Hi, I also have just joined the group and am hoping that as this is the beginning of a new year it can also be the beginning of change for me. I have started this type of thing many times before and had great results, only to gradually slip back into old habits and the weight goes back on. I had a heart stent put in last May and for a while I was very particular about my diet and exercise but for the past few months I have been terrible. One would think that a heart scare would be all the motivation I needed! I also have pretty bad arthritis which limits the type and duration of exercise but there is certainly plenty I can do. At my last visit to the rheumatologist I was told I needed to lose 5 kilo by first week in March. However after Chrissy partying its probably at least 8 by now! So this morning is the beginning for me. Was going to join weight watchers online but decided to give mfp a go and see if i can motivate myself. I am going to begin the day with a weigh in on my Wii followed by a warm up and muscle/yoga session. Then at least 3 10 minute sessions throughout the day on my cross trainer, a short weight workout (dumbells only) and a few water exercises in the pool. Now that I have written that down I hope it helps me stick to it! Also my diet will be great. Sorry for rambling but I really need to do this and maybe this will help motivate me. By the way I will be 58 years old on Saturday 5th so it is time to get serious before it is too late. Seems as though most people on here are much younger but that's OK.
Righto then I'm off to the Wii.

Hi I turn 50 in three months! Looking to be in better shape than I was 10years ago. I too exercise regularly and have lost about 40lbs in the last several years. Looking to get off the last stubborn 15lbs or so and hope to complete my first 1/2 marathon in May. Just starting training for that!

Hi - I'm new also. Turned 50 last May and decided to get serious about losing a lot of weight (75 pounds). Have started at a women's gym 3x/week (1/2 hour cardio and 1/2 hour strength training each session) and last week added Zumba 2/x per week. Am also trying to follow a paleo diet. Have done WW many, many times and decided something new might do the trick. I work full-time and have 2 teenagers. Have moved 4x in last 3.5 years (including 2 years overseas) so life has been crazy. It's now time to focus on a healthier ME.

I have just completed my first weighin since starting on mfp and am stoked to find a loss of 1.7kg. I was hoping for at least 1 as I am feeling really good and have been very diligent despite a blowout on Saturday. I realise that it wont be this much each week but that is certainly encouragement. Gives me the strength to continue in the same way through the coming week.
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Actually when I look at my profile I see that I actually joined in Nov 2012 ( because my son talked me into it!) but didn't actively begin here until New Years Day this year when I decided I needed to get serious. Realised that 1.7 kg in a few months didn't really look that good but its actually my first week!

Hi! I just joined the group. I am approaching 59 and am working hard to improve my health. My biggest problems are high blood pressure and cholesterol. In the past I have started and stopped too many times. I am now committed to turning my situation around. I need all the support that I can get.

Hi. I'm new here but a long time user of the MFP app. I turned 50 yesterday. Have struggled with extra weight most of my adult life. Need to lose about 25 now. I restarted in January and have dropped 8 lbs since the start of the year, eating 1400 cal per day and working out regularly. Looking forward to meeting you.

Going to join a fitness club, is there anyone out there know about club fitness?