It's time for me

conniem60
conniem60 Posts: 8
edited September 23 in Introduce Yourself
Decided that TODAY is the day to start doing something for ME. I have lost and gained the same 50 pounds over and over and over again. Each time I lose it I vow NEVER to get there again...well here I am again +10 more. Not sure how I got here, where the apathy came from, but realize I need to stop. At age 50 the pounds don't come off as easily as I would like but I think (hope) that I am ready. I am a Nurse Practitioner, I should know better right!? I sometimes feel that I am alone in my journey, but am happy to have found this site with folks who support each other! Lets keep each other motivated:smile:

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  • mindy14456
    mindy14456 Posts: 552 Member
    Welcome!! I know exactly how you feel, I have been here about a month, and the support and helpful tips are amazing! I think we are all on a journey, the same journey, and finding like minded people is the greatest tool! You can do it!!
  • conniem60
    conniem60 Posts: 8
    Thanks Mindy! Looking forward to this experience
  • NanaML
    NanaML Posts: 14
    Good luck. I just started a few days ago too.
  • sannabel
    sannabel Posts: 3
    Hi. I know how you feel. I am trying to get 30 pounds off. I have gained it since we accepted guardianship of our grandkids and I haven't gone to the gym since. I recently decided to start going back to the gym and my husband and grandkids can pitch in a little. To my surprise, they are supportive!!! Especially the grandkids that are now teenagers. I hope you are getting support from your family.
  • conniem60
    conniem60 Posts: 8
    My family is extremely supportive! Need to find time for the gym though. I am working 34 hour a week and hoping to get back into an exercise program. Have done Curves in the past, might be a good starting point again. I think I'll look into it! Thanks for the good thoughts!
  • catmandoodle
    catmandoodle Posts: 117
    You are not on this journey alone. We are all here to support one another. If you ever need an ear just give a yell.
    :happy:
  • sannabel
    sannabel Posts: 3
    I'm 50 and go to the gym with my sister that is 6 years older than me. When we don't make it to the gym, I do Wii Fit Plus. I love it!! Also Netflix has a great Pilates workout video. They also have other workout videos, but I found that Pilates is what makes my body hurt the most - so in my mind it does the most good. It is so much harder to lose weight the older I get. I'm hoping to find something that works for me.
  • Xandi
    Xandi Posts: 319
    Awesome, it is good to see more people work on trying to get the yo-yo-ing under control.
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