older generation

[Barb sugarfree!]

Do older people get good results with the FTS?  I am over 60 and even though I feel much better without the "white stuff" (sugar & carbs  )  my weight loss has been minimal    My stomach has gone down and my "big" clothes fit better    But I wonder will it take me a little longer to lose more pounds?

[Rena]

I consider myself the "older generation" these days. Ha! I turn 47 tomorrow, so can I be in this club?

[shawn116]

Happy Birthday Rena!!   


Hi Sugarfree.... I'm not sure that age has anything to do with it, but maybe life changes.  I guess what I mean is the hormone changes in the body as we age or in certain cases of health issues.  I'm not a doc though...just guessing  

[joagain]

Well Barb I am going to be 50 . I think that everything slows down as we age  But I think the more off & on  diets  we have been on in our lives has more to do with it then age . Plus we are women which makes it even slower . Just keep on doing what your are doing and dont get on the scale . The scale will get you discouarged more then it will help .
I am glad that Doug covered it a little more in the new book . A few folks lose very fast but if you ask on the forum most do not . It is a lifestyle change that makes you healthy and aong with that comes weight loss .
 I know we all came here to lose weight 30 pounds in 30 days ,but found something much more important then the number !!!

[suzlyn454]

Happy Birthday Rena!

[Andrea]

I'm 59 and losing steadily but slowly.  I don't have a specific goal weight but I'm not going to change much once I get there so I'm just enjoying the journey. 

[Doug Varrieur]

My Mom lost 50 pounds at age 76. She had to cut way down on her carb intake to do it, 10 or less per day. Your metabolism slows as you age, you can crank it up with additional activity or cut back on carbs or both 

Happy Birthday Rena 

[umpa]

I find when people aren't losing pounds they are losing inches.Take your measurements.You should feel your clothes getting looser

[mouseissue]

Happy birthday Rena!

[mouseissue]

Hi Barb!

I just turned 60 last month and have been living the FTS lifestyle for quite some time.

Men tend to lose faster than women due to higher testosterone levels (which make the metabolism go faster).
However, anyone will lose their excess FAT if they abide by the FTS rules.

My weight has not changed much for the past couple of months. But I have lost inches.
I attribute this to having some physically intense work to do around our property.
I guess I've been building muscle (which weighs more than FAT).

Always remember that this is a lifestyle.
And that if you go back to your old lifestyle, your health will begin to suffer and weight will come on.

No two of us are alike and we will each lose at our own rate.
So just be patient... The weight will come off in due time.

[Barb sugarfree!]

Thanks everyone for the input.  Will continute on FTS.  Love the way I feel    and that is a plus. 

[sweeties]

I too am from the older generation and loving it. I am losing weight slowly and think (guessing) that I am eating dinner late when the grandchildren go home and then falling asleep early from being tired from the grandchildren so its like eating before bed. Catch 22 

[mouseissue]

I too am from the older generation and loving it. I am losing weight slowly and think (guessing) that I am eating dinner late when the grandchildren go home and then falling asleep early from being tired from the grandchildren so its like eating before bed. Catch 22 

Hi sweeties!

Never allow yourself to become hungry.
It will trigger your body's survival defense mechanisms and slow (or stop) weight loss.

It's not a good idea to eat and go right to bed frequently.
The stomach needs time to begin the digestion process in a somewhat upright position.
If not, you could be flirting with a future case of acid reflux... Not fun!