Senior Citizen MFP out there?

sarawen
sarawen Posts: 1
in Introduce Yourself
Hi there,
I am Sara M, a widow and I live in MN. I tried MFP last year sometime and promptly forgot it. My son has been using MFP since Nov and has had wonderful success. So the bug hit. I have been tracking for about three weeks now and am pleased. I would love to have some one to chat, exchange ideas etc.
Here's to a new me!!! sm

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  • kazooed
    kazooed Posts: 1 Member
    Hi, Sara. I am 53. I started MFP last June and, like you, promptly forgot about it. But in Feb 2013, I picked it up again and have been hooked since! I have started losing. I am working on making this attempt the one that carries me to my goal. I am working on not quitting if I screw up. MFP is teaching me that even when I overeat all is not lost. It shows me that if I can control myself most of the time, the out of control times won't have to stop me. It's a new thing for me to be encouraged to keep getting back on the wagon. 8). Who'd have thunk that a computer application could make such a difference! Feel free to friend me. Maybe We can help keep eachother going. 8)
  • jesse1952
    jesse1952 Posts: 68 Member
    Hi Sara. I"m 60 so I may be termed a senior but I still feel very young. Good luck with your program. I'm new to MFP myself.
  • Jan8591
    Jan8591 Posts: 4
    Hi, not a senior just yet, I'm close though, 54!! However did that happen? Anyway, I need to lose and my goal is 60lbs to start with. I have just been using the food diary honestly. I have to say that just doing that everyday has been motivating. I'm learning about portion control and it's so easy to do. I joined the walking club at work and enjoy getting out for some exercise. This week I will remove the inch thick dust from my scale and weigh myself. I'll measure too, as sometimes while the scale won't move the measurements do!! :smile:

    I am determined not to become a loon this time around. Going to be honest, sensible and consistent. :happy:
  • marciebrian
    marciebrian Posts: 853 Member
    Hi Sara, not quite a senior but close :laugh: I'm 58 and started MFP a few months ago. I didn't have that much to lose but find the tracking very helpful. 2 away from goal but I'll stay on in maintenance to keep me focused! Good luck to you and if I can help I'm happy to do that!:flowerforyou:
  • kdmervin
    kdmervin Posts: 42
    Hi Sara, 56 here. Fould MFP about 3 weeks ago and started tracking. I have only lost 7 pounds, but I come here everyday just to read the motivational stories. I love reading the success stories also and now I don't feel like I am in this all by myself. I have been doing so good with my food intake, healthy eating, drinking water, and tracking since I started. This site motivates me to keep going. Feel free to friend me. Good luck on your journey.
  • CALIECAT
    CALIECAT Posts: 12,530 Member
    I am a Senior citizen and would like to invite you to our group. just click on this link and come joing us.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/951656-senior-golden-sneakers-2013?page=12#posts-14834222

    Their is another group call 50 + I will see if I can find that link for you I will be back

    OK here is that link. It is a group of younger Seniors Headed up by My good friend Barbiecat. A great leader

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/967531-women-ages-50-for-april-2013?hl=50++&page=7#posts-14834692

    Not that the the sneakers are not young. The golden sneakers are in the prime of our lives.

    Caliecat

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