50 and losing, looking for friends : )

skinnyme47

Welcome to My Fitness Pal.

kghgn0

Hi, I turned 50 last June and decided it was time to get back in shape. I have lost 27 lbs and have 5 lbs to go to reach my goal weight of 105. I just had foot surgery so I am concerned of not being able to do my normal workout routines which included Zumba, Step and running but I am determined not to gain back this weight! I am married with 5 grown children and 6 grandchildren. Good luck with your journey!

carlajanemoore

Sounds like you are doing great so far. The evenings can be tough. For me I make air popped popcorn. I spray pam on it and a little salt. Its a vey low calorie snack. I have cut out the sweets and now I am not craving. I workout 5 to 6 days a week. I just add in exercise when ever I have a few minutes.

carlajanemoore

Thank you so much! I already feel better and that makes me want to lose and be healither all that much more

I look forward to us all motivating each other. I will be out of town this weekend so I wont be able to post as much as I like. I am sure you will do great. Find something in the evenings that you love to do. When I have a hard time I just break my workouts into mini workouts. 15 to 20 minutes at a time. I do squats when watching TV or cooking dinner... : )

Carla Jane~

carlajanemoore

Thank you : )

carlajanemoore

Yes I agree that 50 is the new 30's : ) we will all do great!!

monicalouis02

Hi my name is monica I am 50 years old married with 2 kids

Being fat is no fun. When you are extremely overweight . Losing 10lbs looks like you have lost nothing.yo
After so many years of yo io dieting I finally decided to do something about obesity . I join the obesity
program in Putrajaya hospital. I then met up with many people like me in the clinic and I then felt that at least I am not the only one. Some of them were heavier then me. The doctor said that my weight is classified as obesity.
( like I did already know that). And I had to go through a series of test only to be told that there is nothing medically wrong with you . You just are eating too much and your metabolic rate is low due to no exercise( Also something I already knew).
So you have to exercise and eat lesser. ( Also something I already knew)

They then explain what they can do to help me. So I did a gastric sleeve bypass in aug 2010 and lost 30 kg. But for the past 8 months I am not losing and now I am gaining again 2 kg.
Sad sad sad

drjune2

Hi, my name is Donna and I am 50 years old and have about 100 lbs to loose. I have been working out at least 5 days a week or more, it is slow going I have only lost about 5 lbs so far, but it is a start and I am noticing that my clothes are getting loose and I can wear my rings again and I haven't been able to do that for about a year.
I am now eating better and with in my limits thanks to MFP. I will support anyone who needs an encouraging word. I have 2 kids, 18 and 19. One still lives at home.
I joined a gym and have been doing water aerobics 3 days a week and a strength training and aerobics combined 2 days a week.
The weather is getting nicer so I have been going for a walk at lunch time one or two times a week, it is hard since I am this old. I dieted one time when I was in my early 20's and I lost weight easily, but now it is a lot more difficult.

mrsmel55

Hi!

I am 55 and started on my weight loss journey on January 14 after my 60 year old husband had a heart attack. Luckily he survived it because we were at the hospital and they were able to shock him and then he had a stint put in to clear up a 100% blockage. Wow What a wake up call!!! I have lost 25 pounds since that night and have about 100 to go. I have decided this is a lifestyle change we are both long overdue for. I love MFP....it gives me courage and hope and makes me accountable to myself. I have enjoyed reading everyone's story and it reassures me that I am not alone in this journey. Please feel free to add me if you would like.

monicalouis02

I understand that I too lost a lot of weight when I was 20 years old now it more difficult as I am 50 years old and have reached menopause . Hoping for some motivation and help from others

monicalouis02

Hi I am monica
How do I add you as I am new to this site

monicalouis02

TOday was a tough day for me as I am trying to control the calories that I use to 1250 calories per day. I have used 750 calories already. I am going to the gym after I see the American Idol

carlajanemoore

Hi everyone..

Its been a crazy week and a half and I have not been able to keep up on here like I had been doing. We were out og town for a Wedding this past weekend and my father inlaw was in the hosptial - whew... I am so happy there is now so many of us in the 50's or close. Even though it has been a tough week and half I have still worked out most days. I could have done a little better with my food. I am going to do my best at keeping up here because when I keep track thats when I see I am loosing!