Over 60 years of age

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  • SCVirginia
    SCVirginia Posts: 7 Member
    I'd like to join this group. I'm 62 and have been putting weight on for the past 20 years. It just seems to creep up on you. I need encouragement and help from others. I'm not new to MFP but I am new to posting on the message boards.
  • Swissmiss
    Swissmiss Posts: 8,754 Member
    SCVirginia, welcome !!! This group has not seen a whole lot of action. Mainly, because there are several other ones for older people. I am also in "Senior Golden Sneakers". It is one that has a lot of older people. Most of them, however, may have 40 year olds and I have found that 60 year olds can have different needs. That is why I started this one.
  • SCVirginia
    SCVirginia Posts: 7 Member
    When I saw 60 and over I wanted to join for the same reason. At this stage, its harder to lose weight. It seems I have fought weight since I turned 30. I know I am less active. I recently retired and need to get out more. Its my own fault, just lazy. I was going to walk this morning, but its pouring rain. So I think I'll go to the mall and walk inside. I'll check out "Senior Golden Sneakers", but like the smaller groups since I'm not used to posting. As you can see, I haven't lost anything yet. I'll lose 3 pounds and gain it back.
  • Swissmiss
    Swissmiss Posts: 8,754 Member
    SCVirginia, I am so glad that you are here. I want this thread to become more active. It is a small one so you should feel comfortable. The problem I find with the larger ones is that it is nearly impossible to respond to everyone. I know that there are some who can do this but I work full time and just don't have the time.

    You just joined so don't worry about not losing any weight yet. Just eat healthy and watch your portions. Become more active. There is a book that I read a few years ago that encouraged me to get more exercising. I can't remember the name but will let you know when I think of it.

    Have a wonderful day.

    Becky
  • SCVirginia
    SCVirginia Posts: 7 Member
    Becky, Thanks! I'm already feeling comfortable with this site. Maybe after I learn more about the sites, I'll go on others. Hopefully no rain tomorrow and I will be able to walk. Can't complain though, we really needed the rain. Have a great day at work.

    Sharon
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,191 Member
    :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: Hi Virginia,
    someone said "the best exercise is the one you'll do" so find something you like :bigsmile:

    I believe that the hardest part of any exercise is the part where you get up off the couch (or out of the computer chair)......after that, it's easy:bigsmile:

    :bigsmile: I am lucky to have two standard poodles who love to walk in all weather so we walk every day usually several times and for long distances My exercise is walking in the neighborhood with frisky poodles and the three line dance classes I go to every week.

    :laugh: Becky, everything I read encourages more exercise
  • 6cookys
    6cookys Posts: 242 Member
    I am an active but have some disabilities to contend with. I walk at least 6 days per week, 2 miles. I am going to join a line dancing class the end of Sept. and I want to do some gentle yoga soon.
    I have to watch my calorie intake, I want to eat 1200 calories not including exercise . By the way I am 64 yrs old. sign me up.

    Chris:love:
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,191 Member
    :bigsmile: Hi Chris, I see from your profile that you are newly retired. I am 65 but I retired when I was 58. We moved twice after I retired and once we got settled, I found line dance classes and a good place to walk. I didn't really get started on my weight loss journey until a little over two years ago which is when I found MFP. I love this site.:bigsmile:
  • grassette
    grassette Posts: 976 Member
    I have just started doing Tai Chi and just love it! For one thing, it uses up more calories than any other exercise I do. I love the slowness of it, the concentration on form, and how the joints just loosen up as you move them, and do they move in Tai Chi! I am also finding that it improves my balance. I am getting to the point where I can stand on one leg, something I haven't been able to do for years! This seems to be one exercise that seniors can do, and keep on doing as they age, so I am committing to it.

    One of my friends started the search for a good Tai Chi instructor. She is Chinese, and careful to avoid people who are not good. She took demo classes with a large number of Tai Chi instructors until she found the right one. I accompanied her on her search, and encountered some Tai Chi styles that were too hard on the knees for me. But this instructor, a young Chinese woman new to this country, and a recognized Tai Chi master in China, to be just perfect. She is patient, and spends time with her new students teaching them a basic move of the Yang style every week. This special quality is also one that I have not found in every Tai Chi instructor. So, it pays to shop.

    Yesterday, our group did a practice in an English garden facing the St Laurence River where it opens up into a wide lake. It was so beautiful doing Tai Chi out of doors in the fresh air, and in contact with the beauty of natural things. I am looking forward to incorporating a 90 minute routine into my daily activity.
  • Swissmiss
    Swissmiss Posts: 8,754 Member
    I have just started doing Tai Chi and just love it! For one thing, it uses up more calories than any other exercise I do. I love the slowness of it, the concentration on form, and how the joints just loosen up as you move them, and do they move in Tai Chi! I am also finding that it improves my balance. I am getting to the point where I can stand on one leg, something I haven't been able to do for years! This seems to be one exercise that seniors can do, and keep on doing as they age, so I am committing to it.

    One of my friends started the search for a good Tai Chi instructor. She is Chinese, and careful to avoid people who are not good. She took demo classes with a large number of Tai Chi instructors until she found the right one. I accompanied her on her search, and encountered some Tai Chi styles that were too hard on the knees for me. But this instructor, a young Chinese woman new to this country, and a recognized Tai Chi master in China, to be just perfect. She is patient, and spends time with her new students teaching them a basic move of the Yang style every week. This special quality is also one that I have not found in every Tai Chi instructor. So, it pays to shop.

    Yesterday, our group did a practice in an English garden facing the St Laurence River where it opens up into a wide lake. It was so beautiful doing Tai Chi out of doors in the fresh air, and in contact with the beauty of natural things. I am looking forward to incorporating a 90 minute routine into my daily activity.


    This sounds exciting. I have heard great things about Tai Chi. And, to do it in a garden. Wow, must have been like heaven.

    WELCOME, Chris. You are just what I have been looking for...people over that age of 60 who want to get and stay healthy.

    :flowerforyou: Barbie, you are so right about exercising. From all that I have read, it gets more important as we get older. We will stay limber (or at least more so), and therefore, will have less falls. That is what I am after since I am so clumbsy.:sad:

    I wasn't here yesterday. I was just too busy. I like to visit in the morning before work and during lunch. Well, yesterday I had a doctor appointment in the morning and then a luncheon at noon. There went my day!!!!
  • stangma
    stangma Posts: 211 Member
    Well, I'm getting closer to 60 (sept 30 officially). Anyway today I need to re-commit to this healthier lifestyle. Been in a funk for a few weeks - don't want to see summer end :( So - off my computer chair & heading to the stationary bike. C Ya'll in a while - have an EXCELLENT day.
  • Swissmiss
    Swissmiss Posts: 8,754 Member
    Welcome stangma...glad to have you here. I am very sorry that I didn't see your reply here earlier. I forgot about this thread.:noway: Did you get a good workout on your bike? What else do you do for exercising?
  • LuciaLongIsland
    LuciaLongIsland Posts: 815 Member
    Yes , I definately would. Everyone is doing all these exercises, which I could do 2 years ago, but after my illness and needing hip replacement it is not so easy.
  • Swissmiss
    Swissmiss Posts: 8,754 Member
    Yes , I definately would. Everyone is doing all these exercises, which I could do 2 years ago, but after my illness and needing hip replacement it is not so easy.

    Hang in there. Hopefully we can help you find exercises that you can do.
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,191 Member
    I read an inspiring story about a man who weighed so much that he could barely get out of his chair. he started his exercise program by moving his arms back and forth while seated . He later went on to lose more than half his body weight. :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: there is an exercise plan for everyone. :bigsmile:
  • Swissmiss
    Swissmiss Posts: 8,754 Member
    Barbie, I had heard that story also. All it takes is to make the first move, no matter how small.
  • mblair50
    mblair50 Posts: 11 Member
    Hi
    I joined MFP about two weeks ago and really love it. I also am interested in joining a Over 60's.
    I'm 61 and try to walk 3-4 miles a day. I plot my walking distance (or bike riding miles) on a virtual walk across the USA. It starts in Yorktown, Virginia and ends in Florence, OR.
    I'm in Missouri right now and have been at it since May 2010. I've walked 1300 miles so far. It really keeps me motivated and I can set my pace and the mileage all adds up.

    I'm working on trying to lose 30 pounds that I gained back from the 41 pounds I lost two years ago. Always a struggle to lose then keep it lost!

    Anyway I am looking for anyone who would like to add me as a friend and fellow loser.
  • LuciaLongIsland
    LuciaLongIsland Posts: 815 Member
    HI Becky:''

    I am so happy you started this group. I have been meaning to write but I also posted a thread and there dosent seem to be enough time to answer people/ Plus I cant type.

    As for your daughter, does she like to dance? What else do 18 year olds do? Is she still in school? There r videos you could both do on Netflix, maybe she would like that.

    I hope all is well. I had a snickers and an Almond Joy today!!! OMG
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