new to MFP, gotta lose at least 56lbs

dolly1958
dolly1958 Posts: 7 Member
edited November 23 in Introduce Yourself
Hi I'm Diane, from the UK, midlands area, and I am trying to lose at least 56lbs, I am 57 years old , so that's almost a lb for every year of my life, finding it really hard so would love some friends to help me on my journey

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  • mimisara72
    mimisara72 Posts: 4 Member
    Hi I'm rafi from iraq , I live in Bulgaria, I'm 43 years old ,need to lose 35 kg for me it is hard too but I will try my best ...may be we can help each other. ...best wishes
  • whiteblossom14
    whiteblossom14 Posts: 240 Member
    Hi Diane I am Emma from Scotland Aberdeenshire. I have to lose 3stone and a bit. Might manage the bit but 3 stone a bit harder
  • dolly1958
    dolly1958 Posts: 7 Member
    Yes it is hard, but keep at it, I've joined a gym too and it really helps
  • mimisara72
    mimisara72 Posts: 4 Member
    Good for you I will start zumba class next week :)
  • dolly1958
    dolly1958 Posts: 7 Member
    Zumba is good, but not for me , two left feet lol
  • mimisara72
    mimisara72 Posts: 4 Member
    :) I do cardio but not frequently
  • topathemorning
    topathemorning Posts: 346 Member
    I've found swimming and water aerobics is best for my age and weight (lost 28 lbs) and have 95 or so to go. It's way easier on the joints, and fun. The water aerobics is fun in that the other gals and guys in the class are fun to talk to while we're being guided through a variety of excercises; the swimming, for me, is relaxing.
  • mimisara72
    mimisara72 Posts: 4 Member
    Good for you, way to go :)
  • DeeBerning
    DeeBerning Posts: 131 Member
    This is not my first time on MFP.... and I can tell you, without any reservation, that the support and friendship you will gain on this page can help you have a successful journey. The last time I was on here, I lost 45 pounds. Unfortunately, they found their way back home due to life and stress.

    This time, well, I'm out to kill those extra pounds. If they are dead and buried, they cannot come back. I want to lose 85-90 pounds in total. But, I have it broken up into 3 mini-goals.

    Developing a strong support group through MFP is amazing. I think you'll really like it and find it encouraging. I'll send you a friend request. We can be each other's cheerleader and support during this journey.

    And, welcome to MFP!
  • dolly1958
    dolly1958 Posts: 7 Member
    Thank you, for your support, overeating is like being addicted, you have to own up to the fact that you put that food down your throat and its up to you to lose the fat, but having friends on the same journey really helps
    :)
  • dolly1958
    dolly1958 Posts: 7 Member
    Going well, the gym is really good at getting me out and about, weigh in night is on Monday, so we will see if all the effort has been worth it, also got hubby to take photos of me and will take some every week to see how much weight is lost as a pictorial archive.
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