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I’m F69 and 20 years post menopause. Exercise, MFP and constant vigilance have been my go to’s. I am 5’2” and 133. My range is 127-134. I haven’t found an easy way to keep weight off once I started working decades ago- it’s always been hard. Menopause didn’t change much, except to give me a little more belly fat. I do…

I counted 1500 calories from candy two days in a row at Halloween one year. It was painful to keep logging, but I made myself do it. The next major holiday I aimed for half that in sweets. The next year, I logged the 500 calories of Halloween candy, and patted myself on the back. No candy at all is easier than logging all…

When I went 16-8 a few years ago I just cut out breakfast. I ate a normal lunch and dinner and made sure to count calories as well, so I wasn’t too low (haha, not usually a problem).

I’ve also gained above my maintenance and didn’t lose it this year as I had thought I would/could. I just kept loving eating the ice cream and candy that came my way, uninvited. 133#. Goal is 127#. Was at 136 but started to lose once I started logging again. Sure it’s just water weight.

Hang in there. This marathon starts with the first step, and doesn’t end.You’re at the beginning of a great run. I’ve used MFP for a decade and whenever I slip, back I go to logging. 69F. I started CrossFit 2 1/2 years ago and also am in the best shape of my life. You’ve got this- just be patient, be very honest about…

This app was recommended to me a decade ago and got me a handle on how to lose weight and how to keep it off. When I backslide, out comes the app again for a reality check of what I’m really eating versus what my brain thinks I should be eating. Good luck on your new found fitness journey and be sure to thank your husband!

Name: Shelby Age: 68 Weight: 129 Weight loss: 16 pounds- took 6 months Maintained- 125-140 x 9 years After I jumped up to 145 9 years ago I joined mfp and have had my swings up and down. Success- getting back under 130, doing Cross fit x 8 months. Failure- gaining 10 pounds from Oct 30 to Jan 11 every year. Goal- Stopped…

I like exercising but often found myself finding excuses, that were valid. Especially on work days. Someone on MFP years ago said they roll out of bed and exercise, because they’re always free first thing in the morning. I get up at 4:40, roll out of bed, feed my cats, and get on my Peloton. I’m too tired to really think…

I find out what my next meal will be and Pre-log it to the best guess I can. It doesn’t take long. Rather than eating 2 carrots and an olive then recording that, I plan to eat 2 carrots and an olive and pre-log it. I’ll toss in the broccoli for free. I’ve stopped logging and regained 15 pounds 4 times now. This is fast and…

I pre-log every day. If I eat outside of my plan, I try to stay inside my calories. If I eat more calories than on mfp I still log it. That keeps me from totally blowing it. Better to be 300 calories over one day, than 1500 (me at Halloween 😩). I gain weight every time I stop logging everything for more than a day or two.

Yes, I’m still having success, which means ups and downs. I’m in my maintenance range of 125 +/- 3 pounds. I flew up to 139 in December with an 8 month lapse and am back to 126.6. I did buy Klondike bars last month to encourage me to finish “the last 5 pounds” 😂😂. Some people maintain in a narrow range, but many of us…

I gained about 13 pounds in the past 8 months. I started losing weight in January as I just needed to log and count and do what works and stop gaining! I’ve lost 12 pounds and have one to go. My motivation? Enough already- I know how to do this, and have no excuse. The key- no more drinking. That’s tripped me up before and…

I’m 65 yo F, 127# and my maintenance is 1340 calories plus I eat back three-quarters of my vigorous exercise calories. If I get lax I immediately gain. I’m aiming to lose a few more pounds as this is my upper maintenance point. Over the years I’ve learned through weight gain (or loss) how to tweak those exercise calories.…

When I hit a flat spot I look at my logging and my exercise. If I’ve been meticulous in logging, to the point of weighing tablespoons of items, and all seems to be legit, I look at exercise. I’m 5’2”, 127#, and 65 yo F, and use a Pelaton bike for cardio. I do a 30 min class and am drenched in sweat, with my heart rate in a…

I’m 65 yo, 5’2” woman (ie “little old lady). Every time I stick with calorie counting I lose my desired weight. For the past 6 years using MFP I’ve lost 25 lbs and only regain when I stop counting and logging. I’m back at goal weight again and this time just need to count for the rest of my life. I also exercise vigorously…

I lift weights about what you described (8-12 lb range). I’m now at goal weight and have noticed that my “larger” looking arms and shoulders are now looking nice and defined with obviously toned muscles. It took the final ten pounds of weight loss for it to be very obvious. I’d keep doing what you’re doing and even though…

I have shortened hours at work but am committed to keeping the same early morning workout doing a Pelaton spinning class. I got the bike because I was worried the Chinese factories would shut down and I wouldn’t be able to get a bike. Little did I ever think the US would shut down! They have strength classes on Pelaton so…

I am 65 and now have bad feet. I went from super aggressive workouts and teaching cardiokickboxing for 3 years, to having to stop all that, within a few months. I discovered biking and got an indoor stationary bike and took a few spinning classes. Then, 5 years later, I got a Peloton bike a few months ago. Big difference…

Sometimes it just is hard. These are tough times. If you can bring a sandwich you could grab that. Or a piece of fruit, or some nuts and cheese. Your body would feel better eating better. The one thing I’m concentrating on is eating a nutritious diet, and if I grab a candy bar here and there, I record it in my log. Log,…

Great going!!

I’ve found it to be pretty accurate. I’m older and 5’2” and don’t have a lot to lose. If I’m off it’s usually because of my guestimate on exercise calories.

The more I avoid the foods I crave, the less I crave them. I’ll eat 85% dark chocolate but compared to milk chocolate- no craving gets triggered. No chips, cookies or cake in the house. At a party, once I start eating I succumb to it. Avoid the party or don’t eat those foods..... Sigh.

I’m 65 and got to 180 doing squat jumps in a workout class last week. Since I felt fine (but out of breath) I ignored it, just like I did before we all had heart rate monitors. I’ve worked out most of my life and spin 4 days a week.

I’m 5’2” and 65 yo. You really can lose weight- even without walking. I lose at 1200 cal a day, but if I “plateau” and don’t control my calorie intake, I’ll gain. While your knee is recuperating cut the calories for a month or two to prove to yourself that if you stay at your calorie count you’ll lose weight. Don’t fall…

I gained 14 pounds back after reaching maintenance. I am a goal oriented person so once I’ve reached my goal, I’m onto the next thing, which usually means I let myself have a piece of pizza or cake “just this once” without recording it. And since I slid off the tracks I might as well “just for this one day” eat whatever I…

I give into my cravings if I give myself any wiggle room. Wine has been a wiggle room opener for me so I stopped drinking alcohol last month. Then I read on mfp about a book called Atomic habits and how if you change 1% of your life habits here and there the benefits will compound. Since alcohol was a “keystone habit”, a…

I’m great about not buying the chocolate and sweets but when they are given as a gift, say at work, often I cave and eat a ton. Cravings- big problem. Eventually I can say “no” but it might be a half a pound or ten pounds later. I might try gum.

I gained 10# in the past 6 months and am starting to lose it finally. It’s very frustrating to gain and lose over and over. I used to do it with 20 pounds and now I manage to put the breaks on at ten pounds gained because it’s a real pia to have to lose more. My goal is to have a 5 pound swing. My advice is to put the…

Home work out- it’s the way I start my day and makes me feel mentally and physically balanced and stronger. At gym- like the people and workout community and do things I’d never push myself to do at home in my strength and endurance class. I’m 65.

Not what you asked for but I loved the Beach body DVD’s called Body Beast (I think). It was upper body, core, and lower body with body weight exercises and weights. I did the whole series and then was so motivated I joined a gym to do a strength and endurance class. Still doing it 4 years later.