Buddies over 60

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  • poedunk65
    poedunk65 Posts: 1,336 Member
    I'm 53 but feel over 60 somtimes! lol
  • Rssblade
    Rssblade Posts: 46 Member
    Will be sixty in July, never thought I would get there, still might not, between Horse's and Motorcycles and being a loony albeit an overweight one..:bigsmile:
  • KeithChanning
    KeithChanning Posts: 202 Member
    Sixty three here (on the outside). Englishman living in France - see my profile.

    Feel free to friend me. That goes for all respondents here.

    There is also a group "60 Years Old And Over" that you might like to look at
  • MsDover
    MsDover Posts: 395 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. :)

    When I had 70 pounds to lose I felt totally overwhelmed by the number. I had to keep telling myself, I didn't gain it in a month so I can't expect to lose it in a month, either! I made small goals for myself... 10 pounds at a time. When I hit those goals I rewarded myself in some way... an overnight somewhere or a new shirt... never food rewards. It took over a year but I lost the entire 70 and kept it off for 5 years. In the last two years I regained 17 pounds and found my blood glucose levels had crept up and that was my wake up call. I've now lost 18 pounds with two more to get to my ultimate goal of 115 pounds (I'm 5'1"). It's not easy losing at our age... metabolism slows down, things hurt that didn't used to... It's hard, but not impossible! Set those mini goals for yourself and give it your best! Don't use the list of excuses let you talk yourself out of it! If you can't run 5 miles, try walking 1/2 mile (or whatever you can manage to start). BABY steps will get you there as long as they're steps forward!
  • debbluebird
    debbluebird Posts: 34
    Keith,
    Rssblade,
    poedunk65

    You are all welcome to join us.
    DEB
  • debbluebird
    debbluebird Posts: 34
    dsr315 I just started too. Having nothing to do with it being a new year, I always seem to do better in the winter. We can do this. DEB
  • GIMOM66
    GIMOM66 Posts: 30 Member
    Thanks for the info! Have you had good luck with Atkins? I still need to eat fruit and veggies just in smaller amounts. I will check out their site tho Thanks ! It's nice to know there are others needing to lose weight at our age. Happy to have you as a friend.
  • auntieM60
    auntieM60 Posts: 1
    Hi, I'm 61 and am going to try (again) to lose weight. I'm going to try the Atkins which may work for me because I'm not much of a pasta & bread eater. I am a full time legal asst. and get home after 6 p.m. so my biggest "excuse" is why I don't exercise. I have every exercise DVD out there so I have variety, I have a pilates DVD as well. But I am determined to make the time at least three days a week. I may have to use Sat. & Sun, but if that's what gets me going.

    I'm very happy to see that I'm not alone in the wanting & having to lose weight over 60 dept. It would be great to make friends going through the same thing.
  • KatieLou1022
    KatieLou1022 Posts: 102 Member
    Hey Y'all ... I'm way over 60 and just joined. I have my 50th high school class reunion coming in 2014. I'm determined to be close to my graduation weight by then.

    Katie Lou
  • MaryPhilomena
    MaryPhilomena Posts: 31 Member
    I am 60 - if you log in every day, have an open diary and love interacting I would love to here from you.
  • sylviatx
    sylviatx Posts: 156 Member
    Hi Deb - Welcome aboard! I'm 61. You can do it! Friend me.

    Just do what you can do, don't undereat on calories, any movement is better than no movement at all even if it is just chair exercises. Keep logging. You got this!

    For one, you've got the health motivation, which is the best motivation of all. Me, I'm "walking away" from diabetes. Or, more accurately, "swimming away" LOL.

    For two, you've got MFP, which is awesome for both information and support. The logging keeps me accountable to myself. I managed to not gain over the holidays, thanks to logging.

    One day, one hour, one step at a time. Slow and steady wins the race.
  • 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!



    Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy.
    Norman Vincent Peale
  • seniorfaye
    seniorfaye Posts: 295 Member
    Hey, I'm soon to be 66 next month but would like some "older" friends. I can identify with some of the problems we sometimes have. And I don't do a lot of exercise except for walking with my Fit Bit..Friend me if you would like.
  • debbluebird
    debbluebird Posts: 34
    Welcome new arrivals and ones that have been on MFP for awhile.

    I did my water aerobics this afternoon. The water was ok, not real warm but not cold either. I couldn't do about half of the leg exercises because of my right hip. I had gone there last summer and I could really see the difference with this hip. It's getting worse. I hope I don't pay for it tonight with my restless legs disease. Oh well. The class is every MWF so I plan to be there most of the time. Will see how it goes. I'm hoping to see about my hip this coming summer.

    DEB
  • debbluebird
    debbluebird Posts: 34
    I'm walking a little better now, but I will still get in the tub later. Hope everyone enjoys their evening.
    DEB
  • debbluebird
    debbluebird Posts: 34
    A new day is here. May do some stretching today. I think that will be about it. My night wasn't that great, but I usually make up for it. Hope everyone is doing good.

    DEB
  • maschlachter
    maschlachter Posts: 1
    I'm 63 & need to get back on track w/ food & exercise. I'm healthy but overweight! Want to lose 50-60 lbs. signed up for MFP 2yrs ago but never used it. I'm frustrated with myself, but want to try again. Comments welcome!
  • jenno3869
    jenno3869 Posts: 7
    I just started also. I am friendless :-(. So if anyone want a 60+ partner please befriend me as I am not very familiar with this site yet.
  • mefit2013
    mefit2013 Posts: 8 Member
    I am new to MFP, over 65, retired 2 months ago and the weight began creeping up. I am excited about MFP, I know we can do this.
  • wgoux
    wgoux Posts: 8 Member
    I am 63 and new to MFP. I am quite active. Love to cycle and swim. I also need to lose 20 lbs. In fact I've tried to lose this weight for about a year now. It is so difficult and so easy to make excuses why I don't need to change . But I really do. So I'm going to try it by the numbers this time and see how that goes. I've been doing pretty well in terms of getting under the recommended cals, especially with the exercise tracker. Some days I'm 1000 cals under and other days when I don't work out, like today, I'm a bit over. The great part of MFP though is that I can see where I'm spending the calories and I can try to not do that the next day.
  • debbluebird
    debbluebird Posts: 34
    Welcome new people to this thread and or site. I have found that it is really helpful for me. I had a great day. I ended up having to walk at the grocery store. I couldn't get a riding cart. I walked around for 2 hours, slowly. I will be glad when I can get my hip fixed and be able to walk faster. I also bought some stretch bands. That way I can use them on the off days from the water aerobics. Leg spasms didn't happen so far today. Sometimes even walking can irritate my leg and cause the leg spasms. So we'll see. My food is in check today. Hope everyone had a good day.

    DEB
  • RhondaRho
    RhondaRho Posts: 24
    Only people only 60??? :sad:

    I'll be 60 this year :happy:
  • debbluebird
    debbluebird Posts: 34
    No, you don't have to be 60. I just put that in for a title. You are very welcome to join us. I will friend you, or you can friend me.

    DEB
  • debbluebird
    debbluebird Posts: 34
    Went and did my water aerobics today. Feel pretty good. Didn't over do. Food is on track.

    DEB
  • bwallace2012
    bwallace2012 Posts: 37 Member
    you're in the right place! welcome! I've only been with MFP since the middle of November, but I've lost almost 12 pounds. there's something about the accountability that really helps keep me on track. also helps to have Cheerleader Friends! Good luck!
  • debbluebird
    debbluebird Posts: 34
    Yes, you are right, this is a great place to be. Keep it up and you will get there. DEB
  • RhondaRho
    RhondaRho Posts: 24
    I was "bad" today - didn't sleep too well. Woke up late, then had too much coffee, and not enough protein or veggies. But I'm not going to beat myself up. I'll be "good" tomorrow, or at least better.
  • GIMOM66
    GIMOM66 Posts: 30 Member
    Hi! Be happy to friend you I'm new to this site the last few days too and have found everyone to be so supportive and very motivating. Feel free to write me anytime!
  • debbluebird
    debbluebird Posts: 34
    Well, it's another day. I feel like that I've gotten a few things straightened out. I didn't gain this weight over night and certainly won't get it off overnight as they say. Then there are the years of head stuff that influences us in every aspect of our lives.
    I go to the senior center today. They have a pot luck twice a month. I go to take blood pressures for them. I'm a retired RN. Anyway it's fun. Most of the people are the generation above me. We are new to town. Only been here a year and a half. My husband grew up here, but then left in his early 20's. So he knows the people here. I'm just getting to know them. They have made me feel welcome. It's a small community of about 600 people. The town is in a very large valley in the mountains. We are at about 8200 ft. We love it up here. Hope everyone has a good day.

    DEB
  • debbluebird
    debbluebird Posts: 34
    Another day, another dollar as tthey say. It's snowing here today. Don't know how much we'll get. I only have about 6 blocks to the pool for my water aerobics. I hope that there comes a time when I can walk to the pool. Hope everyone has a great day.

    DEB

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