Forums: January 2010 Kickstart Forum Archive: Age & Weight loss
Created on: 01/03/10 08:41 AM Views: 1359 Replies: 5
Hoover Joined: 01/03/10 Posts: 6	Age & Weight loss Posted Sunday, January 3, 2010 at 8:41 AM I'm a 67 year old Vegan for almost two years and have not been able to lose weight. I know it sounds crazy, however the only time I'm able to lose is when I have about 1000 cal or less per day. I've also tried to stay away from any kind of oil due to attempts at reversing cardiovascular disease. Unfortunately, I like to exercise and on the days that I do, my appetite is not quelled with 1000 calories. Any thoughts anyone? Thanks, Hoover
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manxie Joined: 01/01/10 Posts: 16	RE: Age & Weight loss Posted Sunday, January 3, 2010 at 10:10 AM Hi. 1000 cals per day is an awfully low amount. Add in exercise, and it is little wonder you would feel hungry. I'd be famished! I'm 51. Like you, I have a hard time dropping weight. My difficulties are a slowed metabolism due to hypothyroidism, taking a beta blocker for a heart condition, and (and here's the biggest contributor) many, many years of binging and then going on one diet after another. My metabolism is really screwed-up. My nutritionist has made me agree to never diet again and to eat three realistic meals each day with one or two light snacks (total @1500-1700 cals). I made her agree that I could try a low-fat vegan approach to eating. I try to space meals out by at least 3 hours. I've recently added in 45-60 mins of exercise per day (not all at once--two sessions to spike the metabolic rate). I'm beginning to notice some firming. The scale hasn't budged yet, and that depresses me. So, I'm staying away from the scale! I'd rather go by the fit of my clothes. In short, why not try eating a bit more? Perhaps that will help you spike your metabolism AND give you the energy to keep up your exercise schedule. Good luck!
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DianeJ Joined: 01/01/10 Posts: 134	RE: Age & Weight loss Posted Sunday, January 3, 2010 at 10:34 AM Forget about calories, eat less processed starches like bread and pasta, and more greens, other veggies, fruits and beans. And keep moving.
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shanna Joined: 12/30/09 Posts: 287	RE: Age & Weight loss Posted Sunday, January 3, 2010 at 11:04 AM Dr. Barnard just posted a tip about that the other day: Quote: Eat at least 10 calories each day per pound of your ideal body weight. This tip is directed at calorie-cutting dieters who do not realize that, if they eat too little, their bodies stop making an appetite-controlling hormone called leptin. A person whose ideal weight is 150 pounds needs at least 1,500 calories per day, and probably much more.
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Ninav Joined: 12/29/09 Posts: 14	RE: Age & Weight loss Posted Sunday, January 3, 2010 at 2:29 PM shanna wrote: Dr. Barnard just posted a tip about that the other day: Quote: Eat at least 10 calories each day per pound of your ideal body weight. This tip is directed at calorie-cutting dieters who do not realize that, if they eat too little, their bodies stop making an appetite-controlling hormone called leptin. A person whose ideal weight is 150 pounds needs at least 1,500 calories per day, and probably much more. That's an interesting formula. So if you wanted to weigh 135 lbs you would eat 1350 calories? That's not really alot if you are active in cardio. I think increasing the cardio is the secret for me and also drinking water. I noticed I tend to drop weight more readily if I force myself to drink the standard 8 glasses a day. Unfortunately this is really quite a task for me especially in the cold New Englad winter!
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Cosmos Joined: 01/01/10 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 14	RE: Age & Weight loss Posted Sunday, January 3, 2010 at 2:45 PM He says eat "at least" that many calories not limit yourself to that amount. My understanding is if you go too low you can really mess up your metabolism.
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