Getting fit at 50 and beyond...200+ pound club

jm216 wrote: »

Starting weight: 228.9 on 6/1/2020
Age: 50
Height: 5’8”
Goal weight: 180
6/1– 228.9
6/4– 227.9
6/9– 226.7
6/14-225.3
6/22-225.0
6/28-224.2
7/2—223.3
7/6—223.2
7/13–221.6
7/20–218.4
7/26–217.7
8/9—218.1
8/16–216.4
8/24–216.7
8/30–216.2
9/6—212.5
9/13-212.0
9/20-213.2
9/27-212.9
10/4-211.4
10/11-212.3

Up .9 pounds for the week. Snacking but not tracking was the culprit. I’ve been getting lazy about not tracking everything and it shows... but the difference from past performances is that I won’t let myself get completely off the rails. This was just a small detour.

I’ve seen glimpses of 210 recently, and my mini goal is to get back there and stay there for awhile and become friends with 210. For some strange reason, once I hit 210, I start to self-sabotage...but not this time... this time we’re going to be buddies.

🥰Jill

A small blip is no big deal as long as you keep it small.
Say a big hello to that 210 mark Jill, then leave it behind as you enter the 100s...

So I'm not 50. I just turned 48. I'd love to join a group of my peers. My weight has fluxuated greatly my whole life. Been as heavy as 300 as low as 190s. I'm 240s now after weighing 217 3 months ago. Need to get healthy so I can live well and energetic. My Dad just had triple bi pass. I see that as my future. I need to get my butt in gear but also stop this rollercoaster.

newlook1972 wrote: »

So I'm not 50. I just turned 48. I'd love to join a group of my peers. My weight has fluxuated greatly my whole life. Been as heavy as 300 as low as 190s. I'm 240s now after weighing 217 3 months ago. Need to get healthy so I can live well and energetic. My Dad just had triple bi pass. I see that as my future. I need to get my butt in gear but also stop this rollercoaster.

You've joined a very supportive and encouraging group of friends. Welcome!

daydrem_dw wrote: »

Here it is, in writing so I have to own it...

Two weeks ago 197.4
Last week 198.8
Today 199.2

Better than I had feared given the cinnamon bun mornings and fruity cocktail nights of my vacation!

Goals for the week--set back the scales two weeks by being extra mindful of my food intake, get in daily walks, and stay hydrated.

Less than two pounds put on while on holiday.....sounds like you did very well.

Hello all, I'm 52 at 5'1" and am a bit discouraged by my physical yesterday -- 267 my highest weight ever and high LDL cholesterol. A recent layoff from my long-time position has me struggling to maintain a positive outlook and focusing forward is super challenging. I had already made changes to reduce meat and dairy but still my LDL and weight are high. I know I may have a slight sugar problem, but I've already cut back severely on white carbs, I don't drink soda or eat a lot of fast food or junk food so I am frustrated and discouraged. Forgive me if I've gone on too long, but one more thing... having surgeries on both feet about a year ago had a bigger negative impact on my physical activities than I was prepared for. Getting back into a routine of exercise or even regular movement has been more difficult that I ever thought it would be.

In short, I would love any support, motivation or new perspective you all care to offer. Thanks!

Tammy, SE Texas

Scales Day tomorrow....
The scaley beast will be released and we shall see what it has to say....

The "Scaley Beast" was let loose from its cupboard and has proclaimed that this fat boy is less fat than he was before!
This week had the potential to be rather a bad one. I have had TWO Chinese takeaways this week and had to estimate what their calorie content was.
Anyways, down to the statistic stuff....

Weight was 312.2 lbs.... Now 310.8 lbs.... A loss of 1.4 lbs

Only 10.9 lbs to my first "Milestone" goal.

cpnknight wrote: »

The "Scaley Beast" was let loose from its cupboard and has proclaimed that this fat boy is less fat than he was before!
This week had the potential to be rather a bad one. I have had TWO Chinese takeaways this week and had to estimate what their calorie content was.
Anyways, down to the statistic stuff....

Weight was 312.2 lbs.... Now 310.8 lbs.... A loss of 1.4 lbs

Only 10.9 lbs to my first "Milestone" goal.

Woot Woot!!

Three weeks ago 197.4
Two weeks 198.8
Last week 199.2
Today 197.8

My goal for this past week was to turn back the scales three weeks -- 197.8 is close enough to have me smiling this morning I walked 5.5 out of 7 days (counting .5 for the day I made it happen in the rain but only for half the distance).

This weeks goal: daily walks and add distance to my usual route when time allows

Next milestone: confident the 200s are behind me, I'm setting my sites for the 180s. According to MFP, "if every day were like today" that goal is achievable in the next 5 week.