46F intends to lose 50

MossiO

Hi all. Mid forties, met my now-husband 5 years ago and somehow all the celebrating translated into 50 extra pounds on my 5'8" frame.

I've been on MFP since 2011 but I rebelled against having to track my food. I wanted it to just HAPPEN with me being sort of careful with diet and exercise, ya know?

So eventually I did some research on how weight loss maintainers actually maintain, and the top of the list was always tracking food. So I finally just realized I need to track food like I track my debit account, and here I am, again.

I'm in this for the long haul. I'm not going to lose 30 pounds by spring, or get the pool body by summer. My goals are long-term. I'm calculated to a pound a week. I need something I can maintain. This is not a diet.

I've also had some common health issues--high triglycerides, high cholesterol, being winded going upstairs, creaky knees--you know the drill. My whole thing is doing what's sustainable, for health, fitness, and maybe eventually a swimsuit.

Anyhoo-.I'm always looking for new, like-minded friends. My diary is open to friends. I may go over on calories from time to time (hello, beer!), but I'm here to stay. If you'd like to friend me, and have someone else ready to give you a "way to go!" comment on your victories, add me!

eIIekay

hi welcome...im 47 and have been here since july...im down 40 and want to lose about 75 more. it will take time...and once i get there...ill have to learn how to maintain, so, ya...ill be here awhile I feel so good since starting...my strength and flexibility are way better and its been great fitting back into old clothes. i thought i had NO metabolism, so it's great to see I actually have one! i know this isn't a "diet" that i can just quit. quitting this means gaining weight and im not willing to do that! i go over more often than i should...hoping with the holiday season done, that it gets less frequent now. best wishes to u!

serindipte

I'm 42 and same boat I do know this works, though! Lost 50lbs with it a few years ago.. then stopped tracking and I'm back with 30lbs back on me, so looking to lose another 50lbs and get down lower than I did before.