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    Just getting started, need to lose 50 pounds at 56 years old

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    edited November 2024 in Introduce Yourself
    Hello everyone. I have never failed at dieting because I have just let my weight creep up and stay here. Now my knees are starting to ache, and I know I need to get this weight off. Anyone want to join me?

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      Welcome to MFP ...Feel free to add me ...Wishing you much success...YOU CAN DO THIS :)
    • Posts: 5 Member
      Thank you Ms. Smartypants. How do I add you?
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      edited August 2015
      Left Click on my lil bear ...it will take you to my profile where there is an add button
    • Posts: 1 Member
      I wish you strength I just turned 60 and have been on many "diets" throughout my life. It's very hard this time around. I also have 50 lbs to lose.
    • Posts: 35 Member
      IlliniFACS wrote: »
      Anyone want to join me?

      Happy to...in fact just did.

      I'm trying to lose 20 lbs too and this is my first time 1) on a site like this & 2) on a calorie controlled diet. That said I suspect the addition of exercise and a better understanding of what I'm eating is what will really lead to any success.

      I'm any event, welcome & good luck.
    • Posts: 5 Member
      Recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Need to lose 35 lbs and I'm in my 50's. Good luck to us all. I'm ready to work!
    • Posts: 184 Member
      feel free to add me - i have a long way to go :)
    • Posts: 5 Member
      How do I add you?
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      AndreasEvans wrote: »
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      Happy to...in fact just did.

      I'm trying to lose 20 lbs too and this is my first time 1) on a site like this & 2) on a calorie controlled diet. That said I suspect the addition of exercise and a better understanding of what I'm eating is what will really lead to any success.
      Yep. In my case 'a better understanding of what I am eating' simply meant cut out junk food :wink:

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      IlliniFACS wrote: »
      Hello everyone. I have never failed at dieting because I have just let my weight creep up and stay here. Now my knees are starting to ache, and I know I need to get this weight off. Anyone want to join me?
      I thought I was the oldest person here; now I see I have to share the laurels.

      Welcome to the 56 club :smiley:
      And all the best with your diet!
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      ericGold15 wrote: »
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      I thought I was the oldest person here; now I see I have to share the laurels.

      Welcome to the 56 club :smiley:
      And all the best with your diet!

      Well, I'm 61! I've been using MFP since late May/early June and it has really helped, as Andrea said, "...better understanding of what I'm eating...", PLUS realizing I was eating more empty calories than I should have been.

      I've gone from north of 180 down to 160. Soooo...

      YOU GOT THIS, KIDDO!!!

      To quote: "Good luck to us all"!!
    • Posts: 5 Member
      Peggy,
      Thank you for the encouragement, and congratulations on your success.
      IlliniFACS
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