Determined to get my waist back

Losing weight seems like a losing battle for me...I look like a 60 year old who is 5 months pregnant. Just a couple years ago I was 5'6 and weighed 125...now I'm 5'4 1/2 and weigh 150. I'm shrinking and getting rounder, once looked like a cellery stalk and now look like a potato. ....and no I'm not eating more Milky Ways than before.

My metabolism took a nose dive and I'm still blaming the prednisone

for the belly fat even though I haven't been on that for awhile.

I try to watch my diet by eating lean protein and eat plenty of green veggies, drink lots of water and exercise. There are the times though that I use food as a pain med. My walking distance has shortened due to a combo of health stuff so I guess I have to cut back on calories.

All my clothes are looking ridiculous and I refuse to buy bigger ones.

I've been buying tops that are smocked to try to disguise my belly, yeh like that's really working.

Tried a dress on today while shopping and got stuck in it, almost had to yell out for help. I skipped my Milky Way tonight.

I know there are lot of us in the same boat...just one more frustration to deal with. Haven't even thought of trying on my swimming suit maybe that would motivate me.

 All those trying to lose a few pounds...if you have extra willpower to spare send it my way...please

Hugs, Robin

 

Hey there Robin...I'd be willing to bet that the prednisone is causing the belly bulge.  It's notorious for that.  When I was on Valium, I had Benzo Belly...it's so common they actually coined that phrase for it. (I gained almost 35 pounds in one year)  Now that I've weaned off it's going away.  I too was wearing clothing that remsembled maternity smocks or a car tarp to hide the rolls of belly fat....such a fashion plate!

Of course as we age the old belly expands...I wasn't able to wear any pants with a zipper until just recently.  I guess we all can't age like Goldie Hawn or Cher who can still buy their clothes in the 'teenie bopper' department.

Well, I'm back down to 118 pounds (I'm 5'2") but I still have a roll around my waist....I'm guessing it's here to stay.  OH...and as an added attraction, I've had five abdominal surgeries and I've noticed that next to the scar there are 'balls of fat' that don't seem to have anything to do with my belly....

In any event, I'm sure you look beautiful just the same...us Old Broads have to stick together...hee hee.

Huggies

Donna

I hear you all loud and clear. Just turned 60 and not only getting a roll

around my stomach, but also my back is getting fatter.

Yesterday I took my granddaughter swimming and as I walked out the

dressing room door I looked in the mirror and could see all these lines

from where my bra had been. That was sure attractive.

If I find my waistline again, it will be a bonus...I'm hoping for some more energy so that I can get in some longer distances in walking...I just think it will have a positive effect on my health both physically and emotionally.

Losing weight isn't easy...I was a weight consultant for a few years many moons ago...a commitment is needed, you have to do it for yourself and no one else. Many of us here are not spring chickens anymore but I know we all want to feel better :) Right now I have the mindset and I'm going for it!!!

You all are the best :)

hugs, Robin

Robin,

We're never satisfied with ourselves, are we? I listen to my 20-something daughters complain about their bodies, (which are just fine) and remember doing the same at that age...if only I could have that figure back now, I'd never whine again! They don't like their arms, tummies, whatever.

I am borderline too-thin, but I, too, look like I could be 5 months pregnant. And my arms look like a 90-year-old's.

Ok, 'nuff said. Have a nice day! Take advantage of that mindset!

Debbie