I’m new to your channel today. Happy to find a UA-camr closer to my age. I’m 72 and need to lose -20 lbs. Currently I’m doing the WW diabetic plan but I also count calories. I need to add more fiber daily. Thanks for the reminder. Exercise is very important. Congrats on your loss. That’s wonderful! 😊
Thank you so much and welcome to my little UA-cam community. For me, fiber is so important. I have always had issues being regular and the older I get the worse it seems to be. Since I started paying more attention to my active calorie burn and understanding why the is important it seems the weigh loss is more steady albeit still very slow. Hugs!
I am 73 years old and 5 feet 1 inches. I lost 72 pounds since July 2023, I went down from 183.8 to 112 pounds. I’ve always walked and did upper body weights, but after my hysterectomy and some health problems, I gained an excessive amount of weight when my husband got sick 2006 and passed away in 2014. I went from a size 14/16 to a size 4. I use my fitness pal daily even to maintain my weight, It helps a lot ❤instead of walking 3 miles every day, I walk 4-5 miles 6 days a week, and I use 2 15 pound weights 3 times a week for my upper body. I do get” don’t lose any more weight”. You’re too thin and right now it’s not a compliment. I went into my postal store to mail my estimated taxes yesterday and the guy I have known for years said oh can I ask you something? Are you seeing anybody? and I said no why and he said oh I thought that’s why you lost all the weight. I just started laughing. I’m like I don’t lose weight for anybody else but myself.😊 I guess the road is paved with somewhat good intentions? But it is just disheartening when people are telling you you’re too thin now. August 7th went back for my yearly never told my doctor I lost all this weight and I thought she would have a negative attitude after I explained everything I did. She was writing everything down to share😊 mind you I left that doctors office last July after gaining another 10 pounds in two years and was determined never gonna be that overweight again. The only medication I was on was 10 mg of Avastin, which she took me off😊 all my blood test came out perfect my colonguard, perfect, I am the epitome of health right now. I am going to be 74 in November. I still weigh myself once a week, but I really don’t take much heed in the scale. I am still losing weight but very slow weight. I did go to a dietitian because of it and she said it’s because I am burning off so many calories a day but she also said I am doing intuitive eating, which is a very healthy way of life, I hope this helps somebody that’s watching. I eat fiber one cereal every other day and I also take fiber gummy‘s every day plus Chia seeds every day.. from someone who went to one bowel movement a week to every other day it truly helps me.
Wow, your story is impressive and very motivating. Thank you for sharing it. Fiber makes a big difference for me as I have never ever been regular. It has always been a struggle. I am loving my pool swimming and water aerobics but the key is find an activity you like and just do it. Just take that step and keep moving. I bet you feel great!!!
@@MonikaBeautyandLifestyle praise the good Lord I feel fantastic. I feel like I’m in my 40’s again. I have so much energy. I am sure you feel the same way thank you for answering back. Congratulations on your journey also♥️ have a blessed week
Monika, you look terrific and your story is so inspiring. You have done it perfectly and 50 lbs. is a lot of weight even though it was over a long period. Thank you for doing this video.
I remember when you started making changes around Thanksgiving a couple of years ago. Boy, Monika what you are doing sure works for you! You were one of the first people I knew who bought an Apple Watch. I love mine. Love, and blessings, my friend...MaryEllen
It's been a slow process and I am okay with that as my saggy skin would be so much worse if it had been faster. My apple watch is awesome and it has so many benefits! Love it! Hugs!
I lost 27 lbs (all i needed to lose) by switching to a low carbohydrate diet. No products, no supplements, no jabs or pills, no expense, no exercise program, just the right decisions in the supermarket and at meal times. I only eat between 7am and 7pm. Minimal hunger pangs, and the only difficulty is when eating out as dishes without bread, rice, pasta and potatoes are hard to find on restaurant menus. It's great when i strip off to take a shower, it's nice to be able to admire your body at age 74 .
That’s awesome. I am moderate low carb. Can’t do low carb as when I did Keto I had issues. The amount you eat and the amount you move makes all the difference.
Hi Monika, I am so glad to have found you and a community of active seniors. I'm a 73 years old retired American teacher. I have lived in Tanzania East Africa for the past 13 years, starting international schools. Currently I am recuperating from hip replacement surgery so I decided to research the diet plans at there. I hate feeling deprived and am an emotional eater. Fortunately, I discovered the Mediterranean lifestyle. I bake my own breads, make salad dressings, and refuse any processed foods. You look fantastic and I hope to take it off slowly too. My plan is to start walking everyday as soon as my hip heals. Thanks for tge inspiration. Eleanor❤
I turned 70 in July and I’m also on a Weight loss journey. I started on June 2 and as of today I have lost 26 pounds. Tirzepatide compound injection has been the only thing that works for me
Congrats Monika You must be so happy that you found what works for you. I do workout and have for years and try to eat a healthy diet. But I was so discouraged wirh my last blood work which showed my cholesterol had gone up. I do not want to go on a statin so I've been eating mostly plant based and fish. Lots of salmon. I'm due for a 6 month redo of blood work and if the numbers haven't lowered I'm stopping at Mcdonalds😂
I hope your numbers gate better too but some people have cholesterol issues even if they are not overweight. LOL I do miss Wendys but if I really want to stop there I will. I was never a fast food person so if I did stop it might be like every 6 months or so. Stay positive!
Greetings Monika! Wow, I am impressed with your discipline! You are amazing. Thank you so much for sharing all the good stuff you're doing to lose weight and be healthy. Love and blessings ♥️🙏
First time seeing you and I think your face looks fantastic for having lost 59 lbs. I do low carb but I agree calories do count. You look great. Skin looks tight!!
@@MonikaBeautyandLifestyle you gave me the incentive I was looking for. I was lifting weights while I watched your video then went to the gym to walk since the heat index is 100 here in Ohio. Thanks
@@anitaprzygocki9350 I am happy to hear that. I just move and because I have an apple watch it tells me how active calories I am bruning at any given moment and I monitor that. Do you have Silver Sneakers?
Monica I love this video...what a weight loss journey you've been on....I'm so happy for you....since June and after a drs visit and not happy with my blood work I decided to get healthy....I don't have much weight to lose but at just turning seventy-eight and being retired I have been so lazy😢so far taken off eight pounds....didn't get my walks in on a lot of days that I wanted to....to hot..did get out everyday this week with the cooler weather...know what you mean about metamucil...you have to try and drink it so fast so you won't choke...definitely going to try what your liking...tfs and hope your enjoying your day.👋🥰
Thank you so much! Walking is so good for you. My issues has been my feet and finding the perfect sneaker. I have gone through so many of them. I love the sim workouts. Low impact and they work everything. Do you have Silver sneakers? If not you should check them out and see if you qualify, It's an awesome program.
@MonikaBeautyandLifestyle no we don't have silver sneakers here...we do have Plantet Fitness... I should look into going there... I would have to pay every month but at the end of the year my insurance would reimburse me...I'm really going to give it some thought..🥰
@@andybunn7578 Sliver Sneakers in 65 and over program affiliated with medicare and some Supplement plans. I have Anthem and Medicare so the free Silver sneaker program allows me totally free access to most gyms. One of the benefits of being older. :)
Loved your video! Another item you can try that really works for many things but I use it to keep regular also is castor oil in my belly button. You should try it, then I just rub the excess all over my belly.
Currently I am wearing Hokas. they have a wide toe box so my nerves between my toes don't get pressed together and so far anyway my walks are pain free. Thank goodness.
No, mainly because I usually do an hour of swim/water exercises most days and I also walk around every hour. My resting calorie requirements is around 1200 a day and I usually burn another 800- 1200 active calories a day. So for me I am around 1800 on a normal day. That said I do not deny myself treats. I just get up and move, walking around the house or dancing in my living room. As long as I move.
Hi Monica! Did you set your own calorie deficit or have someone help you with that? I haven’t been able to make the scale move (but I do feel more muscular; I lift weights 3 times per week, but I haven’t been able to walk consistently because of various issues with my feet, etc). I am almost 68 years old. How long before you started seeing the scale reflect your effort? I feel like I can’t go any lower on my calories; so, it seems that increasing my activity dramatically is the only solution. It is so frustrating! Congrats on your success; your persistence and consistency sure paid off.
Hi, I figured out how my my body needs to maintain weight and how much I need to lose weight. There apps and formulas that calculate that for you. You put in age, height, weight and activity level. When you work out your burn more fat but gain muscle which weighs more. I wanted a slow weight loss because at 70 my skin is saggy as it is and the more I lose the worse my face looks. I also noticed that if I ate more when I worked out I lost more weight. We swim a lot and that works the whole body. I also have foot issues and that has limited my walking down. My weight has come off slowly but my clothes started fitting better within a month or so. I ended up taking my measurements and focused on active calorie burn and that made the biggest difference.
I’m surprised you don’t take extra calcium and vitamin D. I’m 66 and take 1500 mg calcium and 1500 of vitamin D. This came about after I got a not so good bone scan.
I’m new to your channel today. Happy to find a UA-camr closer to my age. I’m 72 and need to lose -20 lbs. Currently I’m doing the WW diabetic plan but I also count calories. I need to add more fiber daily. Thanks for the reminder. Exercise is very important. Congrats on your loss. That’s wonderful! 😊
Thank you so much and welcome to my little UA-cam community. For me, fiber is so important. I have always had issues being regular and the older I get the worse it seems to be. Since I started paying more attention to my active calorie burn and understanding why the is important it seems the weigh loss is more steady albeit still very slow. Hugs!
I am 73 years old and 5 feet 1 inches. I lost 72 pounds since July 2023, I went down from 183.8 to 112 pounds. I’ve always walked and did upper body weights, but after my hysterectomy and some health problems, I gained an excessive amount of weight when my husband got sick 2006 and passed away in 2014. I went from a size 14/16 to a size 4. I use my fitness pal daily even to maintain my weight, It helps a lot ❤instead of walking 3 miles every day, I walk 4-5 miles 6 days a week, and I use 2 15 pound weights 3 times a week for my upper body. I do get” don’t lose any more weight”. You’re too thin and right now it’s not a compliment. I went into my postal store to mail my estimated taxes yesterday and the guy I have known for years said oh can I ask you something? Are you seeing anybody? and I said no why and he said oh I thought that’s why you lost all the weight. I just started laughing. I’m like I don’t lose weight for anybody else but myself.😊 I guess the road is paved with somewhat good intentions? But it is just disheartening when people are telling you you’re too thin now. August 7th went back for my yearly never told my doctor I lost all this weight and I thought she would have a negative attitude after I explained everything I did. She was writing everything down to share😊 mind you I left that doctors office last July after gaining another 10 pounds in two years and was determined never gonna be that overweight again. The only medication I was on was 10 mg of Avastin, which she took me off😊 all my blood test came out perfect my colonguard, perfect, I am the epitome of health right now. I am going to be 74 in November. I still weigh myself once a week, but I really don’t take much heed in the scale. I am still losing weight but very slow weight. I did go to a dietitian because of it and she said it’s because I am burning off so many calories a day but she also said I am doing intuitive eating, which is a very healthy way of life, I hope this helps somebody that’s watching. I eat fiber one cereal every other day and I also take fiber gummy‘s every day plus Chia seeds every day.. from someone who went to one bowel movement a week to every other day it truly helps me.
Wow, your story is impressive and very motivating. Thank you for sharing it. Fiber makes a big difference for me as I have never ever been regular. It has always been a struggle. I am loving my pool swimming and water aerobics but the key is find an activity you like and just do it. Just take that step and keep moving. I bet you feel great!!!
@@MonikaBeautyandLifestyle praise the good Lord I feel fantastic. I feel like I’m in my 40’s again. I have so much energy. I am sure you feel the same way thank you for answering back. Congratulations on your journey also♥️ have a blessed week
@@FaithyandOtis..Massachusetts Thank you and I do feel great even though I have more to lose still. I'm in southenr NH so we might be neighbors.
@@MonikaBeautyandLifestyle Worcester, Massachusetts formally from Milford mass♥️
@@FaithyandOtis..Massachusetts thank you for sharing your story. Very helpful and motivating.
Monika, you look terrific and your story is so inspiring. You have done it perfectly and 50 lbs. is a lot of weight even though it was over a long period. Thank you for doing this video.
Thank you so much! I feel wonderful Sharon and so happy that Silver Sneakers covers so many fitness choices. Hugs
I remember when you started making changes around Thanksgiving a couple of years ago. Boy, Monika what you are doing sure works for you! You were one of the first people I knew who bought an Apple Watch. I love mine. Love, and blessings, my friend...MaryEllen
It's been a slow process and I am okay with that as my saggy skin would be so much worse if it had been faster. My apple watch is awesome and it has so many benefits! Love it! Hugs!
I lost 27 lbs (all i needed to lose) by switching to a low carbohydrate diet. No products, no supplements, no jabs or pills, no expense, no exercise program, just the right decisions in the supermarket and at meal times. I only eat between 7am and 7pm. Minimal hunger pangs, and the only difficulty is when eating out as dishes without bread, rice, pasta and potatoes are hard to find on restaurant menus. It's great when i strip off to take a shower, it's nice to be able to admire your body at age 74 .
That’s awesome. I am moderate low carb. Can’t do low carb as when I did Keto I had issues. The amount you eat and the amount you move makes all the difference.
Hi Monika, I am so glad to have found you and a community of active seniors. I'm a 73 years old retired American teacher. I have lived in Tanzania East Africa for the past 13 years, starting international schools. Currently I am recuperating from hip replacement surgery so I decided to research the diet plans at there. I hate feeling deprived and am an emotional eater. Fortunately, I discovered the Mediterranean lifestyle. I bake my own breads, make salad dressings, and refuse any processed foods. You look fantastic and I hope to take it off slowly too. My plan is to start walking everyday as soon as my hip heals. Thanks for tge inspiration. Eleanor❤
I turned 70 in July and I’m also on a Weight loss journey. I started on June 2 and as of today I have lost 26 pounds. Tirzepatide compound injection has been the only thing that works for me
I am so happy it worked for you!!! I can't do it, insurance wont pay.
I may order that fiber product, just looked up the ingredients' ! Glad your taking such great care of yourself !!
It's so good! Thanks sista!
Thank you for such wonderful information,
Glad it was helpful!
Congrats Monika
You must be so happy that you found what works for you.
I do workout and have for years and try to eat a healthy diet. But I was so discouraged wirh my last blood work which showed my cholesterol had gone up. I do not want to go on a statin so I've been eating mostly plant based and fish. Lots of salmon. I'm due for a 6 month redo of blood work and if the numbers haven't lowered I'm stopping at Mcdonalds😂
I hope your numbers gate better too but some people have cholesterol issues even if they are not overweight. LOL I do miss Wendys but if I really want to stop there I will. I was never a fast food person so if I did stop it might be like every 6 months or so. Stay positive!
Greetings Monika! Wow, I am impressed with your discipline! You are amazing. Thank you so much for sharing all the good stuff you're doing to lose weight and be healthy. Love and blessings ♥️🙏
Thank you Jean. I am hopeful that this slow process will continue to help my skin recover! Hugs!
Great video and very informative!
Glad it was helpful!
Glad this is working for you, you look great!
Thank you! So far all is good.
First time seeing you and I think your face looks fantastic for having lost 59 lbs. I do low carb but I agree calories do count. You look great. Skin looks tight!!
Thank you so much. My skin is loose but hopefully I can work on it. I can not fully low carb as it cost me my hair when I did keto.
@@MonikaBeautyandLifestyle you gave me the incentive I was looking for. I was lifting weights while I watched your video then went to the gym to walk since the heat index is 100 here in Ohio. Thanks
@@anitaprzygocki9350 I am happy to hear that. I just move and because I have an apple watch it tells me how active calories I am bruning at any given moment and I monitor that. Do you have Silver Sneakers?
Thank you for sharing your experience😉
Thank you for watching.
Monica I love this video...what a weight loss journey you've been on....I'm so happy for you....since June and after a drs visit and not happy with my blood work I decided to get healthy....I don't have much weight to lose but at just turning seventy-eight and being retired I have been so lazy😢so far taken off eight pounds....didn't get my walks in on a lot of days that I wanted to....to hot..did get out everyday this week with the cooler weather...know what you mean about metamucil...you have to try and drink it so fast so you won't choke...definitely going to try what your liking...tfs and hope your enjoying your day.👋🥰
Thank you so much! Walking is so good for you. My issues has been my feet and finding the perfect sneaker. I have gone through so many of them. I love the sim workouts. Low impact and they work everything. Do you have Silver sneakers? If not you should check them out and see if you qualify, It's an awesome program.
@MonikaBeautyandLifestyle no we don't have silver sneakers here...we do have Plantet Fitness... I should look into going there... I would have to pay every month but at the end of the year my insurance would reimburse me...I'm really going to give it some thought..🥰
@@andybunn7578 Sliver Sneakers in 65 and over program affiliated with medicare and some Supplement plans. I have Anthem and Medicare so the free Silver sneaker program allows me totally free access to most gyms. One of the benefits of being older. :)
Loved your video! Another item you can try that really works for many things but I use it to keep regular also is castor oil in my belly button. You should try it, then I just rub the excess all over my belly.
Thanks for the tip! Does that actually keep you regular or help you feel fuller?
Great video. Do you know when the new Apple watch will be out?
I believe later this month. I can't wait!!!
Great video
Thanks!
You Look Wonderful … congratulations
Thank you so much!
Is there a nutrition label on the fiber? I would like to know the carb count, please. Thanks!
I dont have it with me but if I remember correctly its 4g's. I don't count carbs.
Thank you!
What shoes do you wear for your walks?
Currently I am wearing Hokas. they have a wide toe box so my nerves between my toes don't get pressed together and so far anyway my walks are pain free. Thank goodness.
Please provide me with the information on that beautiful wig your wearing today? Please in brown….thanks
This is Esprit by Ellen Wille in CHAMPAGNE ROOTED 22.25.26 .it's an older style that is very popular. I love everything about this style.
What do you try and keep your calories at? 1200?
No, mainly because I usually do an hour of swim/water exercises most days and I also walk around every hour. My resting calorie requirements is around 1200 a day and I usually burn another 800- 1200 active calories a day. So for me I am around 1800 on a normal day. That said I do not deny myself treats. I just get up and move, walking around the house or dancing in my living room. As long as I move.
I tried to order the fiber but did not receive the discount
That's weird. Did you send them a message?
Hi Monica! Did you set your own calorie deficit or have someone help you with that? I haven’t been able to make the scale move (but I do feel more muscular; I lift weights 3 times per week, but I haven’t been able to walk consistently because of various issues with my feet, etc). I am almost 68 years old. How long before you started seeing the scale reflect your effort? I feel like I can’t go any lower on my calories; so, it seems that increasing my activity dramatically is the only solution. It is so frustrating! Congrats on your success; your persistence and consistency sure paid off.
Hi,
I figured out how my my body needs to maintain weight and how much I need to lose weight. There apps and formulas that calculate that for you. You put in age, height, weight and activity level. When you work out your burn more fat but gain muscle which weighs more. I wanted a slow weight loss because at 70 my skin is saggy as it is and the more I lose the worse my face looks. I also noticed that if I ate more when I worked out I lost more weight. We swim a lot and that works the whole body. I also have foot issues and that has limited my walking down. My weight has come off slowly but my clothes started fitting better within a month or so. I ended up taking my measurements and focused on active calorie burn and that made the biggest difference.
I’m surprised you don’t take extra calcium and vitamin D. I’m 66 and take 1500 mg calcium and 1500 of vitamin D. This came about after I got a not so good bone scan.
Actually, I do take supplements. I also get a bone density every 2 years. So far all is good.