Buddies over 60

debbluebird
debbluebird Posts: 34
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Would like to find people over 60 for buddies. DEB
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  • MandMGrandsons
    MandMGrandsons Posts: 1
    i'am over 60
  • debbluebird
    debbluebird Posts: 34
    That's great. Just trying to find people to join me. I've got to do this. DEB
  • neillfrancis
    neillfrancis Posts: 3 Member
    I'm a newbie to myfitnesspal but I'm finding it very useful. Doing heaps of exercise and staying on track with my food intake. It really makes you think when you start counting a new thing for me, I'm usually on the "see food diet' :-)

    Getting ready to go to Hot Yoga, I'll lose 3 kgs there in fluid a good stretch and detox.

    Cheers, Neill.
  • elenaddp
    elenaddp Posts: 9
    This is a very useful tool and the one I've used most consistently for weight loss.
  • debbluebird
    debbluebird Posts: 34
    Well, I got through yesterday. It always seems like the day goes slower when I'm eating right and the days go faster when I'm eating wrong.
  • barbaramitchell101
    barbaramitchell101 Posts: 360 Member
    I'm 61....u can friend me...
  • MsDover
    MsDover Posts: 395 Member
    Sixty here.... feel free to add me!
  • debbluebird
    debbluebird Posts: 34
    I have gotten through today. This has never been easy for me, otherwise I wouldn't need this site. I've decided to follow a renal diet as well as the calorie count. Hope everyone had a good day. DEB
  • stone1219
    stone1219 Posts: 3
    I am over 60 and needing to lose about 40 lbs. I am starting at our Wellnes Center Program Monday. My sister is joining me and we are going to do this together. I am heavier than I have ever been. Carol
  • debbluebird
    debbluebird Posts: 34
    I guess I should tell everyone that I've recently turned 62 and I'm tired of being over weight. I'm a retired RN, for two years now. Time really flies by. Retired by force due to health issues, which this weight does not help. I really need to succeed. DEB
  • otrlynn
    otrlynn Posts: 273 Member
    I'm 60 and have been actively participating in MFP since August. I didn't have a really large amount to lose, but no matter how much weight you want to take off, you have to be willing to work hard and keep your eye on your goal. I'm probably in better shape today than I was 10 years ago. I realized that I needed to make a lifestyle change (which includes regular exercise whether I'm in the mood to do it or not). Feel free to send me a friend request.
  • debbluebird
    debbluebird Posts: 34
    I've got to exercise. I have pulled up the elderly strength training online. I know that sounds old, but that's about all I can do for now. I am determined.
  • stone1219
    stone1219 Posts: 3
    I was under my calories for today but went over on my carbs. I am going to continue to track everything I eat.
  • debbluebird
    debbluebird Posts: 34
    Back spams were bad last night, couldn't walk. May have to wait on exercise for now.

    DEB
  • Healthydiner65
    Healthydiner65 Posts: 1,508 Member
    If you log in every day, eat at least 1200 Calories, have an open food diary and exercise you can add me!
  • bbflsun
    bbflsun Posts: 1
    Hello from SW FLA. Have been with MFP for 2 weeks and lost 2 lbs. I do walk 25 mi. per week but feel much better now that I must count the food intake. Add me if you like. bbflsun is 69 and going strong.
  • stone1219
    stone1219 Posts: 3
    I have went over my calories for today. I am not letting it botter me, for tomorrow is another day. I didn't get to do any exercise today.
    I am going to Wellness Center tomorrow to meet with a personal trainer to see what I can do and can't do because of my health conditions. I definitely am going to be doing water aerobics and walking 30 minutes at least every day if possible. I am sticking with it this time and will need lots of encouragement.
  • debbluebird
    debbluebird Posts: 34
    Good luck with the trainer. I need the encouragement too. We can do this.

    DEB
  • UtahWalker
    UtahWalker Posts: 29 Member
    Hello. I am 71 years old and am now pretty active thanks to MFP. I was 268 lbs and now I am down to 241 lbs. Four months ago I could not stand up without a cane and now I can walk 3 miles a day without a cane or pain. The success is based on determination and having a strong and supportive support group. If you would like you can add me to your support team.
  • MsDover
    MsDover Posts: 395 Member
    If you log in every day, eat at least 1200 Calories, have an open food diary and exercise you can add me!

    I don't log my exercise because I'm somewhat limited physically at the moment and I don't eat those calories back anyway. My food diary is private because I don't need or want anyone picking it apart. I LOVE giving words of encouragement when it's needed but unless someone specifically asks for advice about what they are eating or doing as far as exercise, I think that's personal. I guess I don't understand why someone wouldn't want to be friends with someone else who chooses not to share something they feel is personal or that they just plain don't want to share. (the OP's food diary is open, at least to friends, but unless she asked me for specific advice on her diet I would never offer it unsolicited).
  • debbluebird
    debbluebird Posts: 34
    Your progress is fantastic. I'm hoping to get a new hip sometime during the summer. I hope then I can get rid of my cane. Glad you have joined the group. DEB
  • debbluebird
    debbluebird Posts: 34
    I've decided to go to the water aerobics tomorrow. They have it every MWF. I hate the water, I hate swimming, I hate getting cold and wet. With all of that said, I'm going to do it anyway. It's about all I can do right now. I am getting weaker and weaker as the months go by. I have been starving all day. Oh well. Oh, I also hate the meds that I'm on that make me hungry. Well, enough complaining. I had to say it. If this was easy for me I wouldn't be over weight. I've been as high as 265 and as low as 128. For most of my life I was about 150. When my arthritis started getting bad, and my joints started failing is when I started to gain.

    DEB
  • otrlynn
    otrlynn Posts: 273 Member
    Good for you for giving the aerobics a try! I hope that they have the pool temp cranked up for you! Take it easy tomorrow so that you don't hurt yourself. This is a journey and you can't expect to be a water aerobics expert on your first day. I find that the best thing to keep myself from getting too hungry during the day is making sure that I get enough protein. Although I don't always succeed, I try to make sure that my morning and afternoon snacks include protein. Instead of eating an apple, I'll have half an apple and a low fat mozzarella stick, or a half an apple and about ten unsalted almonds. Sometimes I will have a small container of greek yogurt or cottage cheese (both high in protein).
  • debbluebird
    debbluebird Posts: 34
    Thanks otrlynn. The trouble is, that I have to limit my protein due to the renal diet. Normally that is what I would do. I have to cut back on dairy, no red meat, no more cheese and no processed meat. I'm going to try and stick to chicken, turkey and fish. The aerobics class is talk by a lady in her 90's. She is really a neat person. I went to the class once before and the water temp was fine. I am just in a complaining mode tonight.
    DEB
  • GIMOM66
    GIMOM66 Posts: 30 Member
    Hi! I'm 66 and need to lose weight. Because of a health issue I need to lose but am somewhat restricted because of a health problem. I need all the help & motivation I can get. My docs want me to eat more protein to help with the health issue and I'm told it will also help me lose. Open for any and all advice and support!
  • Siobhan108
    Siobhan108 Posts: 80 Member
    I am 66 and have only been on this site a few days but I love it. I am also retired after 30 yrs at GM and I too have back problems, but at our age we all have some aches and pain, so it's life. I would like to be your friend, so add me if you wish. I use mostly Weight Watchers, but I also log in every day. I go to the gym, in my community 2 days a week and to the pool 3 days, plus I work part time after being retired for 6 yrs I got bored, so I usually log in at nite and early morning. Good Luck ! :love:
  • debbluebird
    debbluebird Posts: 34
    I liked Atkins if your doctor is telling you more protein. Go to their site and it is all written out for you. Also you get to eat more than just protein and it takes away your hunger. DEB
  • debbluebird
    debbluebird Posts: 34
    I went to the Mayo clinic site and found a better renal diet for me and printed it out. DEB
  • debbluebird
    debbluebird Posts: 34
    I feel much better today. I got through the evening and night. I think I was down yesterday because of my friend dying. I found my swim suit and I'm going to the pool today. I haven't been out of the house for over a week. It's been so darn cold, zero during the day and 12 below at night. But I have warm clothes/coat. I will take stuff with me to the pool so I can wash and dry my hair.
    Thanks everyone for the encouragement.

    DEB
  • dsr315
    dsr315 Posts: 5 Member
    I am 62 and need to lose over 100 pounds. Over the past few years I have become quite good at coming up with excuses as to why I cannot lose weight, such as thyroid issues, bad back, past fractures, you name it. But the keyword there is "excuses" and I am tired of making excuses. I think, for me, it is easy to become overwhelmed by the total amount of weight I need to lose and I need to stop doing that. My goal is to lose 1 to 2 pounds a week. I became a widow when I was 44 years of age and over the last 18 years I have steadily gained weight. I am excited about making new friends here and am always open to suggestions, support, or whatever else may help. :)

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