I'm a 50+ loser. Again.
I lost 72lbs after my son was born way back in the olden days of my late 20s. Considering I lived on coffee, cheerios, low fat microwave popcorn, and magaritas every weekend, I really don't how I did it.
I quit smoking 2 years ago and gained 40 (in about 5 weeks - I'm not exaggerating - hostess cupcakes are yummy when you feel like you want to die). That 40lbs was on top of the 30 or so I'd accumulated from all the beer, California car bombs, and endless hours playing computer games during the second coming of my adolescence in my 30s. Hey I was suddenly single. Time for some fun (finally)!!
At 40 things apparently don't work like they did at 28. Still having a hard time wrapping my (seemingly) 28 year old, if that, brain around that one. Grow old gracefully? No. I'm not growing old. Ever.
It took me 15 months to lose 45lbs. It's a really good thing I'm the most stubborn person on the face of the earth. I don't take no when I don't want to take no. Period.
My waist measurement increasing while the scale wouldn't budge, even though I was low cal, no sugar or bad carbs to speak of for a year, and working out 90 minutes a day, was more than I could handle. I knew there was something wrong. My Dr was no help. I think most simply see the (fat) number on the scale and go on eat less/exercise more autopilot. When I told her how much time I spent in the gym, I got the wide-eyed, "Really"? A few times. Given her reaction, I'm fairly sure she didn't believe me. She told me to eat more veggies and sent me home.
So, I started doing research. I've discovered the brilliance of adjusting macro nutrient ratios, not relying on cashews and string cheese for 10% of too few calories for protein, whey (not quite as yummy as hostess cupcakes but...), and something more than 12lb weights! :p
I'm aiming for 26ish more. Still trying to adjust the diet & workout but it seems like things are headed in the right direction.
I'm happy to have found this place!