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colawoman
colawoman Posts: 43 Member
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Hi fellow boomers! I live in North Port, Florida - born in 1951 and have over 100 pounds to lose - bummer!
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  • mamawjoyce
    mamawjoyce Posts: 64 Member
    welcome to Boomers, I was born 1952 & too have alot to lose, Maybe all us can relate to the age thang!:frown:
  • slickannie
    slickannie Posts: 8 Member
    Thank you for the welcome to Boomers. Born in 1951 and need to lose at least 60lbs. Any help would be great!
  • dianefisher47
    dianefisher47 Posts: 234 Member
    Hi Boomers, born 1947...hitting 65 in November but after loosing 30 pounds I got a bit of my life back now wanting to loose 30 more. I'm from Canada
  • CarolxJxThompson
    CarolxJxThompson Posts: 3 Member
    Hi Boomers, I'm Carol from Arlington, TX. I was born in 1955. I've lost 50 on Weight Watchers. I've reached a plateau and I'm having stuck losing the last 15 - 20 lbs. I'm switching to counting calories and increasing my exercise. (OK, I don't like to exercise) I'm hoping to learn from all ya'll and we can all lose weight together.

    Any ideas for us?
  • TimeWillTell2
    TimeWillTell2 Posts: 126 Member
    Hi Boomers - I was born in 1958 and have 65 pounds to shed. I am new to dieting - my weight has steadily increased over the last 5 years, so it's past time to deal with it. I can use all the motivation I can get and will promise to support others. Thanks for starting this group!:smile:
  • myooper1
    myooper1 Posts: 5
    Hi , I just joined MFP and I'm an older baby boomer born in 1949. I have 45-55lbs to loose. My weight is affecting my health and I want to be an active grandma. Could use a little push especially in the exercise area. I'm not active at all. Any help is welcomed and I will do the same for you.
  • ktsmom430
    ktsmom430 Posts: 1,100 Member
    Hi everyone. I was born in 1951. I signed up on MFP in February 2012, but did not begin my wellness journey until March 12, 2012, so tomorrow is my 5 month anniversary logging here. I have officially lost 78# so far, but have more to go.
    I hope everyone likes this site as much as I do!
    Good Luck to all!
  • EbnyIvry
    EbnyIvry Posts: 736 Member
    Hi, I was born in '52. On Mother's Day, my husband lost his year-long battle to cancer. During his illness, I was focused on caring for him. I stopped working out when he got sick. Now, I'm doing what I know he would want and that is taking care of me. MFP is a great resource for staying on track (so far, at least).
  • wescottjudy
    wescottjudy Posts: 1
    Hi, Boomers! I was born in 1963 and I need to lose at least 30 pounds. I just watched HBO's The Weight of the Nation and I had an eye opener. Hope I can stay motivated!!!
  • jennmore52
    jennmore52 Posts: 13 Member
    I was born in 52, gonna hit 60 next month. I quit smoking 5 1/2 years ago and eating took the place of cigs. I'm determined to get back down to a weight where I feel good. Joined a gym and trying to learn to eat to live instead of living to eat.
  • vnut
    vnut Posts: 1
    I was born in 57 and am trying to lose 50 pounds. My weight came on from quitting smoking and bad eating habits. I am walking most everyday and changing my eating habits as much as I can to eat healthy. I still have a lot of slips on the food thing and weight doesnt seem to come off like it once used to.
  • slickannie
    slickannie Posts: 8 Member
    Hi Jenn, my name is Allene. I also quit smoking 5 yrs nd 1 month ago. The bad eating was one thing but then I became an insulin dependent diabetic. Insulin makes you gain weight no matter how hard you try not to. The end of june I was able to come off the insulin, so now I want to take advantage of it and lose at least 60 pounds. I am doing aerobics for 2 hours, 3 times a week along with trying to eat healthy. My biggest problem is cake and almost any candy. I would like a buddy to help me on this journey and hopefully I can help someone else. Oh and I was born in 1951, will be 61 in dec.
  • fastforlife1
    fastforlife1 Posts: 459 Member
    Hi All, I'm 56 and want to get to onderland. My young friends on mfp seem to be losing weight much faster than me. So I need some more mature friends who are struggling too. I'm trying intermittent fasting to lose weight.
  • marjrow
    marjrow Posts: 2
    Hi Boomers.....so glad I found this forum! I was born in 1954 and I need to loose at least 50 lbs. What I need is mature friends so we can walk this journey together in loosing some weight......:wink:
  • myooper1
    myooper1 Posts: 5
    Hi Baby Boomer, I'm also a Lifetime Ww but have been struggling so thought I'd try counting calories. Sounds like you're on the right track. Exercise seems to be key at our stage in life. I'll cheer you on. Good luck.
  • geogie54
    geogie54 Posts: 23
    Hi everyone. Born in 57 and I need to lose 30 lbs. Just joined yesterday but was a lifer with WW. Was having a hard time with the points plus system for some reason, saw MFP and thought I would give it a go. Glad to see people in the same age group having the same problem. And I'm going to have to get off my "duff" and get moving. I will be sure to come back to this forum and see how everyone is doing. Good luck to all!!!
  • 19547five
    19547five Posts: 8
    Hi Boomers I was born in 1947 I was a total baby boomer a mom at 18 and had 5 beautiful children. I have to lose 100 lbs too so that's why ima here. I'm from Los Angeles California good to be here I love this site So let's do it!!
  • mamawjoyce
    mamawjoyce Posts: 64 Member
    WOW Diane u rock girl! Keep doing what u are doing & it will keep falling off, Hang Tuff!
  • mamawjoyce
    mamawjoyce Posts: 64 Member
    Welcome Carol, U know what & how to do it,50 lbs u rock! I think walk a bit further or faster if u can, I am no expert but, Hang in there.
  • mamawjoyce
    mamawjoyce Posts: 64 Member
    Welcome to Boomers, I can asure u we all support each other here, I haven't been joined but a week & lots have reached out to me. Hang tuff u can do this!
  • mamawjoyce
    mamawjoyce Posts: 64 Member
    Good morning all Boomers,I am so very happy everyone has joined us, we all have the weight problem in commom plus being a Baby Boomer too! So lets see who can lose the most weight by sept1st, 3 weeks from now!! I don't exercise except for yard work & cleaning house,but, i am gonna put my pedometer on & count my steps,just to see how much walking i can do all day. You may have a different plan & thats ok--just move the body anyway u can! Good luck all Boomers.
  • cyndy71
    cyndy71 Posts: 2 Member
    HI
    I too am a life time member of WW and have sort of stalled on the new points plus program. I am wanting to shed a few pounds. I like the FP app and am thinking counting calories and increasing my exercise may be my best option. Seems as we get older its so much harder to lose weight even a few pounds can be a struggle. Always happy to listen to suggestions that have helped others in this same phase in life. I was born in 1954 .
  • JellyBeanCat
    JellyBeanCat Posts: 2
    Hi - I am ready to lose 100 lbs. and it has long been overdue to make this decision. The year of my birth is 1950. I am a retired visual arts teacher who is not ready to retire from life and plan to make the best of the time that I have left on earth.
  • lskog1
    lskog1 Posts: 2
    Good morning to fellow boomers. I just joined the group and live in Texas. I was born in 1953 and have approximately 100 lbs. to loose. :( I am new to the MFP/Fit Bit and am really surprised at myself for joining any group because I really don't like to talk about me. Very self conscious, but have been convinced by a friend that the support will help.
  • sherry009
    sherry009 Posts: 8
    my name I Sherry,I was born in 1962,and I need to lose 60 lbs or more if possible,I really want this to work and will do all I can to make it work,haveing friends who are in the same shoes I hope will help!!
  • Driving_206
    Driving_206 Posts: 10 Member
    Hi, I'm ready to get back on the wagon again! I live in Seattle, WA, born in 1962 and want to loose 25 lbs. Looking forward to connecting with others who want to share info and experiences.
  • jkcrawford
    jkcrawford Posts: 435 Member
    Hello everyone. My name is Kathy I was born in 64 I am from Canada and have had weight issues all my adult life. Time for a change. I would like to lose 70lbs. A little at a time. looking forward to meeting new people and starting my journey.
  • ritazeb
    ritazeb Posts: 1
    Hi, I was born in 1948. My problem is that I lose 25 lbs. then gain 30. I cant afford the backsliding, it is starting to affect my health, and I have to lose 100 lbs.
  • madivp
    madivp Posts: 112 Member
    Hi I am from Nebraska. I was born in 1952 I will be 60 next month:sad: my journey goes up and down but I am determain to do it this time. I am glad to find this group I think it is great to find people my age. Everyone on mfp seems to be so young.
  • Shamrock9377
    Shamrock9377 Posts: 20 Member
    I'm new to this forum but not to MFP. Been logging in everyday since November 2011. I'm 56 years old and have a goal of losing 110 pounds. Since joining MFP I've lost 73 of that already. Well almost....hehe! To be exact - 72.6 pounds. I've got to say that MFP has been the first plan that has really worked well for me. I tried Nutrisystem, Weigh Watcher, Atkins etc. Lost the weigh but gained it all back and then some. I just feel different this time about losing weight. I feel I can do this and not fall back. Wish me luck!:wink:

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