Long time MN user and serial name changer here!! Will you indulge me as I have started this thread as a kind of motivational diary for myself and hopefully to get some support and advice from the collective wisdom on this wonderful site.
So I have just turned 50, am 5’9, weigh 10 stone 4, body fat is 23%. Last year I was 11 stone 3 but with mindful eating, the couch to 5k app, weightwatchers etc I have managed to get this far.
I know Im perfectly fine weight wise now but I’m really interested in how to improve The muscle tone in my bottom. I am trying to do some form of exercise every day now whether that be swimming, a gym trip, jogging (did a 10K a few weeks ago in 1hr 25m so not exactly Paula R) or whatever.
In the gym I do a mix of Callanetics and weights (machines). I do squats and lunges etc. but my bum still looks droopy and inner thighs squidgy.
I eat really well and get as much protein down as possible every day.
I wonder if I just have unreasonable expectations of what a 50 year old bottom can look like!
So grateful for any advice!!! Has anyone ever really changed their shape at 50??