Hi over60!
Congrats on wanting to take care of yourself. And thanks for being a part of EmpowHer's community! So glad you decided to post and ask this ultra-important question. I agree with everything Alison said. Losing weight gets tougher as we age, but the thing to remember, I think, is that you CAN do it!
Here's an article about my own struggles, being smaller in stature like you, I can definitely relate. Only having 20-ish pounds to lose can sound easy, but it's super tough for us, I know: https://www.empowher.com/healthy-eating/content/christine-jeffries-about-lose-it
Just to reiterate some of Alison's points: Do what you love, modify your nutrition plan as needed (cut down on those bad carbs and other bad habits where ever you can), and most importantly--stick with it. If you haven't been active in the past, start small with only 10-15min. of walking, for example, but build on it as your body's tolerance for activity grows, and trust it will. You may want to dedicate a notebook or online resource like SparkPeople, Daily Plate, My Calorie Counter, etc. to keeping track of what your progress. An online resource also may help you connect with like-minded people working toward the similar weight loss goals. Adopt whatever plan you decide on as your new lifestyle. We all know fad diets and pills don't work, and can be risky depending on your health. Talk with your doctor or nurse practitioner, she/he will have excellent resources and ideas to help you in your particular case.
Can't wait to learn of your progress!
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Hi over60!
Congrats on wanting to take care of yourself. And thanks for being a part of EmpowHer's community! So glad you decided to post and ask this ultra-important question. I agree with everything Alison said. Losing weight gets tougher as we age, but the thing to remember, I think, is that you CAN do it!
Here's an article about my own struggles, being smaller in stature like you, I can definitely relate. Only having 20-ish pounds to lose can sound easy, but it's super tough for us, I know: https://www.empowher.com/healthy-eating/content/christine-jeffries-about-lose-it
Just to reiterate some of Alison's points: Do what you love, modify your nutrition plan as needed (cut down on those bad carbs and other bad habits where ever you can), and most importantly--stick with it. If you haven't been active in the past, start small with only 10-15min. of walking, for example, but build on it as your body's tolerance for activity grows, and trust it will. You may want to dedicate a notebook or online resource like SparkPeople, Daily Plate, My Calorie Counter, etc. to keeping track of what your progress. An online resource also may help you connect with like-minded people working toward the similar weight loss goals. Adopt whatever plan you decide on as your new lifestyle. We all know fad diets and pills don't work, and can be risky depending on your health. Talk with your doctor or nurse practitioner, she/he will have excellent resources and ideas to help you in your particular case.
July 1, 2010 - 8:59amCan't wait to learn of your progress!
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