52 year old, short Mom onto the better half of my life....

DLKeeble
DLKeeble Posts: 200 Member
edited December 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Hi my name is Debbie. I just turned 52 on the 26th of June. My oldest son is 30 and he has been using MFP for about 6 weeks. He has motivated me and my husband to get fit. I recently started walking and using my elliptical machine since joining. I have lost 4.8 pounds since June 22nd. I want to look and feel healthy. I am not aiming to be teenager thin. If that were to happen, yeah. I am going for reality. My goal is to loose 35-40 more pounds. I want to be in a healthy/normal bmi range. I also want to get off my BP meds.
I am 5' 3.25" and am hypothyroid, mother of five children. Two are self supporting adults on their own (yeah!!!) and I still have three living at home in various stages of college and high school. (why did we space our children out so far?... we would be on a beach with our toes in the sand) :)

edited to add: wouldn't mind some friends that are in the same stage of life and weight loss goals.

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  • pitbullmama
    pitbullmama Posts: 454 Member
    :flowerforyou: Hi there, also 52 and named Deb. I have more to lose than you but feel free to add as a friend if you wish. Oh and welcome btw
  • vjrose
    vjrose Posts: 809 Member
    Welcome to MFP, we are a bit crazy here (about fitness that is) and you will find bunches of good friends. i have been here for 8 months and will keep it up for much longer than that. Getting close to goal but will be here for maintenance so you can add me if you like.

    57 here, feel free to check my diary and profile (both open) to see if I might be a good friend for you, lol.
  • DLKeeble
    DLKeeble Posts: 200 Member
    Thanks! I will add you. (that is if I can figure it out) :)
  • alerica1
    alerica1 Posts: 310 Member
    I'm moving in on 51 years of age. Two adult daughters. Now is MY time. I would like to lose 20-25 lbs.
  • DLKeeble
    DLKeeble Posts: 200 Member
    I am adding you alerica1. :)

    Deb
  • texastango
    texastango Posts: 309
    check out my profile. If you want help or advice or just an MFP friend..come on over. Check out my response to the last forum I answered at the bottom of my page for an example.
  • fatmom51
    fatmom51 Posts: 173 Member
    bump to read later
  • LucyFordxo
    LucyFordxo Posts: 62 Member
    TexasSango- WWWWOOOOOOOWWWWWW!!!!!

    I just took a look at your profile sir and THAT'S A BIG DEAL!!!!!

    Deb-I think it's beautiful that your son has motivated you and your family to be more fit!!! We're all on a journey here and it feels really good to have some support and a place to vent, check-into everyday and feel balanced.

    I'm newer to MFP and will be adding the both of you to my friends!!!

    xoxo
  • reyes1609
    reyes1609 Posts: 3
    We can do this together! Please add me...I don't know how this works :)
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