Women over 50

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  • scared1
    scared1 Posts: 4 Member
    I will be going on the wt loss journey too...so lets keep tabs on each other. Lost 55# in 2013..gained 8# back in 2014 and goal is to lose 28 lbs and reach my goal of 160 lbs. Have not set a goal date yet but am going to keep logging food and exercise on MFP until I reach my goal.
  • blue_beach
    blue_beach Posts: 6
    thank you...
  • blue_beach
    blue_beach Posts: 6
    My goal is 160 as well
  • NextPage
    NextPage Posts: 609 Member
    Hi - Feel free to add me. I totally understand the "over 50" challenge. Just when you want to slow down a bit you discover you need to do so much more of the good things (log food, exercise) that you used to do before just to get back to where you were.
  • iamcherylb
    iamcherylb Posts: 10 Member
    So glad I found this thread of conversation! I'm 58 and while I only have 20 or so stubborn pounds I want to lose I am also dealing with painful arthritis issues. I work out to strengthen my muscles and take strain off painful hip and back joints and monitor my nutrition to help me lose a few pounds and ensure I'm getting the proper nutrients I need to prevent the arthritis from getting worse! I'm just getting myself set up on MFP and looking for people to share the journey with! Look forward to getting to know some of you more!
  • blue_beach
    blue_beach Posts: 6
    I finally made it under 200 lbs....it has been over 25 years!
  • blue_beach
    blue_beach Posts: 6
    thanks! God bless you on your journey too!
  • pdav2014
    pdav2014 Posts: 3
    58 here. Have lost about 58# in the last 7 months, and looking to lose 50-55 more. Loss is going slower now and I need some inspiration/encouragement.
  • trisH_7183
    trisH_7183 Posts: 1,486 Member
    Keeponkickin

    Love your pics. What great loss! there's Hope for us all. BTW,I'm past 70& still trying.Another 20 pds to go.
    Pat
  • funnycatspal
    funnycatspal Posts: 8 Member
    Hi everyone! I'm 49 (50 in October) and am trying to loose about 10 more lbs. I've found that at this age, all those little bad eating habits are coming back to haunt me. I can't be as careless as I used to be and MFP has been really helpful. Feel free to add me as a friend.
  • nrobenolt
    nrobenolt Posts: 57 Member
    I am in over 50 here! so much harder to lose I find now but I keep moving along...........anyone feel free to add me I am on every day and a good motivator!
  • Wazup2day
    Wazup2day Posts: 2
    Good Morning Ladies..
    My name is Terry, I am 53 and would love to lose 40 lbs with your help and support. I can't afford to Join Weight Watchers or Jenny Craig, so I am hoping that you can share any pointers on eating health...ier

    I currently weigh 214.6 and looking to get down to about 175, that would be perfect for me.....

    With that said.....Let's do this!!!!!
  • Noogynoogs
    Noogynoogs Posts: 1,028 Member
    Count me in :)
  • 15Snowwhite
    15Snowwhite Posts: 1
    Hello- yes I would LOVE some support- I have 20lbs that I have been trying to shake off for the last 2yrs. and it is extremely hard. I am an active person who is struggling to loose 20lbs- to get to my "dream weight" its been 2yrs of trying thats why its become a dream ! So yes I would love a diet buddy.

    :bigsmile:
  • shanitomorrow
    shanitomorrow Posts: 64 Member
    Wow what a success story keeponkicking! Congratulations.

    Thanks. Here's a couple pics for ya.

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    You look fabulous - well done!

    Yes, please add me - over 50, looking to increase my circle of support, makes a huge difference, delighted to support anyone else, too :)
  • laurakane1108
    laurakane1108 Posts: 20 Member
    I'm in for giving and receiving support. :) I'm 53 and started my journey at 400 lbs. I'm now down to 253 this morning and DETERMINED to break that 250 mark...but it seems to be very elusive :) I agree that only women our age face the same stubborn poundage... I eat LC/HF and have tons of recipes if anyone eats that way. We shop the store perimeter and I make our own condiments to avoid the extra barrage of sugar/HFCS. :happy: Any diet buddies/support women out there just let me know! I've been doing this with the help of my significant other who is 10 years younger (another incentive) and he's lost almost all of his excess weight now so no pressure at all onme.....lolol. :) Have a super day all and remember WE CAN DO THIS!!!

    Well, I cant figure out how to add friends (go figure!) so if anyone wants to add me, my email address is:
    laurakane1108@gmail.com

    Thanks for all the support!
  • nightspirit965
    nightspirit965 Posts: 1
    Hi all

    I am 58 years old and need to lose at least 4 stone. I have already had a hip replacement when I was 51 but now need a knee replacement due to arthritis. I have decided to try and put off surgery as long as possible and take the weight loss route and try and make my knee stronger by swimming and the work gym. Some of you have done brilliantly congratuations :) I know I will need some support and more than happy to support others.
  • Wazup2day
    Wazup2day Posts: 2
    Can anyone share what are next steps will be.....I am really exicited

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  • spanky923
    spanky923 Posts: 3 Member
    Hi, My name is Debbie and I'm in if you'll have me. I've just turned 60 and fight everyday with fibromyalga and athritis and whatever else wants to crack. I've manged to lose 33 lbs since March 24. You can find me under spanky923. I need all the motovation I can get.
  • DaisyGrammy
    DaisyGrammy Posts: 148 Member
    Come join our group: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/18105-fifty-female-and-fun

    We have a fun bunch that is alot of support!!

    Go to groups and request to join:

    Fifty, Female & Fun!
  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
    You can add me. I'm 53 and lost 51 lbs since November 2013. Feeling great!
  • sonyahadder42
    sonyahadder42 Posts: 13 Member
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  • sonyahadder42
    sonyahadder42 Posts: 13 Member
    How does one join this group? New and lost :D
  • fittoride61
    fittoride61 Posts: 4
    I am just starting and could use some friends too. I lost 40 last year and got off track, ready to begin again. I am 52 , married for almost 30 years and trying to get in shape to be more active in the things I used to love like horse back riding and hiking.
  • Beachtreasures
    Beachtreasures Posts: 143 Member
    Hi, I'm 52 and certainly understand the challenges of losing weight after 50! Anyone can feel free to add me!

    The best of luck to everyone on their weight loss journey!
  • wunderhorn
    wunderhorn Posts: 3
    Hi beachtreasure,

    I am new to the forum and would like to also have support. Perhaps we can help each other! I need to lose 15 lbs. Starting today!
    Good luck to you~
  • laurakane1108
    laurakane1108 Posts: 20 Member
    I'm coming to you ladies here because someone may be in a similar situation and be able to offer some helpful advice. I'm having a horrible time dealing with a huge stresser in my life and I'm a stress eater..enough said? 5 months ago my boyfriend and I moved his grandmother in with us. At that time, she represented herself as healthy. Once we moved her in, she came to me and told me that she would need "a couple" of Dr's appointments set up. We 6 specialist later, we start getting the bigger picture. We cant let her drive because she totaled 2 cars in 2 months...thankfully without anyone getting hurt!. She just had a bout in the hospital and was discharged, now on Coumadin. She is typically non compliant with her meds, buys anything anyone says will "help", not matter what the drug interactions might be and hoards medications that she doesn't take anymore. There is also a grandson who constantly begs for money to the point where she sends so much that by the 16th of the month, she's out of money and sits in her room staring at the walls and miserable because she cant do the things she wants. She leaves messes all over the place and doesn't seem to care as well. We've talked to the grandson and to her about the financial situation but our feeling is she'll sneak it in somehow and she lies about everything (which is why we thought she was much healthier than she actually is).

    I feel like I've lost my life and am reduced to being a maid/cook (wait, she doesn't LIKE anything we fix and spits food out on her napkin at the dinner table) taxi service.

    I feel like I've lost me.

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