Messages By: ready_able

I am hopeful some other seniors with a similar desire will join me in seeking good exercise routines and motivation for the young at heart.  We do have limitations and safety must be a priority, but let us share information and ideas about fitness for US. Perhaps Dr. Phil will guide us to a suitable destination when we look eagarly at his boot camp results without hope of participating.

ready_able

I do like and need to have protein in my diet plus fruit but am concerned that the grain carbs cause me to gain and I realize the need for the B vitamins and minerals that I may be missing. 

Would like to welcome all older folks with similar concerns to share information with me.

ready_able

P. S.  Dr. Phil, you are very welcome too although I realize you may not understand the concerns and needs of an 80 year old.  :)

Hi Jo

Not at all afraid of carbs.  My diet is full of fruits, vegetables, nuts, dairy products, more grains in the winter than now and protein always.  If I have any fear it is of my enjoyment of the bad carbs containing way too much refined sugar and the unhealthy fats.  Those I have no use for but they are always a temptation.

Healthy eating and activity within my ability is my aim but I am not perfect.  Not American either.

Hi There,

Room for one more?  I am completely lost on this board and may never find my way back here again but I would like to.

I am 80, young at heart and mind and still trying to get the bod to match the spirit.  I am looking forward to find out how you all manage this weight loss thing.  Have the book - pass on the boot camp but need to work out.  What are you gals doing?

Found you again and will give you a little information.

First, I will find my Dr. Phil Book and begin reading.

Next, my exercise for upper body will be limited for the time being but not for long.  I will get a pacemaker on Friday - day surgery, and start reading.  Walking and Pilates on the Ball should also be on my menu next week.

For the rest of this week I am run ragged getting my den in order and everything caught up to take a few easy days after the surgery.

Will check in tomorrow to see what you have in mind.  I would like to lose 25 pounds, how about the rest of you.

AJ

Found you again and will give you a little information.

First, I will find my Dr. Phil Book and begin reading.

Next, my exercise for upper body will be limited for the time being but not for long.  I will get a pacemaker on Friday - day surgery, and start reading.  Walking and Pilates on the Ball should also be on my menu next week.

For the rest of this week I am run ragged getting my den in order and everything caught up to take a few easy days after the surgery.

Will check in tomorrow to see what you have in mind.  I would like to lose 25 pounds, how about the rest of you.

AJ

Thanks Joy,

I am anxious to get going and reclaim fitness and get rid of some weight.  What have you all been doing and how is the weight loss going.  I am excited to be here and tired of hearing, "you don't want to lose weight at your age".  What exercises do you do? and how is the diet working?  Have not started it yet and am ready for any suggestions - do they have suggested menus?

Hi Delores,

Glad to have met you all and hope we can shed some pounds together.  My surgery will not set me back and I will begin Monday.  I want to keep up with you gals so can you give me an outline of how you all work together to do and report what works?

aj

You are such a great group.  Monday I will be raring to go (on the computer) not quite running laps.  What do you all do?