Men & Women in their 50s starting anew in 2019!
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Hi everyone, back after a couple years, ugh! did two triaths. in 17 felt great. 18 was not my year! Thyroid issues, but back at it strong,, have a bucket list to die for this year, ultimately need to lose 50. Oh yeah, I'm a very young 57!!!! Back at you all, looking forward to the friends- later..8
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ellenecoxcox75 wrote: »Hi everyone, back after a couple years, ugh! did two triaths. in 17 felt great. 18 was not my year! Thyroid issues, but back at it strong,, have a bucket list to die for this year, ultimately need to lose 50. Oh yeah, I'm a very young 57!!!! Back at you all, looking forward to the friends- later..
Welcome Ellen! You got this!0 -
Hey All- 2 days from week 2 weigh in. Been a tough week need 2 more good days! Question of the Day: what is the toughest day of the week? For me it is Sunday! The whole day with nothing scheduled I just seem to graze like a cow. The routine of the week certainly helps me keep on schedule!5
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IN ! ugh.......I need to lose 10lbs....a week and a half ago I was down 2 lbs....this week its ALL back ! how can that be? lol...... it was just one day of fun at the Casino watching football. lol4
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My worries for the week. I’m a 52yo student, so classes are a constant worry. Staying on the eating program I’m using is a challenge at times and always in my mind too...
I'm there with you, 56 and finishing up my second Masters, this time a MS of Mathematics. I gained back almost all my weight from snacking while trying to figure out the homework. I would literally go buy caramel popcorn with chocolate drizzle, chips and salsa and cookies before I would sit down to do the homework.
My next class starts tomorrow. I am worried, as it will be the hardest math class in this program, but I am determined to lose, not gain this time.2 -
My worries for the week. I’m a 52yo student, so classes are a constant worry. Staying on the eating program I’m using is a challenge at times and always in my mind too...
I'm there with you, 56 and finishing up my second Masters, this time a MS of Mathematics. I gained back almost all my weight from snacking while trying to figure out the homework. I would literally go buy caramel popcorn with chocolate drizzle, chips and salsa and cookies before I would sit down to do the homework.
My next class starts tomorrow. I am worried, as it will be the hardest math class in this program, but I am determined to lose, not gain this time.
You git this! Plan ahead...1 -
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I'm in. I have a lot of weight to lose and am in this for the long haul. At this point lowering my caloric intake is my best option. Once I've lost some weight, then I will incorporate exercise into my plan. I have major knee issues, so this is going to be tricky. But I'm in!7
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I would like to join your group. Im going to try this again and could use the friends and motivation. I have been walking 4 or 5 days a week and would love to get back to running although Im going to take off at least 25lbs before I try any serious running. I live in Michigan so we are in the winter months(although it has been nice). Cant wait till spring to dust off the bicycle and put some miles on it.5
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I’m in..the struggle is real! Drink lots of water they said, give up soft drinks they said, count calories, walk daily..blah blah blah. 1100 calories, no soda, 70 ounces of water daily and months of walking 2-3 miles daily and I lost 0 pounds. Arrrrgh. I did trim the legs and felt good but I went up and down by 5 pounds from day to day. So, I’ve got to have the right combination of things and I HAVE to do muscle work. I love being in my 50’s except for this weight BS. Lol4
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Sounds frustrating! What’s the new plan?writeisland wrote: »I’m in..the struggle is real! Drink lots of water they said, give up soft drinks they said, count calories, walk daily..blah blah blah. 1100 calories, no soda, 70 ounces of water daily and months of walking 2-3 miles daily and I lost 0 pounds. Arrrrgh. I did trim the legs and felt good but I went up and down by 5 pounds from day to day. So, I’ve got to have the right combination of things and I HAVE to do muscle work. I love being in my 50’s except for this weight BS. Lol
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10 pounds: I started getting my hair professionally colored. I had stopped years before because I didn't want to sit and look at myself in a mirror for hours.
20 pounds: Botox,
30 pounds: manicure and pedicures,
40 pounds: massage and facial
47 points: shopping spree!
I now need to re-lose 20 pounds and want to lose the final 5 pounds. but this time my rewards are goals
10 pounds down by Superbowl party
15 pounds down by Billy Joel Concert
25 pounds down by California vacation over Memorial Day weekend.
Mini goals and rewards are super motivational for me.
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What a brilliant idea 👏
Would you mind if i copied your idea?
Happy losing everyone4 -
I’m 56years old in NC just started dieting this week. I am using Bistro MD food and it has been tasty but no real weight loss so far. I had neck surgery this past June so I have been out of work and trying to lose the weight gained and get my strength back.2
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Welcome, @highlandchick! You've joined a great group of people!
Bonnie in Nashville2 -
@Slider678 Golds Gym exercise bands for strength, some dance for cardio, the mission squat/lunge/push-up challenge and I need to get back to the Y for walking. I have kidney disease from chemo a few years ago, so I always drink a lot of water. I’m keeping carbs low but not keto-low and I improved kidney function by 15% when I was walking 10-15 miles a week and it dropped back down by 15% when I stopped so I’ve got to get back to it. That oxygen circulation does more than we realize & seeing the blood work before during & after really hit home.2
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50 year old living in Toronto, have been gaining / losing 40 lbs for about 20 years now, and I am back to the losing side of the equation again! I have always done with accountability/encouragement type groups like this. Is it too late to join?
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welcome to all the new members to the group. @Slider678 yes weekends the hardest. At least I have stopped my weekends starting on Thursday and continuing until Sunday. Trying to limit the cocktails on the weekend..sort of. Tend to go out a lot on weekends, have a martini and start to lose it!3
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welcome to all the new members to the group. @Slider678 yes weekends the hardest. At least I have stopped my weekends starting on Thursday and continuing until Sunday. Trying to limit the cocktails on the weekend..sort of. Tend to go out a lot on weekends, have a martini and start to lose it!
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Welcome to the group, @amckholmes! Glad to have you with us!
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