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Re: 61 yr. old grandma looking for support

Sweet Cowgirl — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 03:26:48 GMT

Hi Ladies

I'm not even 20 years old but i wanted to tell you when i seen ya'll had started a post for older ladies i got excited! I hope and pray when i get yalls age i will still be healthy and skinny. My family has a lot of heath problems so i'm trying my best to start young and watch my weight right now im 117( but havent been all my life just lost 43 pounds so you do the math!). So Just wanted to tell ya"ll i love reading ya'lls post and ya'll can do it keep up the good work!

With Much Love,

Chrisitn

Re: 61 yr. old grandma looking for support

LLee — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:28:53 GMT

Hi Everyone! I've been on SF 10 weeks and it DOES work! I really "tried" the first 7 wks, but honestly the past 3 wks I haven't exercised ANY and have been eating more at dinnertime...and snacking too much. I gained back 2 lbs recently! (ugh!) I'm 5'8" and started SF at 176, and currently weigh 169. Basically I lose 1 lb a week until recently. Last year I gained 15 lbs! (emotional eater!)

When I don't have time to cook, I eat Lean Cuisine or Healthy Choice dinners. I think most of them are under 500 cal. When I started the plan I was eating a meal bar for brkfst, meal bar & half a sandwich at lunch, 500 cal dinner and 3 snacks throughout the day. I eat the 100 cal snacks, yogurt, popcorn, or fruit. For my chocolate cravings I eat a SF snack bar, fat-free chocolate pudding, or chocolate rice cakes. And sometimes I eat half of a candy bar & let hubby eat the rest! LOL!

I wanted to let all of you know that there is an awesome thread under the "staying motivated" forum for 50 & up people. I read a few of the messages and they are a very dedicated, positive group of ladies! Very encouraging to each other and very welcoming of newcomers. :)

When I exercise, I walk around my neighborhood vs going to a gym. It gives me a LOT of energy and I need that to chase my toddler! haha! (I'm almost 40) I have a few dvd's of Leslie Sansone called "walk a Mile" and they are GREAT! But I enjoy walking outdoors and try to go 2 miles, when I can. I wish each one of you the very BEST success with your weigh loss efforts!! Each of us CAN DO THIS!! When you gain weight like I did, DON'T QUIT....start over the next day and "forgive" yourself. I think the key to losing weight is forgiving ourselves and starting back over the next day! Leigh :)

Re: 61 yr. old grandma looking for support

jpattyjack — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 03:38:56 GMT

Hi,

My name is Jackie and I need support also. I have been wanting to lose weight for a while now. I am 57 and need to lose for my health if nothing else. I have been on several different "Diets". The last one I tried was Weight Watchers and it is great but I have to count points. I have done Slim fast before but it seems to be even better now. The one great thing about this program is it is free. Everything else cost. I am a grandma of 9. I work from home and love it. I have had my own business for almost a year now. My business keeps me in a chair so I need to do something. Look forward to making new friends.

Thanks,

Jackie

I live in Killeen, Texas

Re: 61 yr. old grandma looking for support

lcniles — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 18:11:14 GMT

you started about a month before me -- how is it working? doesn't it suck that its so much harder to loose as we get older...I'll be 60 <gasp> next July.

Not too sure about this forum thing -- maybe direct email would be better?

let me know...

Re: 61 yr. old grandma looking for support

sharon53 — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 01:56:39 GMT

Hi,

I am a grandmother of 4 too and I turned 55 this year as well. I am so very uncomfortable with my weight right now. I went to Curves about 2 years ago and got down to a size 12 a felt so good about my self. Well I canceled and put in a new kitchen and then something happened before I knew it I was up to a size 18. I just signed up tonight to do something good for myself. I need some encouragement too. So maybe we can help each other. I work full time and I don't have time to fix alot of cooked foods. I need easy and not much time to prepare foods. My husband has diabetes and I have been watching our foods closely. But the weight just will not come off. I need to get some activity in my day. Was on Slim-Fast along time ago. But never had the luxury of the computer then and the tools they have now. Looking to start a new routine for my health as well as my husbands.

Re: 61 yr. old grandma looking for support

anae — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 19:58:52 GMT

Hi,

I just registed for the program. I just turned 55 on Oct. 9th and getting frustrated with my recent weight gain. 2 years ago I lost 50 lbs when I joined LA Weight Loss. Once I finished the program I thought I could do it on my own and did for a while and now I've gained 15 lbs back. I still fit in some of my clothes but the thought of gaining all that weight back has totally depressed me. I go to a water aerobics class at least 2 a week and I think I'm watching what I eat but apparently that is not working. I need some support, advice and any opinions on this program, if it works or not.

Ana

Re: 61 yr. old grandma looking for support

Moonmom — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:15:14 GMT

I, too, am a grandma looking for support, About 10 years ago, I lost 70 pounds by eating sensibly,cutting down on fat, drinking losts of water and EXERCISING or WALKING everyday. I was doing well and I told a friend, "if I ever go back to the way I was eating- kick me." Well, I did and she didn't so 10 years later here I am, not heavier than ever but defiinitely in the worse shape of my life, I took my measurements on Monday and whoaaaaaa- not pretty! I've never had an accurate self-image of myself and was really surprised to be that big (in numbers). So Monday started the diet for the rest of my life--I usually don't last this long but I haven't felt hungry and I feel good exercising. I have 2 herniated discs in my back and when I'm hurting I don't want to move. I've walked 30 minutes and was surprised that I could last that long AND function at work that night, (I work 4 hours -standing- at a pharmacy). We have grown-ups and a 7-yr old in the house so I have alot of housework I like gardening too, And reading, but I'm saving that for evenings.I'd love to hear from you.

Re: 61 yr. old grandma looking for support

maezy — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:35:10 GMT

Hi, hope things are going well for you today. I am trying to get some cleaning done before my grandkids come for a while this afternoon. I ate a bowl of ice cream last night! I should have e-mailed you before I ate. I had a sf. meal replacement bar for breakfast this morning. I need to get some healthy things in the house so when I need to eat for comfort, stress or whatever I will at least be putting something good in. If you have any suggestions on what to do I would love to hear them! Have a good day:)

Re: 61 yr. old grandma looking for support

artistgrandma — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:03:28 GMT

Hi! I have one of those husbands too. He does have a weight problem but it doesn't matter to him as much. I'm sure my feet pain has a lot to do with my weight too. I broke them when I was carrying an armload down my basement stairs (couldn't see my feet) and missed the last couple steps and hit the cement floor. Spent the summer in casts and a wheelchair. That was awkward. Gained a lot of weight sitting. I do well during the day, getting better each day. Let's sit down and email everytime we want to eat something we shouldn't!? I am a comfort eater too. Have a good day!

Re: 61 yr. old grandma looking for support

maezy — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 02:13:55 GMT

I think part of my back pain is weight related. The chiropractor says that I have a slight curve to the spine that will bring pain but I know from experience the heavier I get the more trouble I seem to have with my back. I don't mind getting older, I would just like to feel good and have some energy again. I know that if I could get 50 lbs. off, I would feel like a spring chicken again, ha!As for the Slimfast, I do pretty good during the day. My hubby has a big bowl of ice cream or something every night and I struggle with eating something healthy while he is scarfing down his 1000 calorie treat. He has never had to worry about what he eats. He says if you want to lose weight just don't eat as much and that should take care of it, well duh! I just need some support from someone who knows the struggle and perhaps uses food as comfort and not just to supply their bodies with fuel.

How in the world did you break both ankles! I can't imagine.

Re: 61 yr. old grandma looking for support

artistgrandma — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:22:30 GMT

Hi, I babysit for 2 of my granddaughters 2 days a week and they keep me moving. They are 2 and 6. I can understand wanting to walk but I, too haven't been doing much. I broke both ankles last year and they both are full of arthritis now. I want to feel better so am doing slimfast. I started last week also but am having a rough time. It's nice to communicate with someone who can relate. I have been an artist/framer for almost 40 years. I love painting and drawing animals and am doing portraits of my granddaughters now. I've done lots of "pet portraits". Everyone loves their pets. Thank you for replying...let's keep in touch.

Re: 61 yr. old grandma looking for support

maezy — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:01:28 GMT

Hi, I'm Maezy and am an over 50 grandma too. I just started last week and am having a rough time getting started. I like to walk for exercise, but am kind of down in my back right now so I haven't been doing much. Hopefully I will be feeling better soon and can start moving again. Tell me about your artistry.

61 yr. old grandma looking for support

artistgrandma — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:44:06 GMT

looking for women my age for support