Success after 50? Please share!

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  • farfey52
    farfey52 Posts: 1 Member
    I'll be 70 in July. I read "Atomic Habits" and realized I didn't need to change everything all at once. I started to make small changes, such as avoiding salty foods, and stuck with them. Then, I read the "Seven-Day Rescue Diet" and watched "The Game Changers" (full movie free on youtube) and went plant strong. Instead of struggling to limit what I eat, I can't eat everything I plan each day. I feel much better, have more energy and my blood pressure and cholesterol have dropped dramatically. I still have a few pounds to lose, but have confidence now that it can be easy. Some days I struggle and take a step back (like those four chocolate birthday cupcakes I ate last Sunday). Then, I remind myself of something a meditation teacher said to me about forty years ago: continuity of practice is the secret of success.
  • springlering62
    springlering62 Posts: 8,662 Member
    I love when @mrmota70 posts.

    He only comes out often enough to inspire and amaze.

    He’s got some kick *kitten* running pictures around here somewhere.
  • Retroguy2000
    Retroguy2000 Posts: 1,869 Member
    @mrmota70

    That's amazing.

    I'm curious, did you also gain height? :)

    "At 48 in 54X30 size pants"

    "Yesterday in 30X32 Levi’s"
  • 3greyhorses
    3greyhorses Posts: 529 Member
    I stepped away for a couple of days and came back to find even more amazing responses! You're all so inspirational! Thank you for sharing :smile:
  • springlering62
    springlering62 Posts: 8,662 Member
    Howes_Emm wrote: »
    I have lost 160 pounds after I turned 50.

    Share your story!!!!!
  • TMarieCleg
    TMarieCleg Posts: 24 Member
    So glad to see all these success stories at 50! I am back to MFP again...
  • Batmanswife1
    Batmanswife1 Posts: 22 Member
    edited May 2022
    @Springlering62 : You're such an inspiration!! Thank you for the pics and putting it out there for all to admire. I myself will be 56 this year. I'm not in horrible shape but the 50's sure are looking to be a little more difficult to handle than my younger years. I intend on rocking my body by December and that keeps me motivated. We all have the ability to achieve our greatest desires, we also have the ability to remain stagnant. I'm reaching for the stars!!
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