Anyone 50+

Hi...I will be 54 in June...also have back and neck injuries plus thyroid problems...so I understand how difficult it can be to lose weight. It looks like your body may have a sugar addiction !! All you have to do is stop eating foods with sugar in them (usually 4 days is the hard part) and your cravings will stop & you will be losing weight consistently. I can lose with my daily calories ranging between 500-800. I maintain on 800-1500. I am going to the gym and building more muscle, which in turn will allow me to eat more down the road and hopefully help out a little more with my chronic pain !! I eat large quantities of food to satisfy me...but the food items I choose are very low cal & lean protein. When I get Hungary I will fill up on lemon water or I mix Silk Unsweetened Almond milk or So unsweetened Coconut Milk with water (usually 1/4c. then fill with water). If you like mushrooms, onions, garlic cloves (they come all peeled in plastic jars), fresh boiled beets, kale, and beet greens, this is a very satisfying large plate dinner !! Just add 4oz. of ground chicken, or ground turkey...and you will lose wt !! I also use coconut spray instead of the heavy oils, which are also high calorie ! (I do use a tsp. of Wegmans Basting Oil @ times though ! From three years ago till now...I've kept off about 50lbs....the last 1 1/2 years I gained 15 back, and decided there was no way I was going to gain it back !! So I was able to lose the 15lb. in 6 weeks ! It can be done...NO SUGARS...NO ADDED SALT !! You have to set your mind to it...and get your house prepared ! GOOD LUCK !!

Hi. I'm well over fifty - 65 to be exact. My daughter uses MFP so I thought I'd give it a go. I have systemic rheumatoid disease plus various other health issues and exercise is a no-no for me, I'm afraid, which means my daily calorie intake is down to 1200. I've got a sweet tooth, so it's going to be hard keeping to that, but I'll give it a go.
Anthea

54 here and working with a low glycemic plan - thyroid issues, fibromyalgia, and back problems make it that much harder, but I know this can be done. Anyone is welcome to add me as a friend - for me, accountability is my biggest weight loss tool here on MFP!

I'm going back through the thread to add 50 + folks. Birds of a feather... You know what I mean?

I am 60 and here every day to give and receive support. Anyone can add me if you eat at least 1200 calories per day, exercise and have an open food diary.Good luck!

Anyone feel free to add me!

Hi all the 50+ers:laugh:

I am from NSW Australia so I think in kilos not pounds my starting weight was 92.2 kilos and my current weight is 73 kilos
I have problems with arthritis pain in my feet knees and elbows.
So I tend not to exercise very much
I have now been able to add a little Pilates and Tai Chi to my routine
I have my next weigh in tomorrow so I'll be back to report my progress

Keep up the good work everyone
From Oz

Feel free to add me as a friend. I am 52 and pursuing overall wellness and have been apart of MFP for the past several weeks

I feel that same way. Mind if I add you also?
Need some encouragement and support and will give both, enthusiastically, in return!