Over 60, I am NOT willing to give UP! Anyone my age??

I'm 61 and not giving up. I've been at it for two months now and have lost 25 lbs. I still have 100 lbs to go and am not giving up until I reach goal. We can do this.

You are not alone!! I am 52 and I have traveled this road many times... I have had success and failure,But I have never reached my goal ...But like you I won't give up!!

Many of us older gals and guys are on MFP. I have had fabulous success with my weight loss and fitness goals. Have been on this site for more than 2 years. Have been on maintenance for over a year now and MFP really helps. I am no longer able to accept friend requests due to time constraints, but you'll find many other great MFP members willing to help you along in reaching your goals.

I didn't lose all of my 85+ pounds on this program. But I did lose a good 25 or more since joining 2 years ago.

Personally, I find it way easier to lose weight at an older age. First of all, you have not just given birth or are wrestling with TOM every month. You don't have the pressure to go out after work and have a "few" with your office buddies. You are less likely to be attending weddings and other special parties where the focus is on eating and drinking. You are not a newlywed experimenting with recipes -- cakes, pies, cookies for the kids, etc.

Don't even think of giving up! And don't feel you have to find friends on MFP in your age group. Most of my MFP's are way younger. But they inspire me; and, I feel from the feedback I get, that I have helped them as well.

Go for it! You can do it. Good luck with reaching your goals.

62 and losing at a slow pace but happy I'm losing something. I've tried many times before but gave up. I won't give up this time and I've learned something very important.......With determination and staying focused we can do anything we put our minds to. I lost 8 pounds before I joined MFP and thrilled that I don't have to keep a journal. Good luck!

Hi, I am 63 and have struggled on and off since I had children. I started this site on July 29 of this year. I have lost about 11 lbs so far, walk 3.2 miles four times a week, do the C25K program 3x week and try to fit in whatever I can. This website is amazing-- the people and resources are so helpful. Good luck to everyone who does this. It is amazing.

I am 61 you can add me. You are not alone.

I just started today and I am 63 for a few more days. I got a lot to lose. I hope I can be successful but know I will need a lot of help.
Sometimes I think it is not worth it at my age but I want to start traveling and would like to fit in an airplane seat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am 61 and on the same journey.

I am closing in on 59 this December. You are not alone. I feel better than 5 years back. Loosing is harder and some time it is frustrating that you don't see the results fast enough like in our younger days. But I keep telling myself not to give up. My focus is on being healthy and active.

Well, I'm getting the hang of this stuff and just joined MFP this morning. I am approaching my 51st birthday and am super excited about this stage of my life. I've been a caregiver in some capacity or another all my life and although I continue I want to put myself first. Looking forward to this weight loss journey!

I just want to remind everyone here that getting strong is as important as getting thin and at our age manybe even more so. Weight bearing exercise is very very important, it builds muscles and helps keep bones strong and even prevents or retards osteoporosis. Women, in the past, have been told not to lift heavy weights for a variety of old wives' tales type reasons. The reality is that we should lift heavy (build up to that). It's most beneficial in our age group!

There's a plethora of information around about weight lifting. Please investigate. 30 minutes of weight training actually is more beneficial than an hour of cardio, unless you are doing it to increase endurance.