Anyone Short and over 50?
DyanCB
Posts: 138 Member
I am 55, 5 ft tall and new to MFP. I have weighed as much as 180lbs when I was in my early 20's. Aging brings its own set of issues, multiply that with being short. All of my old weight management tactics are no longer working so I joined MFP to learn something new but I need help.
I empathize with those with more to lose - I have been there - but I am tackling 10 lbs that simply do not want to go away. I am currently 120. I lost 25 lbs over the last two years but in the last month 5 lbs ave found me again.
Anyone with age AND height complications? Any advice?
I empathize with those with more to lose - I have been there - but I am tackling 10 lbs that simply do not want to go away. I am currently 120. I lost 25 lbs over the last two years but in the last month 5 lbs ave found me again.
Anyone with age AND height complications? Any advice?
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Hi. Yes, I'm 5' and about to turn 50 this year! When I started MFP at the end of February, I had crept up over the years to 135lbs. Admittedly, that is the most I have ever weighed. I'm hoping to get back down to 115lbs, which is where I feel most comfortable. (I even dream of getting to the 100-110lbs I weighed in my 20's! LOL).
Yup middle age does do a number on your metabolism. I'm not one to overeat or to sit around all day. I'm relatively active and eat in moderation (except for the special occasions now and then), but the pounds do have a way of sneaking in!
In the 2 months since joining MFP and meticulously logging in my calories and exercise, I have lost 5lbs!!! So, with patience and determination, there are results! Don't despair.
I just bought a FITBIT and that has encouraged me to move more as well and, if you're a data junkie like me, you'll enjoy seeing and tracking all the calories you're burning in a regular day on it.
Good luck!0
