any success stories and pics of women over 50??

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  • pen2u
    pen2u Posts: 224 Member
    I have a MFP friend who is 85 years old and just lost 40 lbs here. I'm 60 and have lost 33 lbs with MFP. I love this site! Maybe I'll post pics one of these days :)
  • Allegra_Williams
    Allegra_Williams Posts: 31
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    Hi Mel!
    I'm Joanne (55). I've yoyo-ed with the same 60 lbs most of my adult life.
    The picture on the left was taken 7 years ago.
    I'm now 40 pounds less, and altho I have wrinkles and flabby skin, I "feel" stronger and more "alive" than any other time in my life!
    I may not look great on the outside, but maintaining a healthy diet and active lifestyle is worth so much more.
    Blessings on your journey!
    Jo

    Now now! Wrinkles do not mean you aren't beautiful! Everyone gets them eventually. Beauty is something that glows from the inside. You can't paint it on, it has to shine out of your eyes and your smile. You are beautiful, and you need to see that!
  • Sharon_C
    Sharon_C Posts: 2,132 Member


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    You do not look 46 AT ALL! Wow.
  • justgowithit17
    justgowithit17 Posts: 1,392 Member
    wow! congrats to all of you! you guys look fabulous! I'm emailing this thread to my mom, who's 57! I think it will really motivate her!
  • nana6799
    nana6799 Posts: 262
    I am 66 years old (67 in three months)I am 5'2" tall. My first picture is 136 pounds, BF% 27. The second picure I weigh 128.5 and was BF% 26.1. I have not taken this type of picture since November. I am in a challenge right now that will end Feb. 14..I plan to do pictures at that time. I kept measuring though every month and I have lost a total of 16 inches. My BF% now is 25.9. I would like to get down to 124 pounds and 22%BF.

    How do you add the pictures to a post? Someone tell me and I will post them!
  • megsmom2
    megsmom2 Posts: 2,362 Member
    I don't have any pics...but I am 59 and doing pretty well, I think! Eating better, working out, feeling great, and gone from a size 22-24 to 14s that are getting a little loose!
  • nancycaregiver
    nancycaregiver Posts: 812 Member
    I'm 51 and 5' 10". I've lost 66 pounds so far. I feel great! Started at a size 18/20 and my goal was a 14. I'm now in a 12 and even they are getting a little loose! I'm about 10-18 pounds from goal. I'd post pics but I was really good at making sure I was on the other side of the camera a year ago. I did find a video that my son was taking of the dog and scanned by me a couple of times and WOW!! What a whale I was just a year ago!:noway:
  • Elleinnz
    Elleinnz Posts: 1,661 Member
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  • nana6799
    nana6799 Posts: 262
    I think I figured out how to add my picture. You can see the dates on the pictures. I will do new pictures Feb.14. Since Sept. I have lost a total of 16 inches .






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  • nana6799
    nana6799 Posts: 262
    OOPS too enlarged! I am learning! I will be right back!
  • nana6799
    nana6799 Posts: 262
    Hope this is correct this time. Thank you for your patience!


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  • nana6799
    nana6799 Posts: 262
    Well, wish I could delete those pictures!! How do I do this? I used tinypic.com. How do I reduce the picture so they both show up here and not huge!
  • coyour6
    coyour6 Posts: 1
    Wow! All you women are an insperation! I am just starting this journey by joining a weight lost challenge. I hope to be as successfull as many as you have been!
  • calamity71
    calamity71 Posts: 207 Member
    Every one of you that posted pics are an inspiration. Well done! I agree with the gentleman that said you are all bringing back sexy. :-)
  • verptwerp
    verptwerp Posts: 3,659 Member
    Hi, all you lovely ladies ...... you are awesome ..... never doubt it for a moment !

    I'm 61 ........ four years ago I weighed 195# .......

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    Now I'm about 150# .......

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    Still chipping away ...... and having a blast !

    Happy losing !
  • eyano001
    eyano001 Posts: 11 Member
    You look awesome! There is nothing like feeling healthy and energetic. Love the before and after picts. :flowerforyou:
  • danamlh
    danamlh Posts: 6
    So glad to see this post!! 2nd week on MFP and down 4 lbs I am 55 and need to lose 30 lbs All of you ladies look amazing.... very motivating!!!
  • larryc0923
    larryc0923 Posts: 557 Member
    I'm 50....soon to be 51. I lost about 22 lbs (I'm 5' 4'') so I think it's made a lot of difference losing it. I feel much better, it might take longer to 'tone up' flabby bits, but it's worth it!
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    You look fantastic!!
  • Donna6017
    Donna6017 Posts: 176 Member
    THIS is a GREAT thread!! I'll be 50 next month and all you women are an inspiration!! There were times when I thought I was to old to lose the weight. This thread proves me wrong. Thanks. Feel free to send a friend request. Would love friends close to my age.
  • elizner
    elizner Posts: 14
    Joanne, you look great !!!!!!!!!! Don't ever think you don't - so good that you dropped the unhealthy weight.
    ( My hometown is Edmonton :-) )
  • elizner
    elizner Posts: 14
    Joanne, you look great !!!!!!!!!! Don't ever think you don't - so good that you dropped the unhealthy weight.
    ( My hometown is Edmonton :-) )
  • nebslp
    nebslp Posts: 1,667 Member
    You look incredible! You have obviously gained so much by losing the 110 lbs. Thanks for sharing your success story. It's been over 30 years since I wore shorts but seeing how great you looked in yours has given me new hope.
  • RawTriGal
    RawTriGal Posts: 190 Member
    I absolutely love this thread... I must admit it was going through my mind as well... I just turned 51 and thought 'will I be able to lose the weight?'.... well, on Friday with less than a week in I'm down 5 pounds and while I know that it's often a quick jump in the beginning I feel confident I'm going to hit my goal.

    Thank you to all your fabulous women for posting your pics... you ARE bringing sexy back... I can't wait until I get to add mine to the mix.

    I agree with making choices you can live with and adding in the exercise. My diary is open and happy to have friends... just send me a request with a little note.

    I'm active on the site (daily) which I also think will be key to my success.

    Thank you ALL for the inspirational stories and pics!
  • keeponkickin
    keeponkickin Posts: 1,520 Member


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    You do not look 46 AT ALL! Wow.

    Thank you :-)
  • nana6799
    nana6799 Posts: 262
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    I am 66 years old (67 in three months), just 5'2". Starting weight 136...BF% 27. Since then I have lost a total of 16 inches and I am now BF% 25.9 and weigh 127.6. My goal is 124 pounds and BF% 22. The next pictures will be taken Feb. 14 when I have completed a Group Challenge. I have measured though every month.
  • nana6799
    nana6799 Posts: 262
    I give up on trying to post a before and after picture. This is the third time and each time the picture has enlarged from what I saw it before I posted it. Sorry people!
  • wisteri
    wisteri Posts: 14
    You all make my heart soar. Even though I'm still in my 30s I feel vey inspired by your journeys. When I turned 30 it was like someone flipped a switch and I was suddenly in a completely different body. It makes me feel hopeful to see all of you who Are making changes to your bodies and your lives despite the challenges.
  • Alkirra
    Alkirra Posts: 142 Member
    Women approaching the big 50' and those over 50' 'Rock'' when it comes to changing body shapes and their own health. It's like anything, you've just got to want it so badly that your willing to work for it. I have pics in my profile.
  • maryannecrook9
    maryannecrook9 Posts: 1
    Wow. I am truly inspired, well done you.

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