Happy to be in this group of 60 somethings. I turned 67 this month, and am finally doing something about the weight that's crept on since menopause. Welcome to all new members (as am I) - we're doing something about our health and have this wonderful tool to help us. Yay, us!!!

Looks like you're in good company. Paula Dean recently found out she had Type 2 diabetes. Bet her diet has really changed!

I like the suggestion about finding a friend to exercise with. Another thing I like to do is listen to a good book while i work out. It makes me look forward to the gym so I can get back to my book!

Hope you're doing well and that this holiday weekend won't derail you! I have no special plans but will continue to keep moving. Have a great Memorial Day!

I am new to groups but used this tool off and on for awhile. I am 67yrs old, retired from AT&T for 3 yrs. After a year of destressing I got back into my old (good) eating and exercise routine. My daughter introduced me to this site. I am in my second year of slowly working off the weight and building up the body. I really feel so much better about myself and my body thanks me for it too! I chose this group because I wanted to interact with people closer to my age group and perhaps interests.

I have about 10 more pounds to lose. I 'll do an assessment of how I look and feel and decide if I should try for 10 more. I am only 5' 2" and now weigh 150 so I don't think 130 is too little for me. We'll see.

Hello Everyone. My name is Donna. I am 60 years old. I joined MFP almost two months ago and have lost a total of three pounds (as of today). Problem is that I have lost and regained that same three pounds a dozen times since starting this journey. I have heard a dozen different ideas about the "correct" way to work the program, from following MFP's recommended calories to taking your weight and multiplying by some mystery number to subtracting 10 - 20% off your TDEE but staying above your BMR. Yep, I am definitely confused! I know my metabolism is screwed up from past poor eating habits and I am working on correcting that issue. I'm looking for friends with like issues to accompany me on this journey. Hopefully support and encouragement will help us reach our weight loss goals together!

Day three. Is anyone else having trouble getting all of the required calories in without going over the limits on some of the other categories?

Thanks, Dorothy! Yes, I'd love to see this become more active too and become a real community. We 60-somethings can use all the support we can get! :flowerforyou:
I guess I need to not stress if I go over the limit on sugars by 3 points, eh? Just trying to follow as closely as I can because I'd really like to get rid of this winter weight. If not I'd have to buy a whole new summer wardrobe, and while that sounds like fun, it would be rather expensive!
I totally get what you mean about the Cheezits. I don't dare bring a bag of chips into the house.... That would really put my sodium level over the roof. I love that this system helps track that as well.
It's really nice to meet you, Dorothy. I'm sure we will keep in touch on here. Come on, Ladies, let's build a real community!

Linda

Turning 64 next week and, since January have been trying to lose with no success. Keep losing and gaining the same 4 lbs. I think they just go into hiding. I am proud of my commitment to exercise- so far 3 days a week at Interval Aerobics for an hour each. But if I'm not in a class, my motivation flags. That said, I need help in staying on plan and I know the loss will be slow. My other problem is impatience and discouragement. So- encouragement please!

Me too, a newbie that is. After using MFP for a few months now, I started to explore the program and found the groups. Over 60 and still smiling caught my eye. I'm 12 years beyond 60, but I still manage to smile most of the time. Even if I'm a little off on some days, a child's smile or giggle can snap me right out of it. I drive a school bus to stay active. It's good to see a lot of positive thoughts on the group.

69 and still kicking. I am stuck in a rut and need to LOOSE WEIGHT. Starting by tracking everything here; also going to walk 2 hilly miles every chance I get; and lift a few 5 lb. weights. My problem is I start out strong, then after a time period (avg. of 1 week) I start to slack. Plan on sticking to it this time!! Lets go girls!

Hello. My name is Niki and my age is 69 years, 6 months, 5 days (heehee). I am also over 250 pounds ... and still smiling on most days.

Been a member of MFP going on 2 years and still seem to be struggleing with the same issues I was back then. Post almost every day to my food diary and keep a very private blog for my rants (which help keep me emotionally on an even keel but I wouldn't want anyone to read them.)

Say almost because sometimes I miss a day online and have to catch up ... have found that if I don't post daily that one skipped day can turn into a few weeks ... or even months of not doing it. That's when I find myself sliding back into bad old habits and start to regain some of the weight that I worked so hard to take off.

Thought that maybe joining a group that is more in line with my own age would be both helpful and interesting ... and so, here I am joining this group. Sometimes (almost always) I talk too much and can get off on a tangent ... but I suspect if I do that on here that I'll soon be taught by other members to cut it short. Looking forward to this .....