Turning 51 and REALLY serious this time. Anyone else?

lakeshoregirl1

Ok, I just went bathing suit shopping and I'm really starting to see the middle age spread. I am going to commit to MFP and stick to it gdmt!! I've never had a weight loss buddy so maybe that would help. Instead of making it a pound loss goal, I want to stick to my 1500 calls per day with at least 30minutes per day of a workout. I would like to do that for 30 days and see how much I lose. I will not weigh myself until that 30 days is up. Then I'll assess, and hopefully, keep going. Anyone want to get serious with me?? Oh, and I'm old!! Just kidding, I'm in great shape and workout a lot, but I guess I just eat too much. But, I am turning 51 and I want to accomplish this weight loss so I can move on with my life!! Anyone in the same boat??

msreg08

best of luck to you, friend me if you'd like.

thanson563

Add me. Just turned 51 a couple of weeks ago. I was always one of those skinny girls you love to hate. Age caught up with me. I've decided to get serious for the first time in my life. I could use a friend who knows what I'm going through!

emtjmac

I'm not turning 51 but I am really serious this time!

dmpizza

51 next month.

JenD1066

Totally with you on the "middle age spread" thing! It can be fought!

A bathing suit is a big part of my motivation, as we have season passes to Six Flags Fiesta Texas, which has a water park, and hotel reservations for Sand Castle Days in South Padre in September. The second part of my motivation is a family history of high blood pressure- for which my parents, sister and brother all take medication. I, on the other hand, exercise and swallow ridiculous amounts of garlic!

Sending you a friend request.

CindyMarcuzAdams

I am 52 and ready to do this...again. I mean it this time. Something feels different this time. I have never felt so motivated but then again I nevef had fifty or more friends cheering me on.
I will add you

Cindy

tryett

Y'all can add me too. I turned 55 last month. I have PCOS, am prediabetic (refuse to be diabetic like the rest of the family) and actually even joined a gym with my 20yo, even though he goes with everyone but me. But I am trying to set an example for my boys as they are doomed with diabeties on both side (my ex does not eat correctly for his and also has high blood pressure).

FattyFatsoMcTubby

I'm 50 something and REALLY serious this time too.

deebee36852

I am 56 gained weight since l was put in a power chair but I am bound to be my former body. Happy to be friend to motivate.

pita7317

Heading towards 56....

At 51...OMG. I know exactly what you are talking about.
I have gone between serious and not so serious with this website.
But always come back to it.

Currently down almost 36 lbs and 4" off the waistline.
I really never thought I would be sharing this positive information.
It's just an amazing feeling.
And the best part is , I did it with changing my eating habits , lots more water.

Add me as a friend if you would like.

Cathy360

So glad to hear from people around my age. I am turning 52 next month and want to lose the weight and keep it off this time. I am wanting to improve my health. I just started back on MFP after a few months and have gained 10 extra pounds so now need to lose 33 pounds. Count me in as a friend. Together we will can process through our journey with unified determination.

esther617

You and anyone else on this thread can add me. When I was turning 51, I wish I had recognized my slide upwards on the scale like you have. I was busy and in the throes of middle age crisis I guess. If I had gotten serious about turning things around and getting back on track then, it would saved me the extra 20-30 lbs to lose now, three years later. But things are going well now and I'd be happy to add you as a friend. My diary is open to friends. We're all in it together!

goldenrodfarm

I am deadly serious, going to be leaving my 50's in July and this weight has to come off. I was never overweight until the last 10 years when I went to working nights, and the 12 hour shifts make it so you don't really have time for much of anything. I also started to eat a much poorer diet then I was accustomed to in other parts of my life. It all adds up to more weight, but I am almost halfway to my goal now!

Chickee8586

I'm 51 and am finally focused on me. I've lived my adult life taking care of kids, husband, work, etc. that I lost sight of me. When I really looked in the mirror, I didn't like who I saw.

Lots of changes later (new job location, divorce, bought my own house), I still focus on kids and grandkids when I visit/talk to them, but now I take my "me" time serious. And that is the biggest part of my life now.

I am back to being me and loving my life again. I love doing this for me and for the achievements I've reached so far. Still have a way to go, but enjoy looking to the future and not dreading it.

1HappyRedhead

Already 51....Ditto!! :flowerforyou:

drizzlesugar

Hello,

I am 52 years old, I started my fitness pal in August and have lost 45 lbs so far. I am now able to jog 3 miles and never thought I would be able to run, but I am able to do it because of the weight I have lost. I workout 6 days/week, and do weight training with light weights. i try not to eat more that 1500-1700 cal/day, depending on how hard I work out. I still need to lose 15 more lbs. I would love to encourage you along your journey.
Please add me as a mfp.
Good luck!

Derrickemil

Ok gang, i am in. Turning 51 and need a realignment. ned to shed some serious poiunds and put this gym membership to use. I joined in january and have not been yet, i blame it on working my 2 jobs. NO MORE EXCUSES

DebbieLyn63

I started here on my 49th birthday, with the goal of losing 75 lbs by my 50th. Well, I didn't quite make it, but I did lose 50 and felt SO much better. I am shooting for getting another 10 off by my 51st bday in August. It definitely is harder at this age, and those last few pounds are really tough, but you can do it!

Just realize that it won't come off in a month. But if you stick with it, you will see consistent progress. Gone are the days of our 20s when we could eat Tuna and salads for a week and lose 10 pounds. :sad:

But you are already active, and don't have a ton of weight to lose, so go get it done!

JeffTCole

I'm 50 something and have been serious about this for some time. It does not have to always be about hard work, it can be fun too! Anyone feel free to add me.

Cathy360

Great job at losing the 9 lbs! Keep it up. I am celebrating today also as I have lost 2.2 lbs my first week back tracking on MFP.

SingingSingleTracker

Ok, I just went bathing suit shopping and I'm really starting to see the middle age spread. I am going to commit to MFP and stick to it gdmt!! I've never had a weight loss buddy so maybe that would help. Instead of making it a pound loss goal, I want to stick to my 1500 calls per day with at least 30minutes per day of a workout. I would like to do that for 30 days and see how much I lose. I will not weigh myself until that 30 days is up. Then I'll assess, and hopefully, keep going. Anyone want to get serious with me?? Oh, and I'm old!! Just kidding, I'm in great shape and workout a lot, but I guess I just eat too much. But, I am turning 51 and I want to accomplish this weight loss so I can move on with my life!! Anyone in the same boat??

I took it on this year after hitting 52, so you've got company in the 50's from many of us.

All I can suggest for you is to be patient. About a pound a week would require a weekly calorie deficit of 3500 calories (350 per day). Giving yourself 30 days as you suggest above will most likely - provided you run a deficit of 350 calories per day - result in a 4 pound weight loss. There is nothing wrong with that at all, but just be aware that patience and time are needed which may not line up with the opening of swimsuit season for this year. But you certainly could shed 10-15 by Labor Day Weekend depending on your deficit along the way, tracking your calories in vs. calories out (CICO).

All the best and have at it!!

SingingSingleTracker

Ok, I just went bathing suit shopping and I'm really starting to see the middle age spread. I am going to commit to MFP and stick to it gdmt!! I've never had a weight loss buddy so maybe that would help. Instead of making it a pound loss goal, I want to stick to my 1500 calls per day with at least 30minutes per day of a workout. I would like to do that for 30 days and see how much I lose. I will not weigh myself until that 30 days is up. Then I'll assess, and hopefully, keep going. Anyone want to get serious with me?? Oh, and I'm old!! Just kidding, I'm in great shape and workout a lot, but I guess I just eat too much. But, I am turning 51 and I want to accomplish this weight loss so I can move on with my life!! Anyone in the same boat??

I took it on this year after hitting 52, so you've got company in the 50's from many of us.

All I can suggest for you is to be patient. About a pound a week would require a weekly calorie deficit of 3500 calories (500 per day). Giving yourself 30 days as you suggest above will most likely - provided you run a deficit of 500 calories per day - result in a 4 pound weight loss. There is nothing wrong with that at all, but just be aware that patience and time are needed which may not line up with the opening of swimsuit season for this year. But you certainly could shed 10-15 by Labor Day Weekend depending on your deficit along the way, tracking your calories in vs. calories out (CICO).

All the best and have at it!!

Corrected for my obvious math error...

claudie08

I'll be 52 this year! Add me if you'd like!

NextPage

I'm also 51 and in a guest to get my waist back! I have lost 22 lbs and for every inch off my hips I only lose .25 inches off my waist. :sad:

I joke with my friends that I don't mind being an hourglass but I refuse to turn into a "brandy sniffer". As we get older, besides keeping our sense of humour, we also need to change our approach to diet and exercise. The good news is that you have come to the right site for advice from folks dealing with the same issues.

CLDeyette

You can add me as well. I am 52 and new to all of this. I've been on MFP for nearly two months now and have lost 15#. I try to make good nutritional choices, weigh and record my meals, drink tons of water, and adding exercise to the mix. My diary is open, I feel that to be accountable I must be open and honest. I am no expert, but will gladly cheer you on. We are stronger than we think!

IcanIwill1

Hi folks.
I will be 53 in Nov (so says the birth cert) but in my head I am 30.
I have lost 84lbs in the last year and have another 15 -20lbs to lose to get to my goal of under 123-127lbs.

I have been overweight my entire life.
I was a fat child (it carried no stigma I was in Africa)
I was overweight as a young woman (It carried a bit of a stigma I moved to Europe)
I became obese in my 40s (I move from the UK to Germany and could not speak the language, the isolation was a killer, I ate all day when my ex-husband was at work) and I suffered from the emotional consequences of being so huge at 250lbs and added to my social isolation by hiding from people who knew me.

The real me is back.
I rock my skinny jeans
I rock my killer 'heelz'
My staff think they have a new woman inside my body.

The stylish woman screaming to break out, has been sprung from her self made jail.
I need to get to my goal weight by the 1yr anniversary of when I started the journey (1st of July)

I am having a blast in case folks haven't guessed yet.

romelinda1967

HI! I am not in my 50's yet, but I am close. I will be 47 this year. In January the scale said I was 247 lbs, the biggest I have ever been. I knew I had to do something about this, everyone in my family has died of cardio disease. So, while I did not go on a diet, I did give up cokes (used to drink 7-8 a day..yikes) I eat lean protein mostly chicken and fish, do eat red meat but no more then twice a week. I also eat mostly green veggies and at least 2 fruits a day. I still have my bread ( I just make it whole grain instead of white) and for fats I eat avocado and nuts (almonds, pistachios, walnuts). And I have made water my friend at least 80 oz everyday. Instead of taking my dog to the dog park and letting him play until he passes out, we are now walking 3 miles a day, he still gets to go to the park though :-). I got a fitbit and I walk on average of 15000 steps a day (having a border collie really helps).

I started this changes on March 2nd, to today I am down to 211lbs and have lost about 3-4 inches from different parts of my body.

So, congratulations for making a commitment to yourself to better your health. Is not easy, God knows it has not been easy for me. I love bread and butter with milk, but if you set your mind to it, you can do it.

Just keep one thing in mind. You did not pack on the weight overnight, so do not expect it to come off overnight either. Be patient, and if you hit a plateau do not despair, change it up a little. And keep going!!!

Good luck to all of us!!!!

and2ndtimesacharm

I'm 50 and trying to get serious about my health. could use some friends for motivation. I'll be on here everyday.

Chevy_Quest

Hi,
I'm 52 and definitely support my friends here on MFP. It is all about encouragement!
Feel free to add me as a friend!

moose2626

Funny I turned 51 and I decided it was time to get in shape too. Ive been doing it hard now for a week. You can add me if you need motivation too.