Just wondering if it takes longer to lose weight because of slower metabolism. I realize this is a lifestyle change for the better, but I am still hoping to lose weight. I have 75 lbs. to lose.
Over 55 club
gingersmommy
(Marianne)
#22
Thank you so much; I find the people here are very welcoming, inclusive, supportive and knowledgeable.
gingersmommy
(Marianne)
#24
Wow, congratulations! Very encouraging. Donāt know if you have Planet Fitness where you are, however, I was a member there fr several years. My husband, who has always been very fit, goes three times a week and works out in our basement on the off days. Anyway, what I loved about Planet Fitness was the 30-minute Workout. It has a circuit of ten weight machines designed to target a different part of your body. You rotate machines one at a time for a minute, with minute rest, a minute of stepping to your own pace, and then a minute on the next machine and so one. Thirty minutes and you have done a complete weight and aerobic circuit, to your own level of weight. I felt fit and strong then but then got lazy and went less and less, gained weight, and eventually stopped. Good luck.
gingersmommy
(Marianne)
#25
Has anyone tried botox? I know a lot of the wrinkles from weight loss are due to less volume in the face, but I have been getting botox for several years for my frown lines (glabella) and also my crows feet. I can still emote, however, I just look more relaxed over all. Not the cheapest thing to do but for those who can or who can cut corners in other areas, I recommend it. I feel young and am going down kicking and screaming.
Screenack
(less is more, more or less)
#27
Yea, it might sound self-serving with my admin role, but this forum is refreshingly civil, unlike the bulk of the internet. The admins are active here, trying to keep potshots to a dull roar.
It used to be said; āNever discuss religion or politicsā As we know, what we eat is the third leg of the taboo stool.
Yet, in charity, it is possible.
Regina
(Empress of the Unexpected)
#28
I havenāt, but good to know you got great results. Iāve had laser work done - and that is very effective on blood vessels, moles, dark spots, etc. I have considered fillers. Just waiting for the budget to catch up!
JohnH
(John)
#29
Iām 61. Started when I was 60. I am in month 6. I expected this to be a 3-year journey back to a healthy weight, and if I averaged 1 pound a week weight loss, that would get me to my ideal goal in 2 years, 8 months.
I view it as a permanent lifestyle change and not a thing Iām going to be doing for a while and then going back to eating how I did before.
I have lost more quickly than I expected, so that is good, but I am still working on developing the long-term habits that I need to make it permanent.
However, I am male, donāt have diabetes or pre-diabetes, and seem to respond well to this way of eating, so you should not compare yourself or your results to me. Everyoneās journey will be different.
My recommendations, based on what I have observed in myself from past attempts, and from looking at some of the threads where people are struggling:
- Use food as a source of fuel and nutrition for your body
- Eat when truly physically hungry
- Eat enough to satisfy the hunger but not more than that
- Donāt use food as a drug to treat anxiety, stress, depression, nervousness, boredom.
- Donāt succumb to social pressures to eat, or to eat particular foods.
- Donāt let the clock tell you that it is time to eat
- Donāt eat solely for a pleasurable sensation, unless you are already physically hungry. You can still enjoy eating, but donāt eat just for enjoyment.
- Donāt look for ways or opportunities to ācheat.ā That implies you havenāt fully internalized your new habits and are looking for excuses to go back to your prior ways.
JohnH
(John)
#31
Iāll let you know how that works out in late 2020, though itāll be on a Saturday, not a Sunday. I promised myself cake and ice cream on my 63rd birthday if I was at or under my goal weight by then.
Alex99
#32
I deny it.
I was able to get into keto first try, no issues, complications or stalls. But a bunch of stumbles here there and everywhere. Nothing major too much of this, too little of that ā¦
Actually now that I feel 20 years younger maybe I can stop denying it. So yes I am 56 years young.
crawdad47
(Will Larson)
#33
Hi, everyone,
Iām 71 years old. Never really worried about weight much until age 35 or so, when a certain insidious creep began, maybe 10 lbs per decade, and by early 60s I touched 200 briefly, and experienced some hypertension and possible prediabetes. At about this time I read Good Calories, Bad Calories and began paring down the carbs, but itās been maybe a 10 year process of education at the university of podcast. I find that following people like Rhonda Patrick, Peter Attia, and the researchers they interview about CVD, diabetes, and Alzheimers is quite motivating, as is monitoring my ketones and glucose with the KetoMojo gizmo. Joined up with the two keto dudes a bit over a year ago. Richardās scientific viewpoint is appealing to me. Anyhow, Iām maintaining around 170 Ā±5 these days, and keeping in ketosis makes it easier to eat in a narrow window.
Thanks to all for posting, as the community helps to resist cultural cues, even for a lurker such as myself.
Will
Screenack
(less is more, more or less)
#34
Hrmā¦ <meaning; Iām pondering out loud in my admin role>
This probably is in the wrong category. I interpret ātips from the oldiesā to mean people who have been living low-carb for several years. This is particularly true, since the parent category is āNewbies." And, reading the description, yes, thatās what it is. In that context, a 20-something can impart low-carb wisdom to the 50-something neophyte.
What does everyone think of a ā50+ clubā or some such category under āCommunity?" Weāll at least understand references to Gilliganās Islandā¦ 
Ejones1961
(Emmett Jones)
#35
Iām 57. Been doing Keto since April 1, have lost 80 lbs. weight loss has slowed down but Iām sticking with it
swirlysunburst
(Kath Galvin)
#37
Yes, Iām in my 50ās and have been keto since last Motherās Day. Keto was my gift to myself to take care of me in a new way. I donāt know how much Iāve lost and I donāt track or count. But I keep feeling and seeing little changes, slow and steady. I do know Iāve had to retire a few sizes of clothes and I can move through life easier.
This year Iāve added in more movement with Nia Technique, a barefoot fusion of dance, healing and martial arts. Itās very gentle on the joints and I can move at my own ability. I love that it is a healing way to move and there is science behind it.
Nia and Keto together have dovetailed so nicely for me, I hope to share my journey with others. Iām pretty low key on the forum, but wanted to share. Thanks for all the supportive posts, folks.
Dta
(David Anderson)
#38
Hi, 65 here, started keto dec 3,2018. Got in good ketosis fairly soon after starting keto! My starting weight was #283. As of 3/2/2019 #235. Itermitant fasting 18/6. Or 20/4. Track my carbs & blood! I recently did a 4 day fast. Water and electrolytes, this went great. I still did cardio & light strength training! So over all it has worked well for me! (Waiting fo my resent blood work to come back! 