Diet in your 60's.
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Yes! It has been much harder at 64 than when I was younger. Our metabolisms naturally slow down. Women who go through menopause lose hormones and tend to squire belly fat that we have never had before. And just the fact that our bodies are older makes it harder to do some exercises. All these are contributors.3
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No. It’s hard at every age. I lost more weight age 59-61 (150 lbs) than any previous time in my life. I have kept most of off for several years since. In our 60s we have the life experience to commit to reasonable goals and perhaps more discipline to stick with it. We know how to pick ourselves up after stumbling and keep moving towards our goals. Even if it “is” harder to lose weight, it doesn’t matter. It is what it is. As pointed out above, every age has its challenges. Just set your goals and have a plan to work on them. 💕6
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yes i am a jogger. and i do enjoy it thanks everyone .2
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@lorrpb that profile pic says everything!2
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Thanks for the motivation! I'm in my mid 50's and have gained 5 pounds since early Jan. I'm ready to start tracking everything again and maybe that will open my eyes to how many calories I'm really consuming. I also know that I need to increase my activity and work on muscle mass.5
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I think it's become harder and slower with each decade.2
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I started at 63 years old. 12 months later I had lost 89 lbs. 4 1/2 months after that, present day, I am stuck 2 lbs. away from my 100 lb. goal.
Basic CICO. 1000-1200 daily. Walking is the only exercise I do.
I consider myself in maintenance now and walk and eat about 1350 cal. Log food everyday.3 -
For me it’s not harder but definitely requires more intention. When I was younger I was getting a lot of Non-exercise energy expenditure- just from lifestyle. I was always moving- in weekends never sedentary. Hanging with friends might be at a basketball court or park or beach- moving. Now it’s sitting around a table and talking.
Now I have to do planned things - gym/running/cycling etc to expend calories4
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