The middle agers group. (Upper 30s,40s & 50ish folks)
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Hi all...feel free to add me. I have no friends.0
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Yo!0
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I can't deny it any longer. I've gained weight. I lost more than 100 pounds about 15 years ago when I was in my mid-30s and managed to keep it off all this time. But it seems the minute I turned 50 last year, the weight started creeping back. This time it settled on my lower stomach and hips which is not where I typically would put on weight in the past. My pants don't fit and I feel sluggish and tired. No matter how much I exercise (and I've kept up a daily 30 minute 4 MPH treadmill routine since I lost weight the first time) or how much I tried to eat right, I've managed to gain 20 pounds in the last 8 months. So, here I am, back on the calorie counting/diet train. This time feels different, however. The issue is that I am a 5 foot tall, 50-year-old woman. My metabolism is non-existent. How am I supposed to lose weight and keep it off? I don't think I was eating that much when I was gaining weight. I've managed to lose 3.5 pounds in 5 weeks by eating less than 1200 net calories per day so I'm on the right track but I'm worried I won't be able to keep it off. Will I ever get to eat chocolate chip cookies again?
Pam, I would suggest a quick trip to the doctor. Your age is right for entering menopause, which can trigger thyroid issues. I am NOT saying that is what this is. I am saying there are many things it could be...thyroid, hormonal, metabolism changes due to slowing down from age/aches/pains, etc. Have a simple blood test and checkup to be sure.
I have close to the same issue myself, and that is where I am headed within the next week. Better safe than sorry.
Good luck to you.
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Saturday morning y'all!
I'm off to bed, but all of you have a great weekend! And congrats to the Caps for taking a 1-0 series lead against the Bolts3 -
Good morning ! Lets all have a great Saturday!1
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Good NJ rainy morning. Down .6 this week. Gym done for today. Big, fat Italian dinner in South Philly tonight...probably extra long gym visit tomorrow! Carpe Diem!1
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Happy Saturday all keep up the good work over the weekend0
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I cannot find an add button. I'm usually around feel free to me. About to be 47 because my oldest child of 5 is about to be 30. I'm aleays looking for inspiration.0
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I haven't checked I'm here on the middle agers board in a few weeks, but I hope everyone is making progress towards their goals! I'm still trudging along (literally) and trying to keep myself motivated--so far so good!
Happy Saturday from Alabama, y'all! Have a great day!0 -
I can't remember if I've posted in here or not.. reckon that means I belong here? Fell off the wagon for a few weeks due to a bit of personal turmoil, hoping to kickstart the process again. Hope y'all are being more diligent than I've been!1
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I cannot find an add button. I'm usually around feel free to me. About to be 47 because my oldest child of 5 is about to be 30. I'm aleays looking for inspiration.
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Happy Saturday. Almost two weeks in and have tracked every meal. Feeling positive.
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55 here need motivational friends and a like here and there..3
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Good morning peeps! Happy Mothers Day to all the mothers!1
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Out at a food festival this fine Sunday! Ya’ll have a good one2
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Good night guys. I hope you all have a great Mothers day Sunday 2
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Good Morning Everyone! Happy Mother’s Day to all you ladies out there. Have a great day!3
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Hey everyone!!!0
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Happy Mothers day and welcome to Sunday all you M agers. Have a good day and eat well. All you mom's can take the day off from your work outs. Good luck all2
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Wow no one on here this weekend? Happy Monday hope everyone has had a good weekend. Lpoking to have a good week here. Trying to stay up and motivated.good luck to all
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Good morning..... real quiet here I guess lol0
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slimgirljo15 wrote: »
too quiet....kinda a scary! Hope you are having a good day Jo!0 -
slimgirljo15 wrote: »
too quiet....kinda a scary! Hope you are having a good day Jo!
It is, do you think they might be partying without us?
I did have a good day, its 8.50pm so the day is close to over lol..
Hope you have a good one ..0 -
They might be! How rude! Yes i will give it a go today.... hoping it goes well!1
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Good Monday Morning peeps! I feel like it has been forever since I said gm. I have been off work since Thursday. Hope everyone has a great day!1
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Geez, HORRIBLE eating weekend, at least dinners were. Italian restaurant b-day celebration, Mother's Day, I never knew I could still overeat that much. No gym yesterday since I tweaked my back--probably my stomach too heavy! Back at the good eating today, and back to the gym--although not sure what I'll do (except keep me away from the leftovers). Carpe Diem!0
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slimgirljo15 wrote: »
Ya, I was too busy eating.1
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