losing weight in the 50's age bracket

Hi lena. I just posted the same topic about half hour ago!!! had a bad disk and broken rib and took 5 rounds of steroids over a 4 mo period and gained 50 lbs...thought they would come off quick because I gained them quick but apparently they have adhered to me permanently. I have been under my cal everyday and still not much results! Keep me posted on your progress.

Hi Guys...

it took an awful long time to work it out but I think i finally got it right. I am 57 and just a couple of pounds off my target weight. Four stones in total. I am convinced that it ain't the number of calories which is the key but the amount of FAT in the calories....
Message me if you think I can help.

Hi, I'm in the same boat as well. It certainly went on much quicker than it comes off. I was actually on here before and fell off the wagon and put on another 20 lbs. Now, I've been diagnosed as diabetic (type 2) and I am thoroughly disgusted with myself! And I know it's my own fault. Hopefully, this time I'll be able to stick to it because it has become much more than just losing weight, it's now about trying to stay alive. I've already had a stroke 7 years ago, you would think that's enough of a wake up call? I wish I could find the key to total commitment to a healthy and active lifestyle. Any suggestions are more than welcome.

Steve:

My Dad was actually diagnosed as type II in his 70's. He had been signinficantly overweight since he was in his 30's (my Mom's a good cook.) He actually started eating a diabetic diet and within 6 months he had the diabetes under control - no insulin, and in 12 months, he had lost about 70 pounds - he actually weighed less than me for the first time ever, and that was before I put on a bunch of weight. I think the key is/was he did NOT diet - just ate healthy - cut out the processed sugars, more raw veggies, and lean meat, and made that a way of life. He's almost 80 now, and he is healthier today than he had been in a long time.

I am in the same boat as yourself. I am 58 and started with MFP on Jan 19th and so far I have lost about 12 pounds. My clothes are fitting better and people recently are telling me that I look smaller and they see a change in me. However, I do get frustrated that with lot of hard work and eating right, the weight is not coming off as much as I want to. People say they lost average of 10 to 15 pounds in a month where as it has taken close to 2 months for me. But well given my age and type of metabolism, I know I have to be patient. Just hang in there and the weight will come off slowly and steadily.

WOW! I echo the same grief! I am 50 and just finished 4 months of steroids for pneumonia!! I gained 15 pounds!! I too am amazed at how fast it goes on and what a pain to get it off!!! I'm realizing Sugar is the killer! Just trying to get my head in the game and stay the course!!


Good luck my 50 something friends!! we can do this!

I hear ya! I just stared eating all my exercise calories to see if not eating them was causing the problem. I don't care if I lose weight, I just want to lose the inches and firm up. I do circuit training in hopes that I will burn calories throughout the day and to tighten up. I know it will take time, but in the end it will be worth it, so hang in there!

I too am over 50. I keep hearing people talk about steroids for various health issues. Been there done that, too - More thana few times. Now the doctors that I go to know my view on steroids - if they prescribe them, I will not ever go back to their office. Steroids ravage your body and can cause more harm than good. They make you crave carbs, make you beyond irritable, give you insomnia and eventually can cause cancer. I have taken them for allergy issues, pneumonia and for back issues. I have had two back surgeries with rods and screws. No car accident or other issues, just a bad back.

I see a good chiropractor now for my back issues and the allergies have improved as well. A healthy diet and movement seems to be the key to it all. Insane exercise is not what I am talking about - movement - getting out of the recliner (I lived there for several years) and just moving. My Gastro doctor and chiropractor both recommended a Low Glycemic index diet and mfp. Both are able to look at my food and exercise log-ins and the weight is finally starting to come off. Slowly but a true lifestyle change is what you need.

Hormonal issues and losing muscle are huge factors when we age.

The key is to start building back the muscle you have lost. It works!!!!

Start lifting folks!

Believe it or not, you're right on target. Give your body a chance to adjust and respond. Stay hydrated and try a variety of exercises to keep the muscles guessing. You are describing a body that is 'leaning out' . Friend me if you want.