Over fifty and not giving up!

juliedee6

I'm 65 and since starting MFP in early January I've lost 10 pounds! I'd been trying to lose it for years. Here's some adivice besides tracking your food that won't cost you anything. I got a personal trainer at the gym and it has made all the difference to me. She is focused on endurance rather than weight lifting (however, she does have me use the weight machines and free weights.) The first thing she did was to have me take it easier on the cardio machines. I consistently was working at my maximum heart rate thinking that was best. She slowed me down to work within the heart range at which I burn fat. You can go to the Mayo Clinic website and there is a calculator to help you find it. Then, she gives me all of these different workouts using a balance ball and dumbbells. You could probably find plenty of these on the internet if you can't afford a personal trainer. You could also use a variety of workout DVDs. I had been using the same weight machines workout for years. Our bodies adapt to our activities and unless you keep your body guessing, you will hold on to your weight or have a hard time using it.

TrailRunner61

I'm 50 and I need all the support I can get too! Add me!

dianellen54

I'm 57 and on my way to losing 40 to 50 pounds! I just started back on myfitnesspal after a 7 month lapse. Should have kept going! I have a very stressful job, and I'm a stress eater...so....you know! Anyway, I'd love to join your group!!!

MissMaggie3

Me me me! I'm 53 and doing really well through mfp. Enjoying it too.

MamaDee2

I turned 50 this past Nov. I have found the older I get the harder it is to lose so encouragement and accountibilty is a must!

blessmy5

I'm right on your heals at 48 and ready for a new healthy lifestyle!

kimbear

Count me in! I'm 54 and finding this forum a great way to stay on track

kimbear

I'm looking for friends over 50 as well. I'm 54. Count me in

ladytinkerbell99

bump

alienblonde1

Hey I'm 51 here's a group for us over 50




http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/374-50plus-with-50-0r-more-to-lose

phyllis26

Count me in ! I would love to be in this group. Great job in your weight lost! You will be at your goal before you know it.

rolly896

Ill be your buddy! rolly896

Lala20112

Sent a friend request Iam 51 and have been trying to lose weight since I was 40yrs old Ive been on here since nov.2011 and like u I dont intend on giving up this time..Lets do this!!

FabulousFifty

:flowerforyou: 52 here! I've been on for a couple of years. I am up and down a bit bit so much better than before! Let's do this together all! These should be the best years of our lives! Agree?!

hopeitworks

Hi all. I'm 57 and could use some 50+ friends. I've been on MFP for a while. Lost a decent amount of weight, gained some back, and now trying again to lose it again, once and for all.

fluffy925

I'm over 50 too, with a lot to lose and would love some friend requests!

vachm

51 here! Feel free to add me. Trying to get rid of the pinot grigio gut!

geecee77

Bump.....nice to meet you all

LuciaLongIsland

I just turned 60 and would love all of you as my friends.

juliepsaginaw

Turning 51 in March... I'm in same boat as you are. I don't know how to add someone yet, but will try to figure it out so I can add you. I started using this site the end of November and to date I have healthily dropped 27 pounds. If I can do it, so can you!!