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jspecies, It's really hard to cut back on the sugar; they put it into so much of what we eat. Do my best to try and watch it; using frozen veggies, and low-sugar bread help.
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Agree! o:) :# B)
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Agree w/Nana & deb!! Also, when flying and listening to the safety briefing they tell you to put YOUR oxygen mask on FIRST during an emergency; then assist others. You can't help others if you're in poor health.
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Agree w/Ann on the eats; it has to be a lifestyle not just a "diet" with an end date. Do what works for you (not someone else, whether it's keto, veggie, or whatever. I "splurge" every once in a while (pizza, burger & fries, etc.), but eat healthy most of the time.
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deb, Yep; need to take of yourself so you are better able to take care of others. Bible says to love others as you love yourself; that means you need to take care of yourself as well. Understand the stress; as long as you're maintaining and exercising when you can, I wouldn't worry about it right now. Just do the best you…
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brig220, to add to what jspecies said; don't forget to have some of your favorite foods (in moderation) along the way. And if you really mess up and fall off the wagon, get back on; this is not a "diet" w/an end date--it's a journey for the rest of your life. B)
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@walktalkdog, try adding weights to what you are already doing. Too much cardio eats into your muscle mass. Weights will help you maintain (rather than lose) muscle and muscle burns calories which should help w/your weight loss. There are all kinds of beginner programs out there (try Bodybuilding.com) to get started. I do…
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brig220-Agree w/debtay! It's abt a lifestyle you can live with the rest of your life; not just a "diet" (short-term) to lose the weight. Make small changes (you can live with) over time rather than trying to change everything @ once. welcome to our group and good luck on your journey! B)
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Cynthia, Agree w/GottaBurn!!
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Nana, Totally agree!! I cut back on starchy carbs and watched my sugar intake and ended up losing. I still eat bread, dark chocolate chips, and other carbs and have maintained for over a year. It is still CICO and adjusting your macros (carbs, protein, fat) to whatever works for you and keeping your doc informed.
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@sofchak, Many thanks. Thought abt trying it but wasn't sure how to go about it. May be moving in the near future and won't have access to a gym for a while (I have some dumbbells (up to 15 lbs)) I can use. B)
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@sofchak, What is your personal version of the StrongLifts 5X5?? Many thanks.
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Another place to look is Bodybuilding.com; they have all kinds of workout plans as well as demos of exercises so that you're doing them correctly. Form is more important then the amount of weight you lift.
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I'm 60+ and do a full-body 3X a week with emphasis on legs (helps w/balance). Belong to a locally-owned gym and use a combo of weights and machines with a short cardio session when done with the weights. Experiment and find the workout that works for you; I ended up creating my own. B)
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@Skyweigh, welcome back!! Found this back in 2015 and really love the posts. Like you had some issues at the end of 2015, beginning of 2016 and had to re-group. Glad you're back. B)
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@luluinca, You are so right! It's about a lifestyle, not a "project/diet" with an end date--especially as we grow older. I workout (mostly w/weights) 3X a week w/a short (15 - 20 min) cardio session when I'm done. My main goal when I joined MFP was to lose abt 7lbs (+/-) and move toward a healthier lifestyle; ended up…
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I have this pair of jeans that my grandmother & I tie-dyed in her bathtub (never mind the year). Anyway gained weight & they didn't fit for a long time (but held on to them anyway); they fit now like they did when I bought them.
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Totally agree w/luluinca & Ann!!
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Agree w/Ann!! For Polo, been there myself when I broke my wrist (the right one of course) in Dec 15 and was out of commission for over eight weeks. It takes a while, but you can make it!!
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@SharonAnderegg agree w/mk2; congrats on your progress! We're here for you; good luck on your journey. B)
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Agree w/psulemon, part is genetics; but you can make changes. I changed my workout; I do full-body three times a week. I do super-sets; a lower-body followed immediately followed by and upper-body exercise instead of straight sets of each exercise; I follow my weight workout w/a short cardio (15-20 min). I was looking at…
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ggeise, Look up 5X5 StrongLifts on line; you can modify the weight they recommend you lift, but keep the workouts. I've been tempted to try it; just haven't done so yet.
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Dear stillnot, I say it all the time (age is just a number) and P.S. I'll be 67 next month! B)
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@GottaBurnEmAll, Happy Birthday & congrats on your progress (I think you look great). I'm 66 (be 67 next month) and do weights (and some light cardio); have thought about doing StrongLifts, but haven't done it yet. Think weights are the way to go (to keep our bone health, etc.); keep it up!! B)
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Thing of it is, we don't realize how much sugar we are actually eating. I didn't have a lot to lose (abt 8 or 9 lbs); cut back on sugar and ended up losing 11. I eat more than 50 grams but watch it anyway. Keep track of my glucose when I have my yearly check-up. Good luck on your journey; and it is all about small changes…
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Agree w/mk2!! B)
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MK, we all take the bait occasionally. B) For Debtay, it is best to do your weights 1st; because you are fresh and less likely to use poor form (which is more important than the weight you lift). BTW, don't over do the cardio or you will be defeating your lifting muscle gains. B)
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I eat healthy (and watch my portion sizes) most of the time. If I splurge (hamburger & FF; pizza, choc. cake, etc.) its rate and go back to my regular eating habits and don't stress over what I have eaten. Lost abt 11 lbs and have kept it off for over two years. It's all about making it a lifestyle rather than a "diet"…
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Same here; probably will stop logging my food (on here anyway). Pretty much have the eating down. May still log the exercise though; still working on doing heavier weights. B)
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Try doing planks, they will help to tighten up your stomach. True, you can't spot reduce, but you can concentrate (do more/different) exercises that work that body part.
