Weight loss has more to do with diet, than exercise. I started a low-carb lifestyle the summer of 2020. The pandemic was making me feel sorry for myself and all I was doing was eating. I started at 215 lbs and have lost 65 lbs and have kept it off. I will be 60 years old in December. If I can do it, I think anybody can.
@@kara5958 I used an app to keep track of my macros when I first started out on my weight loss journey called “Carb Manager”. I purchased the premium version when I first started because I wasn’t always sure what I was doing and I wanted to be very accountable for all my intake. To this day I care more about the number of carbs and calories that I consume, than the amount of fat grams. I consider myself low-carb instead of ketogenic, because I don’t eat 70 to 75 grams of fat daily. That much fat, is just too many calories!
I agree 100% Christine. I had a similar experience with low-carb. At 64 I lost nearly 60 lbs 4 years ago and have kept 50 off over the last 3 years. Unheard of for me.! Exercise does very little for weight loss, but does everything for balance, muscle building and energy, which is very important for those of us over 50.
I have learned as a 62 yr old wife, nana and working real estate agent to give myself GRACE. Give yourself GRACE Bobbie and don't worry so much about your weight. Also, I only weigh myself once a month, I have learned since menopause, my weight goes up and down weekly. FYI, I don't watch you for your weight lost, I just love your beautiful smile and happy attitude and the way you share real life events and feelings.
This is coming from someone that has spent their entire adult life battling these demons. I was 187 and now 149. The ONLY thing that finally worked was convincing myself that I was worth it . No matter how hard or how long, I was worth it. I’m a different person. I’m happy and finally everyone around me is. No stinking diet that cost a fortune, just start making one little change a week and it will become second nature. You can do this✌️❤️
I've been a Weight Watcher for decades with lots of past success. Over the last 10 years due to hypothyroidism and menopause, it's been a terrible struggle. I would work so hard counting points, exercising, etc. just to lose 7 pounds in 9 months. I also plateaued for much of that time. Restricting calories was no longer working for me. Last May I came across intermittent fasting. I never thought I could do it due to blood sugar issues. What convinced me to give it try is that I didn't have a calorie problem but a hormonal problem. I was constantly spiking my insulin (fat storing) causing hunger and not tapping in to my fat stores. I decided to give a 16 hour fast with a 8 hour eating window everyday for one month. Since May I have lost another 12 pounds with a steady 1.25 pound average weight loss. As a bonus, I haven't felt this good in years. It took time to get use to it but this is by far the easiest way to lose weight and maintain for the rest of my life. I also no longer worry or obsess about food. I'm free! If nothing else, please check out the podcast here on RUclips, "The 5-Minute NP Podcast: Ep. 25: Gin Stephens, Intermittent Fasting, Author of Fast. Feast. Repeat." God bless you!
Dear Bobbie, this is why I never diet, I know I am much older, but I don't restrict myself. Remember my dietician friend from years ago - don't cut anything out, just cut it in half. You are such a good kid! Love Cindy xx
Sometimes I do intermittent fasting and eat a later breakfast and light dinner but I am struggling too. I’m 54 and may the Lord bring healing to your friend. Be kind to you ❤
Hi Cindy, I figured this out after menopause. I didnt want to feel restricted, so I have cake, fries etc, but have cut what I eat in half and this has worked. Life is too short to miss out on the foods you love. Great advice.
I hear ya sista! Menopause changes absolutely EVERYTHING! You are beautiful inside and out already. You have the love of Jesus shining all over you...and THAT is the most important thing of all! God bless!
You are human. The weight after menopause is sooo frustrating. I’m 77 ( when did that happen ??). I retired at 68 and moved to help my daughter with her girls-- knowing my husband had Alzheimer’s. It was through all that I packed on the lbs. it’s good you’re tackling the weight now because it only gets harder. Keepgoimg☺️👍👍👍👍
I am 75 years old. What finally worked for me was keeping my blood sugar under 140. I don’t follow any restrictions. I just eat what enables me to control my blood sugar. I am less hungry than I have ever been in my life. I am not taking any medications like Metformin. My answer was educating myself about what was going haywire in my body. I designed my own program and it has worked like magic! I only wish I knew what was going on in my body when I was in my twenties. It would have saved me 50 years of grief,struggling and wondering what was wrong with me. I have seen so many friends struggle with their weight and blame themselves for being weak. Most doctors will not tell people that they are insulin resistant. They wait until people are full blown diabetic to say anything. My mother had severe neuropathy in her legs and feet for several years before her doctor told her she had diabetes. I just wanted to share what helped me in case it might help you too.
I’ll be 70 next week and in 2019, I had a Epiphany and realized I needed to take my health and make it a priority…I went from 195(size 16/18) to 130(size8) I cut out all white foods and started walking at least 4 miles a day…I’ve gained 6lbs and started back to being very cognizant about what goes in my mouth…it’s all a journey and as long as we are moving forward…I call that a win!
I’m a wellness coach. Also post menopausal. The struggle is REAL. I have been on every diet under the sun and they work…until they don’t. I recently read a book called, “Breaking Free from Emotional Eating” by Geneen Roth and it’s really opening my eyes to how I use food for SO many things…other than satisfying hunger. I do know I am 56 years old and tired of tracking my calories, macros, steps, etc etc. Surely it doesn’t have to be so hard for us 💗✌🏼😌
Oh my goodness. PLEASE be kind to yourself. When you are ready to give the new way of eating 100% , you will. In the meantime, show yourself love and grace and focus on making better food choices when you can. No one expects you to be a role model or perfect. Love you Bobbie!
I know this is an older video but prayers for your sweet friend. I hope she’s doing better,. I love your videos but have you don’t any newer ones?I can’t find any. Thank you 😊
When you say “I had a bad week and I do what I want to do” it’s literally your body responding to restriction. What breaks my heart is seeing you blame yourself, I can see the disappointment you have towards yourself when it’a not something you’re doing wrong at all. It’s your body trying to keep you alive.
I absolutely love your laugh! It’s so contagious! Hope your new plan helps you to be successful in your goals! Your are a very kind and inspiring person!
Thank you for being so real! When you hit menopause, your estrogen goes down and your cortisol goes up-hence belly fat. Intermittent fasting for women during this time is not good as it drives up your cortisol!! Also, we need carbs for hormone balance. I think carb cycling will work for you, and I would suggest trying a few days of low carb, then a few of higher carbs, more than the 40-50 you mentioned. One more thing; don’t overdue your cardio, it also raises cortisol which causes weight gain!🥰
At age 68, I'm older than you and know that life can be overwhelming as we age. Over the course of the last 20 years, my husband and I have experienced the loss of many family members and friends. As Boomers we take a lot of heat and mostly we are hardest on ourselves. Please don't be so hard on yourself. I pray every day to be able to worry less and fend off anxiety by "casting my cares." It ain't easy but I'm finally getting the hang of it. Regarding the weight, my husband has been forty pounds too heavy for years. Last summer he underwent radiation treatment for prostate cancer which was successful. He lost 15 lbs. and we saw it as a jump start. Unfortunately, family issues took over and he put it back on and more. His doctor cracked down and he's been on Keto for 2 months and he's done well. I'm cooking Keto but it's tough. He really misses fruit more than anything. He also knows that heart disease runs in his family and I want him around for a long time and he wants to be around as well. I'm trying to see all this as the new season in our lives. I'm praying for you Bobbi. God bless you and prayers for your friend as well; and of course your family.
Hi Bobby, Firstly I love watching you, you're so natural and real. Your frustration with different diets could have easily been me talking. I'm around your age (55) and out the other side of the menopause. I can honestly say I have been dieting up and down for the last 27 years. Since my youngest boy was a couple of months old. I have four grown up children. I've had lots of success with most of them, lose a stone put it back on, lose three stone put two back on and on and on. I hit rock bottom last year and realised I just couldn't continue waking up every day thinking about food and going to bed every night doing the same. I had a long chat with husband, my biggest supporter and I decided to give up dieting, once and for all. No new plans, I was done. I immersed myself in the body positive community and did lots of work learning to accept myself just as I am. I started to trust my body to tell me what it needed and when. The biggest thing I can say is it was a massive relief. I did overeat initially all that so called bad food but you know once I truly realised no more diets, forever, and the food was always there if I wanted it, I soon began to crave other things, oranges, salmon, chicken, salad. My weight went up and then it came down. I seemed to have settled at a comfortable weight for me. Would I like to be 20 lbs less, yes, but I'm comfortable at this weight and I stopped weighing altogether. I haven't eaten the world and I have so much more time in my life and space in my head. When it comes to exercise I also hate exercising just for the sake of it, to burn calories. My favourite exercise is gardening and I'm outside most days but it's because I want to, not because I have to. You light up when you talk about cycling and that's obviously what you love.I hope my story can help you just a little bit, but I wish you every success for the future. My thoughts and prayers are with your friend, I pray for a speedy recovery for her xx
I hope that all of your family gets on board with your weight loss program. It’s not going to be easy if they’re making desserts and things right there in the home. Never heard of that. I’m gonna pray about that for you. You keep trying and thanks for posting.
Honestly, Doug is VERY SUPPORTIVE. He was cooking that way because we had friends coming over and I am the one that wanted him to serve the desert. I so wish I could blame it on him, but the buck stops with ME. Thanks Joyce!
Bobbi, I started WW the same time as you did. Between the weighing ups and downs, I have lost 4 lbs. 4 lbs!!! Menopause really doesn’t help. I am 58 and there are some days I feel like I am 65. I exercise five days a week and just bought myself a tricycle. I don’t sit and relax all day. I clean my house, I walk my dog, now I started bike riding. I have a major portion control problem. I also have problem with someone telling me how much and what to eat. I did WW years ago and lost 75 lbs. It seemed easier then, I think, because it was new. I don’t know. I need to do some soul searching also. I will go on because what else can I do. I will get heavier if I quit. I’m going to see and pray for inspiration. Good luck to you.
I used to do 3:1. So for 3 days I ate lower carbs and then I’d a have what I called a FUN DAY and I’d eat whatever I felt like then back on the next day for the next 3 and so on. I did lose weight and I was working out on an elliptical each day. I agree menopause is horrid. My body has changed so much in the past year that I don’t recognize myself. It doesn’t help that I have an autoimmune disease which killed my thyroid gland. So I’m double hit as far as metabolism. I’m anxious and hopefully that you will have success. I’m rooting for you!
Honestly I think you are too hard on yourself. You have added exercise and you are being mindful, things will change. Thank you for being so open and sharing. Menopause is definitely no joke. Big hugs to you. ☺
I changed my eating habits to keto & carnivore 8 mo ago & I’m down 30 lbs no exercise, but I feel so much better now that I started walking & do light strength training, it’s just changing the composition of my body shape👍🏻 I’ll be 60 in Dec.
I hope you find consolation in the fact that you are helping so many other people. When I am tempted to stop low carb, I watch one of your videos. If you can do this in front of thousands of people, I can do this in the comfort of my home. You are an inspiration!
Yes, losing weight is losing weight, no matter what! I'm intrigued by this carb cycling...I may have to check it out. I'm so sorry about your friend...I'll be praying for her. Hugs from Iowa!
Menopause does change everything. I have experienced it. I come here for your beautiful spirit and positivity. You lift me. You also have beautiful eyes, skin , hair, and teeth. Be well.
For workout motivation, I have a quote that I love that helps me on the days when I don't want to work out. I am a part of the Peloton community and one of the instructors says "We don't have to to this, we GET to do this" It's a good reminder that I need to be thankful that I am healthy enough to exercise.
Menopause has been the most life altering, terrible thing ever! Someone came in the night and stole who I was and replaced her with a scared, anxious, angry monster. Praying for your dear friend Chris. Yes, it puts things into perspective.
Good for you!! I'm with you, I do keto, but sometimes I like something different. Some days, I'm not even hungry, other days I eat twice in one day. Most days I eat one meal a day. I am learning to listen to MY body. The most important thing........we don't give up!
I so deeply understand your experience of frustration and defiance with even a self imposed restriction. The discipline of dieting can be an assault on its own, but public scrutiny just magnifies it. Life can get so overwhelming. I am struggling too with friend that has a serious, terminal illness. So heartbreaking about Chris 😔
Prayers are out to you and your friend Chris😇🙏!!! I think we all wish we could give you a hug and let you know how much we all understand what you are going thru with this whole thing!!!! You hopefully aren't getting negative messages about any of your decisions...really, it's always got to be what "YOU" can do, how you can do it and if you can stay the course. If you find it doesn't work for you, that doesn't mean you "failed"...it means that one wasn't right for you...you will find your way, don't be so hard on yourself...not everyone trying to lose weight finds an easy route, but you will find yours..trust that no one out here is judging you. Talk to yourself like you are your best friend....❤
You are so beautiful and such a blessing! Perspective is everything! I’ll pray for you and your friend!! Your struggle and journey are valid though, and so is your pain. Praying for you all!! I hope this weekend is going better for you!
You are not being lazy if you are not mentally in the head space. Menopause sucks!!!! I went through 20 years ago (I still have hot flashes from time to time). It does gets better in time! Remember you are beautiful person inside and out! ❤
I love how you talked your way out of totally giving up. Persistence is the key. Will be interesting to see successful your new plan works for you! Will be cheering you on!
I feel you on the mind set of dieting lately! I cannot for the life of me get back into it since summer vacation. I’m totally where you are! I have RA and my bike handle bars give me grief, I never knew I could get the handles changed! Game changer, I have to look into changing mine. Thank you for that! Prayers to your friend that she’s gets well. ❤
I did keto for awhile but went back to what worked for me a long time ago….the OLD WW. 6-8 protein, 2 breads, 2 milks, 3 fats. I’m loving a Tbl of almond butter on raisin toast and blueberries for breakfast with 1 C milk and tea. Keeps my blood sugar in check. Love your honesty in sharing.
I just watched this and just have to say that I relate so much to this. I don't know that I could have vlogged my weight loss journey. I was hard to live with. Moody, hormonal, my husband is a saint, seriously. I really appreciate you sharing the real life side of menopause and weight loss.
Something that I’ve learned about setting goals for myself and taking control of my health is when we put ourselves under a microscope we tend to focus on ourselves too intensely…..I put my focus on eating and living as healthy as I can and taking a step back ….doing the best we can and letting go a bit..I enjoy watching your videos so much because you have a sense of humour and trying to better yourself just like most of us…Im 75 this year and having to learn what I can and can’t do but trying to keep a sense of humour in it all …God gave youa wonderful sweet personality that brings a little joy into all our days..thank you for your honesty💕
Keto has always been my go-to since Atkins days. I also have trouble staying on it, heck - I'm Italian, I love pasta and bread, but whenever I am on Keto my arthritis goes away. Well- it did when I was in my 20s, now it just gets much better. My thinking is much clearer. And I just feel all-around better. But then I see someone eating bread or pasta, and my thoughts get in a gutter and I order pizza, and then get chocolate ice cream. Yep, I get it girlfriend.
I read once that your current weight is someone's goal weight! If i Weighed 228 pounds, I would have been able to get knee replacement surgery back when it would have changed my life. Now my knees are in a bent position and I cannot straighten my legs. I'm in a mobility scooter a 100% of the time and dealing with being disabled for the first time in my life. . Still struggling with losing weight even though knee replacement will not give back the range of motion I've lost. Not being so heavy will help me get around easier. I'm 63 and can't walk losing weight is an up hill battle.
Well, I for one, think you are amazing! You rode 27 miles! That is awesome. It sounds like you are on the right path. I am in the same boat. I am 51 and going through menopause. I have more belly fat than ever before (I was someone who only gained in my legs and butt). I easily need to lose about 40 pounds. I’ve tried it all like you-WW, keto, south beach, etc-those used to work. Now I am struggling. I have recently started HIIT workouts which are shorter and recommended for menopausal women. So far I have seen definition in my legs but my tummy hasn’t budged. I need to watch what I eat and that is what is hardest for me. You inspire me! P.S: I think there’s a reason WW has been around so long. It works if you work it. I just have a hard time sticking with it lately.
Thank you for being so honest, Bobbie. I would guess that most of us have been where you are, I know I sure have. I have come to realize that this is a life long battle with myself. Day by day by day. And yes, menopause makes it SO hard. Prayers for your friend Chris🙏🏻
Bless your heart - it’s a mind set. It really is. I like seeing the scale at 125 too much to go ham very often. But I do on occasion and figure tomorrow is another day. Clear out the pantry of sugary salty and crunchy things. Just until you have a handle on your weight then reintroduce them back into your life. Once you start to see the favorable results - food won’t have that hold over you. You’ll be pumped with looser fitting clothes. I often tell my husband that eating and sleeping are a waste of time. Also staying out of the kitchen is key to loosing poundage.
Oh, Bobbie, I can relate! I’m sorry you’ve been having such a hard time lately. I had a Roux-n-y (gastric bypass)when I was 48, which was 12 years ago. I lost 100, gained back all but 27. I quit trying for 12 years. Then I hit 60 & decided to try again because I have very bad arthritis & need double knee replacements. I have been watching my carbs since June, am getting medical help & I have lost over 30 pounds. I can’t be more accurate than that since disabilities cause me to be very unsteady on the scale & the numbers keep changing! Anyway, I was told to stay under 100 grams of carbs but find I can’t lose weight unless I stay under 70. That is very doable. Hang in there, I’ll be praying for both you & your friend.
I like your Trek bike Bobbie🚴♀️. I hear they're great. My coworker got one off Craigslist, lucky her! Glad you're switching gears, instead of continuing something that's not working for you. Or makes you feel uncomfortable. Menopause is a beast🥶😈. It's no joke. . You're glowing not glistening🤗 I give you credit for what you've shared so far. Thank you😊
Boy we have a lot of the same issues! I’ve had a lot of the same feelings! I can’t imagine how difficult it is doing things publicly but it sure does help to gone though it with you.
I agree with several others here....it's the food, not the exercise. I lost 40 lbs by ONLY cutting out sugar! My 1st step was to switch from sweet to unsweetened tea. Then NO sweet snacks or desserts. Finally, no biscuits (I'm from the South, so this was huge!) l ate eggs, all the veggies and meats (including mac n cheese) not prepared any special way and did NOT exercise. I'm 63, also post menopausal. Counting points, calories and macros was beyond me...I'm of the K.I.S.S. camp (Keep It Simple, Stupid). 😊 I agree everyone has to find what works for them! Praying for your friend! Best wishes on your weight loss journey! ❤️
💯. I’ve even had trainers tell me that exercise is NOT an effective weight loss tool. It’s good for mental health and toning, etc but 90% of weight loss occurs in the kitchen and 10% in the gym. For that reason I think you’re going to have to try to make cooking your thing. We only have so much time to dedicate to weight loss, and focusing on your eating is a much more productive and beneficial use of that time. Also assess your hunger after your big rides; does it make you hungrier?
Age related weight gain is a reality. I read The Whole Body Reset and upped my intake of protein throughout the day…made a big difference in losing and maintaining my weight. Had to count calories when losing since protein rich foods are also higher in calories. But I now feel like I have control over my weight and my health.
Same here, I am so stubborn!! I restarted Noom to have to be accountable and maybe humble myself to learn something. Stay strong. I will definitely pray for Chris
Like you, I’ve had success with WW in the past. I regained all the weight I had lost plus an additional 20 pounds during the pandemic. I started up with WW again a few months ago. Things were going well but now I’ve pretty much stopped losing weight. I’m down 15 pounds, but the scale has not really budged for 3 weeks. It’s frustrating. My husband is trying to encourage me, but my inner rebel is feeling like you’ve been. Weight loss after menopause is a struggle, to say the least.
I have been carb cycling since we started travelin...i love it for i am not restrictive and i have more freedom!...LOVE IT...but Bobbie i have also implemented IF andwalking in the morning while i am fasting...and i know not everyone cane do that ..but ..it has been working for me...but hun i also am not counting cals but i also still dont eat sugar, bread or any wheat flour...also...i love chicerone too and use it for a bread crumbs but i also eat them when im craving chips.... The best of luck to you..and i will do think my fitness pal if i will be starting again..next week.🥰💚💚💚
I've said it in your FB group and I'll say it again. I admire your perseverance and your determination to find a plan that will work for YOU! And I definitely agree with you that we sll like t see the number on the scale go down- whether it's water weight or fat loss. You've got this, Bobbie!
Thanks for being real…We all have days like this. Praying for your friend Chris. There are so many people that can not walk or have no legs or they are 600 pounds…soooooo I can do my elliptical and walk!
Weight loss sucks. But it’s 90% what you’re eating. Be kind to your body and don’t over exercise. It’s easier when your partner joins you so you can rid the house of bad foods. Eating/snacking at night has held us back. ❤❤ You can do this!!
Thank you so much for your honesty. You are every single one of us who struggle with our weight. I have had every one of the feelings that you describe. Yesterday doesn’t have to define today and every new moment is a chance to start over. I’m here in NC rooting for you!
First of all, you look beautiful, you ARE beautiful. This journey you are on is so very hard. I lost 50+ pounds in my mid-50's, and the only way I could keep it off was tracking every single thing I ate and all my exercise. I did really well, kept it all off for four years, then the pandemic came along and in the space of a year I gained back 10 pounds (yes, I stopped tracking -- and lost awareness of how I was letting my appetites overcome my judgement). Those 10 pounds make me feel like a failure, and it has been an ongoing battle trying to get rid of them again. I have not given up, but I just want you to know that you are brave to share this story with the world, and that you should celebrate every single win you have, no matter how small. Even a tiny improvement leaves you in better health than you were before. So celebrate your tiny successes, and forgive yourself for the times when you are not perfect. None of us are!
I had to go low carb, then turn the dial down to super-duper low carb. Clean eating & calorie restriction always worked before but not now! Menopause got me. Going whole food, low carb-no grains, sugar actually cracked the code & stopped my constant hunger. High fat, moderate -high protein
Menopause does change everything! It's hard and it makes weight loss even harder. I think we can change up what we do and make it work. Still trying to figure that out too. I like intermittent fasting, but not every day.
Don’t know if you are still in your weight,lose journey but I’m in the same boat. What I found out was I have a reaction to white starches and am allergic to all white starches. That means no potatoes, bread, French fries etc. to me those were my standards of food. So to me what I did was go to whole wheat wraps with turkey, lettuce, cucumber slices for lunch and IF I eat potatoes I will literally have 1-2 tablespoons or 4-5 fries. That satisfies my love of white starches. What it did was make me lose weight and for the first few days I lived in the bathroom peeing my brains out. And yes,I’m hypothyroid and am post menopausal. I wish you luck and TAKE CARE OF YOU!
Omg I have been in the same mood! I feel for your friend for sure. I had total knee replacement surgery the 2nd of August. I’m not enjoying the therapy at all. And I know I’m in the same frame of mind! I don’t want to do the work. But yet ah hah I had blood work done and my thyroid is really out of control. No wonder I feel the way I do. Bless your heart Bobbi! Have a better day soon girl!
I did keto in fall of 2016. Suck w it for a year & lost 60 lbs. I missed certain veggies & fruit so I transitioned to low carb for a couple of years. I was able to maintain the weight lost but didn’t drop anymore weight. About a year ago I stumbled across a Faster Way weight loss coach’s Instagram page and heard about carb cycling & IF being the base of their program. Since then I’ve been doing my own version of 2 days low carb (50 or below) and then 2 carb up days (100-120) and just keep rotating the days along with IF of 16/8. I plan meals & outings around my days so no guilt or feeling left out. Due to a gluten sensitivity I don’t eat anything w flour and have chosen to to eat sugar. Eating this way helped the scale to move down again. I started wearing a size 22 and now wear a 12/14. Am I at the weight my doctor says I should be, no but I’m happy & heathy and perfectly content where I’ve landed. I feel better, have much more energy, all the aches/pain are gone. There’s no right or wrong way for everyone. We are each made up a little different and must find what works for us. At the end of the day YOU must be happy & content.
Bobbie. Just an fyi when I was doing spin class 4 times a week it always made me much hungrier the whole day. Maybe just a couple of days a week and definitely free weights. I also started intermittent fasting. And the “whole 30” diet. The diet is super simple. I’m 61 years old and was finally able to get back to my ideal weight. This is what worked for me. I wish you luck on your journey. It’s not easy.
Please don't be hard on yourself. You are allowed to have bad days. I am WW life member and so close to losing that from weight gain. It's really hard. I think you are amazing.
It’s such a struggle, especially after menopause! I’ve gain weight in places I’ve never had it. I feel uncomfortable and unattractive which isn’t a good mindset. I had lost 40 pounds between 2020 and 2021. From Christmas to now I’ve regained it all back so I can relate. I so all the same self sabotaging behaviors. Like you, my back on the wagon and trying to ease into low carb and working on my thoughts. You’re honesty, openness and authenticity are so inspiring. 🙏🤗
I’ll keep your friend in my prayers. KETO is a no for me because it is so restrictive. I love fruit more than I do candy. Anything too restrictive is an automatic no for me.
I am so glad your videos showed up on my to watch page. I just love them! This one it seemed you were listening in to my conversation with myself LOL. I need to figure out what I’m going to do and stop the mindless eating for sure! Good luck to you!
After much research, also still learning, just started intermittent fasting and low carb. I think a really good tip is to start the day with alkaline water. You can buy it that way or just add pink Himalayan salt, 1/2 tsp. You're doing great!
Hi Bobby, my husband and I decided to change the way we eat. We cut out a lot of carbs, refined sugar, potatoes and starchy food. Both of us have lost. I lost 30 lbs and once in awhile we have a cheat meal. I know it is hard but our A1C has come down to a safer level. You find out what type of lifestyle suits you and go for it. I don’t use the word diet but lifestyle. I know you can do it❤️
From one Bobbie to another…I hear ya. At 70, thru menopause, but I can honestly say weight , at least in my head, has been an issue all my life. Finally, I can say while I have my dads “full back legs”, they continue to support me in good style. While my stomach isn’t as flat as I would like, it probably never will be, etc., etc. But, I am really healthy, had both knees replaced ( fabulous outcome), I have the love of my life for over 50 years, wonderful children & grandchildren. So on balance, 5 pounds up or down seems quite unimportant. What has worked for me is intermittent fasting & I walk 5/6 days a week. The walking is good for my weight, but mostly I consider it my natural therapy. In my kitchen I have a sign…”Being cremated is my last hope for a smokin’ hot body”. I’ll take my imperfect but perfect for me body over that for decades to come. Love your channel, be kind to yourself❤😊
Hi Bobbie, l been there too, after I had my children, I just started eating smaller meals, it takes time though, after l had my younger son, it took me a year, but l just stuck to it, hugsssss ❤❤
Losing weight on the wrong side of menopause is horrendous. I was able to lose on Slimming World but not now!! So I gave up and put myself on the Mediterranean Diet for health and stopped trying to lose weight. But hey I lost 21lbs. You'll get there, be kind to yourself x
Chris Powell has a book on carb cycling. I just looked it up and it must have been a long time ago because it showed the book on ebay and other places. I never did that diet I don’t think. I did many other including weight watchers, keto. four years ago I started Whole Food Plant Based, no oil. I lost my weight and am very happy with it. I will never try another way of eating again.i do not miss meat and eat tons on potatoes, rice, beans, fruits. I LOVE Carbs and am always satisfied. I know you said you did not want anyone to tell you what to do. I just wanted to tell you a little of my story. And I wish you success on this adventure you are starting.
Have you ever watched Dy Ann Parham on RUclips? She talks about going through menopause and being an aging women. She teaches intermittent fasting. She helps change your thoughts when it comes to eating.
I love pork rinds dipped into my homemade ranch dressing. Yum! If carbcycling appeals to you then check into THM, Trim Healthy Mama. It’s actually based on Somersizing, where you follow food combining. You can have carbs with no fat or you can have protein with fat, the idea is to allow 3 hours between meals to allow your body to switch between fat burning or carb burning. You can have oatmeal and fruit for breakfast then have chicken and salad with full fat dressing for lunch. It’s all over you tube if you decide to research, with no membership fees. My first go around with WW the weekly dues were $2, back when it actually worked for me before they changed up the plan yearly. Good luck! My thoughts and prayers for your friend.
Weight loss has more to do with diet, than exercise. I started a low-carb lifestyle the summer of 2020. The pandemic was making me feel sorry for myself and all I was doing was eating. I started at 215 lbs and have lost 65 lbs and have kept it off. I will be 60 years old in December. If I can do it, I think anybody can.
That’s great! Can you share more about your daily intake?
Congratulations Christine! THAT IS AWESOME!
Agree
@@kara5958 I used an app to keep track of my macros when I first started out on my weight loss journey called “Carb Manager”. I purchased the premium version when I first started because I wasn’t always sure what I was doing and I wanted to be very accountable for all my intake. To this day I care more about the number of carbs and calories that I consume, than the amount of fat grams. I consider myself low-carb instead of ketogenic, because I don’t eat 70 to 75 grams of fat daily. That much fat, is just too many calories!
I agree 100% Christine. I had a similar experience with low-carb. At 64 I lost nearly 60 lbs 4 years ago and have kept 50 off over the last 3 years. Unheard of for me.! Exercise does very little for weight loss, but does everything for balance, muscle building and energy, which is very important for those of us over 50.
I have learned as a 62 yr old wife, nana and working real estate agent to give myself GRACE. Give yourself GRACE Bobbie and don't worry so much about your weight. Also, I only weigh myself once a month, I have learned since menopause, my weight goes up and down weekly. FYI, I don't watch you for your weight lost, I just love your beautiful smile and happy attitude and the way you share real life events and feelings.
This is coming from someone that has spent their entire adult life battling these demons. I was 187 and now 149. The ONLY thing that finally worked was convincing myself that I was worth it . No matter how hard or how long, I was worth it. I’m a different person. I’m happy and finally everyone around me is. No stinking diet that cost a fortune, just start making one little change a week and it will become second nature. You can do this✌️❤️
I've been a Weight Watcher for decades with lots of past success. Over the last 10 years due to hypothyroidism and menopause, it's been a terrible struggle. I would work so hard counting points, exercising, etc. just to lose 7 pounds in 9 months. I also plateaued for much of that time. Restricting calories was no longer working for me.
Last May I came across intermittent fasting. I never thought I could do it due to blood sugar issues. What convinced me to give it try is that I didn't have a calorie problem but a hormonal problem. I was constantly spiking my insulin (fat storing) causing hunger and not tapping in to my fat stores. I decided to give a 16 hour fast with a 8 hour eating window everyday for one month. Since May I have lost another 12 pounds with a steady 1.25 pound average weight loss. As a bonus, I haven't felt this good in years. It took time to get use to it but this is by far the easiest way to lose weight and maintain for the rest of my life. I also no longer worry or obsess about food. I'm free!
If nothing else, please check out the podcast here on RUclips, "The 5-Minute NP Podcast: Ep. 25: Gin Stephens, Intermittent Fasting, Author of Fast. Feast. Repeat."
God bless you!
Dear Bobbie, this is why I never diet, I know I am much older, but I don't restrict myself. Remember my dietician friend from years ago - don't cut anything out, just cut it in half. You are such a good kid! Love Cindy xx
Thanks Cindy!
Sometimes I do intermittent fasting and eat a later breakfast and light dinner but I am struggling too. I’m 54 and may the Lord bring healing to your friend. Be kind to you ❤
Hi Cindy, I figured this out after menopause. I didnt want to feel restricted, so I have cake, fries etc, but have cut what I eat in half and this has worked. Life is too short to miss out on the foods you love. Great advice.
I hear ya sista! Menopause changes absolutely EVERYTHING! You are beautiful inside and out already. You have the love of Jesus shining all over you...and THAT is the most important thing of all! God bless!
Thank you so much!
You are human. The weight after menopause is sooo frustrating. I’m 77 ( when did that happen ??). I retired at 68 and moved to help my daughter with her girls-- knowing my husband had Alzheimer’s. It was through all that I packed on the lbs. it’s good you’re tackling the weight now because it only gets harder. Keepgoimg☺️👍👍👍👍
I am 75 years old. What finally worked for me was keeping my blood sugar under 140. I don’t follow any restrictions. I just eat what enables me to control my blood sugar. I am less hungry than I have ever been in my life. I am not taking any medications like Metformin. My answer was educating myself about what was going haywire in my body. I designed my own program and it has worked like magic! I only wish I knew what was going on in my body when I was in my twenties. It would have saved me 50 years of grief,struggling and wondering what was wrong with me. I have seen so many friends struggle with their weight and blame themselves for being weak. Most doctors will not tell people that they are insulin resistant. They wait until people are full blown diabetic to say anything. My mother had severe neuropathy in her legs and feet for several years before her doctor told her she had diabetes. I just wanted to share what helped me in case it might help you too.
I’ll be 70 next week and in 2019, I had a Epiphany and realized I needed to take my health and make it a priority…I went from 195(size 16/18) to 130(size8) I cut out all white foods and started walking at least 4 miles a day…I’ve gained 6lbs and started back to being very cognizant about what goes in my mouth…it’s all a journey and as long as we are moving forward…I call that a win!
I’m a wellness coach. Also post menopausal. The struggle is REAL. I have been on every diet under the sun and they work…until they don’t. I recently read a book called, “Breaking Free from Emotional Eating” by Geneen Roth and it’s really opening my eyes to how I use food for SO many things…other than satisfying hunger. I do know I am 56 years old and tired of tracking my calories, macros, steps, etc etc. Surely it doesn’t have to be so hard for us 💗✌🏼😌
Oh my goodness. PLEASE be kind to yourself. When you are ready to give the new way of eating 100% , you will. In the meantime, show yourself love and grace and focus on making better food choices when you can. No one expects you to be a role model or perfect. Love you Bobbie!
My friend we have to count our blessings. You are so beautiful and you fin exactly the way you are. Prayers sent to your friend
I know this is an older video but prayers for your sweet friend. I hope she’s doing better,. I love your videos but have you don’t any newer ones?I can’t find any.
Thank you 😊
When you say “I had a bad week and I do what I want to do” it’s literally your body responding to restriction. What breaks my heart is seeing you blame yourself, I can see the disappointment you have towards yourself when it’a not something you’re doing wrong at all. It’s your body trying to keep you alive.
Thank you for your honesty and transparency ❤ Love being able to identify with you!
I so relate. I'm to the point I don't want to count. The obsessing over counting wears me out and frustrates me.
I absolutely love your laugh! It’s so contagious! Hope your new plan helps you to be successful in your goals! Your are a very kind and inspiring person!
Thank you for being so real! When you hit menopause, your estrogen goes down and your cortisol goes up-hence belly fat. Intermittent fasting for women during this time is not good as it drives up your cortisol!! Also, we need carbs for hormone balance. I think carb cycling will work for you, and I would suggest trying a few days of low carb, then a few of higher carbs, more than the 40-50 you mentioned. One more thing; don’t overdue your cardio, it also raises cortisol which causes weight gain!🥰
Praying for your friend and for you Bobbie. Thank you as always for sharing your journey! 💙🙏
At age 68, I'm older than you and know that life can be overwhelming as we age. Over the course of the last 20 years, my husband and I have experienced the loss of many family members and friends. As Boomers we take a lot of heat and mostly we are hardest on ourselves. Please don't be so hard on yourself. I pray every day to be able to worry less and fend off anxiety by "casting my cares." It ain't easy but I'm finally getting the hang of it.
Regarding the weight, my husband has been forty pounds too heavy for years. Last summer he underwent radiation treatment for prostate cancer which was successful. He lost 15 lbs. and we saw it as a jump start. Unfortunately, family issues took over and he put it back on and more. His doctor cracked down and he's been on Keto for 2 months and he's done well. I'm cooking Keto but it's tough. He really misses fruit more than anything. He also knows that heart disease runs in his family and I want him around for a long time and he wants to be around as well.
I'm trying to see all this as the new season in our lives. I'm praying for you Bobbi. God bless you and prayers for your friend as well; and of course your family.
They fact that you keep trying and you're not "quitting." I know I'm just a random person watching but I'm proud of you.
Hi Bobby, Firstly I love watching you, you're so natural and real. Your frustration with different diets could have easily been me talking. I'm around your age (55) and out the other side of the menopause. I can honestly say I have been dieting up and down for the last 27 years. Since my youngest boy was a couple of months old. I have four grown up children. I've had lots of success with most of them, lose a stone put it back on, lose three stone put two back on and on and on.
I hit rock bottom last year and realised I just couldn't continue waking up every day thinking about food and going to bed every night doing the same. I had a long chat with husband, my biggest supporter and I decided to give up dieting, once and for all. No new plans, I was done. I immersed myself in the body positive community and did lots of work learning to accept myself just as I am. I started to trust my body to tell me what it needed and when.
The biggest thing I can say is it was a massive relief. I did overeat initially all that so called bad food but you know once I truly realised no more diets, forever, and the food was always there if I wanted it, I soon began to crave other things, oranges, salmon, chicken, salad. My weight went up and then it came down. I seemed to have settled at a comfortable weight for me. Would I like to be 20 lbs less, yes, but I'm comfortable at this weight and I stopped weighing altogether. I haven't eaten the world and I have so much more time in my life and space in my head. When it comes to exercise I also hate exercising just for the sake of it, to burn calories.
My favourite exercise is gardening and I'm outside most days but it's because I want to, not because I have to.
You light up when you talk about cycling and that's obviously what you love.I hope my story can help you just a little bit, but I wish you every success for the future.
My thoughts and prayers are with your friend, I pray for a speedy recovery for her xx
You will appreciate the next Episode! Just Sayin' 😉
I hope that all of your family gets on board with your weight loss program. It’s not going to be easy if they’re making desserts and things right there in the home. Never heard of that. I’m gonna pray about that for you. You keep trying and thanks for posting.
Honestly, Doug is VERY SUPPORTIVE. He was cooking that way because we had friends coming over and I am the one that wanted him to serve the desert. I so wish I could blame it on him, but the buck stops with ME. Thanks Joyce!
I have watched all of the ideas and you really made me smile. I related to so much you are going thru. Keep it up and I will tag along.
Love it!!
Bobbi, I started WW the same time as you did. Between the weighing ups and downs, I have lost 4 lbs. 4 lbs!!! Menopause really doesn’t help. I am 58 and there are some days I feel like I am 65. I exercise five days a week and just bought myself a tricycle. I don’t sit and relax all day. I clean my house, I walk my dog, now I started bike riding. I have a major portion control problem. I also have problem with someone telling me how much and what to eat. I did WW years ago and lost 75 lbs. It seemed easier then, I think, because it was new. I don’t know. I need to do some soul searching also. I will go on because what else can I do. I will get heavier if I quit. I’m going to see and pray for inspiration. Good luck to you.
I used to do 3:1. So for 3 days I ate lower carbs and then I’d a have what I called a FUN DAY and I’d eat whatever I felt like then back on the next day for the next 3 and so on. I did lose weight and I was working out on an elliptical each day. I agree menopause is horrid. My body has changed so much in the past year that I don’t recognize myself. It doesn’t help that I have an autoimmune disease which killed my thyroid gland. So I’m double hit as far as metabolism. I’m anxious and hopefully that you will have success. I’m rooting for you!
Honestly I think you are too hard on yourself. You have added exercise and you are being mindful, things will change. Thank you for being so open and sharing. Menopause is definitely no joke. Big hugs to you. ☺
Praying for Chris 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Weight has everything to do with unresolved trauma. Make sure you are healthy and accept yourself the way you are, absolutely beautiful.
I changed my eating habits to keto & carnivore 8 mo ago & I’m down 30 lbs no exercise, but I feel so much better now that I started walking & do light strength training, it’s just changing the composition of my body shape👍🏻 I’ll be 60 in Dec.
Menopause is a HUGE life/body change. I’ve been going through this for years and it’s miserable. Will say prayers!
I hope you find consolation in the fact that you are helping so many other people. When I am tempted to stop low carb, I watch one of your videos. If you can do this in front of thousands of people, I can do this in the comfort of my home. You are an inspiration!
Praying for you and your friend.
I absolutely love listening to you. You remind me of myself. I hate when I have a bad day and days in a row.
Yes, losing weight is losing weight, no matter what!
I'm intrigued by this carb cycling...I may have to check it out.
I'm so sorry about your friend...I'll be praying for her.
Hugs from Iowa!
Menopause does change everything. I have experienced it. I come here for your beautiful spirit and positivity. You lift me. You also have beautiful eyes, skin , hair, and teeth. Be well.
For workout motivation, I have a quote that I love that helps me on the days when I don't want to work out. I am a part of the Peloton community and one of the instructors says "We don't have to to this, we GET to do this" It's a good reminder that I need to be thankful that I am healthy enough to exercise.
Menopause has been the most life altering, terrible thing ever! Someone came in the night and stole who I was and replaced her with a scared, anxious, angry monster.
Praying for your dear friend Chris. Yes, it puts things into perspective.
Good for you!! I'm with you, I do keto, but sometimes I like something different. Some days, I'm not even hungry, other days I eat twice in one day. Most days I eat one meal a day. I am learning to listen to MY body. The most important thing........we don't give up!
I so deeply understand your experience of frustration and defiance with even a self imposed restriction. The discipline of dieting can be an assault on its own, but public scrutiny just magnifies it. Life can get so overwhelming. I am struggling too with friend that has a serious, terminal illness. So heartbreaking about Chris 😔
I'm so sorry about your friend as well Ginny!
Prayers are out to you and your friend Chris😇🙏!!! I think we all wish we could give you a hug and let you know how much we all understand what you are going thru with this whole thing!!!! You hopefully aren't getting negative messages about any of your decisions...really, it's always got to be what "YOU" can do, how you can do it and if you can stay the course. If you find it doesn't work for you, that doesn't mean you "failed"...it means that one wasn't right for you...you will find your way, don't be so hard on yourself...not everyone trying to lose weight finds an easy route, but you will find yours..trust that no one out here is judging you. Talk to yourself like you are your best friend....❤
You are so beautiful and such a blessing! Perspective is everything! I’ll pray for you and your friend!! Your struggle and journey are valid though, and so is your pain. Praying for you all!! I hope this weekend is going better for you!
You are not being lazy if you are not mentally in the head space. Menopause sucks!!!! I went through 20 years ago (I still have hot flashes from time to time). It does gets better in time! Remember you are beautiful person inside and out! ❤
I love how you talked your way out of totally giving up. Persistence is the key. Will be interesting to see successful your new plan works for you! Will be cheering you on!
I feel you on the mind set of dieting lately! I cannot for the life of me get back into it since summer vacation. I’m totally where you are! I have RA and my bike handle bars give me grief, I never knew I could get the handles changed! Game changer, I have to look into changing mine. Thank you for that! Prayers to your friend that she’s gets well. ❤
I did keto for awhile but went back to what worked for me a long time ago….the OLD WW. 6-8 protein, 2 breads, 2 milks, 3 fats. I’m loving a Tbl of almond butter on raisin toast and blueberries for breakfast with 1 C milk and tea. Keeps my blood sugar in check. Love your honesty in sharing.
I hear ya, I feel that way all the time. Oh I hate to hear about your friend. I’ll keep her in my prayers.
I just watched this and just have to say that I relate so much to this. I don't know that I could have vlogged my weight loss journey. I was hard to live with. Moody, hormonal, my husband is a saint, seriously. I really appreciate you sharing the real life side of menopause and weight loss.
You are such a caring person praying for you as well as your friend.
Praying for your dear friend Chris. 🙏🏻
She's blessed to have a wonderful friend like you. Thank you for sharing your journey.
Something that I’ve learned about setting goals for myself and taking control of my health is when we put ourselves under a microscope we tend to focus on ourselves too intensely…..I put my focus on eating and living as healthy as I can and taking a step back ….doing the best we can and letting go a bit..I enjoy watching your videos so much because you have a sense of humour and trying to better yourself just like most of us…Im 75 this year and having to learn what I can and can’t do but trying to keep a sense of humour in it all …God gave youa wonderful sweet personality that brings a little joy into all our days..thank you for your honesty💕
Prayers🙏for your friend Chris❤
Best of luck to you Bobbie in finding the weight loss path that best works for you💕
Keto has always been my go-to since Atkins days. I also have trouble staying on it, heck - I'm Italian, I love pasta and bread, but whenever I am on Keto my arthritis goes away. Well- it did when I was in my 20s, now it just gets much better. My thinking is much clearer. And I just feel all-around better. But then I see someone eating bread or pasta, and my thoughts get in a gutter and I order pizza, and then get chocolate ice cream. Yep, I get it girlfriend.
I read once that your current weight is someone's goal weight!
If i Weighed 228 pounds, I would have been able to get knee replacement surgery back when it would have changed my life.
Now my knees are in a bent position and I cannot straighten my legs. I'm in a mobility scooter a 100% of the time and dealing with being disabled for the first time in my life. .
Still struggling with losing weight even though knee replacement will not give back the range of motion I've lost. Not being so heavy will help me get around easier. I'm 63 and can't walk losing weight is an up hill battle.
Well, I for one, think you are amazing! You rode 27 miles! That is awesome. It sounds like you are on the right path. I am in the same boat. I am 51 and going through menopause. I have more belly fat than ever before (I was someone who only gained in my legs and butt). I easily need to lose about 40 pounds. I’ve tried it all like you-WW, keto, south beach, etc-those used to work. Now I am struggling. I have recently started HIIT workouts which are shorter and recommended for menopausal women. So far I have seen definition in my legs but my tummy hasn’t budged. I need to watch what I eat and that is what is hardest for me. You inspire me! P.S: I think there’s a reason WW has been around so long. It works if you work it. I just have a hard time sticking with it lately.
Thank you for being so honest, Bobbie. I would guess that most of us have been where you are, I know I sure have. I have come to realize that this is a life long battle with myself. Day by day by day. And yes, menopause makes it SO hard. Prayers for your friend Chris🙏🏻
absolutely ❤
I totally understand. I’m just the same. My motivation comes and goes. You’re not alone, for sure!
Bless your heart - it’s a mind set. It really is. I like seeing the scale at 125 too much to go ham very often. But I do on occasion and figure tomorrow is another day. Clear out the pantry of sugary salty and crunchy things. Just until you have a handle on your weight then reintroduce them back into your life. Once you start to see the favorable results - food won’t have that hold over you. You’ll be pumped with looser fitting clothes. I often tell my husband that eating and sleeping are a waste of time. Also staying out of the kitchen is key to loosing poundage.
I understand where you are!! I haven't heard of carb cycling! But I'll definitely looking into it! Thanks for your honesty! You aren't alone!
This honest video made me subscribe. ❤
Oh, Bobbie, I can relate! I’m sorry you’ve been having such a hard time lately. I had a Roux-n-y (gastric bypass)when I was 48, which was 12 years ago. I lost 100, gained back all but 27. I quit trying for 12 years. Then I hit 60 & decided to try again because I have very bad arthritis & need double knee replacements. I have been watching my carbs since June, am getting medical help & I have lost over 30 pounds. I can’t be more accurate than that since disabilities cause me to be very unsteady on the scale & the numbers keep changing! Anyway, I was told to stay under 100 grams of carbs but find I can’t lose weight unless I stay under 70. That is very doable. Hang in there, I’ll be praying for both you & your friend.
I’m type 2 ( one year now) and I struggle with the low carb AND losing weight. The struggle is real! Just keep exercising and hang in there!
I like your Trek bike Bobbie🚴♀️. I hear they're great. My coworker got one off Craigslist, lucky her! Glad you're switching gears, instead of continuing something that's not working for you. Or makes you feel uncomfortable. Menopause is a beast🥶😈. It's no joke. . You're glowing not glistening🤗 I give you credit for what you've shared so far. Thank you😊
Boy we have a lot of the same issues! I’ve had a lot of the same feelings! I can’t imagine how difficult it is doing things publicly but it sure does help to gone though it with you.
I agree with several others here....it's the food, not the exercise. I lost 40 lbs by ONLY cutting out sugar! My 1st step was to switch from sweet to unsweetened tea. Then NO sweet snacks or desserts. Finally, no biscuits (I'm from the South, so this was huge!) l ate eggs, all the veggies and meats (including mac n cheese) not prepared any special way and did NOT exercise. I'm 63, also post menopausal. Counting points, calories and macros was beyond me...I'm of the K.I.S.S. camp (Keep It Simple, Stupid). 😊 I agree everyone has to find what works for them! Praying for your friend! Best wishes on your weight loss journey! ❤️
💯. I’ve even had trainers tell me that exercise is NOT an effective weight loss tool. It’s good for mental health and toning, etc but 90% of weight loss occurs in the kitchen and 10% in the gym. For that reason I think you’re going to have to try to make cooking your thing. We only have so much time to dedicate to weight loss, and focusing on your eating is a much more productive and beneficial use of that time. Also assess your hunger after your big rides; does it make you hungrier?
Age related weight gain is a reality. I read The Whole Body Reset and upped my intake of protein throughout the day…made a big difference in losing and maintaining my weight. Had to count calories when losing since protein rich foods are also higher in calories. But I now feel like I have control over my weight and my health.
Same here, I am so stubborn!! I restarted Noom to have to be accountable and maybe humble myself to learn something. Stay strong. I will definitely pray for Chris
Like you, I’ve had success with WW in the past. I regained all the weight I had lost plus an additional 20 pounds during the pandemic. I started up with WW again a few months ago. Things were going well but now I’ve pretty much stopped losing weight. I’m down 15 pounds, but the scale has not really budged for 3 weeks. It’s frustrating. My husband is trying to encourage me, but my inner rebel is feeling like you’ve been. Weight loss after menopause is a struggle, to say the least.
Don't give up Traci! If you are sticking to the plan your body should respond. I'm doing IF now, but I'm new to it so no great words of wisdom yet!
I have been carb cycling since we started travelin...i love it for i am not restrictive and i have more freedom!...LOVE IT...but Bobbie i have also implemented IF andwalking in the morning while i am fasting...and i know not everyone cane do that ..but ..it has been working for me...but hun i also am not counting cals but i also still dont eat sugar, bread or any wheat flour...also...i love chicerone too and use it for a bread crumbs but i also eat them when im craving chips.... The best of luck to you..and i will do think my fitness pal if i will be starting again..next week.🥰💚💚💚
I've said it in your FB group and I'll say it again. I admire your perseverance and your determination to find a plan that will work for YOU! And I definitely agree with you that we sll like t see the number on the scale go down- whether it's water weight or fat loss. You've got this, Bobbie!
Hey Mary! Thanks!
Thanks for being real…We all have days like this. Praying for your friend Chris. There are so many people that can not walk or have no legs or they are 600 pounds…soooooo I can do my elliptical and walk!
Weight loss sucks. But it’s 90% what you’re eating. Be kind to your body and don’t over exercise. It’s easier when your partner joins you so you can rid the house of bad foods. Eating/snacking at night has held us back. ❤❤ You can do this!!
Thank you so much for your honesty. You are every single one of us who struggle with our weight. I have had every one of the feelings that you describe. Yesterday doesn’t have to define today and every new moment is a chance to start over. I’m here in NC rooting for you!
You are my favorite RUclipsr!!!! So real and I can relate to you. Prayers heading your way.
First of all, you look beautiful, you ARE beautiful. This journey you are on is so very hard. I lost 50+ pounds in my mid-50's, and the only way I could keep it off was tracking every single thing I ate and all my exercise. I did really well, kept it all off for four years, then the pandemic came along and in the space of a year I gained back 10 pounds (yes, I stopped tracking -- and lost awareness of how I was letting my appetites overcome my judgement). Those 10 pounds make me feel like a failure, and it has been an ongoing battle trying to get rid of them again. I have not given up, but I just want you to know that you are brave to share this story with the world, and that you should celebrate every single win you have, no matter how small. Even a tiny improvement leaves you in better health than you were before. So celebrate your tiny successes, and forgive yourself for the times when you are not perfect. None of us are!
I had to go low carb, then turn the dial down to super-duper low carb. Clean eating & calorie restriction always worked before but not now! Menopause got me. Going whole food, low carb-no grains, sugar actually cracked the code & stopped my constant hunger. High fat, moderate -high protein
Menopause does change everything! It's hard and it makes weight loss even harder. I think we can change up what we do and make it work. Still trying to figure that out too. I like intermittent fasting, but not every day.
Don’t know if you are still in your weight,lose journey but I’m in the same boat. What I found out was I have a reaction to white starches and am allergic to all white starches. That means no potatoes, bread, French fries etc. to me those were my standards of food. So to me what I did was go to whole wheat wraps with turkey, lettuce, cucumber slices for lunch and IF I eat potatoes I will literally have 1-2 tablespoons or 4-5 fries. That satisfies my love of white starches. What it did was make me lose weight and for the first few days I lived in the bathroom peeing my brains out. And yes,I’m hypothyroid and am post menopausal.
I wish you luck and TAKE CARE OF YOU!
Don't give up. Give yourself a break and cut yourself some slack. I always think to myself "don't ever give up".❤
Omg I have been in the same mood! I feel for your friend for sure. I had total knee replacement surgery the 2nd of August. I’m not enjoying the therapy at all. And I know I’m in the same frame of mind! I don’t want to do the work. But yet ah hah I had blood work done and my thyroid is really out of control. No wonder I feel the way I do. Bless your heart Bobbi! Have a better day soon girl!
I just wanted to encourage you. I lost 50lbs doing if, age 53
I appreciate you keeping us company !
I did keto in fall of 2016. Suck w it for a year & lost 60 lbs. I missed certain veggies & fruit so I transitioned to low carb for a couple of years. I was able to maintain the weight lost but didn’t drop anymore weight. About a year ago I stumbled across a Faster Way weight loss coach’s Instagram page and heard about carb cycling & IF being the base of their program.
Since then I’ve been doing my own version of 2 days low carb (50 or below) and then 2 carb up days (100-120) and just keep rotating the days along with IF of 16/8. I plan meals & outings around my days so no guilt or feeling left out. Due to a gluten sensitivity I don’t eat anything w flour and have chosen to to eat sugar. Eating this way helped the scale to move down again. I started wearing a size 22 and now wear a 12/14. Am I at the weight my doctor says I should be, no but I’m happy & heathy and perfectly content where I’ve landed. I feel better, have much more energy, all the aches/pain are gone. There’s no right or wrong way for everyone. We are each made up a little different and must find what works for us. At the end of the day YOU must be happy & content.
Bobbie. Just an fyi when I was doing spin class 4 times a week it always made me much hungrier the whole day. Maybe just a couple of days a week and definitely free weights. I also started intermittent fasting. And the “whole 30” diet. The diet is super simple. I’m 61 years old and was finally able to get back to my ideal weight. This is what worked for me. I wish you luck on your journey. It’s not easy.
Please don't be hard on yourself. You are allowed to have bad days. I am WW life member and so close to losing that from weight gain. It's really hard. I think you are amazing.
It’s such a struggle, especially after menopause! I’ve gain weight in places I’ve never had it. I feel uncomfortable and unattractive which isn’t a good mindset. I had lost 40 pounds between 2020 and 2021. From Christmas to now I’ve regained it all back so I can relate. I so all the same self sabotaging behaviors. Like you, my back on the wagon and trying to ease into low carb and working on my thoughts. You’re honesty, openness and authenticity are so inspiring. 🙏🤗
I’ll keep your friend in my prayers. KETO is a no for me because it is so restrictive. I love fruit more than I do candy. Anything too restrictive is an automatic no for me.
I feel ur journey at 49. Just started and it is a minute by minute struggle. Dont give up!
I can relate to you on my things. Greetings from Australia 🇦🇺
🙏🙏🙏 for Chris ♥️
I am so glad your videos showed up on my to watch page. I just love them! This one it seemed you were listening in to my conversation with myself LOL. I need to figure out what I’m going to do and stop the mindless eating for sure! Good luck to you!
After much research, also still learning, just started intermittent fasting and low carb. I think a really good tip is to start the day with alkaline water. You can buy it that way or just add pink Himalayan salt, 1/2 tsp. You're doing great!
Hi Bobby, my husband and I decided to change the way we eat. We cut out a lot of carbs, refined sugar, potatoes and starchy food. Both of us have lost. I lost 30 lbs and once in awhile we have a cheat meal. I know it is hard but our A1C has come down to a safer level. You find out what type of lifestyle suits you and go for it. I don’t use the word diet but lifestyle. I know you can do it❤️
From one Bobbie to another…I hear ya. At 70, thru menopause, but I can honestly say weight , at least in my head, has been an issue all my life. Finally, I can say while I have my dads “full back legs”, they continue to support me in good style. While my stomach isn’t as flat as I would like, it probably never will be, etc., etc. But, I am really healthy, had both knees replaced ( fabulous outcome), I have the love of my life for over 50 years, wonderful children & grandchildren. So on balance, 5 pounds up or down seems quite unimportant. What has worked for me is intermittent fasting & I walk 5/6 days a week. The walking is good for my weight, but mostly I consider it my natural therapy. In my kitchen I have a sign…”Being cremated is my last hope for a smokin’ hot body”. I’ll take my imperfect but perfect for me body over that for decades to come. Love your channel, be kind to yourself❤😊
I have had more success with intermittent fasting than any other style of dieting. Carb cycling sounds doable because I can't give up fruit!
Hi Bobbie, l been there too, after I had my children, I just started eating smaller meals, it takes time though, after l had my younger son, it took me a year, but l just stuck to it, hugsssss ❤❤
Losing weight on the wrong side of menopause is horrendous. I was able to lose on Slimming World but not now!! So I gave up and put myself on the Mediterranean Diet for health and stopped trying to lose weight. But hey I lost 21lbs. You'll get there, be kind to yourself x
Chris Powell has a book on carb cycling. I just looked it up and it must have been a long time ago because it showed the book on ebay and other places. I never did that diet I don’t think. I did many other including weight watchers, keto. four years ago I started Whole Food Plant Based, no oil. I lost my weight and am very happy with it. I will never try another way of eating again.i do not miss meat and eat tons on potatoes, rice, beans, fruits. I LOVE Carbs and am always satisfied.
I know you said you did not want anyone to tell you what to do. I just wanted to tell you a little of my story. And I wish you success on this adventure you are starting.
OMG! Yes, menopause does change everything and no one knows how much until they go through it! It is awful!
Have you ever watched Dy Ann Parham on RUclips? She talks about going through menopause and being an aging women. She teaches intermittent fasting. She helps change your thoughts when it comes to eating.
I love pork rinds dipped into my homemade ranch dressing. Yum! If carbcycling appeals to you then check into THM, Trim Healthy Mama. It’s actually based on Somersizing, where you follow food combining. You can have carbs with no fat or you can have protein with fat, the idea is to allow 3 hours between meals to allow your body to switch between fat burning or carb burning. You can have oatmeal and fruit for breakfast then have chicken and salad with full fat dressing for lunch. It’s all over you tube if you decide to research, with no membership fees. My first go around with WW the weekly dues were $2, back when it actually worked for me before they changed up the plan yearly. Good luck! My thoughts and prayers for your friend.