50-60 olds needing to lose 50

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  • TeTeAngel
    TeTeAngel Posts: 66 Member
    Hi everyone! I am 58 years old. I have lost 26 pounds so far. The past few months despite eating nutriously and exercising 5 or more days a week I have not lost anything. It's very discouraging. :cry: I keep reminding myself of the fact that my routine is good for my body. I keep it up with the hope that some day I will see results. Over the past few months I have seen my clothes get looser, some to the point they are an unflattering fit. I so very much want to see the scale go down.

    Feel free to add me as a friend. We can support each other's efforts getting the pounds off.
  • gayelstringer
    gayelstringer Posts: 5
    Im 56 and I need to loose 25 lbs , Im having a hard time getting started any tips???
  • bayviewjulie
    bayviewjulie Posts: 4
    Same here, 55. Planning on losing 50-60 pounds. Just took a nice two hour walk down at the lakefront and loved the feeling of the sweat pouring out of me. Came home, took a shower, and had some ice water and a couple of crackers with some garlic hummus. Feeling good!
  • Timby1
    Timby1 Posts: 294 Member
    I think there are many like you...including me! I'm 50 and have struggled with weight all my life. I'm at 196 this am, goal is 150. I've been on here for a bit over a week and exercising every day, but not loosing. I know there are several things that can affect the number, and it's not really about the number but getting healthy. That's my real goal.

    I don't know if you all know, but there is a group for 50+ that is in the motivation and support forum.

    I can use all the friends I can get in this journey, so any that want to add me as a friend - go for it. I especially appreciate people my age dealing with the same kind of stuff that I'm dealing with. I get excited and motivated to read the success stories, but it is even more meaningful when it's someone in a similar situation to my life. Add me - let's be friends and encourage each other!:flowerforyou:
  • 26Nirak
    26Nirak Posts: 140 Member
    We seem to be in good company...sometimes I feel like I am the only one - I pretty much am in my circle of folks....

    Turned 50 in May and need to lose 66 pounds. I am worried about the road I have been going down until 11 days ago - ending in diabetes, morbid obesity and lack of life. I've been getting down to business for 11 days now and am feeling much better and stronger already.

    This is it - we aren't getting any younger!!

    Karin
  • 26Nirak
    26Nirak Posts: 140 Member
    Just had same health scare as you,got from 245 stone to 210 got to lose between 40-50 pounds more.Giving up smoking 10 years ago and injurying my spine did not help,hope you get to your goal cheers burty

    Your picture made me laugh....this one look we all have in common one day!!!
    Congrats on quitting smoking!!!
  • gayelstringer
    gayelstringer Posts: 5
    Thats great !!!
  • gayelstringer
    gayelstringer Posts: 5
    I like you :) and Im like you !!!!
  • gpstrucker
    gpstrucker Posts: 930 Member
    50 and about half way to my goal.
  • Nighthawk4
    Nighthawk4 Posts: 77 Member
    59 in two days time.

    Even worse, as we get older, our BMR gets lower - so we have to eat even less.

    Just past half way to my goal so far.
  • CalicoWind
    CalicoWind Posts: 2 Member
    58 and just got back from beach vacation where I wore capris the entire time! NEED to do this for ME and get this weight off once and for all so I can live longer, healthier, happier and enjoy all the activities that I love that my weight is not allowing me to do! Two co-workers are succeeding using this site, so I'm joining up today! Let's be POSITIVE and motivate one another as we take one step at a time toward our individual goals!
  • SRitzy
    SRitzy Posts: 79 Member
    Hi! I'm 50. My original goal is to lose 50 lbs, to bring me down to 150, while I'm still 50! That means I have until December 4th. That is my birthday/Christmas gift to myself this year. I've been following this program for 5 weeks now, and lost 16.8 lbs. This weekend is going to be a tough one for me. Going away for our anniversary. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I can just maintain my current weight.
  • Sweetsys
    Sweetsys Posts: 75 Member
    I am 60 and just started Choose to Lose a week ago. Still have a long way to go. Have done WW many years, but tired of tracking points and easy to get side tracked. Lost very well on Dukan but can't live without carbs & fruits the rest of my life.

    Lost 5.2 lbs my first week. Would love to join you in your journey. I sent a couple of you a friend request.

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