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[Janet72]

Hi, I'm 61 and weigh 12.7 . I'm hoping to lose 2 stone by eating healthily & doing more walking. Exercise is not for me as I have back problems . So Hey Ho off we go !!

[Dolce]

Welcome, Janet! Sounds like you have a good plan. I weigh the same as you and would love to lose 2 stone too. Ther's no reason for me not to exercise except there are never enough hours in the day and I am lazy!

I do go to the gym occasionally but not enough to make a difference, so I'm determined to increase the exercise and eat less.

Do you have a particular diet plan, or are you just planning to be healthy?

[Janet72 in reply to Dolce]

I've managed to lose 2 st before on two separate occasions ( and put it back on) but that was at slimming clubs......& Im Getting older !

I'm just eating healthily x

[Stephb]

Welcome, good luck Keep us updated

[Janet72 in reply to Stephb]

Thank you x

[Jenever]

Welcome and good luck,

I think you've made a wise decision in choosing a healthy eating plan instead of a diet, have you looked at the NHS 12 week plan? I found it very easy and even enjoyable.

I don't do any exercise, as in I don't go to the gym or work out, like you I have a back problem and I'm also your age, but I do quite a bit of walking and my everyday life is active enough without going to the gym.

Best wishes to you I'm sure you'll have the success you want.

[Janet72]

Thank you , I've not found the twelve week plan yet !

[Zest Healthy BMI in reply to Janet72]

Hi Janet,

Welcome! If you'd like to find the NHS 12 week plan, here is a direct link to the downloadable pages:

nhs.uk/Livewell/weight-loss...

Wishing you success in your weight loss journey.

Lowcal

[Janet72 in reply to Zest]

Thanks that's great, I've added it to my home screen x

[nhs2015]

Janet, I am a few months short of 69 going on 40. Having done the 12 week plan and C25K. I can run 6k+ Or 5K in 38 minutes when I could not run for 30 seconds. I am on and off doing Stretch and Flex and working on a 100 push up challenge. (So far I can do 12 bench push up only) 😂 but who cares, I will get there one day.

My motto is one step at a time. Small goals.

So go for it. Today is the first day of your new wonderful life.

[denvajade]

Hi there welcome! I am 63 and have started the around the world challenge walking 8 kms a day, never thought it possible but bought myself a Fitbit and up to 42 kms in 5 days. Might be worth a try.x

[Janet72 in reply to denvajade]

That's fantastic, I love walking x

[denvajade in reply to Janet72]

For me it is I have RA, fibromyalgia, chronic depression and a liver issue AND put on too much weight. I am hoping this will work for me.