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Hello Champions one and all. Let me introduce myself. My name is Pam and I am an over eater and have been most of my life with the exception of the times I didn't eat at all. Last spring I lost 30 pounds and last summer I gained 25 aaah. If I did it once I can do it again, right? I could go into many excuses for my gain but in the end it is still because I over eat the wrong things.
I am excited to be a part of this group. In 7 months I will be 60 and at the beginning of 2014 I committed myself to lose 48 pounds, Together we can do this. my exercise mainly consists of aerobics by way of zumba. I may not dance very pretty but it sure is fun. Most of the individual in the class are over 60 and laugh a lot.
I am a mother of 4 and grandmother to 9 with another one on the way. Two of my children and 4 grandchildren live within walking distance, one lives across town and one 1900 miles away. Last year my husband and I celebrated our 40 year anniversary. I was fortunate to be a stay at home mom and now I work at our local community college as a software trainer.
Thanks for all who have joined if there is anything I can do for you please let me know.0 -
Hello champions!
I just joined MFP and am grateful to have found this group. I am 54 in a few weeks time and need to lose 40lbs at least.
My weight is the result of eating way too much, even healthy eating needs portion control but I don't seem to get that, plus I live with a teenager so it's not always the healthiest possible
Now that I am older exercise is way harder, harder to move, harder to find things that the knees can do.
I am really excited to be along on this journey with all of you and wish everyone the very best.
Regards
Rose from Melbourne, Australia0 -
It was a grey day in July 2012 here in England. OH decided we should go into town and buy some dog bicuits and call at the local coffee shop for a coffee and a muffin. Great idea. I am always up for that (the muffin, not the dog biscuits).
Off we go. I am walking round and suddenly I caught sight of someone in the shop window. Just for a second I register a very round sort of person. But wait, no it can't be. I am not that big. This is not me. Very near to tears I keep looking at myself in the various shop windows. I look awful. I still have the muffin though. I think now I need two. I do use common sense though and stick with one.
On arriving home feeling very down I go upstairs to take a very critical look at myself in the mirror. No, I am not that big. Now don't get me wrong, I am not slim but I am not that big. I have seen photographs of myself but the camera always adds 10lbs so I have been told. So, it must be the shop windows that makes me look fatter than I am. I take a pair of trousers out of the closet, hold them up and gaze critically at them. These do not fit the size I think I am. They are far too big for me. But no, they fit. Depression sets in. Now I can either stress about it, or I can do something about it. But I have tried so many times to lose the weight before and if I am lucky, last one day.
I have a bright idea. There is an app for everything and being a bit of a gadget freek maybe I could make this fun. I find many apps, one of which I download and start playing with. No, this is not for me. Too complicated. I would never stick with it. Then, there it is. Myfitnesspal. I download it and start to play. Soon I am addicted to it. But wait, what is this? I can make friends with people. We could help each other along the way.
Most of the friends I made then are still with me and they are the best friends anyone could ever wish for. They have got me to where I am today. I am so very grateful to them for everything they have done to encourage me.
Anyway, to cut a long story short, I have gone from being a person who didn't see a fat person in the mirror to a much slimmer, more confident and contented me who may not look the same to herself in the mirror as she does to everyone else, but at 62 years of age and a UK size 12 and US size 8 I am happy with the way things are going.
I still go out and have a coffee and muffin or shortcake biscuits and eat too much chocolate at weekends but now I know how to control the weight and I am now a very happy bunny.
Anyway, that is my story. My name is Jean and I am 62 years old. I need to lose about 19lbs and I am hoping this group will give me the push I need to get it done.
Good luck to everyone.0 -
Hi everyone. I will have been a MFP member 2 years this April. I did really well my first 7 months and lost 30 pounds. I continued to lose 3 more pounds and maintained this weight till just this past fall. I give a lot of create to my success to MFP.
I had lots of stuff going on in my life this fall and I did not take as good of care of myself as I could have. Gained 14 of the pounds back again. ): Why after working so hard to lose the 33 pounds I am not sure. This all happened while I continued to work out faithfully 3 - 4 times a week.....mainly spinning, love spinning!! The weight gain no doubt would have been much more had it not been for this.
I have had a very hard time trying to refocus myself to tackle this recent weight gain. I would try for a week or two and then get sidetracked again. I really think I am back on track this time. It feels different then the last few attempts. My new MFP .......mostly from this group have been so very supportive and have help motivate me to stay on track.
I will be turning 60 in a couple of months. Have been married for 37 years, have two adult children, son and a daughter plus 2 grandchildren. My family is without a doubt my reason to remain active and healthy.
I am excited to restart my weight loss journey with my We are the Champions pals. Please add me as a friend. I need lots of support as I start to get myself back on the road to successful weight loss.0 -
Good morning everyone
My name is Cheryl, but at the moment my handle name of Humptydumpty suits me rather well! I live in the UK and I work in mental health. I seem to have spent my life on a weight loss journey, many ups and downs on the way. Many of you I know will no exactly what I mean.......
Well here I am again 56lbs to lose!!! Oh my goodness it kinda seems impossible, but, I have already read some inspirational stories on MFP, wow! and double WOW!!! And now finding all of you, yes Champions is such a good name. I thank JP for starting this group and I thank each and everyone of you, because I know you will be there as I take each step into a fitter slimmer world.
Regards
Humpty x0 -
Humpty I love your name.0
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Hiya!
I turned 59 in Oct., and have been on MFP for a little over 3 years. I lost 65 lbs in about 18 months, then sort of stalled out, gained a few, and would like to drop another 10. I've increased exercise over time, but have also increased calories which obviously isn't working.
I burn 300-500 cals most days, walking dogs, gardening, jogging a little, dancing in the living room, doing jumping jacks and even kickboxing on occasion.
I teach guitar and piano, I drink a little wine almost every night, and I love to cook. And eat. Oh, how I love to eat, lol. Lately I've been snacking at night and simply must get a grip on that issue!
Great group here! I'll check in as often as possible. Wishing everyone a wonderful journey! jb 0 -
I'm Kathy, age 60.5, married 24 years--1 son, widowed by my first husband in 1986--1 daughter who has given me a 1 grandchild. My husband and I have 4 male dogs: big (65 lbs.), bigger (72 lbs.), large (85 lbs.), and soon to be jumbo (90 lbs. and 8 months old).
Start weight: 255
Current weight: 201
Valentine's Day goal: 190
August goal weight: 160ish
UGW: 125-140
I'm a former gymnast and was also a gymnastics/cheerleader coach off and on for decades from preschool to adult. It took its toll on my body. In spite of having scoliosis with other complications and 2 knee surgeries on my left knee, I never have and never will let that stop me for long. I bought myself a 15'x15' trampoline last May. I love it! Believe it or not, I can still do back handsprings on it as well as some other tumbling skills. I'm planning to get some pics or a video soon. I just got more injections by my orthopedist yesterday--one in each knee and another epidural--to help with my pain levels. My left knee and my neck still bother me the most.
I just made some changes yesterday:
1) I reset my weight loss ticker to 0 because I realized that I haven't lost any weight that has actually stayed off of me since March 28, 2013, when I finally hit ONEderland. I was 200.7 yesterday and 201 today. :grumble: I had gotten down to 191 before Thanksgiving. But it turns out that I didn't lose it because it has found me again and has come back to haunt me. I used to weigh 255. And at 5' tall, I used to be Miss 5x5 literally. I have been under extreme stress since October 2012. It finally has eased up somewhat.
2) I will be in the bed by midnight every.single.night. I've been going to bed around 2-3 a.m. Can't continue that.
3) I belong to EveryMove and am in a challenge there, too. I have to work out 3 times a week.
4) I have a Fitbit and have not been using it to its full potential. That will change beginning today.
5) I WILL NOT SPEND ALL DAY ON THE COMPUTER! No offense to y'all, but please don't send me any friend requests right now. I just cut 11 friends. I have too many to keep up with properly now. I spend way too much time on this blasted computer and am trying to change that (I think I have a computer addiction problem lol). So, by adding even more friends, it will negate my new goal that I just started yesterday. I hope you understand.
6) My high school class is having a reunion mid August. I'd love to be down another 40 lbs. by then.
Glad to meet all of you. WE CAN DO THIS!0 -
Greetings from Germany -- where the food and drink are great and I've got the extra pounds to prove it! I've been logging food eaten through another site off and on for some time but I heard about mfp and wanted to try it out for a bit. Notice that writing down what I eat daily seems to at least help me make better choices… Cheers to all and best of luck reaching your goals here.0
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hi ive lost gained and lost i have a lovely family. just need a lot of support xx 0
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My name is Cindy and I am 61. I have lost 23 pounds and that is after a stay in the ICU with blood clots in my legs and heart and after I quit smoking 2 years ago. It is a long slow process but I feel better than I did 20 years ago. I have gone from being able to walk 2 minutes to 60 minutes. I am accepting friends that have an open food diary and participates regularly. Good luck to all of you!!!0
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Good morning!
My name is Laureen and I am from Folsom, California. For those of you that aren't familiar with California geography, Folsom is a lovely suburb of Sacramento, in the northern part of the state.
I am 51 years old, a wife, a mom, a friend, and a career executive with the state government. I have an 11 year old daughter and 2 crazy dogs that keep me hopping.
I look forward to getting to know all of you; to celebrating our successes and solving our challenges. Feel free to send me a friend request.
Laureen from Folsom0 -
Welcome to all of the new folks!!0
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I think my post goes here instead of my posting in a separate post, still trying to figure this all out.
Hi my name is Bea,
I just turned 60 last month and said to myself, self we need to quit saying will start on Monday and get serious on losing this 20lbs I've been carrying around for a couple of years. I found this site and it looked real promising so I joined up and found this group. Thank you for letting me join your group,
I have always worked out in the gym lifting weights with my husband and doing some form of cardio. I had knee surgery on both knees and I have to do this to keep joints lubricated and moving or they stiffen up. Had hand surgery in March and Dr told me last week that I cannot lift heavy weights anymore cause it's messing with my tendons. He said to do light weights more reps and cardio. I was so disappointed cause this was an activity that I enjoyed doing with my husband. He was my spotter and so forth. I'm depressed about that but I won't let that stop me. I found some classes that I can do at the same gym till I can find a trainer to help me with a new light weight routine. Believe me if I had those genes where I didn't have to how to the gym I wouldn't do so much, ha ha.
As you can see by my picture I have a Sheltie. I have 4 grandkids. A new born in Seattle, one in Michigan.and the other two we lost contact with through a divorce. Sad but hoping one day they will look us up and find us.
Wow between this and Facebook I'm a busy girl.????????0 -
Hi to all fellow Champions, my name is Barb and I am 59. I hail from central Wisconsin. Have lived here all my life and I am a special needs bus driver for 11 years now. I transport students from 3 years old to 21 years old. I leave the house at 5:30 a.m. and I get back home about 5:30 p.m. So it is a long day and sometimes very stressful, but I love it. Up at 4:15 and back in bed by 8:00. I am usually wiped out when I get home, so my hubby usually makes supper and I am so happy he does that I just smile and eat whatever he has made.
I have been a yo-yo dieter all my life and I am trying to stop that. So with all you great friends to help me I am very positive right now. I need to get back to walking, but since we are in a deep freeze right now, I have been kind of lazy about it. I spend 10 1/2 hours on a bus trying to keep warm, since everytime I open the wheelchair ramp door all the heat in the bus is lost and must start over again. ( I should lose weight just from shivering and trying to warm up I would think).
I love reading all your great stories, they make me feel that we will all do this together. So there is only one way to go and that is to a healthy way of eating and living :-)0 -
It IS a big deal. You have gone through a big life change and (as we all have done from time to time) food has helped you get through it. You have recognized that and the lack of the activity you used to have and are taking steps to do something about it. That is a very big deal. We are all in the same boat, one way or another, and are here to encourage each other. I wish you the best in your battle and I hope you do the same for me. :flowerforyou:0
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I had gotten down to 191 before Thanksgiving. But it turns out that I didn't lose it because it has found me again and has come back to haunt me.
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: This is how I feel, too, none of my weight is ever lost for long.0
