Over 50

[Jerry02]

I have been struggling withy weight for years. I started putting on weight when I started depression medication. Now I'm over 50 still battling obesity. Growing up I was very active,but that has decreased due arthritis and joint replacements. I'm starting a new year looking for support from others.

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone]

Hello Jerry02 and welcome to the forum

You'll find plenty of company, support and ideas here: just do some exploring around the forum and join in wherever interests you. If you follow this link healthunlocked.com/weight-l... you'll find all our clubs and activities.

Do you have a plan, or any idea of what changes you'd like to make?

[Jerry02 2023 December in reply to BridgeGirl]

I want to learn yogaIncrease my walking

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone in reply to Jerry02]

I hope you can find a yoga class locally, and walking is free! With your arthritis, I expect you'll need to build up the exercise gradually, and maybe get advice from your physio or doctor.

I meant to say, the forum is pretty quiet at present, for obvious reasons 🎄🎁🎅

[Jerry02 2023 December in reply to BridgeGirl]

Good morning BridgeGirl and All. It's been a few days since I have had a post. I have my Dr visit Saturday to discuss my MRI report. I'm having lower back pain and what's thought to be a nerve impingement and degenerative disc disease so it imperative I lose about 50 pounds. I've began to be able to resume my walking and yoga with Adrienne. I'm own medication which has greatly relieved some of the pain and numbness. I'm sure they will send me to a neurologist. So please keep me in your prayers.

Everyone have an awesome day!

Racquel xx

[Jerry02 2023 December]

That's fine I'm learning my way around the site.

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone in reply to Jerry02]

Just click on the link I've given you and that will give you a start

[Hectorsmum2 Visitor]

hi I am arthritic and very over weight but I have lost six stone in the past couple of years. Can I ask if you have had your thyroid checked recently? It is an undiagnosed and under treated illness that is often missed and can often lead to depression and weight gain. People are often told bloods are normal when some treatment would be helpful. There is a thyroid uk forum on health unlocked you can look at.

[Jerry02 2023 December in reply to Hectorsmum2]

Thank you. I'll check it out. I have had it checked but I have blood work again in a couple of weeks. I'll have it reached.

[lowT163 Restart Dec 2023]

eliminate all sugar and things will happen.

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone in reply to lowT163]

Good suggestion. There will be a Ditch the Sugar challenge in the new year

[lowT163 Restart Dec 2023 in reply to BridgeGirl]

It works. Most of the foods that cause weight gain are sugar concentrated. That’s why we like them

[Grigid Moderator 4 stone in reply to lowT163]

Hi lowT163,

Are you still on a weight loss journey yourself?

[lowT163 Restart Dec 2023 in reply to Grigid]

For sure. Up and down in weight and ,glucose numbers. My problems started with prostate cancer drugs driving my testosterone down to nothing and I wasn’t smart enough to respond by eating better. I was told. Anyway my A1C hit 10.8 and I learned I can’t eat like a kid anymore at 65. I started with trulicity and metformin and got the A1C down to 7 but as soon as I moved up above the lowest mg I was constantly sick to my stomach. Stopped that one and tried Ozempic. I got to 1 mg and same thing. Sick.

Doc put me on phentermine and slowly I started down in weight and glucose numbers looked good. Now I’m 6.2 A1C. Had to stop the phentermine because of time limits being on it. So I gained a bunch back but less than I started with because I have lowered the amount of sugar I eat. Probably similar story as yours. Food is the problem. I like it.

[Grigid Moderator 4 stone in reply to lowT163]

Haha! Yep, me too, and this time of year is trickier than most.

I've avoided terrible excesses, however, I have eaten chocolates I really didn't want, and I think it's to do with "mouth feel".

It would be great to see you joining in the Ditch the Sugar challenge when it starts up, but in the meantime we have lots of groups to take part in (I think you're probably aware of many of them).

The link is here, good luck with everything:

healthunlocked.com/weight-l...

[Cheesechurch 2023 December in reply to BridgeGirl]

I up for that. I have inflammatory arthritis so ditching sugar will help.

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone in reply to Cheesechurch]

👍 I'll let Hopalong1 know and she can tag you when it gets started

[Jerry02 2023 December in reply to lowT163]

Thanks. I'm working on carbs and sugar,but I'm struggling.

[lowT163 Restart Dec 2023 in reply to Jerry02]

Not for everyone but phentermine helped me cut way back

[Jerry02 2023 December in reply to lowT163]

I'm trying but struggling.

[Jerry02 2023 December in reply to lowT163]

I'm struggling with that.

[Grigid Moderator 4 stone]

Please ensure than you check contra-indications and use clinician guidance prior to purchasing any weight loss medication.

As BridgeGirl has said, there will be a challenge here soon focussed on ditching the sugar. I'm looking forward to joining that one myself.

[Jerry02 2023 December in reply to Grigid]

I tried a weight loss at one of those weight loss places and I have hypertension on meds, and it went out the roof. I'm looking forward to ditching sugar.

[focused1 Maintainer 13kg]

Over 50 and although I can't say I had an awful menopause I found everything that was festering like hiatus hernia and gall bladder both dealt with via surgery brought weight increase and that feeling very very sorry for myself . I read books , looked a miracle cures but the cure was very simple - 3 decent meals a day . No silly shopping for treats , diet shakes or water retention pills . Once in a routine I was rewarded with better health both mentally and physically . Don't battle then give up . Please do a 'for life' healthy eating pattern . I have seen plenty doing punishment , restrictive eating then creeping back to snacking etc . Those who cut out everything tend to be miserable and controlled . I doubt whether many have a great life cutting out everything they enjoy .

[Tranquillity 2024 January]

I to wish you happy new year and wish you all the best.

[TheTabbyCat Administrator 16kg in reply to Tranquillity]

Hi Tranquillity and welcome to our weight loss support community.

A very Happy New Year to you,too.

As you've joined us, I'm thinking that you're on a weight loss journey and looking for some support.

This is the link to our pinned posts where you'll find everything that's going on.

healthunlocked.com/weight-l...

Just click on the blue link and scroll down until you see something that interests you. Our weekly weigh in and Daily Diary are very good places to begin.

I hope to see you joining in

[Jerry02 2023 December]

Welcome Tranquility.🤗

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone in reply to Jerry02]

tagging Tranquillity