A lot to lose & over 40? Lets start a group(20 memebers max

bigmama65

Please join us if you are 40 years old or over and are working on losing a lot of weight. A few members on here and myself became friends since joining MFP and we would love to find some new friends to support and lose weight with. We would like to keep this group small (between 10 - 20 members) so we can stay focused on ourselves as well as have the time to get to know one another and have the time to support each other on this journey. If you would like to be in a small group and are very supportive please join us.

Sue_Smiles

I am so in! I'm 48 and have lots to lose Please send a fr if you want.

IsMollyReallyHungry

I am in and think this is a great idea because that is why I can not keep up with other groups, too many people and friends to keep up with. That is why I keep my friend list under or right at a 100. Thanks Linda!

Jojo42

please can I join too! Feel free to add me ,we can encourage each other x Joanna

katzpawz

Count me in! Thanks for starting this group. Some of the other threads I participate in have gotten so large, I can't keep up. I feel that I can't be as supportive of others, and sometimes I feel that my posts get lost in the crowd.

Let's do it!!

katzpawz

akaDumbo

I'm over 40 and have a lot to lose and I try to be supportive. I would be happy to join the group friend me if you want me, so long as the group doesn't get too big :flowerforyou:

malias

Hello all! I am new to this site but have over 150 lbs to lose. Is it too late to join your group? I am over 40 and I could really use the motivation and support and promise to return the same! I am already encouraged by the posts on this topic! Please friend me. Thanks! :flowerforyou:

LM_105

I'm in..... please!?

themommie

I would love to join you. I am over 40 started mfp in july and have lost 61 lbs but still have a ways to go....

bigmama65

:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Its so nice to see so many of us who would like to have a smaller group to support and get support from. I will be sending you all a friends request soon and once we reach to top 20 number I will be sending the names to each of you of our 20 members to support on here. I am really focused on only keeping 20 members max. I hope you can all understand that.

Since this is a new group some input would be great. How would you like this thread to be run? Do you like the thought of daily challenges or topics? Weekly? What would you like to get out of this thread? Any thoughts would be great. Do you just want a place to come home and post daily what sort of day you are having!

Take Care

katzpawz

I think I would enjoy either weekly or monthly challenges. I seem to stay better motivated if I'm working on a short term "do-able" in addition to the longer journey I'm on.

I also enjoy reading posts about how folks handle the challenges they encounter. I like posting those sometimes myself...it's good to vent every now and then.

And of course, we all like to post (and read about) each others' successes!

That's my two cents (or "pence" as they say in England).

katzpawz

Jojo42

I think it's a great idea keeping the numbers down, we can all really root for each other that way but also be there when we hit any stale patches.

I think a daily topic would be good.? We can get to know each other better that way and be more comfortable with each other when we need support ?

I am interested to hear what everyone is doing to get to their goals, what plans they are following. Joanna x

IsMollyReallyHungry

I think I would enjoy either weekly or monthly challenges. I seem to stay better motivated if I'm working on a short term "do-able" in addition to the longer journey I'm on.

I also enjoy reading posts about how folks handle the challenges they encounter. I like posting those sometimes myself...it's good to vent every now and then.

And of course, we all like to post (and read about) each others' successes!

That's my two cents (or "pence" as they say in England).

katzpawz

I would not mind weekly or monthly challenges also. I would not be able to keep up with daily themes and challenges for sure.

karenleona

So, might there still be room? I also agree that the other forums are helpful but I find it hard to keep track of people coming and going. I am just over 40....ha ha ha (54) lol

Sue_Smiles

I would love to see a day where we post NSV's, it doesn't have to do anything with food or exercise (though it can!) but something positive.

I also agree with short challenges, I just finished a personal 2 week no-eat-out challenge. It was hard but worth it!

christyrussell2

Yeah! I love the idea of a small close knit group!

I like to have a daily topic & a monthly challenge. Daily topics to talk about allow us to get to know each other & monthly challenges help us work to get healthier.

Claudia007

:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Its so nice to see so many of us who would like to have a smaller group to support and get support from. I will be sending you all a friends request soon and once we reach to top 20 number I will be sending the names to each of you of our 20 members to support on here. I am really focused on only keeping 20 members max. I hope you can all understand that.

Since this is a new group some input would be great. How would you like this thread to be run? Do you like the thought of daily challenges or topics? Weekly? What would you like to get out of this thread? Any thoughts would be great. Do you just want a place to come home and post daily what sort of day you are having!

Take Care

Oh THANK GOODNESS!! I can not keep up with that other thread! Although there is one "small" problem. I am not quite 40 yet. 9 months to go until I hit it though. Let me know if there is room and if you'll take me! :bigsmile:

Oh, and if you are taking my opinon into consideration, I ditto what Christy said!

gabbygirl37_2001

Hello, I would love to join this group. Im 46, and want to lose about 50 pounds. Did you get more than 20 requests yet? If not...please add me as a friend!

thanks:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

cathyv0409

Am I still one of the first 20? Obviously I didn't take time to count - wanted to get my reply in :bigsmile:
Thanks,
Cathy

LM_105

Ummm how to 'work' the group? Another group on here has different topics attached to each day (although anyone can say anything they want). For example:

Monday's = CHECK IN = everyone checks in (how has the week gone, did you loose, did you gain/stay same, what you feeling about how the last week went weight wise)
Tuesday's = EXERCISE CHAT = what exercises are you planning to do/doing this week, DVDs, walking, gym etc etc and what you like about it what you don't like about it, how many times are you planning on going this week etc
Wednesday = FOOD CHAT = Exchange what you have made for lunches, or breakfasts, or any new receipes etc this week, what you have tried and hated food wise
Thursday = BIG CHANGE CHAT = How is being on MFP and the healthy eating plan affecting your life, (fitting into those jeans again this week, being able to walk longer than every before this week, this week I went swimming for the first time in 5 years, giving up chocolate for this week, introducing x into my diet this week etc)
Friday = CHALLENGE FOR ME CHAT = what are you challenging yourself to do for the next week /how did last weeks challenge go (give up diet coke for the week, get up earlier to exercise, etc)
Saturday = SHARE = Anything about you and your life, tell each other something (My mum was in hospital this week and I was worried and it affected my eating.... or my boss is putting pressure on me and I have been comfort eating.....or, I am going through a divorce etc etc) As all events can impact on emotional eating.
Sunday = WEEKEND = What I did this weekend (self explanatory, about you saturday and sunday..... grand kids birthday party, weekend away etc etc)
and back to monday again and so it goes....

Just an idea, feel free to disgard or other ideas?

cassieinor

I'm in it for the long haul! About 200lbs to lose here. Thanks for doing this Linda. Gotta go plug in before my battery dies.
Will chat more later.
Cassie

leadvocalchick

Got room for 1 more?? 45, and just under 100lbs to shed!

djthom

I would like to join your group if it's not too full..

MSWDiet

WHAT AN AWESOME IDEA FOR A GROUP. WHILE IM NOT ASKING TO JOIN, I'M CHEERING YOU ALL ON AND WISHING YOU ALL WELL.

(I AM NOT SHOUTING. I-CAN'T-SEE! )

mainey65

Hi Linda, I'd love to be in the group if there is still room. Talking on-line everyday would really help to keep me on track. As you know, I'm new to this site and I am doing really well since joining. It's nice to have somewhere to go and feel like your not alone in your weight loss struggles and successes. I think being in a smaller group would be even more beneficial. I like the idea of having maybe a weekly goal or a monthly goal but also having a daily "rant" just somewhere everyone can go at the end of the day or whenever to say how they're feeling or how they are doing that day. I like the idea of getting to know everyone more personally too. Hope you still have room. I'll cross my fingers. If you do, please contact me. Thanks, Charmaine

bigmama65

Great to see so many interested in a smaller group. I think our number is close to 20, I will write up a list and and message everyone with the names of our members. I prob won't get to message you all right away...I will be back tonight and send then off. Just cleaning up from supper, doing some waking and spending time with son...but I will be back on later tonight.

Also thank you for the great ideas. I will copy them and paste them to the messages (as well as post it on our thread) and give everyone a voice on what goes on in here. I really want this thread to be all ours. Where we can come in and have some fun, chat with friends and give and get support. Please be paitent (sp?) with all of us..since this is a new thread we will be trying new topics and challenges...some we will work and we can keep some prob will not and we can change them. Also please always feel free to post any new idea on the thread or message me and we can work it in.

We will need to be chatty sometimes being a smaller group - but I don't see that a problem with some of us.:bigsmile:

Thank you MSWDiet for your kind words:flowerforyou:

cassieinor

So I think we've got a good start going here. I rather like the idea of a daily topic......maybe withe one day as an "anything goes" topic. You know, a day to chat about anything ya want. And if my opinion or vote counts....I think MONDAY should be our weigh in day. I think that keeps me more accountable and on track during my weekends. I don't believe you have to give up all the foods you like....all things in moderation.....and plan for it so you can log it
I also think a monthly challenge is a good thing. B-)

LM_105

Great to see so many interested in a smaller group. I think our number is close to 20, I will write up a list and and message everyone with the names of our members. I prob won't get to message you all right away...I will be back tonight and send then off. Just cleaning up from supper, doing some waking and spending time with son...but I will be back on later tonight.

Also thank you for the great ideas. I will copy them and paste them to the messages (as well as post it on our thread) and give everyone a voice on what goes on in here. I really want this thread to be all ours. Where we can come in and have some fun, chat with friends and give and get support. Please be paitent (sp?) with all of us..since this is a new thread we will be trying new topics and challenges...some we will work and we can keep some prob will not and we can change them. Also please always feel free to post any new idea on the thread or message me and we can work it in.

We will need to be chatty sometimes being a smaller group - but I don't see that a problem with some of us.:bigsmile:

Thank you MSWDiet for your kind words:flowerforyou:

Thanks very much for organising all this, great of you.

One thing to add, for me I will do my best to make contact everyday but there are times when life gets in the way and I am sure this is the same for everyone. The lack of contact for a day or two wouldnt represent a lack of interest . I work long hours and it is not possible, usually, to get on the site in the day so I log on in the evenings generally (during the week). Hope that is okay. Having said that I am pretty addicted to the site so very much look forward to logging in so really miss it when I am not able to! lol!

ShellyBrew

If you not at 20 yet ... add me in...would love a smaller group in my age range...I am 42 and still have over 100 to lose

jjustjo

me too please!

bigmama65

Just checked the numbers and we have 20 members.....whooohooo!!!! :drinker: I will write up a message and send the names to all members and post it on this thread also. We will be sending also a basic run down of the suggestions about topics and challenges that members talked about on here. Now to work out the kinks. :laugh: