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Great ideas! Thanks for the welcome :-)0
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MadDogManor, moving is very stressful especially if you didn't especially want to move, which it sounds like to me. And I bet it's quite a culture shock. The folks above all posted good ideas. What you might also consider, and this is a bonus if you like books, is seeing if your local library takes volunteers. You will meet a lot of people this way and since no one can eat in libraries, it will keep you from eating for a few hours as well. Moving is in the too 5 of stressors. Be good to yourself. It will get better.
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Hi - I'm 52 (for another couple of weeks anyway....) and almost 5'1" I really need to loose 20-25 lbs. I have high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Both of these run in my family but I was so happy that I had brought the cholesterol down for a few years, but now it's back up (along with my weight) A few months ago I was feeling fairly good and working out quite a bit until someone at the gym asked me when my baby was due...That really sent me in a tailspin for a while but I'm ready to start the fight again. Just like in another post I read, I think my family is tired of hearing me talk about diet and exercise! I really need encouragement to keep going! I'm still trying to figure out what to have for meals and snacks that won't blow my fat/sugar/sodium allowances. Thanks for listening!
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Hi! Thanks for this group!! I'm 53, and at a bit of a crossroads physically. I've had a couple of health issues this past year, and reduced my activity. I've gotten much weaker overall, but am almost done with physical therapy. I've got 10-15 lbs that I'd like to lose, and want to regain my strength. At this point, it's not about vanity. I want to stay upright!!
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Hi! Thanks for this group!! I'm 53, and at a bit of a crossroads physically. I've had a couple of health issues this past year, and reduced my activity. I've gotten much weaker overall, but am almost done with physical therapy. I've got 10-15 lbs that I'd like to lose, and want to regain my strength. At this point, it's not about vanity. I want to stay upright!!
I've been through a couple of obstacles myself in the past years. Mostly now it's just protecting my back. There are plenty of threads in the regular forums for people with all kinds of medical limitations.
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At our age, we all have obstacles. What I like about this group is we help each other thru it, if only by lending an ear.0
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Hi everyone! I'm Nancy. I started my fitness pal this past winter after I started wearing a step tracker. I have lost weight many times over the years just to regain it. Somehow, this time, it seems different. I have been successful and I am within two pounds of reaching my original goal. I definitely want to lose those pounds and at least ten more, now that I have realized that I really can do this.
It is definitely a journey, and reading all the motivational stories here keeps me going. Maintenance will be a new level for me and I'm pretty nervous about how that works. (This is where I've never been successful for long.). I know that I'll need lots of advice and support! Thanks for including me in the group!0 -
I am 51, married, with two daughters, 20 and 22. I changed from a very active job (teaching elementary general music) and living in a three level townhouse to a resource teacher position where I sit down most of the workday. We moved to a singlle family home 6 years ago and while we still have three levels, the laundry is no longer in the basement!
Years ago, I wore a pedometer. By the time I walked my kids to school and went through a normal workday-I got 10,000 steps every day. I realized that I would have to really make an effort now, so almost three years ago, I bought my first Fitbit.
Then I found My Fitness Pal and started counting calories. (I was very successful with Weight Watchers online about 10 years ago and knew that it was the keeping track that really made a difference.). My husband joined me with the Fitbit and MFP and I was losing weight steadily until.......plantar fasciitis struck!
After almost a year, multiple cortisone shots and two courses of physical therapy it is finally healed! I just have to continue wearing my Strasburg sick at night and stretch.
The good thing is that I was able to mostly maintain my weight during that time -but now I need to focus on the weight loss again since I am pre diabetic.
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Hi Nancy! Congrats on your loss. Maintenance is a whole other world, put it can be done.
Jellybean, kudos for coming back from an injury and staying with it.0 -
great to see all our newcomers.. Welcome to our group. Feel free to start a discussion. We look forward to getting to know you all.
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Hi there! My name is Kerry and I'm 55. No kids, but have a dog, 3 cats, and a husband. I've always had weight issues but if I 1) log my food 2) do some cardio and 3) do strength training it usually comes off. Getting all 3 components in place is the hard part--I usually manage 2 at a time but seldom all of them. I'm hoping group input will help me stick to it!0
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Nice to meet everyone! See you on the board!0
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Hello all, I am 51, married to my high school sweetheart for 29 years been together since we were 15, I have 3 children 28,26, & 25 3 beautiful grand babies all boys 5, 18 months and 3 months. Been struggling for years with this weight loss with going up and down from 260-284 I have been struggling big time lately with focus I guess with so many years of putting everyone else first and me last I am having a difficult time putting me first, I do great some days then bam wreck it all. I have been having a few mobility issues lately that hampers me doing physical things cause I know I am going to be hurting the next day, sounds like a cop out but that's what happens. So I decided to give it another shot and see if I can make it stick this time I know there is going to be ups and downs but here is hoping for more ups and loses.0
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I'm Mack. I'm 55 for 2 more weeks. I started using this app on January 1st, I'm at about 230, started at 268. This is my second time trying this, but this time I have made major changes to the kinds of foods I eat. I found I can't eat less of the foods that make me fat and expect to lose weight. I need to eat more nutritious foods to be at a deficit. I do computer work from home, so the only exercise I get is when I go to the gym or go for a walk or run. Have a few friends on the app, but would prefer to talk with people closer to my age. Looking forward to being a part of this group. Married with 3 kids.0
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Welcome Kerry, finnie and Mack! What I like about this group is that we have common struggles, but we haven't given up. It does involves changes, most especially to our mindset. Once we get our heads on straight, the rest follows.0
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Hi ALL I am Karen. I will be 50 on the 21st of this month. So 50lbs during my 50th year is my goal. Married with 3 kids (22, 18, 16). Just started a new job where I pretty much sit on my butt all day. Trying to find that happy balance in life where I can spend some time focusing on me. Its been a struggle. With your help, motivation and "cheers" - I know I'll get there......we all will!!! 0
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Welcome Karen! Finding that balance is hard. It gets easier as the kids are less demanding, but you need to do this for yourself and ultimately, be around longer for them.0
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Welcome Karen. I've found being honest with myself to be the biggest benefit of all. In the same boat work wise (sitting), but I will not allow myself to use that as an excuse. Stay strong.0
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Welcome all. You will find lots of support and good ideas here.0
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Thanks for the encouragement! Question.... Really seeing the need to tone up...anyone have any advice for beginning strength training? Should have earlier but...! Also, living in the country so will prob have to be at home at first!
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Youtube has many instructional videos for all levels, especially beginner.
Thanks for the encouragement! Question.... Really seeing the need to tone up...anyone have any advice for beginning strength training? Should have earlier but...! Also, living in the country so will prob have to be at home at first!0 -
I love the book Strong Women Stay Young...it got me started on strength training and is easy to do at home.0
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Hi Everyone,
I'm a 58 year old bloke looking to take the last few steps towards health and fitness. I started this year at at an all time high of 91 kg and am down to 82 kg - aiming to get to 79kg to achieve a BMI of 25. I have been using MFP for about six months but the first five months I just logged my eating privately and didn't have any friends ;-(
I am going down the path of low carb high fat and loving it! If you would like to connect, I would like to have a few friends to walk with me on this journey.
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Welcome, ABM. Looks like you are making very good progress. I hope you will find us to be a friendly and helpful group.0
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Walkingoffthelbs wrote: »Hi ALL I am Karen. I will be 50 on the 21st of this month. So 50lbs during my 50th year is my goal. Married with 3 kids (22, 18, 16). Just started a new job where I pretty much sit on my butt all day. Trying to find that happy balance in life where I can spend some time focusing on me. Its been a struggle. With your help, motivation and "cheers" - I know I'll get there......we all will!!!
Hi Karen. I'm sorry I have to flag and report your first post, but this is a group for people 50 and over. I think you hit a wrong link looking for the 30s group. You are quite young looking, but then again so are quite a few in the group I think!
Welcome all. Great group from the little time I've had to spend here since joining.0 -
Welcome Abm! Great progress, keep it up! It does help to have support as you go along as it gets harder to lose the last bit and frustrating at times. Don't give up.0
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Hi everyone my name is Sue. I have been struggling with my weight & yo-yo dieting since I was 16. I am the mom of 2 & grandma of 1 & I am getting scared that my weight problem will never be resolved. I am at my highest weight ever of 165 but I am 5' 2" so that is too high. I have had success with weight watchers many times but always gain it back. I am trying MFP now because logging my food & seeing what other people are doing is helpful. But it's so hard to get going. I binge eat at night when everyone else goes to bed.
Sue, I know what you mean. Have you tried going to bed when everyone else does?0 -
Thanks for the welcome - it feels good to be amongst friends who have a positive approach to health.0
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robertw486 wrote: »Walkingoffthelbs wrote: »Hi ALL I am Karen. I will be 50 on the 21st of this month. So 50lbs during my 50th year is my goal. Married with 3 kids (22, 18, 16). Just started a new job where I pretty much sit on my butt all day. Trying to find that happy balance in life where I can spend some time focusing on me. Its been a struggle. With your help, motivation and "cheers" - I know I'll get there......we all will!!!
Hi Karen. I'm sorry I have to flag and report your first post, but this is a group for people 50 and over. I think you hit a wrong link looking for the 30s group. You are quite young looking, but then again so are quite a few in the group I think!
Welcome all. Great group from the little time I've had to spend here since joining.
lol....thanks Robert
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