Over 50 Group - Recruiting New Members

BRaye325

I'm Bill and I'd like to invite all of you that are in the 50+ age range (or so) to join our group.

I am a co-leader of the group along with Bee (BBee5064). We have been working to create a group that is inspiring, educational, a social gathering place, and fun for the older MFP members.

All you need to do is click on this link or paste it in your address bar:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/100593-over-50-group

If you aren't yet familiar with groups, they are very similar to this general forum but specifically tailored for the members.

Our group is public which means you can view it before deciding to join.
If you decide to join, make sure to hit the green 'join this group' button.
Once you join, the group will always appear at the bottom of your 'Community' page.

Feel free to check my profile or send me a message with any thoughts.

Please post below if you join or have any comments or questions.

I'm looking forward to meeting you.

BRaye325

Here's a little about me:
I've been a member of MFP for 9 months and I've lost 81 pounds and have about 40 more to go.
I am married, 56 years old with 3 children (32, 30, & 18) and 2 grandchildren (3 & 1). I have never had good eating habits. My health had deteriorated to the point that I was the heaviest I'd ever been (started at 325 lbs), on multiple prescriptions for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diuretics, and acid reflux.
I have learned a lot already here and I'm always looking to learn more.

BRaye325

Thanks to all who have joined, we have just about doubled our members!

BRaye325

We are now more than 2.5 times our members and still growing - awesome!

aalmist777

hi my name is angel age 51 eould like to join need inspiration and healthy eating advice thanks

BRaye325

Hi Angel - I will send you an invite.

BRaye325

We have a goal to reach 100 active members, just 20 to go!

BRaye325

We've now more than tripled our membership in a week. It's so great to have more new friends involved - thanks!

BRaye325

bump

BRaye325

We are at 97 members, who's going to help us hit that 100 mark!

dufus12

Here's an old nag.......

SpeedRacer13

I'd like this...

carolynkuehl263

Ok count me in I will be 54 this year!!!

MsJoisey

Hi I'm Lynda ..You can include me

23susu23

I'm in!

dorells

I'm in, too. I'll be officially a senior citizen in October.

sanskrtlady

Add me, please.

BRaye325

Great to see so many more of you. I sent you invites if you didn't find out how to join already.

BRaye325

We are now at 115 active members and growing, check us out!

btterflyquen

Hi I just turned 58 and had Bartatric surgery and have lost 157 lbs. goal is another 45 lbs. any help would be appreciated

BRaye325

btterflyquen wrote: »

Hi I just turned 58 and had Bartatric surgery and have lost 157 lbs. goal is another 45 lbs. any help would be appreciated

Hi that's really interesting because my sister just had the gastric sleeve surgery last Monday. I'd be interested in talking to you and learning more about it. I'll send you an invite to the group.

BRaye325

Our group has made such great progress this month. We are at 120 active members. We have many experienced members that are making great contributions and sharing their stories. If your new to this and want to learn and share, check us out!

BRaye325

One of our members recently passed the 200 pound loss mark - check out his story in our discussions!

BRaye325

Wondering what maintenance will look like, check out some of our new discussions.

nikkib0103

It's a very nice group, supportive and civil. Come join us!

BRaye325

We are shooting to hit 150 members, come check it out!

BRaye325

Just a few more to get that 150 mark now! We've added over 100 new members in the past 6 weeks.

Sweepypie

I am 67 next month! Do I count?

BRaye325

Sweepypie wrote: »

I am 67 next month! Do I count?

Sure, that's over 50 isn't it!

Sweepypie

Thank you!

BRaye325

For those uncertain, we have members in their 40's through 80's. We did pass the 150 member mark. I was told that 175 would put us in the top 2% of MFP groups.