Getting fit at 50 and beyond...200+ pound club
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Oh I have two monster tattoos on my knees. This way when it hurts I say the monsters are acting up. Before that my knees were called Fred & Ethel. Lol
Most of knee pain is weak quads, tight hamstrings.
Foam rolling, and rolling pin on the muscles helps too.0 -
daydrem_dw wrote: »
Thank you for sharing! It sounds fun and I think it's something I'd like.
This week, I've initiated a plan to get in extra steps/movement during the day. I have music playing in the background and step/sway/dance while I work at my stand-up desk. It isn't an aerobic workout by any means, and I have to be focused on my work so need to remind myself to start moving again after a call or when I've become engrossed in the task at hand and stopped. It isn't a miracle cure for my habitual inactivity, but it's something. Add the video and dog walking (2x so far this week) and I know I'm on the road to feeling much better about myself.
Awesome way to get in exercise and get work done. ✔️0 -
sportygal1971 wrote: »azalea4175 wrote: »@OneLadie @sportygal1971 I am almost 60 and am in a similar position. I have not had surgery but need to have my knee replaced. How do i exercise with a bad knee? i bought an elliptical bike. I know nothing about biking and need to learn, can either of you give me some pointers? you may either of you add me as a friend also if you wish. I want to be healthy and strong, and active. Right now mobility is difficult because of the knee and weight. Working on changing that. You have got this ladies!!
Water aerobics is great too. With my broken tibia and messed up knee last Feb, water rehab was great. And the best way to helping knee is nutrition. Less weight, knee happy, better nutrition less inflammation
Swimming is so good for your joints and knees. Can’t wait til May to open our pool back up.1 -
Happy Saturday Friends!
Today Roxie and I did a 15 minute walk in 15 degrees Fahrenheit. She would stay out longer, but it’s too cold for her. So, I finished the morning with Gina B. I did some modifications to keep my knees happy. She’s just so fun and upbeat! Find your fun!
https://youtu.be/pVHVMqHzLAQ 2 -
Well here we are again.
It's 08:35, it's Sunday.
That means the "Scaly Beast" is on the prowl once again!I am not too confident with my weeks progress but It shouldn't be too disastrous either...
Here we go chaps!
Weight was, 301.2 lbs...Now, 300.2 lbs...1 pound loss
Not exceptional but if I lose 1 lb every week then I will be a very happy chappy indeed.
Two weeks until "Weights and Measures" day so hopefully I can have won this 300 lbs barrier battle by then...2 -
Sunday Funday
8/12/20: 210 (start weight)
12/20/20: 189.8
12/27/20: 187.4
1/11/21: 186.6
1/17/21: 184.8
1/24/21: 185.6
A slight uptick but I was expecting it and am not going to let it get me down. I'm on the right track...1 -
daydrem_dw wrote: »Sunday Funday
8/12/20: 210 (start weight)
12/20/20: 189.8
12/27/20: 187.4
1/11/21: 186.6
1/17/21: 184.8
1/24/21: 185.6
A slight uptick but I was expecting it and am not going to let it get me down. I'm on the right track...
If the down ticks out perform the up ticks then the progress is in the right direction....
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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: 209.7
January 17: 207.6
January 24: 208
January 31:
Up .4 pounds this week.
This week’s successes:
✔️walked Roxie everyday
✔️Logging my food as I eat it... the good & the bad
✔️ Had fun with dance walks on UTube
This week’s challenges:
• ate over my calories 5 of 7 days
Stress/ bored snacking
Didn’t drink enough water
Goal this week. Incorporate more salads, fruit, and water.
Kind of bummed, but using this as motivation to retweak things.
Happy Monday!
Jill 🍊
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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: 209.7
January 17: 207.6
January 24: 208
January 31:
Up .4 pounds this week.
This week’s successes:
✔️walked Roxie everyday
✔️Logging my food as I eat it... the good & the bad
✔️ Had fun with dance walks on UTube
This week’s challenges:
• ate over my calories 5 of 7 days
Stress/ bored snacking
Didn’t drink enough water
Goal this week. Incorporate more salads, fruit, and water.
Kind of bummed, but using this as motivation to retweak things.
Happy Monday!
Jill 🍊
It's like you wrote MY list of successes, challenges (all 3 items, but especially the bored snacking), and goals.
We'll both have a longer list of successes come Sunday, I just know it!0 -
Hi everyone Id love to join in on this thread.Im not new to MFP Ive been on and off for years,Ive once again decided to clean up my act and loose the weight.Isint it so much harder than it use to be? Im 52 now heading for 53 this year,Im in good health Im through the menopause without any problems so far anyway,apart from the weight gain but I dont think I can really blame it all on MP I really need to loose about 20lbs Ive cut out all bread,pastries cakes sweets,I dont drink fizzy drinks or alcohol,My diet is mainly protein good carbs good fats,Im studying at the moment and dont have alot of time for exercise but I do try to get in a good walk as often as I can.Scales not budging much! feels like Im stuck on 156 lbs for ever,Im 5ft2 so its just very heavy!2
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Welcome GreyJulie!
We’re glad you’re here. 😁
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Hi all,
For the past week I’ve been watching my slow creep weight gain. I’m moving more, but I’m also snacking at night more... and I don’t like it at all.
A long time ago, I used to eat an orange at night, and that was my nightly sweet snack. I would peel it with my hands and work for that beautiful citrus smell and taste. Orange is also my favorite color. I’ve got to get back in that habit.
I am not a creeper!
I will eat an orange at night!
Jill🍊2 -
In March of 2020 I was at 218. I was really bulky and carried a lot of belly fat. By Oct, I was down to 177lbs and wearing a lot of my old clothes from the 90's again.
Not that I really wear anything but gym clothes anyway. But my overall goal is to just be above the weight I used to compete at and that would be around 165lbs. Weight has crept up 3lbs, but if I just refocus, this should be an attainable goal even with weight loss slowdown.
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
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In March of 2020 I was at 218. I was really bulky and carried a lot of belly fat. By Oct, I was down to 177lbs and wearing a lot of my old clothes from the 90's again. Not that I really wear anything but gym clothes anyway. But my overall goal is to just be above the weight I used to compete at and that would be around 165lbs. Weight has crept up 3lbs, but if I just refocus, this should be an attainable goal even with weight loss slowdown.
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
Great accomplishments!0 -
I got on the scale this morning and weighed myself 4 times and took the average like I do every day.
Today’s weight is 206.5.... Yesterday’s weight was 209.4. Yesterday I ate slightly under my calories and shoveled snow for an hour. Is snow the secret to weight loss???❄️☃️
Jill🍊1 -
Hi all, just joining.
Start weight 306lb and start age is 58. I want to get weight down before I hit 60 if I can.
I started doing steps a few weeks back, so far I'm up to 8k a day. I take Tuesdays off so I never feel the pressure is too much. I design my goals to match what I know about myself.
One of my issues is that I work till nearly midnight, get home in early hours and need a while to unwind from work and I eat.
JT2 -
I got on the scale this morning and weighed myself 4 times and took the average like I do every day.
Today’s weight is 206.5.... Yesterday’s weight was 209.4. Yesterday I ate slightly under my calories and shoveled snow for an hour. Is snow the secret to weight loss???❄️☃️
Jill🍊
I don't know, but I'm following your lead and heading out to shovel RIGHT NOW.2 -
jtgood1958 wrote: »Hi all, just joining.
Start weight 306lb and start age is 58. I want to get weight down before I hit 60 if I can.
I started doing steps a few weeks back, so far I'm up to 8k a day. I take Tuesdays off so I never feel the pressure is too much. I design my goals to match what I know about myself.
One of my issues is that I work till nearly midnight, get home in early hours and need a while to unwind from work and I eat.
JT
Welcome JT! Glad you found us!0 -
I got on the scale this morning and weighed myself 4 times and took the average like I do every day.
Today’s weight is 206.5.... Yesterday’s weight was 209.4. Yesterday I ate slightly under my calories and shoveled snow for an hour. Is snow the secret to weight loss???❄️☃️
Jill🍊
It doesn't snow here. Maybe I should try shoveling dirt? 2 -
Having fun with weight loss tickers:
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<a href="http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker"><img border="0" src="https://www.myfitnesspal.com/ticker/show/3345/4086/33454086.png" /></a>
Hopefully this one will work 🤣0 -
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Onward and updownward 1 -
frankwbrown wrote: »
Onward and updownward
Nice job! Arent tickers fun?!0 -
Yes. In weeks when you plateau or gain a pound, tickers are a nice reminder that you have made progress, and encourages you to keep going.
What happened today, or this week, doesn't matter. What matters is that we don't give up, and we keep pursuing our goals.
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Nicely said!0
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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: 209.7
January 17: 207.6
January 24: 208
January 31: 208
Maintained this week.
This week’s successes:
✔️walked Roxie everyday
✔️Logging my food as I eat it... the good & the bad
This week’s challenges:
• ate over my calories 5 of 7 days
Stress/ bored snacking
Didn’t drink enough water
• potato chips, pretzels, and salty snacks are my kryptonite.
Goal this week. Incorporate more salads, fruit, and water.
Gotta get back into my good food groove!
Jill 🍊1 -
Happy Groundhog Day! 🦫
New month=new goals
*eat less
*move more
*find the fun
Jill❤️1 -
There was a funny skit on MadTV years ago called "Eat Less, Move More!"
Obesity--and the problems people can have in trying to losing weight--is not a laughing matter, but...
There's no silver bullet, no easy, failproof diet or non-diet, no pill or superfood. For those who sometimes need a reminder of what it all boils down to (of which I am one), it can help to take a humorous look at the obvious.
(don't watch if you are overly sensitive about your weight; do watch if you sometimes need a kick in the head)
I feel like I'm doing everything right, and yet I'm 1.9 pounds heavier today than I was one week ago.
But it shall not deter me! I am more determined than ever!
Don't give up!
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Very funny! And true.
Sometime the scale is a fickle friend. Keep up the good work, and it will move down.0
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