Any over 40's out there!

You know you hear it all the time.  "The older you get the harder it is to lose wieght." or "It will caught up to when hit your 30's"  It is a well known fact that as your metabolism slows down.  I've only been on this website 4 days and I have looked around some but didn't come across anything yet for some of us older ones trying to lose wieght!  I was just on find your twin and noticed that mostly younger crowd signing in there. Couldn't go through 90 pages to find some my age.  Thought I'd start a thread to find a buddy of similiar age and stats geared to motivate those of us with the Age challenge. 

So here is mine

AGE: 45

Height 5'3 or 5'4 (been a while since I measured my self)

Wieight: 206lb

Build: Large (I think by the wrist test)

Weight Goal:135 -

Non Weight Goal - Working out 5 times a week doing at least 30-60 minutes of cardio or swimming and weights 2-3 times a week for 40 minutes,

Anyone out there that is similiar and would like to work at motivating each other!

Happy Tuesday.  I was so good (for a change!) this weekend and I feel so good for it. I ate really well and spend most of the holiday weekend bike riding with the kids.  I finally feel I'm on track again. I weighed in at 171 the last two days - which is an all time low for me.   I think the 160's are in my reach - I just have to keep focused!

Hope you all enjoyed the long weekend!

You go girl. Not me, very, very bad this wk end. Will do better. Plan to have a week end like you next week. I'll let you know. I can't wait to feel that good feeling of success. You should feel good. You deserve it.

Original Post by momof2funykds:

lolalabella ~ you might need to change things up to lose that last bit. Maybe add some weights to your exercise routine. Are you eating the same things? If you are, change that. Some change will def help you!  Good Luck!!

 Hi,

Thanks for the advice,i actually increased the speed (ellipticalholic)=/ , and lost 4 pounds!!!! i am 135 lbs now.!!!!!!!!!!!

The only problem that i am noticing is ,that ,when i dont workout i feel "weird"

unhappy,kind of depressed,anxious, and angry.

ok ladies i dont post frequently cause of lack of time,but i try to read you at least once a wek.

Have a wonderful day.

Exercise definitely helps with moods.  I am alot calmer after my runs when I can exercise every day. Just be careful of injury and I am big fan of cross training so that you are stressing different parts of your body. Weight lifting should also be integrated.

My husband and I ran 90 minutes on Labor Day. It was fun but especially since he could see me zip up the hills. He admitted that he used to walk behind me while I "ran" up the hills so it was nice that he had to run those hills with me.

Still having a chocolate problem.  and have not gotten on the scale but I think I have lost weight based on how my clothes fit.

School is finally starting on Wednesday - Woo Hoo!!

I so wish I could "just go for a run".  The reason I cannot is because I do not have any endorphins so I do not get that runners high.  I just feel like my lungs are going to explode.  My feet feel like cinderblocks and I just pretty much hate running.  I do walk and I kind of like the elliptical.  The recombinant bike is a favorite because I can read and ride and just forget that i am not really liking this cardio stuff.  I love to lift weights.  I lift heavy with low reps....it does get my heartrate up and I am a sweaty mess when I am done.  My weight loss is slow but that is because cardio is not my friend.

I have been doing good with the eating but I the beer went down too easy this Saturday.....huckleberry wheat beer...yum.  Right now it is huckleberry everything.   I am sure I can find some chocolate covered huckleberries and some huckleberry cheesecake and huckleberry pie....the bears need them more than I do.....lol.

Missykris1 - It looks like you're gonna hit the 160's long before me!

 My pap passed away and yesterday was the funeral....ate ALOT! Fried Chicken, roast, apple pie w/ caramel, cookies, .... The list goes on and on. I did eat some veggies too! lol  They had this hoho cake that was WOW! Sooooo yummy! I think I ate 4 pieces of it!

Anyways, no weigh in til the 10th. I have to concentrate on losing weight now. Back to walking tomorrow and counting calories. Actually, I did cut back today since I wasn't hungry at all. :)

lola - WOO HOO!!!! Lose that weight!!! :D 4 pounds is awesome!

Thanks...

I started this ,last year and trust me i was in real pain at that moment(emottionally).

Never tought i could make it,but yesterday i was trying to fit ,on my daughters pants(she is 17 yrs old) and they fit me!!!!!!!!!now i am size 4 officially..

Eat normal,i try not to eat too many carbs but its almost impossible! lol

I have to admit it:My hubby cheatting on me,(a yr ago) really helped me losing that weight hahaha   , Time for a Revenge??? .........

ok take care and keep going ,because we can achieve whatever we want ,just takes persistance,determination and patience.

Have a great weekend!!!

Hello Ladies, hope everyone is well.  I have been beyond hecticc lately so was having trouble finding time to log in and be dedicated.

Weighed myself this morning and am at 150 with TTOM.  Not so bad!!!

Okay so a couple years ago my day retired and two months later was kicked in the head by one of his horses and paralyzed from the waist/mid-chest down so he was being taken care of by my little sister, then they had a falling out just this year and he moved in with my nephew who in turn was taking his money and not taking care of him so my older sister and brother decided it was best to put him in a nursing hoem so I spent all last Tuesday crying because I hate the idea!!!!  Especially where he went, I called about home health aides and assisted living apartments and was just basically told this is best......FUDGE I hate this, he is our Dad and he has 4 children and 11 grandchildren and everyone is like while what can you do.  I am so peeved because if I had the room he could live with me, but I don't think my home could handle two wheelchairs (Husband has MS and is wheel chair bound, he even offered to take care of him) why doesn't anyone see it the way I do!!!!!

I actually was very proud of myself because normally this would have trown me into a buffet and I still would not be seeing light but I am handling it.

Great success to all!!!!

clangworthy ~ sorry about your situation. You WANT to take care of him, and unable to. It would be so much work for you. I worked in Asst'd Living places and I was a home health aide and they basically have to be able to take care of themselves and need little help. If he lived with you, could the home health aide then come for a little while? Did you ask them? They could bathe him and help with his laundry and stuff.

lola ~ sometimes it takes something so bad to get us to change our lives. It's a chane to "start over".

Doing well on my eating and exercise now. Took a couple days to get back in the swing of things. It's tough after just one day of totally ignoring the fact that I'm losing weight and eating healthy. Full speed ahead!!!

Hi mom, I actually called to price aides and time frames and so on and I thought it was really reasonable, $13.00 an hour so I had thought with a home health aide and then my son who is 17 (not doing anything with his life) could spend time with him during the day so he would have company, I would only need the aide in the mornings and evenings to get him out of bed and cleaned and then into bed but of course when my siblings were drawing up the POA paperwork I am no where on there so I don't get a say.........I work two jobs so my time is pretty much spoken for except I do see him often but one job is from home so I could be there also and my husband stay s home so that would be company but of course it was like we already have this set up..........UGH

I am not my Dad's biological child so I look at it as he took care of me and he never had too, he was there for everything and we grew up on a farm so we learned about hard work and achieving for what we want but I guess I was the only one paying attention.  It just breaks my Heart because I hate to see my Dad unhappy!!!!!!

FUDGE!!!!

Thanks for listening, it sometimes just feels good to vent!

Hey pj, you sound just like me I am also 45 about the same weight and height. This is all new for me and I am really trying to stick with this , my only problem is I have had several knee replacements and  back problems and I am having a hard time trying to find exercises that I can do so right now I am strictly doing the calorie count.so far I have been buying pre packaged foods like weight watchers smart ones. I hope I can get the hang of portion control I think that is my problem is learning to stop eating when I start to feel full, not stuffed!!...... but hang in there I believe us 40 somethings can do it

tam45

clangworthy - since he's going and there's nothing you can do about it, just make sure you go visit and make yourself known to the aides and nurses. Those places can be nasty with the residents. I've seen it over and over. He can atleast tell you if they aren't treating him the way they should. Right?

My heart goes out to you. :(

WHERE THE HECK IS EVERYONE AT????? 

HELLLLLLLOOOOOOO?????????

Guess I'll talk to myself!  Number on the scale heading in the right direction finally!  One more pound to go to my lowest number yet. So, maybe by the 10th, I'll be there or below. :)

People on the East Coast.....Hang on and don't float away!!!!  I'm on the east coast, but further inland. Just getting a little rain here later.

Be back later! Hope someone posts soon.....

OK, I have been lurking about lately. I have not been logging my food and I have been trying to remember and mentally add up all the calories - but later on I will remember more and think to myself, "Darn... (and other words not fit for polite company...)" 

So, I have not been on the scale. I have been running though so that is in my favor. 

Life has been a roller coaster. My older brother tried to commit suicide a few days ago and even though he and I are not close I figured he would not do anything like this. He is poor - almost penniless and has certainly not managed his life at all.  So now we are trying to find some treatment facility that will take him. He has drug issues. What a mess... I would like to have 1 month that is DRAMA free... Just one month... I feel like PigPen sometimes with that big black cloud of dust. 

You know, I know that I am lucky - I have a great job that pays really well, I have nice children, I have a good husband who while being very high maintenance I know loves me and is a good person, I live in a nice house and have really nice friends. I am doing pretty well. I am blessed. I just try to remember that on a daily basis especially when bad stuff happens. 

Well, hope I did not bum everyone out. Go and count your blessings... 

Sorry it's been so long since I checked in.  I guess i was lurking too.

cawilder - I am so sorry.  You are truly blessed with all the good things in your life and you should not feel responsible.  People make their own choices in life and although we try to help, ultimately the decision is theirs to make.  Keep up the exercise and let those lovely endorphins make you feel better.

momof2 - you can stop talking to yourself now -  people are beginning to stare :)   Congrats on the new low.  It is so gratifing to see the numbers drop especially when you have been struggling.

tam45 -you should talk to momof2 as she has had more than her share of medical issues with weight loss.  Portion control has been my main problem and I try to weigh everything.  Not so easy if you go out but keep a food scale handy in the kitchen.

clangworthy- I wish I had some wisdom for you.  The idea of making yourself known at the home is good.  I would not be beyond bribing the staff with treats.  I know it sounds awful but he may get better care. 

I have not been very good lately as we have attended too many social events and I love wine.  Sadly when I drink I seem to loose all control over the eating so....   Been to scared to get on the scale since Sat. because I know it will not be good.

Every one have a great day  -Jen

Hi,

What a crazy week and this one will be the same.  I get to go to Vegas for a Gift Market.  I also do the buying for the Nature Store for the zoo.  All of us here wear many hats.  I am busy with the wildlife management stuff and have tried to get out of the store but nobody will let me and then I feel guilty.  Plus I love buying toys so it is not so bad i just feel like I do not give the store 100% like I feel it deserves but it does well so I must be doing ok.

M2-keep up the good work, you deserve some cheat days as hard as you work.

Clang-I am so sorry to hear about your dilemma.  It must be frustrating to not be able to be in the decision making process concerning your dad.  Did your siblings even listen to your alternatives?  Not knowing how big your house is, what an idea to have your dad and husband hanging together then having your 17 year old help out!! 

Still waiting on the 10th to come to weigh in. I got my Heart rate monitor and I love it! I haven't been eating enough when I take my walks. THATS why I've been hanging around the 170's for so long! So upping my calories and hope it works! lol

Nice to see everyone posting again!  I was lonely here!!! lol  ;D

cawilder - sorry to hear about your brother. Does he WANT help? You're right, sometimes we just don't realize how good we have it. I thank the lord everyday for what I've been blessed with.

Jen - I wrote Tam45 a message and hope I helped. I think I've been struggling so much bc I'm burning way more than I thought. Thanks to my HRM, I know exactly how much to eat now. :)

Clang - How are you doing?

Hi Mom, Puppykisses, jkppt, Thanks to all for the support and just listening to me.  I have been visiting my Dad twice weekly and he hates the food but looks really good.  I currently work for a nursing home where we live and the goal is to get him here, he is just currently at a respite where he is at now so hopefully if all goes well and he will be here and I can see him everyday, bring him food and so on. 

I had a little confrontation with one of the aides, he was trying to bully my Dad in to coming and eatting his lunch but he was acting like an A-S!!!  He was talking to my Dad like he was 2 and then said if he didn't come now he wouldn't get lunch so I was like you can't tell my Dad he can't have lunch and he just looked at me and I was like if there is a problem I can speak with your supervisor and he was like no it is fine.  One Great thing is my Dad is your typical country boy, he doesn't take cr-p and he doesn't let you forget if you gave him cr-p so I don't think he lets anyone slide there in regards to his care and he has me "The pitbull in chihuahua clothing"  LOL

I have been working out but my motivation seems to be slipping, not really felling like cheating but just tired of always counting, and working and seeing the same "150: on the scale.  I am sure this to will pass but it seems to be dragging me down a little!!!  UGH!!!

Hope everyone is doing well and keep up the awesome work!!!!

Clang - that will be great to get your Dad in your nursing home.  Great idea and compromise.

You are probably just mentally tired.  When I feel like that I go to the gym and tell myself I am going to take it easy but then I work harder then normal.  I think my body just takes over to sweat out some of that stress. 

Clang - that's would be great if you can get your dad where you work. Those Aides can be so impatient sometimes. Especially when they feel rushed from having too many residents to take care of. Alot of stress! I know, I use to be an aide and I've seen it. I always thought, if this were me or one of my family members how would I want to be treated? Or them? Ya know? I miss working with the elderly. Can't do it anymore....disabled. :(

I feel like that too.....tired of counting!!! GRRRRR  Sometimes I take a "no counting" day just to get away from it. But no more than ONE day. Try to increase your calories by 100 and see what happens. You might just lose again. :)

well, talk to you all tomorrow! :)