pals in 40s and 50s

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  • mocity512
    mocity512 Posts: 1
    Hi - Just starting here. I am 5"4, 42 and have at least 30 pounds to lose. It seems so daunting. I have never lost that much weight. I had breast cancer at 37 and had about 10 to lose at that time.. now after surgery, chemotherapy and hormone treatment I have gained weight and can't see to get it to budge. I am very unhappy and uncomfortable at this weight. Also, during my last checkup with the Oncologist he really got on to me about my weight and it being a risk factor for cancer recurrance. So here I am trying to get very serious about it. It just really seems impossible. All of the inspiring stories in here are helpful to read through.

    I started last week and my immediate changes are (these are big for me but will add more things in slowly)

    * Following rule of calories in vs calories out (vs, weight watchers, low carb, etc.)
    * Logging everything I eat and drink on myfitnesspass.com (good or bad)
    * Breaking habit of drinking red wine at night during the week
    * Trying to get more than 5-6 hours of sleep at night

    My next step is to add some cardio in. Any suggestions greatly appreciated.

    Thanks,
  • Greg50by50
    Greg50by50 Posts: 11
    I'm 49 and will be 50 in September.
  • sue_stef
    sue_stef Posts: 194 Member
    anyone here feel free to add me too
    I'll be 43 in a week ish
    I was diagnosed diabetic with high blood pressure on Dec 2nd
    my blood pressure is now down to a safer level and based on how I feel I'm betting my blood sugars are better too
    I still have a ways to go but Im getting there
    Always happy to have new friends
  • bettycrockernot
    bettycrockernot Posts: 18
    Hello,
    I am 47 and loving this site too! I have only been actively using this site for almost 2 weeks. I've gotten some great ideas and motivation here!
  • Rak0ribz
    Rak0ribz Posts: 177 Member
    Add me, if you like - I've been 40 for a few months, and plan on remaining so for quite a few more. I took a hiatus from tracking my calories & exercise late last year, but have been keeping up with it lately.
  • deniserlovell
    deniserlovell Posts: 2
    I just turned 40 this month and joined a gym yesterday!! I am excited about this journey!
  • littlelaura
    littlelaura Posts: 1,028 Member
    45 here and working on ditching diabetes and high bp meds this year for good.
  • slimandtrimsoon65
    slimandtrimsoon65 Posts: 11 Member
    48 now. Just started on the site yesterday, and finding it really useful. Have lost 22lb so far without this site but need more encouragement! Doing it for general health reasons, and sooo don't want holiday photos like the ones in September last year. too disgusted to put them on here but they're on the food cupboards, the fridge and in my work locker!!
  • yaddayaddayadda
    yaddayaddayadda Posts: 430 Member
    53... been here for 3 years. Just maintaining. Would love to share support. Feel free to friend me:-)
  • A_Warrior_Princess
    A_Warrior_Princess Posts: 344 Member
    You can add me I am 44, been trying to get healthy the last 3-4 years, lost 80 pounds but still would like to lose another 20-30 pounds. Exercise daily and eat relatively healthy, struggling to get the pounds off me. Feel free to add me if you want another friend!
    Lori
  • Walkwithwolves
    Walkwithwolves Posts: 3 Member
    Count me in. I am 56?and gained weight after a knee operation which stopped me running.
  • mrsmmg11
    mrsmmg11 Posts: 2 Member
    I'm starting AGAIN and would love to offer and receive support
  • mrsmmg11
    mrsmmg11 Posts: 2 Member
    I'm 41!
  • michelelee7
    michelelee7 Posts: 4
    I have a long way to go and I need help, motivation and tips from new friends!
    Send me a request please :)
  • wonders13
    wonders13 Posts: 26
    I'm 50! Anyone is free to add me. :)
  • jikennedy
    jikennedy Posts: 10
    :smile: Hi I am 51 with 2 grown up sons and an 18 mknth old granddaughter. Wa to become a slimmer granny. I want to lose 3-4 stone. Have done it in the past with Weightwatchers but have put it back on. I find tracking my food every day is the way to go as it shows you just how quickly those calories add up and helps me to make choices on what I want to use my calories for. I have cut out wine as very hjgh in calories but still enjoy a drink at the weekend after a hard week at work. Switched to vodka therefore dont feel like I am losing out. I try to save 100 calories a day so I can treat myself to a takeaway on a Friday night. Started MFP 2 weeks ago and down 9lbs so seem to be doing somethjng right. Good luck with your weight loss journey and feel free to add me The more of us the merrier we can all encourage and motivate each other x
  • sjrja
    sjrja Posts: 24 Member
    Hi - You can add me - I am 50 and have three skinny, active kids - so I can relate to the challenges - I joined last year around this time, lost about 15 pounds over a few months, but then fell off the wagon and managed to put it all back on again. So here I am again...
  • kittykat925
    kittykat925 Posts: 64 Member
    I'm 44 and can totally relate to you. I have 3 skinny kids and a skinny husband...LOL

    Welcome to MFP and best of luck :)
  • Hogscliffe
    Hogscliffe Posts: 31 Member
    Hi I'm happy to have more motivation, positive comments only!:smile:
  • jeeplovin
    jeeplovin Posts: 96 Member
    Hi, and welcome. I log everyday, really committed to getting into great shape by spring. I'm 50, and have 3 young adult children. I only have about 10 lbs to lose, but that is the hardest to get off. I just started Beachbody T25 program. Love it, its only 25 minutes, so by the time I'm ready to throw in the towel, its over.
  • kimkay1985
    kimkay1985 Posts: 73 Member
    You can add me. I'm 46 and have been at this for about 4 months now.
  • jeeplovin
    jeeplovin Posts: 96 Member
    I'll add pictures tonight. It's nice to have the support of MFP. I joined awhile back, but just started getting serious. One of my sons, is a weight lifter, and I would like to start lifting, to tone up. I'll have to get him to go to the gym with me and get me set up on a program. I have no idea at all, when it comes to weights, but I love the results women get from lifting heavy.
  • shellyjak
    shellyjak Posts: 1 Member
    Hello, I would like to join in also. I am 48, and have been yo yo ing for years. I would really like to have support from people that I can relate to. One of these days I'll figure all this out.
  • charliemouse70
    charliemouse70 Posts: 26 Member
    Can you add me please?

    43 years old. Started shaping up last year - I lost 3 stones but put half of it back on during a horrible family time in September-December.

    New year, getting back on track. Trying the 5:2 diet and so far it's going well.
    Weight has been a life-long battle for me: I'm hoping the overall trend is going to be downwards and then not go up again!

    Last year I started running and found I loved it! Unfortunately developed trochanteric bursits & plantarfasciitis. It still niggles from time to time and running makes it flare right up, so I'm now doing a variety of exercise classes + the gym (well, if I'm honest they gym is about once a fortnight).
  • swiftiesbuddies
    swiftiesbuddies Posts: 14 Member
    Hi All, First time ive posted, Im 55 weighed in at 22 stone 4lbs at 6'5 The doctor told me to lose weight or go on tablets, Had high Cholesterol, high blood pressure, glucose level high.
    Started MFP on New years day and am now 20 stone 12ibs, lost 20lbs in 4 weeks and am totally blown away. The diet plan is mega easy, and i love it.
    I applaud everyone who is on this plan and losing weight, dont know about you all, but my target loss is 2LB per week but it keeps falling off. Think its the excercise bike i bought for £30, Do 300 calories/ 8.5 kilometers a day dont have the resistance high if on at all, but this has been the most significant thing to bring down my blood pressure toooooo
    Thanks to everyone who suggested MFP thank you again ..............2 and a half stone to go by April :)
  • karlwho
    karlwho Posts: 6 Member
    I'm 46 and in the same boat...Need as many ideas and support as I can get. Please let me add everyone here !!!
  • RunnrMike
    RunnrMike Posts: 14 Member
    I'm 44, trying to defeat my slowing metabolism. Welcome all FR's!
  • wonders13
    wonders13 Posts: 26
    I'm 50 and i log on here everyday. Anyone is free to add me! :)
  • RaspberryKeytoneBoondoggle
    RaspberryKeytoneBoondoggle Posts: 1,349 Member
    Amaze balls! :). I'm 46, and maintaining. My secret was to do it slowly and patiently and trust the process.
  • Elaynewhitfield
    Elaynewhitfield Posts: 1
    Please add me. I just turned 50. Have three boys - 11, 16 (as of today) and 21, all slim athletic and active.
    I weigh more now than I've ever weighed , including pregnant. Scary. We boat in the summer and I'm going to make small children cry if I show up in a bathing suit looking like this. :)
    This is my first day here and I would love some support and friends!!

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