Hi -
I'm 56 years old and I've been on WW (this time
) since Jan 99. I've lost about 70 lbs (varies from 68-71) in that time, and have about 25 more to goal. I've found it much, much slower to lose this time, but I am losing. The slowness may be related to HRT, but whatever the reason, I definitely am not losing as quickly as I did the last time I did WW (in my late 30's)
The keys for me are this:
PERSISTANCE I must just keep at it, whether I'm losing or not. THe only alternative is being fat - and I'm not going back there!!
MOVEMENT Exercise is something that has really helped. I've never worn a size 12 at 170 lbs, but I do now. Exercise has helped reshape my body and let me look smaller (and isn't that a large part of our goal?). I also take heart in the fact that it's also helping me to maintain my bone density, and ward off osteoporosis and arthritis. Staying stong and flexible is a goal for me, especially after seeing my mother, grandmother and MIL age significantly.
VARIETY This goes along with the other two. I need variety in the foods I eat and the exercise I do. I hate being bored - it leads (for me) to overeating. Therefore, I try to keep variety in the foods I eat and in the things I do to keep my body strong and flexible. I have been doing aerobics 2-3 times a week this winter, and also running on a treadmill. Besides this I try to do a weights workout 2x a week (I like Strong Women Stay Young or Strong Women Stay Strong
http://www.strongwomen.com )
THere are lots of us here with positive encouragement here, but the final decision is up to you - slow or not, weight loss is better for your health.