50 Plus...it’s never too late

dwburman95

I had to do it! I had to start a thread because I didn’t like being the oldest guy in the room in the middle aged forum. I seem to have experienced a slight weight gain in the past 22 years, just one 4 of an ounce a day. The problem is, over 22 years that got me to 361 lbs.
Enough is enough.
I’ve made a few small changes that started on the Fourth of July, 2018. As of today, November 19, 2018, I am at
304 lbs. (-57lbs). I am now at a point where it is appropriate to start exercising. For those who are comfortable with the 50+ crowd, add me and let’s have a little fun.

making_tracks

Wow, that’s a great achievement. What sort of exercise are you thinking of doing? Adding a little exercise should help keep you burning those pounds.

I gained weight in much the same way as you... drip by drip. I started my journey on 27th May 2018, I’ve lost 45lb so far with another 22lb to go.

Feel free to add me as a friend

christophereberry62

I’m 56 and after 6 months of commitment, I’m down 42 lbs and am at my goal weight. My doc told me I was pre-diabetic and that REALLY got my attention, so my wife and I started logging everything we ate, got back into the gym and I fell better than I have in years, weigh less than I did when I retired from the Army in ‘03 (she’s down 40+ lbs too!).
Every day brings new challenges but another opportunity to improve!

BMcC9

Hi. I would suggest either December Ultimate Accountability Challenge or Fat2Fit Challenge/ Support. I am in both and they both have very wide-ranging age groups / journey points. Read the intro to both and see what style you think might suit your style.

Both open registrations about now for the next month's session.

UAC: [url=" https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10708666/ultimate-accountability-challenge-december-team-invitation#latest"] https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10708666/ultimate-accountability-challenge-december-team-invitation#latest[/url]

Fit2Fat: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/114605-weight-loss-challenge-and-support-group

Also, if you want to try something currently short-term, MoStacy is looking for people for her Holiday Motivation Challenge (25 or more days of exercise / activity in the 31 days between now and Christmas). So far, I am the only one there and would love some company. Since it is so new, this would be a chance to suggest / shape the community thread.

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10707982/holiday-motivation-pump-it-up#latest

My intro is over there.