Getting fit at 50 and beyond...200+ pound club
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I had an excellent Yuletide with an absolutely gorgeous roast. Pork and beef with roast potatoes, greens, carrots, pigs in blankets...
I indulged with a few drinks, couple of ales and a couple of rums. Quite a few sweets.
All in all a bit of a pig out really...
Worked out the calories this morning to find things not as bad as I thought they would be.
Bottom line was that I ate about 500 cals over my allotted total but I am working on a 1000 cal deficit so there should be no harm done.....(fingers crossed).
I had quite the sweet fest yesterday and didn’t log anything. I had a one day off the wagon and now I’m ready to get back on. Glad you had a great Yuletide!!
I also chose not to log over the holiday but am ready to get back to it. Like you, I don't think I did too much damage. We shall see. I'm about to make the long walk to the bathroom scale and will report back shortly.0 -
Sunday Funday checkin
Three Weeks Ago: 192.8
Two Weeks Ago: 189.0
Last week: 189.8
Today: 187.4
Down 2.4!
My goal was to hold steady over Christmas. I was aware of what I put on my plate (and what chip bowl my hand was dipping into). However, I also chose not to log and was resigned to seeing a gain. I suspect the loss is actually a product of the good behaviors over the prior weeks, which will make getting back at it today all that much more important.
Happy New Year everyone!2 -
Hello friends,
Do not despair if the scale is a fickle friend this week... or during a holiday... or during a birthday... these are very temporary setbacks in the grand scheme of things.
We are now in better control of things... just remember that. Look how far we’ve come! Progress isn’t perfection... it’s ups and downs along the way but the key to success is to keep trying and keep moving forward.
Here is to sticking with it for the rest of this year, and start the new year with renewed spirit and dedication!
Love you all!
Jill 🥰3 -
Hi. Repeat customer here for several years. I’m almost 51 and need to lose a significant amount. Lost about 70 pounds between 2012-2015. Since my divorce in 2015, about 50 of that has crept back on (15 is new pandemic poof) I started changing things on Christmas Eve. I couldn’t wait until the first of the year, I’m just to fed up with feeling blah. So here’s to getting the ball rolling and making the best of 2021.5
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We’re glad to have you betchaican!
2021 is our year!
I just got an email from my fitness pal congratulating me on 8 years of being a member. Crazy, huh...2 -
Good morning my getting fit at 50 friends.
🎉Are you ready for the new year?!🎉
What are your 2021 goals.
Jill0 -
My goals for 2021 are:
•30 minutes of exercise/day— 10,000 steps
—walking my dog
—YouTube videos of walking/dance workout—. low impact on icy days.
•Logging truthfully and consistently
—logging as I go
—staying under my calorie goal—no foods are off limits— just being mindful and counting it
•Meal planning to take off stress of what’s for dinner when I get home from work at 7pm
•Drinking more water and logging it
•Keeping in contact with this amazing group of like minded friends. We’re here for each other and this is our year!
Jill4 -
@jm216 Your goals are inspiring.
My goals for 2021 are:- strengthen leg/hip muscles so that I can take long nature walks
- increase from 2,000 steps/day to 10,000 steps/day by years end
- walk on treadmill (or outdoors) daily, increasing the duration
- ride indoor recumbent bike and/or mountain bike daily
- do three or more strength workouts per week
- follow YouTube videos on stretching, cardio, yoga
- continue logging daily and honestly (I do this now)
- get better at planning and preparing delicious, nutritious, healthy meals
- get fit enough to start doing Tai Chi again (I loved it when I did it)
- get fit enough to start doing yoga (being fit and flexible is my dream)
- achieve my ideal weight, and start maintaining it!
- continue communicating and collaborating with others of like mind
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frankwbrown wrote: »@jm216 Your goals are inspiring.
My goals for 2021 are:- strengthen leg/hip muscles so that I can take long nature walks
- increase from 2,000 steps/day to 10,000 steps/day by years end
- walk on treadmill (or outdoors) daily, increasing the duration
- ride indoor recumbent bike and/or mountain bike daily
- do three or more strength workouts per week
- follow YouTube videos on stretching, cardio, yoga
- continue logging daily and honestly (I do this now)
- get better at planning and preparing delicious, nutritious, healthy meals
- get fit enough to start doing Tai Chi again (I loved it when I did it)
- get fit enough to start doing yoga (being fit and flexible is my dream)
- achieve my ideal weight, and start maintaining it!
- continue communicating and collaborating with others of like mind
Great goals Frank!!0 -
Last year I lost a total of 15 pounds in 6 months, and I’m ready to lose 30 pounds this year with you.
Starting weight: 214 pounds on 1/1/2021
Age: 50
Height: 5’8”
Goal weight: 184
Weekly Check-In:
January 1: 214
January 3:
January 10:
January 17:
January 24:
January 31:
This week’s successes:
✔️walked Roxie for 30 minutes this morning
This week’s challenges:
• none yet, today is the first day!
Happy New Year! 🥳
2021 is our year!
Jill0 -
My projects for this weekend...
Declutter, put away holiday decorations, put gifts away, catch up on laundry, and basically clean up the house.
This is a great way to get stuff done and to exercise. Win-win!
Jill1 -
THE SCALY BEAST IS ON THE RAMPAGE
It's Sunday, 0935 (lazy bugger, i got up late), and the Scaly beast is here...
Last Month
Weight was, 301.8 lbs...Now 298.8lbs...Loss of 3 lbs.
Neck was, 48cm...now 46.5cm...Loss of 1.5cm (I think the Mrs has forgotten how to use a tape measure).
Waist was, 127cm...Now 127cm...No Change.
Chest was, 132cm...Now 134cm gain of 2cm (I really think my girl needs instruction.)
B.M.I. was 37.4...Now 37...Loss of .4
Weekly
Weight was, 303.6 lbs...Now 298.8 lbs...Loss of 5.8 lbs (mostly water weight)
Apart from the (some what suspect) measurements, things are going well. Yuletide hit me harder than I thought it would and my weight fluctuated above and below that dastardly 300 lbs mark.
The bottom line of this is that I am on schedule.
Now that the "festivities" are over it is time to knuckle down.
In stones/pounds I weigh 21st 4lbs, so the first mini goal is to try to lose 5 lbs to drop me out of those 21 stone numbers.2 -
THE SCALY BEAST IS ON THE RAMPAGE
It's Sunday, 0935 (lazy bugger, i got up late), and the Scaly beast is here...
Last Month
Weight was, 301.8 lbs...Now 298.8lbs...Loss of 3 lbs.
Neck was, 48cm...now 46.5cm...Loss of 1.5cm (I think the Mrs has forgotten how to use a tape measure).
Waist was, 127cm...Now 127cm...No Change.
Chest was, 132cm...Now 134cm gain of 2cm (I really think my girl needs instruction.)
B.M.I. was 37.4...Now 37...Loss of .4
Weekly
Weight was, 303.6 lbs...Now 298.8 lbs...Loss of 5.8 lbs (mostly water weight)
Apart from the (some what suspect) measurements, things are going well. Yuletide hit me harder than I thought it would and my weight fluctuated above and below that dastardly 300 lbs mark.
The bottom line of this is that I am on schedule.
Now that the "festivities" are over it is time to knuckle down.
In stones/pounds I weigh 21st 4lbs, so the first mini goal is to try to lose 5 lbs to drop me out of those 21 stone numbers.
Congratulations on a successful week and getting out of the 300’s! I was indulgent over the holidays as well, but those are now behind us and to journey is back on. It’s now my turn to approach the scaley beast... 🐉
Jill0 -
Starting weight: 214 pounds on 1/1/2021
Age: 50
Height: 5’8”
Goal weight: 184
Weekly Check-In:
January 1: 214
January 3: 211.6
January 10:
January 17:
January 24:
January 31:
This week’s successes:
✔️walked Roxie for 30 minutes 2 times since Jan 1st
✔️ Shoveled snow yesterday for an hour
✔️ Stayed under calorie goal 2 of 3 days
✔️Logging my food as I eat it.
✔️Prepping/ planning for meals in advance
This week’s challenges:
• Keep the momentum going
Jill2 -
Roxie and I on our walk this morning.... sporting her beautiful “snow” cone.
She had eye surgery last week and my job is to keep her from rolling in the snow, or on the carpet, or in the grass... all of which are her favorite things to do!
She didn’t want to go inside when we were done walking.5 -
Hi all!
I'm going to try adding yoga to my daily routine. I've been inspired to try this for January:
"Breath: 30 Day Yoga Journey" by "Yoga With Adriene"1 -
frankwbrown wrote: »Hi all!
I'm going to try adding yoga to my daily routine. I've been inspired to try this for January:
"Breath: 30 Day Yoga Journey" by "Yoga With Adriene"
That sounds awesome!0 -
frankwbrown wrote: »Hi all!
I'm going to try adding yoga to my daily routine. I've been inspired to try this for January:
"Breath: 30 Day Yoga Journey" by "Yoga With Adriene"
That sounds awesome!
I did part of Day 1 yesterday and another part today. My form is lacking, but I think it's gonna do me good. I keep reminding myself that just because I can't do all that she does, I will still benefit by doing what I can. And who knows, maybe some day I'll be right there with her.3 -
frankwbrown wrote: »frankwbrown wrote: »Hi all!
I'm going to try adding yoga to my daily routine. I've been inspired to try this for January:
"Breath: 30 Day Yoga Journey" by "Yoga With Adriene"
That sounds awesome!
I did part of Day 1 yesterday and another part today. My form is lacking, but I think it's gonna do me good. I keep reminding myself that just because I can't do all that she does, I will still benefit by doing what I can. And who knows, maybe some day I'll be right there with her.
Progress not perfection... do what you can, and flexibility will happen over time.
So proud of you!
Jill2 -
frankwbrown wrote: »Hi all!
I'm going to try adding yoga to my daily routine. I've been inspired to try this for January:
"Breath: 30 Day Yoga Journey" by "Yoga With Adriene"
I have heard great things about Yoga with Adriene, let me know how you like it! i too am trying to add yoga to my days. Pls check out on Facebook Diane Bondy Yoga, she specializes in adaptive yoga!
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