I am a Grandma

Sandydur
Sandydur Posts: 9,330 Member
edited September 19 in Introduce Yourself
I am a 66 year old grandma who would like to lose 15 pounds. I do try and watch what I eat and I started doing my eliptical January 5. I know it is harder to lose and firm up when you are older but hopefully I can do it. My downfall is candy and I have been pretty good about not eating any. :)

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  • Sandydur
    Sandydur Posts: 9,330 Member
    I am a 66 year old grandma who would like to lose 15 pounds. I do try and watch what I eat and I started doing my eliptical January 5. I know it is harder to lose and firm up when you are older but hopefully I can do it. My downfall is candy and I have been pretty good about not eating any. :)

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  • cheermom11
    cheermom11 Posts: 393 Member
    You CAN do it! Welcome! :flowerforyou:
  • jhacker
    jhacker Posts: 301 Member
    Good luck with your goals! You can do it!!! :flowerforyou:
    I am trying to get my 70 year old mom on this site. She needs to lose more than you but I need to find a way to her motivated! :ohwell:
    I don't live near her so it makes it harder. I know if we lived near each other we could do it together.:frown:
    Anyway, take care and stay away from that candy!!!:wink:
  • RandJsmomMary
    RandJsmomMary Posts: 43
    never to late to get healthy and fit you wil be a hot grandma
  • Sandydur
    Sandydur Posts: 9,330 Member
    Loving this site already!! Thanks for all the encouragement and the great welcome. :love:
  • BIGGRAMMA
    BIGGRAMMA Posts: 2,273
    Hi....I am a 69 year old gramma of 9......I have been on this site for about 3 weeks.....I have not lost anything yet....however...I am a member of another site...which is very similer to this on....I have been over there since Feb 2007.....I to date have lost 50+ pounds....and I am just about where I want to be..


    I also use an Elliptical Trainer....I do 30 minutes a day...15 minutes at a time....

    I am still a newbie here but want to welcome you.....YOU CAN DO IT....:flowerforyou:
  • réalta
    réalta Posts: 895 Member
    welcome to the site :flowerforyou:

    we are all here for the same reason and to help each other :heart:
  • MOMOFTWO29
    MOMOFTWO29 Posts: 8,276 Member
    Hello and welcome to MFP, you will love it here, I absoultly love it. I just wanted to to tell you good luck on your weight loss journey and that you can do it!!!!!!!!!
  • Sandydur
    Sandydur Posts: 9,330 Member
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  • TRYATRIGRANNIE
    TRYATRIGRANNIE Posts: 1
    Hi -
    I'm a grannie too and just joined today. I think all of us fitness grannies should have our own thread. Anyone know how to do that


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  • arewethereyet
    arewethereyet Posts: 18,702 Member
    Hi!! I am not a grandma, but am old enuf to be!! It is wonderful you are taking care of yourself. NOW is the time, right?/

    Welcome and if you have any questions feel free to pm me!!

    :flowerforyou:
  • renae77
    renae77 Posts: 3,394 Member
    Welcome to MFP! If you want a Grannie Thread all you have to do is put up a post and label it Grannie thread or whatever you want to call it. Put it in the Motivation board and see what you can get. i am so sure you can get some responses! Good luck to you all!!
  • BIGGRAMMA
    BIGGRAMMA Posts: 2,273
    There is one......SENIORS GOLDEN SNEAKERS CLUB.......I post over there....I do not know the ages....but the oldest member is 78.......Check it out.....

    It is in Fitness and Exercise......
  • BIGGRAMMA
    BIGGRAMMA Posts: 2,273
    Where did you go Sandydur :huh: ......I hope you are still enjoying it here.....I am.....even if my weight was up today...it will go back down.....:flowerforyou:
  • Sandydur
    Sandydur Posts: 9,330 Member
    I am still here, but my son is painting my house and I am soooooo busy. I am still watching my calories and still doing my eliptical. I also have a Wii fit that I at least do the body test everyday.
    I was discouraged today because I have been working so hard to lose weight and it seems I gained about 1/2 pound and my Wii Fit told me I was overweight. :frown: My son who used to be a trainer said not to pay attention to my weight because sometimes you gain a little with muscle. Geez I hope he is right because I have been trying to diet and excersise since right after the New Year and I am not losing any weight. :angry: Will keep you posted, my official weigh in is on Sundays so maybe something will change by then. :tongue:
  • sassiebritches
    sassiebritches Posts: 1,861 Member
    Hey hot grandma!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Welcome to the club. Your keep up the hard work and 15 pounds will be gone in no time!

    YAY FOR YOU!

    GO Green!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • Sandydur
    Sandydur Posts: 9,330 Member
    Hey BigGramma...I just looked at your pictures and what a great job you did in losing weight. You are my inspiration that it can be done at our ages. :flowerforyou:
  • Felixanvk
    Felixanvk Posts: 69
    Welcome
    You can do it!
    Count on us
  • nwfamilygal
    nwfamilygal Posts: 635
    Welcome Grandma :flowerforyou: I'm a grandma too :happy: Trying to get healthy so when I have great grand children I will be healthy and be able to play with them. But I sure hope it isn't very soon :laugh: Good luck on your journey.
  • Pcarolln
    Pcarolln Posts: 39
    Hi and Welcome aboard. I am a grandma too. Yes, indeed when you get older much harder to lose but I am going to stick with it as I know that you will.
  • Sandydur
    Sandydur Posts: 9,330 Member
    Yeah!!! I am excited!! I lost two pounds this week!! Keeping track of my food intake has been so helpful. Your encouragement has been fantastic. Thank you, thank you!!
  • BIGGRAMMA
    BIGGRAMMA Posts: 2,273
    GOOD JOB Sandydur.......Keep doing what you are doing....it is working for you.....:flowerforyou:
  • Sandydur
    Sandydur Posts: 9,330 Member
    I seem to be stuck at losing two pounds, how discouraging. :angry: I have been watching my calories and exercising so I don't know why I can't lose any more weight. I guess I need some moral support. :blushing: :laugh: :bigsmile:
  • Sandydur
    Sandydur Posts: 9,330 Member
    I finally lost another two pounds, I am excited. This site is certainly motivating me. I am a happy grandma. :laugh: :love:
  • tuppence41
    tuppence41 Posts: 18
    Hi
    I'm a Grandma too as of Dec 20th 2008.... I'm 38 years old. I have been on diets since I had my daughter 20 years ago. I'm ready to shed this weight for good. I have been on WW but have had enough of paying to lose weight. I did a search for a free diet diary & found this site. Is there really no fee?? :noway:
  • Sandydur
    Sandydur Posts: 9,330 Member
    No fee, just motivation and friendly people. Count your calories, do some exercise and you should should start shedding pounds. Don't get discouraged like I did if it comes off slow, it will happen.
    Welcome and good luck!! :happy:
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