Fabulous 50 females

dlassy · September 2012

Newby looking for support. Looking for ways to get motivated. It's hard reversing 50 years of bad habits. Tips from other FFFs (fabulous 50 females)?

Brookhaven64 · September 2012

I joined My Fitness Pal in March 2012. I am in my 60's but would be more than happy to help with your weight journey. I have lost 35 pounds since March and I really need all my friends to keep me upbeat. Feel free to friend me. Brookhaven 64

quilteryoyo · September 2012

Feel free to add me as a friend. I'm 53 and have struggled with my weight all my life. I have lost 23 pounds since Dec....29 from my highest weight. My doctor said I am losing weight the right way....after a certain age it isn't just about dieting, but exercise is very important also. My exercise of choice is running, simply because I can do it at home. So, my suggestion is to find an activity that you like to do to burn calories and log what you eat. You'll be surprised at how many calories some things have that you thought were healthy. Good luck in your journey.

ladycpg · September 2012

Hi I'm 52 just starting my journey hoping to lose 50 pounds. One important lesson I've learned thus far is you must replace the calories you burn when you exercise. For example if your caloric intake is 1400 a day and you burn 200 calories while exercising then increase your caloric intake to 1600 for that day.

LJCannon · September 2012

:flowerforyou: Welcome to MFP!! I am 54 (will be 55 in October!!)

summergrl17 · September 2012

You're welcome to friend me too. There are alot of "youngsters" on this site so its fun to connect with people my age. I joined in July, the same time I started following Choose to Lose. I'm 10 pounds down and going strong. Usually this is about the time I'm bored to death with whatever diet I'm on - and believe me, I've tried a ton. But I really like the plan I'm on and I really like MFP. This site and the people keep me motivated. My goal is to lose 1 pound a week and I'm a little ahead of that.. I think of all the things I do, keeping track of my calories is what is making the biggest difference.

Shade777 · September 2012

I'm even newbier than you! But I just found this topic : WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR SEPTEMBER 2012 and felt a lot of love there. I think that would be a great place for both of us!

marsellient · September 2012

There are a couple of other groups (50-60 year olds) where you'll find people to "friend". Of course, you can send me a request, too. Welcome!

njgirl50 · September 2012

I am 50, and hoping once and for all to get down to a healthy weight. I work from home so I am looking for weight loss buddies to help keep me motivated. Please add me as a friend!

kobiemom · September 2012

Feel free to add me. I'm 55 and have been at this for two years in some form or another. I've lost 40 lbs. with about twenty to go. I'd also recommend a great group called "Menopausal Mad Hatters". What a funny group with great ideas. I really enjoy them.

lshipley1 · September 2012

I've only been a member for a week now but have lost 3 pounds so far. I'm 53 and would love to offer you support. Feel free to add me as a friend

Marie31450 · September 2012

Welcome! There's lots of support and motivation here! I'm in the sensational sixties! Lol. I joined quite some time ago but never really started faithfully using MFP til a few months ago! Feel free to add me!

ltkasmala · September 2012

Hi,

I turned 52 back in June, right about the same time I was starting to work out again. The gym I attend suggested using this particular tracker as an aid, though I didn't start using this site until about mid to late June... So I do exercise regularly, as well!

I was thin until I had my daughter, who turns 20 next week. Since that time, I have been heavy almost the entire time. Apparently I must have set an account up here last year, and at that point was at 223 and when I started back in June was at 199, so managed to loose some weight "on my own". Since June, however, I have lost 20 pounds and 18.5 inches. I think the fact that I am now so aware of what I am eating, I just make different choices now. I have had a box of Nestle's Crunch for so long I put them in the freezer. There is a time those would have been gone in only a few days!

I still have about 40 pounds to loose to be at the recommended BMI, but at least I feel encouraged now that I see results. And it's great to be able to try on clothes again and not want them just because you don't like it once you have it on. Before, it was because everything looked like a circus tent--how attractive is that?

Feel free to add me as a friend, as well! My life just got a little hectic returning to work after being off all summer but I come on here every day to journal so am glad to provide support, as well!

Good luck! This site has changed my life, literally!

roeann53 · September 2012

Wow - your (LJCannon) weight loss and your ability to keep it off is pretty inspiring! Your story certainly gives me hope - one of my '(secret) fears is that I'll get the weight off and then slowly put it back on again.

FourLynne · September 2012

I just turned 50 and am new to MFP, too. I would love to offer support! Add me as a friend!

MarthaE59 · September 2012

Hello, Feef free to add me as your friend as well. I have lost 31 lbs. and I love this website and way of tracking. Not only is it fun but also very helpful. We are on an incredible journey and everyone needs to stay encouraged because there is a point where we get bored with anything. Not with this. We are all going to our goals, and by the way, I am 61. WELCOME!

gregg2lynn · September 2012

i too am new to MFP, i will turn 53 on Monday! feel free to add me as a friend, i too am looking to build a support group on here! open to any and all takers! Thanks!! Let's do this!