Eileen_T Member

Well you have lots of motivation there with your little ones. You will find lots of support and encouragement here . We are all in the same boat, wanting to be a healthier weight and fit. I figure we have more chance of success doing it together. Good luck!!

Hi, I am 64 and lost 4.5 kilos. Needing to lose another 10 for good health. I have finally got myself motivated to do some easy walking. It really helps. I have been gluten free for 3 years, so already eliminated most sugary things too. It gets easier just gotta stick out those first few weeks until your body adapts. It…

There are some low carb groups on here if you want to share ideas with folks on a similar eating plan? The LCD Group is a low carber forum. Good luck.

I just love your attitude, kindness, and dedication. You certainly deserve this result. Just started mfp and I have started to exercise, after years of inactivity, to help lose my padding , ( about 40+ pounds). I am walking, and doing some stretching, but at 64 with arthritic knees I am limited as to what I can do.14 years…

I started this week too. Been overweight for many many years and trying something new. The exercise bit is hardest for me, but I am walking. We all need encouragement and I have found many people quick to offer that here. You can add me too if you like.

Great job! Definitely motivating. I'm just starting, and I'm sure I will need some "tweaking" too. Thanks for sharing.

Great job. Well done! I have not heard of plyometrics. Going to google it now. Eileen

I will eat sweet things if they are in front of me, but I dont crave them. Actually I dont snack much either, so I am lucky that way. My major problem is inactivity. Arthritic knees restrict me to walking mostly. I just need the energy to do more of it.

SW 160 CW 160 (first week weigh in on Thursday aaaarghh....) GW 120 a bit ambitious but thats the plan MFP allows me 1200 cals a day. Haven't made it so far, but I am monitoring carbs anyway, so cals not important to me. Oh and 5' 2.5"

I will go and check them out, thank you! I have been easing into this for 6 days now. I was gluten intolerant so have modified my diet over tbe past 3 years. However, I have now eliminated g.f. cereals and breads, and reduced other carbs, though I still have a little way to go. Today is day 6 and I woke with a really yucky…

Yes, its a totally different mindset to what I grew up with, and despite being reassured that coconut oil & butter (aaarghh sat fat) is not bad, I have to continue to do the research to convince myself. I know my body feels better eating this way.

Hi there from another newbie. We are all on the same journey here, and its great to be here to encourage one another, and share ideas, and get help when we need it. Welcome from Eileen.

Good for you sticking it out to the last few kilos. Well done !!

It certainly makes it easier if you can cook the same for the family. I just cook for 2 now, but my husband eats a conventional diet so it might be a challenge unless I can convince him to give it a try!

Is 64 too old? I was once 50 :) I am eager to make this the last time I have to lose weight, so am looking at new options, and like kokopelli505 I am trying the LCHF way (low carb healthy fat) . I am also hoping to correct some health problems and feel well enough to exercise more! Please can I join you? Theres safety in…

Wow - well done. What a great achievement. I am 5'2" and just starting on my downward curve, I Hope. Thank you for the motivation. Eileen :)

Hello, and welcome. I am new to this too, and we are starting from a very similar position. I am 5'2" and 72.5kg, very inactive and just getting started slowly by walking. I hope we can encourage each other. :) Good luck, Eileen

No, what is that? I take glucosamine, and am ok on the flat. They need to be replaced, but I am holding off as long as poss.

That must be so distressing for you. I have a sister who has an oesophagal problem. her throat closes sometimes and her food causes her to "choke". I hope the medical profession have something to offer you? My sister takes omeprazole which seems to help her and so far prevent surgery. That must make it difficult for you to…

I am unsure of what vcd is?

I'm new here too. No friends so far :( I am fairly positive about what I want to do, but I think the support of someone who is going through the same programme is very important. Please feel free to add me.

Thank you. I am certainly going to do my best.

II know when I was giving up the smoking and had bad cravings, the advice was to break the pattern. Go for a walk, have a glass of water. Do something you really enjoy doing that isnt eating. Treat yourself to something nice. You can do it!!