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96 lb difference
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I just seem like a person who looks like she's dressing up in someone else's clothes or hairstyle most the time. ~sigh~~ I used to try putting my hair up like a good friend's--she looked casually elegant, I looked like a frump. & I was a hairstylist, so I was doing it right; it was just the rest of me that wasn't quite…
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I haven't, either. :neutral: I know it's vital, and I put in time on the treadmill at least 5 days a week, but I don't love it! And that means an increase in time and speed is made only reluctantly and not enough of either. I keep hoping it will come easier the lighter I get.
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Except our spouses and kids, perhaps. :smiley: I do like the idea of "remaking" oneself periodically. I think I've made changes, but they're short lived. I went back to the hairstyle I realize is in almost every pic of me for 8 or 9 years! I can't come up with anything else, but don't trust myself in the hands of any…
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I think I've maybe shared this link before, so regulars please forgive the duplication, but here is a link to a couple of calculators that might help you figure out if you do need to adjust your calorie intake. The 1st calculator on the page figures Basal Metabolic Rate, just what you burn being you laying around in bed.…
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I did find it harder this time around at first. I'm 54 now & like you am in the midst of going through menopause. What I've found is that I HAVE to be more active now. I've been a slug most of my life, so for me that just means I put in 15-20 min twice a day on my treadmill. I use one of the preset interval walk sessions.…
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Thanks, everyone! I'm excited, which is good thing because I do pretty well detest exercise, so staying excited keeps me going on the treadmill--that, & knowing many of you are Zumba-ing & belly dancing, so I can't totally wimp out! :D Gerrielips, i imagine your knees will show you some love as the weight continues to come…
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Celebrating here! I mentioned was diagnosed as type 2 diabetic a little over 3 months ago. Had my 1st follow up dr apt yesterday. In those 3 months by carefully tracking my food here on MFP, eating lean meats, whole grains, lots of veggies & keeping my carbs in very close control (not too little, not too much) & doing…
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I'd have to truly get all the way down to my goal to weigh less than my husband does most of the time. 6' tall 160-165 lb string bean. The dream of him carrying me will never happen again. :-/
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How about water aerobics? Do you have that available in your area? It's supposed to really help ease joint pain while exercising.
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Helma, this site & its 2 calculators might help give you an idea of what you need calorie wise: http://dailyburn.com/life/health/how-to-calculate-bmr/
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Oh, amen! Generating that level of heat HAS to burn serious calories! The stupid things are coming more often for me suddenly & exercise is one of the triggers for me. I guess that might mean I burn even more calories afterward, right?
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Congratulations on hitting your goal! I've noticed that it seems like right after a person loses a good bit of weight, the face shows it most, and people sometimes make those "gaunt" comments. But then after a little while, it's like the body adjusts, almost redistributes?, and the face loses that extra-thin look. I'd just…
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I've realized there is one benefit to this stupid brain fog--Menopausal Brain Fog Exercise. I bet I log at least an extra half mile a day walking back and forth to rooms, trying to remember why I went there in the first place, so I got back to where I was, remember, go back; repeat. And then misplacing my cell phone and…
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For those of you that have had success walking/running, how long did it take for you to be able to step up to a new level? I started on our new treadmill a few weeks ago, and was bummed that I was only comfortable going about 3 mph at most--people always comment that I'm a fast walker, but not on that treadmill for any…
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Every single point and word of this is fantastic! THANK YOU. I needed every bit of this!
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Welcome! And you CAN do this! The support here--sometimes even unknowing--is so great. This morning for instance, with a sore knee, a cough from sinuses, & just feeling a bit shaky & low on energy, I had almost talked myself into doing my time on the ol' treadmill at a slower speed. But then I thought of some here making…
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Thanks for the info on Pilates. I bought a Pilates kit a couple of years ago & then never even opened it! :-p but I think I know where I packed it away, & I need to find a way to do strengthing exercises that are easy on joints. Pilates sound like an answer!
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Way to go! Sounds like you've got a solid plan in place. :)
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^^^ This. All of it. It's a generalization I realize, but in general, men do seem to handle the coach style of motivation well, whereas women tend to not. We're wired differently. But there is also a big difference between self shaming and a kick-butt pep talk to one's self. It does feel like that if you're an overweight…
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WWOOOWWWW! You look absolutely amazing! And you must be SO proud to pull through even the depressive time with no gain. That shows so much determination and willpower! Congratulations! You're inspiring!
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Wow, okay, this discussion thread is really aggressive! The things that strike me, OP, is that you are short, which I'm sure you know well, makes losing weight a slower journey than if you were taller, you don't have a lot to lose, which also seems to be a time when the body makes things more difficult, and the one thing…
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I have a couple of questions for you all. #1, is anyone else dealing with at least intermittent hyper smelling ability which I think may be partially what's responsible for suddenly not being able to stomach certain foods? There are times when I can smell the garbage truck when it's 6 blocks away, I mean to the point that…
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If you're wanting to eat healthier as opposed to just having a calorie deficit, make sure your carbs are in whole grain or higher fiber form (100% whole wheat toast, whole grain cereal, brown rice, etc.) and eat fruit rather than drinking juice. Make sure your meats are lean and eat more poultry and fish than…
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lol I love this so much! I never knew how to describe it before!
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Calmandpeaceful, I hate it that you're having to deal with the nasty flu, but at least you're able to see the silver lining! :D I love it that there are a lot of success stories here in this thread to prove that it IS possible for us to get the weight off, even as we get older, even while dealing with menopauses's extra…
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Oookay, I checked it out this morning and attempted to do it! lol Yeah, this girl's got basically no upper body strength, so my pushups, even the girly ones, were mediocre and halfassed at best. And with my knees, I'm going to skip the lunges, at least for awhile. I was proud that I could do a plank for more than 5…
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LOL Hey, LittleRed, at least you got there! But it sure is frustrating when the goals are hard to hang onto, isn't it? I feel your pain! I think this is the big thing--realizing that we NEED something, always, to keep us on track. What are the percentages of people who keep their weight off after weight loss? It's a small…
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dhrash, do you have a yoga DVD, or do you watch a TV show, or do you attend a class, or what? My middle child keeps encouraging me to do yoga, so I tried a free class at the library, but we spent about 75% of the time on our hands and knees, and I have bad knees! I could barely walk the next few days. I know not all yoga…
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This is oh so true! I could kick myself for not coming to this realization until *after* I was diagnosed with diabetes, but truly, it's not that much of an effort...says the one who dreads exercise. But when it's exercise or face the very real health consequences, a truly small price to pay!
