Hi new with questions

No Snacks, no sweets, no seconds. Except on Days that start with S. Too simple for you? Simple is why it works. Look here for questions, introductions, support, success stories.

Moderators: Soprano, automatedeating

Post Reply
Cait5
Posts: 6
Joined: Sat Mar 14, 2015 5:07 pm

Hi new with questions

Post by Cait5 » Sat Mar 14, 2015 5:13 pm

Hi - looking for information on how well this works for weightloss in your 50s?
Thanks!

Dale
Posts: 144
Joined: Sat Apr 07, 2012 7:27 am

Post by Dale » Sat Mar 14, 2015 6:07 pm

I'm in my 50s, and it works for me (and also worked for a friend in her 50s who had less to lose).

Being older and smaller, I do have to be careful with portion sizes. However, at the start of my weight loss, when I was bigger, it worked perfectly without any portion control at all.

gingerpie
Posts: 1031
Joined: Sun Apr 06, 2014 8:16 pm
Location: Pennsylvania, US

Post by gingerpie » Sun Mar 15, 2015 12:52 pm

I'm 5"4' and in my 50s. It works but diligence, patience and honesty are key. I suspect it also depends on what your situation is. If you already are a slim bodybuilder or marathon runner and just want to get down to your perfect competitive weight, probably no. If you know you have questionable eating habits and/or have put on extra weight in your lIfe, then probably yes.

What is nice about the diet is that it teaches a lot more than just weight loss. It also teaches wonderful lessons about moderation and and self acceptance.

Good luck with your search

User avatar
nbh76
Posts: 259
Joined: Tue Oct 19, 2010 1:14 pm

Post by nbh76 » Sun Mar 15, 2015 3:21 pm

I am 48 and I lost weight...I also cut alcohol because I felt like that was really holding me back calorie wise. I just finished a 21 day challenge and will do another starting Monday. I am very curious as to how much I will loose...I am sure it wont be as much as this last time. Gingerpie is right it does teach you more then just weight loss. I love just eating three times a day and not worrying about it.

Goodluck to you Cait5 !
Kindness is the only way.

Cait5
Posts: 6
Joined: Sat Mar 14, 2015 5:07 pm

Post by Cait5 » Thu Mar 19, 2015 11:27 pm

Thank you all for your replies - very encouraging! :)

oolala53
Posts: 10069
Joined: Mon Oct 06, 2008 1:46 am
Location: San Diego, CA USA

Post by oolala53 » Mon Mar 23, 2015 6:10 pm

Just saw this. Lost all my weight after age 56. Bingeing was my issue. Took a couple of years. Mostly holding steady after another three years.
Count plates, not calories. 11 years "during"
Age 69
BMI Jan/10-30.8
1/12-26.8 3/13-24.9 +/- 8-lb. 3 yrs
9/17 22.8 (flux) 3/18 22.2
2 yrs flux 6/20 22
1/21-23

There is no S better than Vanilla No S (mods now as a senior citizen)

Post Reply