How is weight loss for people over 50?

[crabcake 0]

Dont' ask me where i got that you were close to goal - senior moment or reading so many post

YOU CRACK ME UP WITH THE MANATEE QUOTE- I HAVE A PICTURE OF ME SNORKLEING IN ST JOHN'S AND THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT I LOOKED LIKE.... IT'S A PIC OF ME UNDERWATER AND I GOT THIS LITTLE HEAD AND THIS LARGE BODY... YOU GOT ME ROLLING

you're so funny! (i'd never have the nerve to swim anywhere but in the privacy of my own pool. being fat has made me lose out on so much!)

my brother in law jokingly called me a sea cow once (this was in my thin days. he wouldn't be so callous now or i'd beat the ever lovin' tar out of him!). i didn't know what that was and he said a manatee. now whenever i look at myself in underwear, that's what i think of!!! oh well. thank goodness i have friends to talk to about it! :blah:

[IndioGirl55 32]

Hi Gang

I was googling how your body gets rid of fat you burn (reason to drink more water) and came across this website.

Thought some of you might be interested - I liked the part of why it's better to lose a 1 or 2 a week and not 3 or 5 a week.

Body fat: Where does it go when you lose weight? - MayoClinic.com

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

I've been to Rocky Point. It's fun. It's better to go in the spring when the Water is warmer. I would imagine it's much more built up by now. I was there a long time ago.

I've been really tired and haven't exercised since Sunday. I need to get my rear in gear tomorrow. It's hard for me to get motivated lately on the days that I have to work. I hope when now that I'm off work the rest of the week, the exercise will make the scale move.

[crabcake 0]

I hope when now that I'm off work the rest of the week, the exercise will make the scale move.

That's the only thing that does it for me. I have the laziest metabolism ever and unless I exercise, it just gets slower and slower w/out me ever losing anything. It's so frustrating. But that's what's nice about this group, we all pretty much have the same or similar problems. :faint:

[momlambert 77]

Speaking of exercise, have any of you had experience with Curves? I've heard some good things about it and am thinking maybe that is what I need. I checked out their website and it talks about a 6-week weight loss program. what is that? Do you do that along with the exercise or is it a separate program? I may have to go check it out. We're staying with our daughter right now while our house is being finished and I saw a Curves down the street so I thought maybe now would be a good time to try it out. our house will be done Oct 12 so I could do the 6-week program. Anxious to hear...

[crabcake 0]

Speaking of exercise, have any of you had experience with Curves? I've heard some good things about it and am thinking maybe that is what I need. I checked out their website and it talks about a 6-week weight loss program. what is that? Do you do that along with the exercise or is it a separate program? I may have to go check it out. We're staying with our daughter right now while our house is being finished and I saw a Curves down the street so I thought maybe now would be a good time to try it out. our house will be done Oct 12 so I could do the 6-week program. Anxious to hear...

I do Curves, well, I did before the surgery...I work at a college and during the summer we only take 1/2 hr lunches, so I've been negligent. However, school just started back so probably in the next couple of weeks, I'll start back to Curves.

The 6 week program is something separate. I haven't done that, but they go over eating plans, etc. I think. The exercise program is great though. They have several machines (can't remember exactly how many) and you do 2 circuits of those. You stay on each machine 20 secs (again, rusty mind, but I think that's right). It sounds like a ridiculously short amount of time, but staying on them that amount of time, doing 2 circuits on the machines (resistance), works out to 20 mins (you do the math! ). Oh and they encourage you to go 3 times a week.

There's a changing room there, but I usually just change before I go so I can start right away. The women that run it are just oh so nice. Both of the ones I've met lost 60-100+ pounds and are so encouraging. The women clients are usually in their 40's to 60's. There are no guys!

What else can I tell you? I would say definitely visit and see what you think. The first time you go they give you a little training. After that, they're there and will coach you if they see you doing something wrong or if you ask for help. There's usually fun music playing and a voice in the background telling you when to change stations. People can chit chat as they go.

Hope this helps. I will say that I always feel better after I work out and I was definitely losing inches before I stopped for my surgery.

Let me know if you have other questions and I'll try to answer them.

Good luck!

[momlambert 77]

Thanks SO much, Crabcake. I'll go tomorrow and consider the costs. I'm assuming they have different plans for different costs and lengths of time (a month or a year, for example). I think I'm looking for a "trial membership" if they have such a thing. Anyway, thanks so much for your quick response. I need something other than walking every day. I got my 7th fill today and am at 3.1 in my 4 cc band so I'm energized and optimistic that the band will start helping me out with some restriction and subsequent results. Here's hoping!

[mistymoon 0]

Hi all. My name is Nancy and I will be banded onm Sept. 5th in Mexico. Self pay- I am wondering if I can join your group. I'm definitely over 50 - logging in at 65 makes me the oldest here that I have seen so far. Don't know if I like that honor. Like everyone I have lots of questions and worries but I have to do this. I want to lose between 120 and 130 lbs. Not only do I have age, BMI of 47 going on ...I had previous weight loss surgery in 1972. I lost all my weight but the proceedure I had was very dangerous (they don't do it anymore) and I had to have surgery in 1986 to reverse it. I gradually have gained all my weight back and more.:help:

I've been considering doing this for about 4 years but kept saying no because of Insurance isssues. But in Dec. we are going to Disney World with my grandaughters and I want to have energy enough to enjoy the trip. Two weeks ago I decided to do it and because it is Mexico I have 2 weeks to go. I am having it done by Dr. Ortiz. They require that I lose 15 lbs before the surgery and as of this morning I have lost 13. Oh good only 2 more to go - what can I eat..... NOT I have got to change all that OLD thinking.

Well thats me - except that I live in Southern OR :rain:just a few miles from the CA border and I hope to hear from anyone who is local, over 60 or just plain anybody.

Nance

[BJean 16]

I went to Curves for 3 years. I felt much, much better and finally got my arse off the couch. It helped a lot with not being so depressed and disconnected to other people after a move to another state.

The good things about Curves are that everything is low-impact, and it is easier and more interesting than most work out places where you just do everything on your own. You're in a big circle and it's pretty easy to start talking to the other women and everyone is usually in a good mood because they are getting some exercise.

I wound up getting tendonitis which caused me to be immobile for a while. By the time the tendonitis was better (6 months!) my knees were shot. Don't ask me why the arthritic knees happened so quickly, but I have talked to other people who have had similar experiences. I wound up getting the band because I was desperate for relief!!

I recommend Curves unless you are used to doing really strenuous exercises. If you are (like a friend of mine) it will seem way too easy for you. What I found after going to Curves for a couple of weeks, is that you will up your activity and intensity gradually. What seems so easy in the beginning can actually become much more difficult as you go along. Which is, of course, a good thing. Unless you damage something, that is.

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

I didn't like curves. I hated the music they played, and the fact that you can't go at your own speed. You have to change machines when they tell you to.

I much prefer my gym, but it is a bit more expensive. There is so much more variety there, too. A lot of people really do like curves though. I was just glad that I was able to get out of the contract that they made me sign.

[LLSibley 1]

Speaking of exercise, have any of you had experience with Curves? I've heard some good things about it and am thinking maybe that is what I need. I checked out their website and it talks about a 6-week weight loss program. what is that? Do you do that along with the exercise or is it a separate program? I may have to go check it out. We're staying with our daughter right now while our house is being finished and I saw a Curves down the street so I thought maybe now would be a good time to try it out. our house will be done Oct 12 so I could do the 6-week program. Anxious to hear...

I've done Curves and enjoyed it a lot. I quit because it was too far away and by the time my daycare kids left there was too much rushing to get there in time. The price of gas didn't help either. The weight loss program is a separate program through Curves and cost extra but I'v known lots of people who lost a lot on it. If there's one close to you I'd give it a try. They do require a year contract.

[IndioGirl55 32]

Hi all. My name is Nancy and I will be banded onm Sept. 5th in Mexico. Self pay- I am wondering if I can join your group. I'm definitely over 50 - logging in at 65 makes me the oldest here that I have seen so far. Don't know if I like that honor. Like everyone I have lots of questions and worries but I have to do this. I want to lose between 120 and 130 lbs. Not only do I have age, BMI of 47 going on ...I had previous weight loss surgery in 1972. I lost all my weight but the proceedure I had was very dangerous (they don't do it anymore) and I had to have surgery in 1986 to reverse it. I gradually have gained all my weight back and more.:help:

I've been considering doing this for about 4 years but kept saying no because of Insurance isssues. But in Dec. we are going to Disney World with my grandaughters and I want to have energy enough to enjoy the trip. Two weeks ago I decided to do it and because it is Mexico I have 2 weeks to go. I am having it done by Dr. Ortiz. They require that I lose 15 lbs before the surgery and as of this morning I have lost 13. Oh good only 2 more to go - what can I eat..... NOT I have got to change all that OLD thinking.

Well thats me - except that I live in Southern OR :rain:just a few miles from the CA border and I hope to hear from anyone who is local, over 60 or just plain anybody.

Nance

:welcome: Nancy aka Mistymoon... This is a great group and you will learn alot on this thread for us over 50 and on this site period.

Yes - you gotta change that too Old way of thinking. You are never too old to get heathly... And as to your age - it's just a number - we all are still young in our minds eye and none of us keep track of the age - we are just here to share our expericences (and we all have diff one than the younger ones) I hear Dr Ortiz is very good and come highly recommended by many - I have seen his name here on this board and I don't remember one bad thing being said about him

Again Welcom..

[NM Sunshine 1]

MistyMoon I'm 62 and will be 63 end of Nov. My age is what got me going on this real fast. I didn't want to pass the 'cut-off point and the pounds are not only unattractive, but I'm getting lots of co-morbities from the extra weight. High blood pressure, high triglicydes, gout, worsening asthema so on. I am about 80 pds overweight. I am only 5 ft tall so those 80 pds really show.

What kind of stomach surgery did you have in 72? Keep in touch, as I do want to hear how your surgery goes. Will you be in the hospital or at a surgery clinic.?

I'm about ready to set my date up with DR Gonzales in TJ.

[phyllser 3]

MistyMoon I'm 62 and will be 63 end of Nov. My age is what got me going on this real fast. I didn't want to pass the 'cut-off point and the pounds are not only unattractive, but I'm getting lots of co-morbities from the extra weight. High blood pressure, high triglicydes, gout, worsening asthema so on. I am about 80 pds overweight. I am only 5 ft tall so those 80 pds really show.

What kind of stomach surgery did you have in 72? Keep in touch, as I do want to hear how your surgery goes. Will you be in the hospital or at a surgery clinic.?

I'm about ready to set my date up with DR Gonzales in TJ.

I have a lot more to lose than you, but also 5 ft tall with BD in Nov, but I'll be 64 this birthday. You are the full-timer, right? Are you taking the RV to MX when you have your surgery?

You are in SF area now? Our son is in the Navy, currently living at Moffett Field in Mountain View. We usually spend a week or so there on our way south (and back north.) We recently relocated from OK to WA. Its been a cold, rainy summer here and I am SO ready to be back in Indiogirl's "neighborhood"!!

[BJean 16]

Denise- I totally agree about the music at Curves!! Fortunately I found one that did their own thing with the music. It was a younger crowd and they didn't put up with all those oldies and religious music. It was a huge improvement over the first Curves I joined! There was one particularly grating song, something like MY GOD IS AN AWESOME GOD. Oh puleeze...