Aging gracefully

[GeTsKiNnEy2020]

I'm a want-a-be bodybuilder. I know at my age that idea doesn't sound possible. However, I follow beautiful strong and youthful 70 and 80 year old women who would beg to differ. I regularly go to the gym, yet haven't kicked the healthy eating habit into practice. I am a mother of six young men and a grandmother of two little ones. Anyone, who would like to join me in this journey is welcome.

[Tiggerr]

Welcome Getskinny.

Look around and there are many challenges and events that you can join in with.

Best of luck!

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone]

Hello, GeTsKiNnEy2020, and welcome 😊

Have you decided on a plan yet? I suggest you steer clear of diets as, by their nature, they're time limited and I think most of us are aiming for a healthy weight for life.

As you explore the forum, you'll meet members following a variety of plans and they will be happy to answer your questions.

This is a busy place with loads of support and information to help you on your way and we've put everything you need into this Welcome Newbies post. healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh... I recommend joining a weekly weigh in and using the Daily Diary.

Please also read this information about security/privacy, especially as you have left your post unlocked and have shared a photo healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

To make the most of the forum, join in with activities, read and reply to posts, ask questions and encourage others – it will all pay off for you 😊

[S11m]

Hi, GeTsKiNnEy2020 , welcome.

I am 70, and I do a little body-weight exercise to prevent muscle loss and keep me toned. I try to keep fit rather than get fitter.

Getting too lean when you are elderly tends to have a detrimental effect on all-cause mortality.

Almost all of the available data is in relation to BMI (it seems that the optimal BMI for longevity is about 27) but, what matters is body-fat percentage.

My BMI is 26, and my body-fat is 15%.