all their for each other we can succeed at this battle to get healthy. At our ages we can't afford to put it off any longer. Let's all have a healthy day tomorrow. 😊
  • funinnorway
    funinnorway Posts: 45 Member
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  • Timberlan127
    Timberlan127 Posts: 237 Member
    Eating right is important but like you, Ann, I have always been active and have been careful about what I eat but unfortunately tend to eat too much. So I have to control my portions. I do well when I do that but it is a difficult thing for me to manage all the time. I'm working hard to gain more control of my portion sizes. I'm hoping with time it will become more of a habit.
  • Timberlan127
    Timberlan127 Posts: 237 Member
    Welcome, Gigigator7, I am also 69 soon to be 70. So sorry to hear about your husband. I can't imagine that loss. But you are right to make your health your top priority. I also have a lot to lose. So hopefully we can support each other and get healthy together. I have found this group to be very supportive and inspiring. I wish you the best on your journey to better health.

  • Gigigator7
    Gigigator7 Posts: 4 Member
    just started Keto life style Jan. 1st.

    I am another Keto eater, have done keto in the past with success at losing, just not at sticking to it. Hoping for better success this time around!
  • funinnorway
    funinnorway Posts: 45 Member
    edited January 2020
    You are SO right Ann, this does need a third section that says something about portions. I agree, there is a saying about 'too much of a good thing'....Congratulations on your achievements.
  • funinnorway
    funinnorway Posts: 45 Member
    Good morning (well it is here) everyone. I am so excited to see so much happening on this discussion site. A great mix of experience to share. I too am sorry for your loss Gigigator.
    I stated out with MFP in 2013 and obviously strayed, so back again. I don't do well freelancing and planning my own meals. For me it is too easy to stay close to the total Kj (calorie) limit but not think about how those Kjs are distributed. I believe I have more success when I have a specific meal plan to follow. That will make me doubly accountable (ie ticking off the meal plan as I use it and to the recording here). I know I cannot trust myself, seems I have a justification override in my brain. What I mean by that is, I can justify every poor food decision. The psychology of weight gain and loss really interests me. As well as the physical reasons for gain (food choice, proportions and exercise), I think what is happening in your head is very powerful. I have actually stood in front of item that I know I should not put in my trolley and have a yes/no debate with myself. any frequently lose! What is that thing, I am arguing with that essentially wants to maintain the status quo? Anyone else out there do this?
    Today's poster is for me, maybe some of you will identify with it.
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  • lindagalbreath577
    lindagalbreath577 Posts: 75 Member
    Hey everyone I am 63 and active .i walk and go to Curves. Weight loss is a struggle everyday. I have never joined a group it is good to see others challenges and how to overcome. I am not sure how to join this group but would like to be a part of the group . I have about 60 lbs. to loose . Have a great day everyone!
  • annliz23
    annliz23 Posts: 3,752 Member
    Hey everyone I am 63 and active .i walk and go to Curves. Weight loss is a struggle everyday. I have never joined a group it is good to see others challenges and how to overcome. I am not sure how to join this group but would like to be a part of the group . I have about 60 lbs. to loose . Have a great day everyone!

    Good luck, you just log on and share motivational info or you could add friends
  • Timberlan127
    Timberlan127 Posts: 237 Member
    getthebabeba...I can identify with all that you have said. I have fought the weight loss battle many times. I have won many times and I have lost many times. Your mind set definitely determines whether you win or lose. Getting your mind in the right state to say " no , I won't put the m&m's in the cart FOR COMPANY because I know I'll eat them. " doesn't always seem to be in our control. I did really well last fall ( lost 60 pounds) then hit a plateau and stayed there till August when my little dog got sick. At that point I lost my mind set and being an emotional eater gained back 25 pounds. So I agree that the mind is a powerful factor in weight loss. The big question is how do we control that important factor???? I wish I had the answer to that question! Anyone else have any ideas???