Granny needs friends and support

Hi Im a 53 year old grandma...Ive been a member for over a year but strayed away for some reason...o yea thought i had it all figured out...lol Finding out ill never have it all figured out so Im back on MFP for good and looking for some friends and support cause I still have around 50 pounds to lose!!

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  • :smile: Hello. I'm a grandma too. 8 grandkids with one more on the way. I just joined this site in January after my yearly physical and was advised to lose some weight. I have some arthritis also, but mostly in my hands and feet. Glad to meet you and many good thoughts to you.
  • Sweets1954
    Sweets1954 Posts: 507 Member
    I also am a grandmother, I have three with a fourth on the way this summer. I joined in January, I've been struggling to loose weight for years, I have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and was put on insulin. My goal is to lose enough weight I can reduce or eliminate some or all of my meds. I have lost about 30 pounds before I started but it has taken me 5 years to do it and I seem to be stuck right where I was at for the last 2. My grandbabies are what is keeping me going, that and my new husband. I want to be around to see them grown up and to be healthy enough to travel with my husband.
  • deladypilot
    deladypilot Posts: 618 Member
    Well im not a grandma, but im all about supporting each other even after the extra pounds are gone. It really does help to have friends that understand.

    I will send you a friend request
  • pinkminy
    pinkminy Posts: 286
    hi Im a Nana , granny / grandma sounds too old, I am 56 years young I have 6 grandkids.... :)
  • Welcome back Granny!
  • Not a grandma but the same age as you. Also shooting for 50lbs to lose. I will be here for the long haul. Add me if you wish.:drinker:
  • Jenniferhenry11
    Jenniferhenry11 Posts: 11 Member
    Hello! :) I'm not a grandma either, but I'm also looking for friends. I'll send you a request cause we can all use a cheer section!
  • I am happy to meet you all. I am not a grandma but I am 60 years old and have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabestes. I find losing weight to be the hardest thing in the world but I have to get it off and get off some of these meds. I work full time so I need the motivation to actually "move" when I really just want to collapse on the couch. I hope we can support each other through this challenging period.
  • YAYJules
    YAYJules Posts: 282 Member
    Hi Grannies! You could use friends,eh? Well, I could use a grandma; I miss mine so much. :-( anyone want to adopt me?
  • joanmarienana
    joanmarienana Posts: 69 Member
    Hi,
    I'm 55, and have a new grandson & granddaughter, (in my pic) I am about halfway to my goal of a healthy weight and already feeling so much better able to get around and be active!
    I've sent friend request, and welcome them from other grannies/grandmas/nanas etc!
  • jenns1964
    jenns1964 Posts: 384 Member
    Hi, I'm a 48 yr old granny . Please add me.
  • AmyMgetsfit
    AmyMgetsfit Posts: 636 Member
    I am a 58 year old granny with 2 grandkids. I joined a year ago and quit after a few weeks. My father in law was in a coma for a week before he passed away. We were away from home for over 2 weeks supporting my mother in law and the funeral. I ate a lot of bad food and the only exercise I got was walking from the parking lot into and out of the hospital every day. Then I got really sick when we got back home and I just never got back to it.
  • PhiliciousCurves
    PhiliciousCurves Posts: 395 Member
    I'm a grandmother, but my grandkids refer to me as Nanna. Between my husband and I, we have 10 grands and another one due in the next few months. Please feel free to add me! I do my best to exercise, eat healthy, and do try to encourage others to do the same! I haven't mastered this workout/healthy eating habit, but I've made some great progress.
  • wjrapp
    wjrapp Posts: 56 Member
    hi Im a Nana , granny / grandma sounds too old, I am 56 years young I have 6 grandkids.... :)

    Yep...me too...on almost all of it.....feel free to add me...
  • uwharriegold
    uwharriegold Posts: 39 Member
    WELCOME BACK! I am 63 and have three wonderful grandchildren. I've lost 11 of the 55 pounds I need to lose. I love MFP. I've done so many weight loss programs and this is the BEST! It's all about being consistent and getting positive reinforcement from each other. Would love to be your friend!:happy: