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[toofat4me]

I am a 66 year old granny and my metabolism is non-existing! Please help!

[moreless Administrator SS Supercook 7 stone]

Hi and welcome, tfm

It was this post that headed me in the right direction and maybe it will do the same for you?

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

I'd like to invite you to join our Newbie Club, which we hope will be a good place for you to connect with members, who are also just starting out. If you just post a few words to introduce yourself and respond to others there, you'll soon break the ice. Here's the link

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

You'll find all the information you need to navigate the forum in the header, so please take the time to read it carefully.

Wishing you all the best

[Lippysue 6lbs]

Hello toofat4me. I am a 62 year old granny. It does seem to get more difficult as we get older doesn't it? I can't eat a fraction of what I did 30 years ago. So my theory is to pack as much nutrition into as few calories as possible. So I get more bang for my buck because we also need to look after ourselves more at our age.

Apparently exercise boosts metabolism but I am very bad at exercise, a walk with the dog is as good as it gets.

[IndigoBlue61 in reply to Lippysue]

I agree with you Lippysue i am also eating much less than I was, so try to eat 90% of my calories in nutrient dense food

I have managed to boost my exercise a little by getting an exercise bike, it gets a bit dull but I read my phone or watch TV. I have to set quite high these days and can get quite a good burn!

One of my objectives for 2018 is get outside on a real bike 😊

[Beechnuts in reply to Lippysue]

Like your dog picture, is it a springer or King Charles, sorry picture a bit small.I look after two springers but only get to walk them when they sleep over, It’s so lovely to take them on the downs trotting along so happy tails wagging.

[Lippysue 6lbs in reply to Beechnuts]

Hi, he is a King Charles spaniel. Now 10 years old which is getting on for a King Charles but still loves his walks and running after a ball.

[toofat4me in reply to Lippysue]

I am going to walk with my dog too!

[Beechnuts in reply to toofat4me]

What breed of dog have you got .?

[YellowRose55]

Welcome to the forum. Good luck with your first week.

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone]

Gosh. another one just the wrong side of 65! I've just replied to Beechnuts who has just re-joined here. It might be worthwhile linking up and working together, as well as with Lippysue . I can see it's going to be a good years for us senior members of the forum.

Good luck, get involved here and share the ups and downs. You'll find it very supportive

[Beechnuts]

Welcome toofat4me yes I think my metabolism has gone AWOL as well. But I have a friend our age with newly diagnosed diabetes she has started walking everyday, just short walks to shops etc. And has lost 2st and been taken off her meds Dr is so pleased with her. There is hope for us all.

[toofat4me]

That sounds wonderful. My goal is to start walking too! Hope it will help me too!