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Loss so hard!

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Sallywally1 Fri 13-Nov-26 22:55:48

I am 71 and need to lose a stone. I watch my diet and really really try not to over eat and avoid the usual culprits like chocolate and biscuits. I swim at least four times a week, but the weight stays on. I lose a couple of Ibs here and there, but look at a doughnut and the next morning have gained a pound! I write down everything I eat and usually have no more than 1,400 calories a day. It’s so depressing! My thyroid is normal

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Wyllow3 Fri 13-Nov-26 23:27:41

Our metabolism slows down as we get older, and burns less calories.
You may be on meds that out weight on?

To lose weight you need to do more cardio exercise, ie, makes your heart pump, get a bit out of breath exercise, that at least is the theoretical answer...

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pably15 Fri 13-Nov-26 23:30:56

have you had your blood tested for an underactive thyroid
I tried for ages to lose some weight but couldn't, then discovered I had an underactive thyroid

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MarinaL Fri 13-Nov-26 23:33:39

I feel your pain Sallywally,I'm just the same.
1400 calories is probably too much. I have to drop to 800 calories to lose anything . Sorry that's probably not what you want to hear.

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M0nica Sat 14-Nov-26 09:57:24

I put on 1st 7lbs during the menopause, no matter how hard I tried not to, and it stayed that way for about 10-15 years.

Then the 5:2 diet was launched by Michael Moseley. With some doubt, I tried it. 4 months later, I had lost 2 stone.

I followed the rules for the fsta days meticulously, but on the other days I did keep my calorie count down to 1200, but if out for a meal or entertaining I just ate what I liked.

I was 70/71 when I did this. I am now 83 and my weight has stayed down, but I keep a close eye on it and go back on the 5;2 for week or so after holidays and Christmas.

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