65 and Heart Patient

BLACKBUNNY53

I’m trying to lose weight and feel so alone. No energy had bypass 2 years ago and trying to do better. Need a friend to follow and support each ot

AnnPT77

Hi there, @BLACKBUNNY53!

I'm in a different phase than you are (and realistically not all that great on the MFP friend side of things, more of a Community forum gal, I guess) . . . but I still didn't want to feel like you were all alone here! :flowerforyou:

I'm thinking we're in a similar demographic. I'm 67, female, lost weight using MFP back in 2015-16. I don't have your history with bypass, but am a cancer survivor.

If you're of similar age to me, you might like the folks in the 60+ thread, here:

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10718336/60-yrs-and-up#latest

Don't be dismayed if you open that up and see old posts. Like all long-running threads here on MFP, the newest posts are at the end, on the high-numbered pages. You can jump straight there using the page number links near the bottom of page one. It's had new posts within the last few days. You don't have to read everything from the beginning, but it might be good to read the most recent couple or three pages to see what people are talking about.

I think some of the regular contributors there are probably better MFP friend-candidates than I am (since I'm sadly a slacker on that front), plus probably at a more similar stage in the weight management process.

What I can say from my perspective is that it IS possible to lose weight and become fitter at 60+. I'm in weight maintenance nowadays, having reached a healthy weight at 60 (after starting at obese bodyweight); I've been in a healthy weight range since then.

The results are more than worth the effort, IME. I'm cheering for you to succeed, for sure!

AnneGenevieveS

Hi! Trying to send you a friend request, but I keep getting error messages. I would love to connect. I hope the request comes through.

AnneGenevieveS

Thanks for accepting my friend request!
When I visit your profile, it says your account is private, so I can't see anything or interact with you on your wall. Hopefully that goes away after another day or so, so I can interact and support you. I hope you are doing well.