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Women over 50

Beachbaby30
Beachbaby30 Posts: 28
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Hi Ladies!
Only you know how much more difficult it is to lose a few pounds. Not that it was ever easy but it does get tougher with the years. I just returned from a cruise, have gained a few extra and need support to lose them. I've gained 6 lbs this summer but would like to lose 10-15 by Christmas. I know I'm probably dreaming but this is my goal. Any others out there who would like to exchange support?
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  • keeponkickin
    keeponkickin Posts: 1,520 Member
    Well, I'm a good support person. Been on MFP for a while. Lost 110 in a year, all natural. I'm fighting like hell to lose the last 15 or so pounds. Very stubborn pounds I should say. I'm 47 if that's close enough :laugh:
  • Debmal77
    Debmal77 Posts: 4,770 Member
    I'm in. Add me if you like! Have a great day!
  • Discoqueen77
    Discoqueen77 Posts: 61 Member
    I'm 54 and have just begun here. So far I've lost 8.5lbs, so I'd say your goal of 15lbs by xmas is super doable!
  • liznotyet
    liznotyet Posts: 402 Member
    Add me if you would like. These 20 extra pounds are sticking to me like concrete!
  • slimmermeja
    slimmermeja Posts: 9
    Hi have sent you a friends request.
  • leslime8
    leslime8 Posts: 6 Member
    Hi All,

    I'm 50 also (almost 51) and have maintained a loss of about 30 pounds for the last couple of years. Now I've gained about 6 back and am struggling mightily to lose that, plus about 10 more.

    I've been logging my food and exercise (jogging) for 25 days (and stayed at about a 1200 calorie net) but have only lost a pound.

    So discouraging, but I'm determined to try my current approach for six weeks before changing up calories or exercise.

    I haven't added friends or been added yet, so I'm not sure what that involves. But I'd love to give/get support from someone similar!
  • MichelleV1990
    MichelleV1990 Posts: 806 Member
    Hello, girls! There's a group on here called the "Over 50 Women's Club" you may be interested in joining. I recently joined myself, and love it! As one woman put it, it's nice to find a group of "compadres"! Check it out, and welcome to MFP! Any of you can feel free to add me to your support system....I'm 53 and am battling arthritis, along with a form of Muscular Dystrophy. I've managed to take off 18 pounds of my 60 pound goal so far, and could use some extra encouragement myself. Have a great day! :happy:
  • tess77h
    tess77h Posts: 40 Member
    Wow what a success story keeponkicking! Congratulations.
  • MichelleV1990
    MichelleV1990 Posts: 806 Member
    Btw, you don't have to be over 50 to join...close to 50 is good enough! :wink:
  • slimmermeja
    slimmermeja Posts: 9
    Wow what a difference in you .. you have done really well .
  • slimmermeja
    slimmermeja Posts: 9
    Wow what a difference in you .. you have done really well .

    sorry that was for keeponkickin.
  • SofiaLeigh11
    SofiaLeigh11 Posts: 2 Member
    Count me in! I am 55. I started here a year ago and then totally blew it. Today is my first day back and I need all the encouragement I can get!
  • keeponkickin
    keeponkickin Posts: 1,520 Member
    Wow what a success story keeponkicking! Congratulations.

    Thanks. Here's a couple pics for ya.

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  • SharGetsHealthy
    SharGetsHealthy Posts: 1,223 Member
    Wow! That is impressive! Well done!
  • MichelleV1990
    MichelleV1990 Posts: 806 Member
    Wow what a difference in you .. you have done really well .

    sorry that was for keeponkickin.

    LOL! That's okay, slimmerme...I KNEW you weren't talking about me! :laugh:
  • slimmermeja
    slimmermeja Posts: 9
    Wow what a difference in you .. you have done really well .

    sorry that was for keeponkickin.

    LOL! That's okay, slimmerme...I KNEW you weren't talking about me! :laugh:

    19lb loss is pretty impressive well done.
  • chachadeb
    chachadeb Posts: 275 Member
    Hello! I would love to have 10 lbs off by Christmas. I am definitely here to support!
  • chachadeb
    chachadeb Posts: 275 Member
    Well, I'm a good support person. Been on MFP for a while. Lost 110 in a year, all natural. I'm fighting like hell to lose the last 15 or so pounds. Very stubborn pounds I should say. I'm 47 if that's close enough :laugh:

    So inspiring!
  • marypresent
    marypresent Posts: 39 Member
    Feel free to add me ( same goes for others on this thread.) I struggle with keeping motivation up and not falling off the wagon when things get tough. I admire those who are committed to sticking to their plans despite minor setbacks. I like your plan of losing 15 pounds before Christmas. I would love to achieve that as well. Best wishes on your journey! You can do it!
  • MichelleV1990
    MichelleV1990 Posts: 806 Member
    Wow what a difference in you .. you have done really well .

    sorry that was for keeponkickin.

    LOL! That's okay, slimmerme...I KNEW you weren't talking about me! :laugh:

    19lb loss is pretty impressive well done.

    Thank you! :smile:
  • MichelleV1990
    MichelleV1990 Posts: 806 Member
    Wow what a success story keeponkicking! Congratulations.

    Thanks. Here's a couple pics for ya.

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    CindyLouisProm2012.jpg
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    You look amazing! Congratulations!!! :flowerforyou:
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,251 Member
    Hi there! Don't forget to check out two groups: Ladies who Lunch, and the (peri)menopause group.

    Best of luck!
  • scared1
    scared1 Posts: 4 Member
    Hi to everyone...I am 66 and lost 55 lbs in 2013 and now have gained 8lbs back ( I mean lost and regained these 8 lbs about 6 times in 2014). I have been a yo yo dieter for years....but no more.. This time I am sticking to it and determined to lose these 8Lbs and 20 more!!! I go to curves 5 x week and get weighed there monthly so that has really helped me to be accountable.
    Let's all go for it and this is OUR TIME to be our best ever.
  • vettim16
    vettim16 Posts: 97 Member
    I just sent you a request! I am 46 and trying to get those last 15 pounds off also.
  • mhelenaduarte
    mhelenaduarte Posts: 1 Member
    Hi, I would like to join! :flowerforyou: ... aged 59, finding very, very hard to lose 9 kg .:angry: ..being "petite" , I need to drop from 61 to 52kg! long experience of trying "hard" and not much bad food to cut off! just found MFP a few weeks ago and I´m getting used to calories control.... I´m sure I could use a lot of your wise words!
  • scared1
    scared1 Posts: 4 Member
    One thing Curves taught me that has really helped me is that I have to eat every 3 hours to keep my "slow" metaabolism burning. So ya gotta watch the calories but ya gotta eat to burn those calories. Good luck.
  • blue_beach
    blue_beach Posts: 6
    Hi, I'm Cheryl and I am going to be celebrating my 53 birthday on the ninth of September...I have been losing weight since October 2013 and I am almost at my 100 lb mark! I thought I would join the forum......
  • postiesam
    postiesam Posts: 4
    wow wow and double wow ...... well done :smile:
  • chusanchusan
    chusanchusan Posts: 8 Member
    Hi there,

    I'm 53, 64 kg ( 141lb) and aiming to get back to 58 (127) . Christmas sounds like a great time frame. That's 6 kg in 4 months or 1.5 kg a month. Should be doable. I used MFP very successfully about 2 years ago , job change ( sitting much of the day now and doing longer hours) life and the lolly isle got in the way. Back to planned meals and snacks . Wonderful to find you ladies and travel the journey with you .
  • mamadon
    mamadon Posts: 1,422 Member
    I'm 52 years old. Add me if you like. Your Christmas goal is a doable one!

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