Newbie

[MsFickle]

Hi I am a newbie age 55 been through the dreaded menopause and I am now overweight with a jelly belly, started C25K six weeks ago but very disappointed I have not lost weight. I eat healthy lots of fruit etc drink plenty of water but still resemble a jelly, next step download strength and flex and I would welcome any tips from anyone please 😀

[Realfoodieclub]

The Stregnth and flex podcasts compliment the C25k, some people do the whole podcasts including the walk some if us have done just the indivudual exercises. With the C25K it can take to wk 7 onwards for the weight to start changing in the scales but you will be changing shape before then. Stick with it, it will eventually happen. Let us kniw how you get in with the Stregnth and flex.

[Mum2_one]

Hi Heartlesstroll, have you measured your inch loss, as you may have developed more muscle, which weighs more, but measures less. Have your clothes become loose? Don't know about your plan, can see it's nhs recommended, do you have more energy, is your skin improved? Check that you're not drinking too much water or taking too much salt-as this will make you retain water, and not excrete it. If your blood pressure is coming down you're doing great. I have a fitness dvd which has various excercises, but some are too high impact for me. Don't set yourself unrealistic goals, enjoy what you do, if it becomes a chore, it is harder to continue. This needs to be part of a lifestyle change for your future, your body is a Masterpiece of design and engineering, be kind to it and you, love it, love you :)..

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6 weeks is a tiny amount of time in terms of long term health and physical benefits and changes. What makes you lose weight and stay healthy when young are different when older. Older women need to be doing some basic weight training (resistance) work. Lean muscle burn more calories than fat and it's that lean muscle that drops away from women as they get older leading to them getting out of shape so you need to focus more on that I feel. Strength training also improves bone density. There is a great book called Body Sculpting Bible for Women which is really helpful background to this and gives break in programs for people who work out at home with a set of adjustable dumbbells. But you can also join a gym if you need it and can't stand working out alone. There are loads of fantastic older females to follow on Instagram too who are doing strength training and fitness. Also don't beat yourself up, if you try to change your activity plus food all in one hit that is a big ask of anyone, do it incrementally. Start with getting the physical activity right then start address healthier eating slowly over time. And remember anything you do/improve is better than nothing. Good luck!