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terri46311
terri46311 Posts: 1
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I have found that being over 55 does not make it any easier to lose weight, but I am still committed to losing. Any thoughts or suggestions?

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  • dutchk
    dutchk Posts: 121 Member
    Yup, its harder! The metabolism slows down, muscles don't come back form breaking down as easily as they did before. The brain and heart says go and the bones say "not so fast". First, I find it much more important to watch what goes into my body than it was in my youth. Also, I need to watch the nutrients, not just calories. After about a week or so of sticking to a plan, things seem to get a little easier. I'm now satisfied at 1500-1800 calories and am walking/biking most every day. Before 1500-1800 calories was my typical meal. Just some thoughts. Add me if you like....I'm on the other side of 55 and will help where I can.
  • mmreed
    mmreed Posts: 436 Member
    Hello! Welcome to MFP!

    MFP is a really great resource to keep you focused and connect you with a wealth of fitness resources and like minded folks.


    1. Log your foods every day - don't skip days, or parts of your day. log everything!
    2. Analyze each day - see where it went good and where it went bad - too much fat? maybe too many carbs? over the calorie limit? Identify and plan how to correct it for tomorrow.
    3. Reach out to the community with questions or advice needs.
    4. Build a network of friends here!
    5. Lastly, do not believe everything you read here. There is a lot of great advice, but also some misleading and hype type advice. Part of getting fit is educating yourself in aspects of health and fitness. Make sure any questionable advice is looked at with a scientific eye and look for facts, evidence, and most importantly real world proof.
    6. You are more than a number. Sometimes the scale may not say what you hoped - thats fine. weight loss is not a straight line declination. Its a bumpy line that drops over time. Don't let single day numbers get your focus away from term based results.
    7. Vary your exercises. Your body forms memories and can slow down how it burns fat and builds muscles. Keep it confused! Hit it hard with cardio styles. Build lean muscle to burn even more fat.
    8. and above all - take your photo now! You will want to look back and have a starting BEFORE picture to proudly display along with your series of PRESENT or CURRENT photos during your transformation and continued lifestyle of fitness.

    I welcome you, and anyone else out there to add me as a friend. I have made fitness and health my passion and love the idea of folks joining me in my new lifestyle of being fit, healthy, and most importantly - HAPPY!.

    I'm here to support and motivate!!! I find my own success comes easier when I help and fuel other folks success.

    and remember - most folks care more about the quality of fuel they put in their lawn mowers than the fuel they put in their bodies. Don't be one of those people. Whole foods. Natural foods. Intelligent choices.



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  • Nana_Booboo
    Nana_Booboo Posts: 501 Member
    All great advice ^^^

    "no matter how fast you move you will still be running circles around the person sitting on the couch"

    Welcome!!
  • TOPsRocks
    TOPsRocks Posts: 15 Member
    Welcome!

    Great advice here. I would just add take your measurements for sure! Some weeks when the number on the scales just does not move, then you can re-measure yourself. Most times, you will be losing inches. Such a motivator!
    Be sure & take pic from front view & side view. You will be amazed as you can begin to notice the changes in your body.

    Add me as a friend.
  • momstreet
    momstreet Posts: 7
    i'm new here to, but not new to the journey. I'm 51 and boy, do i get the you have to work harder to get this off. My advice...discipline and commitment. it's hard work, but boy is it worth it. I've lost 105 lbs so far, and it's been with good old fashioned sweat and diet. Muscle is your friend :wink:

    keep us posted on your progress, and if you want a friend, i'm here.... have a good evening
  • LJSchmitt
    LJSchmitt Posts: 121 Member
    I'm on the 55 + list too. Getting on this website has been the best thing ever for me. Feel free to add me and I'll do what I can to encourage and motivate.

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