Lose Weight Over 60: 3 Practical & Tested Tips from Those Doing It

In my forum, I asked members who are over the age of 60 about the unique challenges they face as well as the strategies that have worked to get the pounds off. Here's what they had to say!

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[akvicky]

I am 59. Weighed 217 pounds January. I quit sugar, went keto utilizing intermittent fasting. I walk 5 miles almost every day. Tommorow is August 1st. I weigh 160 pounds. I feel better than I have in decades. I can do this the rest of my life.. good luck everyone!

[peziki]

I'm a fem turning 76 this summer. This diet works. Started 4/12/21 189lb. On 40th day I've lost 20lb. Daily cals betw 1200-1400; carbs at 25% max. Kept food diary. No sugar absolute. Target 155 lb. Clothes now loose noticeably. I'll update.Many thanks to Dr. Becky.

[nancymckittrick]

I am a new retiree from nursing. The stresses were so great I alternated ambien, Xanax and melatonin for sleep. I have eliminated all and I sleep much better these days. But a big problem was the melatonin. I started a yoga practice and I had balance issues with dizziness. All gone after 1 month without melatonin. Just had to share my good news!

[stevenshackelford]

TY for not turning this into an advance chemistry class. Your videos offer simple, straight forward direction & encouragment. I return to your channel quite often. TY TY !!

[jimm]

Spot on and totally consistent with my personal experience👍 I am 66 years old, 6’1” and down over 80 pounds from 295 to 210. No more medications after years on them. No more Pre Diabetes. I feel fantastic.
Thank you, you are saving life’s!

[yellowstonekv]

Thank you for sharing your subscribers success stories. Reading these gave me happy tears for them and is encouraging me to get myself out of this slump. 62 years old, overweight and tired. I'm jumping on the weight loss train! Thank you Dr.!

[txdave]

What a wonderful inspiring video. I turned 65 last year and have several serious health issues. I now understand that my "mindset" is the number one obstacle to weight loss and improved health. Thank you!

[rolfkostka]

Exactly Becky., I was 63 years old weighted 345 pounds went keto and lost 50 pounds and plateaued at 295, started intermittently fasting and lost another 20 pounds and still losing weight . This happened over a span of 1-1/2 years. I will continue wi the healthy rate of weight loss. ( slow and steady) Absolutely no refined carbs at all in my eating and no calorie counting.
I am a big man and want to continue to lose weight until I weight 240 pounds. Although the I don’t watch the scale, I just look in the mirror every morning admiring my transformation and enjoy I well I feel .

Feeling great and healthy.

[jbbevan]

I am 77 and have been working hard since retirement to lose weight. So far I'm down 75 lbs and have about 40 more I'd like to shed (but it has become much harder). I have listened to everybody and tried everything but keep coming back to Dr. Becky because she makes sense...no hype...no hard sell...just the facts, ma'am, nothing but the facts AND what she advocates is sustainable. In truth, 0-1-2-3 (along with low-carb emphasis) is the default foundation to any success I've had and in addition Becky seems like a woman you'd like to have as a neighbor or a personal friend. I have no refined sugar in the house. My pantry and my fridge stock ONLY "legal" foods. So she has had a very positive affect on my behavior and outlook.

[paulclayton]

I’m 67 years old and have been following your advice and videos for the past 3 weeks, I’ve been amazed to lose 8 lbs and eat comfortably with food that I’m enjoying more. Thanks so much.

[elizabethsinclair]

I'm 76 years old and I started the low carb diet two weeks ago and today I weighed and have lost 7 lbs. . I am already feeling better with less joint pain and more energy. This week I will try the intermittent fasting. I am very happy with this program and Dr. Becky is such an encouragement.

[livehealthyfinishstrong]

I am a 63 year old healthcare provider (Optometrist). I have lost 80 lbs (similar to your husband’s story). I no longer need my CPAP for sleep apnea, off the 2 meds I was using for hypertension and A1c down from 9.9 to 4.9 without medication. In fact I take no medication of any kind now.

I lost 50 lbs in the first 5 months and additional 30 over the next 3-4 months.

I did LCHF and intermittent fasting and still do.

My only regret is that I didn’t know to try this 15-20 years ago.

“2 Fit Docs” and your individual channel have both been a great source inspiration and support in my journey. Thank you!

[traceygraham]

Im 62 and started keto and intermittent fasting in march 2021. Im no longer pre diabetic, my liver has returned to a normal size, my osteoarthritis is gone, I have lost 20 kilo with minimal exercise, I no longer have excruciating gallbladder attacks, I feel great, have reduced my dress size from a 22 to a 16 but now need a 14! My brain is sharper, my mood is better, and I'm staying on this diet for as long as I live. I'm excited about moving through my sixties now.. Just wish the wrinkles would take a hike!

[TheCorporateCollege]

I'm a 72 year old male who's been on the LCHF lifestyle for 14 months. I've lost 55 pounds and improved blood conditions. Key to my success is my spouse of 49 years. Key supporter! Both of us are still very active.

[pammartin]

Thank you for addressing over 60 weight loss! New sub here, at 65 weight watchers clicked for me, Iam down 42 lbs, it def
is a mind game, some days Iam more focused than others, but losing weight is more about food intake than exercise.

[ralphstephens]

In June of 2018 I went to my Primary appointment and weighed 354.6 lbs at 5’10 feet tall. My cholesterol was high and pre diabetic with blood sugar at 118. I finally decided to do something. On YouTube I happened to find the Obesity Code and Dr Jason Fung videos and that started to change my life. Also I am now 72 years old. I do OMAD and LCHF keeping my carbs around 20 daily. I now weigh 197 lbs. I don’t have constant hunger or cravings. I am able and do walk 3 miles a day.

[BobDiaz]

At 66 I found the weight loss to be easy. Prior to discovering Intermittent Fasting and Low Carb I was eating way too much sugar and simple (starchy) Carbs, plus my insulin levels were very high all the time. I was always tired, my joints hurt, and I felt like my brain was in a fog all the time. Once I discovered Intermittent Fasting and Low Carb, I was so desperate I was willing to try anything. Within 4 days I felt an improvement and by 2 weeks there was no doubt in my mind that I was on the right path. The pain I felt from excessive sugar and carbohydrates (high insulin) was enough to make me hate even thinking about having them. Now 6 months later I'm almost 60 pounds lighter and within 18 pounds of my ideal weight. I've been doing Intermittent Fasting and Low Carb for so many months it just seems so natural. I'm not sure what I'll do once I reach my ideal weight, but I keep pushing as I move towards my dream.

[joebarbuto]

I watch your videos occasionally and have learnt alot along with my own research. Just recently I came across a video of losing weight over 60+ . I'm 65 years old. With the guidance of your wisdom through your videos for weight loss and diet changes, I have reached my goal. Last July/2019 I was 205lbs, I craved sugar treats enjoyed rice and pasta and bakery breads all my life. Finally I was not happy with the fat I was carrying, especially around my waist line and feeling sluggish. With the combination of the 16/8 fasting and eating between 12 to 8, low carb, and low sugar and healthy fats and diet changes and walking about 7 miles aday with ease I have reached and maintained my goal of 165 lbs and back to a 32 " waist within a year. I dont feel hungry when I'm fasting. I feel great, no sugar or carb cravings, Doctor was amazed with my cholesterol and triglyceride and A1C levels. He knows now what changed :). So people 60+ get on board and stick with it!! Thank You Dr. Becky. 😘

[wilhelmtaylor]

Age 73. Started a vodka diet 15 months ago and began reduced carbs - ~20-30g/day, skip breakfast. Went from bmi 27.9 to 24 (lost 23#); A1C now in normal range, all blood readings have improved. I severely limit my vodka intake to 10 drinks or less daily and never before 9am. No sugary mixes - just Zevia. Life is good. And by the way, Dr. Becky, you rock. You were instrumental in my change to low carb and you probably gave me an extra few years of life. Thank you.

[suecastillo]

Dear Dr. Becky❤️I'm 70 and FINEALLY found the key to healthy weight loss AND feeling good and being healthy!!! I've lost 35 lbs. in the past 4 months, never felt better!!! Thank you for helping me improve my life on every level!!! With love and gratitude, Sue😘❤️🙋‼️🌸🌸🌺🌺🌻🌻❣