BarbaraC47 Member

I thought it would be more the number of steps taken rather than the speed - I just walk and walk and walk... gonna join a gym for the variety and expertise I need but am happy plodding along, putting one foot in front of the other

Bambi.... every darn time Despicable Me - those kids remind me so much of my grandaughters Casablanca

UK...UK...UK all the way

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It is really accurate and more sensitive than a pedometer

I have to admit it was expensive but I do love it, use it every day alongside my HRM - they keep me motivated to move more!!

I got both, keep my Fitbit on all day every day, HRM when exercising

I have always loved cheese, I have reduced the amount I eat as its high calorie, high fat and has salt... but I do still eat it!!

Love fois gras and I would not be able to resist it!! have a small piece and make it last as long as possible... try to remember how good it tastes then have done with it!! You can look back to how much you enjoyed it as well as how bad it is for you, lol. Works every time for me

Geez, those pics scared me - I know I am more like the one on the right for now. Big boned? Nah, thats a myth AND an excuse

I saw the doc to see how I was in general - I now take prescription folic acid and also a 50+ multivitamin as I am in that age bracket and I also have to watch my iron...

I'd sooner have a bacon sandwich

1 Eat less - but make it count 2 Move more - it is what it is 3 Smile more - stress counters weight loss.... AND you are looking and feeling better so why not??

You are NEVER too old, I'll be 65 in December and I started in February - I'm even gonna join a gym!! Welcome to Maturity Plus!!

Just remember Winston Churchill (I am gonna paraphrase here but you'll get the idea) Woman: Winston you are drunk Winston: Madam, you are ugly - but I will be sober in the morning NOW is the time I am losing all the weight, I will still have the pretty face AND the wonderful personality, they will still be mean and nasty…

I want to break free - Queen

I've been dieting since February, lost 48lbs but still have over 100 more to lose - oh and I'm 64.....

I'm 64 and have never exercised, (am about to join a gym) all I have done is calorie control and walk, walk walk. Its better than nothing and at least I get some fresh air!! I hit a plateau for over a month and the only thing that got me going again was a meal out - I ate everything I wanted, over 2,000 calories!! I walked…

Start slow, run/walk/run, good trainers. I just bought some New Balance 660ladies, they also do a wide fit which I need. Try to buy from somewhere that can advise you properly... and good luck!!

I did a lot of research and settled on the Polar FT2 - its one up from the most basic but it has all I need. It has a chest strap (very comfy) with a coded transmitter which should cut interference out. I'm in the process of joining a gym so have not really used it yet but I am looking forward it it!!

You can add me if you like. I have a long, long way to go and am still surprised at how motivated I am - we all need some encouragement to keep going sometimes - and pushing when we feel like slowing down!! Lets do this together :happy:

I am in the UK and am considering joining a gym - I'm going to see one soon, thegymgroup.com are a few miles away and are currently offering £10.99 per month - I'm 64 years old, weigh in at around 265lbs (19st5lbs or so) and have never been to a gym ever!! I really worry about my body shape and what people might think/say…

I get that this is a privately owned site but then why have forums if people aren't allowed to truly express themselves?? Its a bit of an oxymoron, don't you think?? I will continue to express my views (I also get that people died so I can have this freedom of speech) and if that offends then so be it.... :ohwell:

Oh dear, impossible you say? Then how come I have lost 46lbs at age 64?? I think you are never too old to grab back control of your life and eating habits. I am starting to exercise slowly and actually beginning to enjoy it. Never give up, never surrender!! It can be done, it will be done!!! :wink:

I have a problem with the perfumed ones and have always used the Mum unperfumed. I recently tried the Boots one bit it smells pretty bad and made me sore so have gone back to Mum

I'm 5'1" and 64 years old, my goal is around 150 - to be honest its whatever I can get down to - I've just started walking and need to build up to more exercise slowly.....I also want to maintain or there's no point is doing it!! Have sent a request to you - we can all get there together :wink:

Really good post - common sense really but so many of us have so little of it....

Love Cats - The Cure

Well done - and welcome to the 200 club, lol. I'm working my way down this club and am always happy to see others doing the same thing!! :drinker:

I'm 64 - does that count??