Any 50 somethings out there

Yep - 50 'something'. That's me! Re-starting on ME in 2013! Lost 40 lbs a while ago and the weight crept back up. Now it's time for me again!
At 53, I know us 50 somethings have 'special challenges' to deal with. I look forward to chatting with / viewing other posts of folks in my same boat.
Thank you!!!!

Restarting MFP with my Fitbit clipped on my belt!! Looking for other 50 somethings who want a healthier lifestyle and would like a friend along the way.

I have just turned 50. It is harder to lose weight as you get older, but not impossible. My goal in fact was not to be fat and 50 and this has been achieved. I have gone from a UK size 14 to a UK size 6.

Best of luck - you can do it!!

Just started this weekend.
Need motivation
I travel during the week and it is difficult to exercise and eat healthy out of a hotel on the run.
Just got back from the gym

Hi folks - 58 and needing to get rid of weight which slows me down and saps energy. Good luck to everyone here. With a bit of determination we may all be in need of some new clothes by Easter!

I travel full time too and can completely relate. Couple things are helping me this time. First, I reached out to some friends and family and asked them to help me by holding me accountable. I am using a private group on Facebook to do this where I report in every day on my progress. There little encouragements and checkin's are a huge motivator for me.

Second, I use the MFP app on my smartphone so that when I'm in a restaurant I check what I'm ordering before I order something to see if it will fit in my plan for the day. I know that if I order it most likely I'll eat it. By ordering wisely first using MFP ahead of time it has helped me avoid some crazy calories!

Third, I love to walk, since I can do that anywhere it works well for me. I started small, for me I could manage at least 30 minutes and about 1.7miles a day at least 5 or 6 times a week. I use the Endomondo app on the smartphone to track that. Love that app, when you complete a mile it tells you your total time and your time for that mile. I find myself wanting to try harder. I have gradually moved up from 30 min/1.7 miles to about 80 min/5+ miles every day. When I first started I could only do a mile in about 18 min or so. Now I'm consistently doing miles in under 15min, yesterday I even did a mile in the 13's - I can't get over the difference! The Endomondo app really helps keep me motivated.

Warning the first 4 weeks it was really hard to get out there every day. Then it started to click, now I feel like I "have" to walk. It's not optional any more, it feels really good!

If walking is not a good one for you then check out this website: http://www.marksdailyapple.com/subscribe-to-blog/#axzz2HsSQOrvi That link takes you one of the pages where you can sign up for his newsletter and when you do he will email you his Primal Blueprint Fitness. It is AMAZING! You do a little assessment and based on that it will start you at a level you can handle. The workout will take you about 20-30 minutes every day but using body resistance so you can do it anywhere. And you will be amazed at how much it works you out and how good you feel. I loved that it starts you at a level you can handle.

Good luck! I know doing it on the road is tough, really tough but if I can do it I bet you can too! Feel free to friend me if you want to stay in touch.

Just started this weekend.
Need motivation
I travel during the week and it is difficult to exercise and eat healthy out of a hotel on the run.
Just got back from the gym

Sorry - I meant for my second post above to be for you - see that post, hope it helps!

A lot of new members here. If you commit you have a lot to look forward to. I've been on MFP for a year and continue to learn about diet, health and conditioning. I'm really pleased with the results I've gotten here so far.

I take conditioning seriously, am a former athlete, and am currently finishing a cut phase. Looking forward to the bulk phase! If you are involved in or are open to conditioning and a lifestyle way of eating as opposed to a diet, feel free to add me.

Hi, I'm Kathleen and I'm in the age of fifty something. I had two very bad years and thanks to arthritis I stopped moving and gained a lot of weight. Now I'm looking at a very long road ahead of my but I am feeling pretty god about my future and getting back to doing the things that I love. I love people and enjoy supporting as much as I need to be supported. As soon as I figure out how to use this site I'm going to be all over it. But since I'm not very computer savvy with the ability of understanding website navigation it could be a while.

I turned 50 this year and I agree that at our age, we sometimes need a different approach from all the younger ones, who are able to really go for it at the gym. I think our losses are harder won because that middle aged spread thing isn't a myth unfortunately! Still though, it is doable but we all need help and support. That is why this is a great site and a wonderful community and I would love to be friends with anyone who would like to be friends with me!

That is a great goal Rose. You can do it, even being sedentary. it is harder I agree, but logging every day helps so much! Maybe you can do some sitting exercises? I know that there are ways for you to get a little exercise in, even if you have to do it sitting down. Your doc should have some advice for you on this, My mum had both her knees replaced in her early 70's. It is a tough operation and does take longer to recover than the surgeon will tell you but the physiotherapy is key! Make sure you take a really good multi vitamin and mineral while you are losing weight. As we age, we don't absorb our vitamins as easily as when we are younger and with cutting down on food, you may not get everything you need. So give yourself the best fighting chance! :flowerforyou: Good Luck Rose, Tina.

I'm 55 and have been doing MFP about 5 months. I log in every day so if you need a friend and motivator send a request.

Hi! I just turned 55 (January 1st). I am excited about this year as I have decided that it is going to be MY year. I have been member of MFP for a few years, but haven't used it until recently. I have tried other tracking sites, but find MFP the easiest to use. I also like that it supports my fitbit and endomondo apps. I wish I could use the striiv app, but it is for iphone only and I don't have one. I have two children (daughter will be 26 in March and sone just turned 23 on Jan 4th). My son has a little boy and is the light of my life. He and fiance are expecting a little girl March 1st. Oh, did I mention they are living with me? Makes for some excitement around here and definitely keeps me hopping (sometimes physically). I have a hard time with my eating as in not eating enough calories. I walk everyday. I love to walk and is exercise of choice. I sometimes get on the wii and play the Biggest Loser game. It is tough so I can only do it for about 15-20 minutes. Looking forward to getting to know all of you and supporting you any way I can. Good luck with your "battles" whatever they may be, and remember, NEVER GIVE UP, NEVER SURRENDER!. Happy New Year and here's to a new you!

Feel free to add me. I'm 50 later this year and started logging on Mfp July 1.
I've lost 31kg / 68 pounds so far

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