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Over 50 with 30lbs to lose need encouragement

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  • DERBS21
    DERBS21 Posts: 33 Member
    Hi I'm 54 with 45 pounds to lose still, this is my first time on MFP. Just started one week ago. I would love to be your friend and we can help each other with motivation and encouragement. Welcome back!
  • ladyluch99
    ladyluch99 Posts: 264 Member
    Feel free to add me if you wish. I've actually lost 50 lbs but my ticker only reflects what I've lost since being on MFP. I still have a ways to go so we can support each other. All the best to you on your journey.
  • sweetyedie
    sweetyedie Posts: 104 Member
    I'm 63 and have a whole person to lose about 125 lbs. add me if you'ld like.
  • AprilFoolGirl
    AprilFoolGirl Posts: 13 Member
    Thank you to all the people that have sent friend requests directly to me. I didn't think to come back and look at the posts. This is all new to me.
  • pc2gmr
    pc2gmr Posts: 1
    Hi everyone,

    I'm 55 and really need to lose 30 lbs. I have tried every diet known to mankind! About 6 years ago, I went through a terrible divorce just as I turned 49, I had no trouble losing weight. In fact, I hadn't been that thin since high school. I was never hungry, I never thought about food, I didn't exxperience any hunger pangs. In short, as far as weight loss goes....it was great! The weight stayed off for about a year or so. Then with menopause and a new job that required sitting at a desk all day, the weight just started piling on.

    I would love to get ideas on how to get started and would REALLY appreciate having support as I give it another try. I downloaded the MFP app on phone and hoping to make a serious change.

    Hope to meet others on this difficult journey of losing weight in your 50's!

    Thanks,

    Gisela
  • cookn_mama
    cookn_mama Posts: 228 Member
    Take one day at a time!! Add away!! Good luck.
  • springaling
    springaling Posts: 1
    I'm 52 and have gained 30 lbs in four years. I have lost 10-15 lbs on various diets but always gain it back. I am 5'2" and weigh 150 as of today. I have arthritis in my hips and ankles and can't walk without pain and swelling. I ride a bike a couple of times a week but don't get the workout i used to when I could hike and walk plus I still suffer for a day or so afterwards. I'm very knowledgable about nutrition but I just can't get enough energy to figure this out. Does anyone have any suggestions? : (
  • lgrix
    lgrix Posts: 160 Member
    I'm 57 and been trying to lose 30 lbs for about 10 years. Good news, I have not gained any and am down 5 lbs from when I joined MFP.
    I ran my 5th marathon 2 weeks ago and am currently swimming most days of the week to reach my goal for the year. Started swimming distance 2 years ago, took lessons so I could feel comfortable in open water swims in order to be able to do triathalons. I did 4 sprint tri's this year, very fun. Not fast in anything, just comfortable. More like zen experience when I do distance exercise, except for the triathalons, pure adreneline rush for 2 hours!

    Exercise, not a problem, losing weight? can't figure it out, although the combination of running and swimming has resulted in a drop in dress size.

    Interested to see what does and does not work for others with similar goals.

    Anyone can add me as well.
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