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Hi Everyone!! How many 5% Challenges have you done? I started the summer challenge but lost my mind set about a third of the way through. I am determined to finish this time. What do you like to do for fun? Travel, read, and walk my dog What major city do you live in or near? State? Providence, RI What are you…

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Good to know. At this point just getting started with strength training is my main goal. I don't know why I have such a mind block with that. I am very consistent with walking, elliptical, and stationary bike. So I don't know why I find it so difficult to make the commitment to strength training especially since gaining…

Welcome!! MFP is a very helpful site and this group is the best. They are all very helpful and supportive. Wishing you the best in your weight loss journey.

Why is it always easier said than done??? And why can I make the commitment with aerobic exercise and just not be able to do it with strength training? Nice that you at least get in some with the water aerobics!! I think if I could just get the strength training in the schedule I could do it. I guess I should give up…

Another dog lover!! Nice!! I have an Australian Terrier. They are a larger version of the Yorkie and have descended from Yorkies and other breeds. This one is my second Australian Terrier. I loved my first one so much that when she passed I had to have another. I love their energy and bold mischievous natures as well as…

Hi Everyone!! It sounds like you are all taking advantage of the better weather and getting out to do all kinds of sports. I love walking with my dog so that is my main exercise. I also do the elliptical a few times a week. I desperately need the strength training but don't seem to be able to make myself do it…

It sounds like everyone is out enjoying the summer weather. I love seeing all the beautiful nature shots you all have posted. It sounds like you are all doing well to. We've had incredible weather here in RI. warm but not too hot and perfect for walking. I've learned to cope with my weigh going up and down because if I…

This is so true. I’ve been swimming in the pool, and enjoying it. I’ve always loved swimming, and at one point even took scuba, which I didn’t like😒. Very tired, but I can handle it. I do laps or I don’t do laps. I just make sure to move. I feel good about adding this activity again into my life. [/quote] Sounds perfect to…

Don't feel bad. Remember exercise doesn't have to be at the gym. A short walk done every day. One of the short exercise classes on Silver Sneakers, AARP or You Tube can be a good start especially if you are tired all the time. Then work up from there. The lower the weight gets the better you will feel and the more you will…

@AnnPT77 Thank you!!! I have been considering that for a while but keep putting it off. It's time I try something new. It's scary to think my knees are so weak that I have trouble getting up off a chair. I definitely need to start doing something about it. In the mean time I will try Bob & Brad on You Tube. I hadn't…

Thank you!!! I like hearing this. I have also read that every pound puts 4 lb. of pressure on the knee. So no wonder the knees are hurting. Knowing that you both are doing better without the weight is added incentive to keep going. It is very hard to get up if I fall. Thought of falling is scary. I used to get down on the…

That gives me hope. I have read that before. I can already feel some difference. The knees don't hurt as much as they did when I started. I need to find some exercises that will strengthen the muscles around the knees. I can walk with no problems but stairs, getting out of chairs, or walking up hills are all tough. So I…

I'm finding the same thing. With me it is my knees. But slow steady progress seems to be helping them too. I try to do a little more each day. The only discouraging part I'm finding is that I can't seem to move faster without risking a fall because the knees seem to give out on me now and then. They also hurt more the…

Welcome to all the new people!! I'm doing ok right now. I've had a couple of hungry days but I've hung in with them. Eating more protein has helped me with the hunger. I've been walking more. Progress is slow but steady with some fluctuations still happening. I have found if I just keep doing the right things they even out…

Love reading all your stories. I have always had to fight to keep my weigh under control. But I was always lucky when I was younger and if I put too much on I could lose it quickly. But I've learned that it's even easier to put it on as you get older. As Ann pointed out only adding a little adds up quickly over time. Now…

Welcome to all the new people. Thank you Ann for all the useful info!! Happy Anniversary, Neena!! Everyone here is working so hard. I love being part of this group. I'm doing well right now. The up and down weight has fallen into a pattern that I can deal with. I have found a routine with food items and that helps. I also…

It's nice to see that several of us are in our 70's. I thought I'd be alone. It sounds like some of us are having a difficult time losing the weight. I really stuck to plan all week and exercised almost every day for at least 45 minutes but gained .6 pounds this week. I think the key is saying focused and keeping at it. My…

Good Morning Everyone!! I hope you are all having a good day. I'm keeping active and sticking with my calorie limits. Not seeing the progress I want but I'm eating healthy and moving so things are good. It's a beautiful day here in RI so I'm off for a walk with the dogs to enjoy some of that sunshine and fresh cool air.…

Hi, I can relate. As I get older I also wonder how I could let myself get to this point. But we are both here trying to change that. That's what's important. We can't go back and change the past but our steps forward can change the future. It sounds like you have made great strides toward that end already. You also know…

I admire all of you runners!! I have never been a runner but have always wished I could be. At 72 I will stick with walking and I'm grateful I can do that and enjoy it. I am enjoying your posts and your enthusiasm for the sport. I say if you capable got to it!! Keep moving!!

Very Interesting. Thank you for all the info. I feel better. When I was younger my knees weren't as bad and I exercised a lot more so that might account for the steady decline. I was losing fat then. Where as now although I exercise it's not as much as before so as you said I'm seeing more water weight fluctuation. I did…

Love the woodland picture Ann. Beautiful place to walk or ride a bike.

Good Morning Everyone and Welcome to all the new people. New England weather has been up and down too but nothing above 70's so far. I'm finding that weight loss in my 70's is very up and down like the weather. One day I will lose .6 of a pound and the next day I will gain a pound and a half, then stay the same and finally…

I am feeling great today. I haven't been able to walk for the last 2 weeks because my dog had surgery and I stayed home to keep him calm. So it feels so good to get out and walk. It's also a beautiful day here and everything is blooming. Definitely a mood lifter.

You are doing great !! The small steps count the most and are the ones we tend to make habits in the long run because we know we can do them. I agree this is a fantastic group. Everyone here is so helpful and supportive and it does make a difference.

There a lot of videos on You tube. Also Silver Sneakers has a lot of videos just for seniors and you don't have to belong to Silver Sneakers to use them. They have them for balance, aerobics, yoga and strength. Many of them are short so if your looking to do just a few minutes here and there you can. There's lots out there…

I don't use a gym either. It is too much of a drive to get there. But I walk every day and I have an elliptical. You can lose weight just by walking and it doesn't have to be fast. With two dogs I don't go that fast. Exercise needs to be something you don't mind doing or you won't do it. I like the AARP challenge because…

You have done really well to maintain your weight through the pandemic. I can't say the same but I am determined to get it right this time. I know what you mean about getting older and worrying more about health concerns. That's why I am trying to do the research and put more thought into it this time. I want a total life…

I know inner ear problems are tough and reoccurring. My husband has had trouble with that. This is a tough time of year for it because it is aggravated by allergies. Not fun. I have done some very limited strength training on my own. I just can't seem to be consistent. I'm going to look for the thread on yoyo dieting.…