Must be true. I went down from 178 lbs down to 157 lbs. At age in mid-80’s. My blood sugar & blood pressure are now in normal range and have enough stamina to mow lawn with a push mower. But in my opinion the real key to my good health is daily mild aerobic exercise for 25 minutes.
That's good. I would recommend HIIT a couple of times a week and weight lifting (not too heavy, not too light).
Strength is more important than ever, as you get older.
I do both (vigorous cardio and lifting) and can attest to the benefits of such. If you have joint problems, work around them.
I am 62. 5’ 9” male.
Mid December I started intermittent fasting because I reached the weight of 213.
Within a few weeks I dropped back under 200 for the first time in years.
The first week of January I went to my annual physical. I have genetically high chloresterol my entire adult life. Although my HDL has always been proportionally high. I tried five different statins. However, stopped all of them because of muscle weakness in my legs.
My total number dropped from 290 down to 205. Which it had not been that number since I was in my 20s.
Needless to say my GP Dr was amazed with the numbers/results. In addition. my blood sugar had also dropped somewhat.
I have continued to fast twice a week. Today and Thursdays.
Meaning I do not eat from Sunday night after dinner until Tuesday morning. Then repeat from Wednesday night after dinner until Friday morning.
My current weight this morning was 184.
I have a 20oz tumbler on my desk with water and an electrolyte packet in it with zero sugar.
FYI, my wife also does this. Which really helps with the moral support.
I have a buddy out in Idaho to thank for this. I am actually following his exact method. He has been doing it for about 3 years. He has lost over 50 pounds. His wife has lost 25.