Any 50+ women out there?

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  • lemondjuice
    lemondjuice Posts: 5
    I am 55 and am trying to get back to where I was, so feel free to add me. I have always struggled with weight, but over the course of several years I lost 50 lbs and kept it off for 4 years. I really thought I had finally gotten control of things, until I moved to help take care of my elderly parents. In the last 4 years, I have gained 25 lbs - ugh! After several false starts, I am determined to get rid of it plus 20 more! I find the success stories very inspiring and plan on being one of them! Good luck on your continued journey.
  • chieffarmer
    chieffarmer Posts: 4
    I am 54 and after years of working behind a computer and no exercise gained a lot of weight which brought on a lot of health issues, diabetes, high blood pressure, etc.. For me exercise must be fun or I can't get motivated to do it. I started dieting and joined a zumba class. It is a great way to work off those calories and have fun doing it. MFP is a great tool for losing weight. Feel free to add me. Good luck on your journey.
  • SlimSumday
    SlimSumday Posts: 379 Member
    I'm 50. I've turned by life around after a downward spiral. Among other things, I went off birth control about 3 years ago and instantly stopped getting my period. This wreaked havoc on my body. Sweating, gaining weight, fatigue, depression...the whole gamut. Seeing the light now. Eating better, exercising (fairly reasonably for an old broad) :smile: Feel free to add me for support. We can do it!! :drinker:
  • melwangerin
    melwangerin Posts: 6 Member
    I am 51 and began my weight loss journey in Aug 2012 following weight watchers. I successfully lost 38 lbs on the program but its so expensive that I decided on MFP to help me continue my weight loss. I haven't determined my goal weight yet, just concentrating on setting small goals, eating healthy and taking it slow & steady. It took a lifetime of bad habits to be where I'm at so I don't expect to lose the weight overnight. The journey s always better with a few friends, feel free to add me if you'd like.
  • debraran1
    debraran1 Posts: 521 Member
    I remember in my 20's at the gym, watching 50+ workout so hard at times and basically they always looked the same, small changes. It seemed to take forever to see anything major. I was able to cut back and knock of desserts, kick up the cardio and see good results in a month or two. I wondered, (ashamed now) if they all at pints of icecream when they went home, how could they work so hard, not eat junk and still have so much trouble.

    Now, time has shown me why....it goes off slow and on fast. I tell myself that no matter how slow, every step is helping my heart, every pound on the floor in aerobics is helping my bones, the discipline in eating is helping my energy.

    One day at a time.
  • melanieell07
    melanieell07 Posts: 20
    I'm 54 and you can add me if you want. I have been a yo yo dieter and right now I am devoted to lose and have learned that for me anyway if I log things I tend to stick to it. I am even more determined now because my husband is going in for the gastric sleeve next month and I want to be healthy with him.
  • MelsAuntie
    MelsAuntie Posts: 2,833 Member
    I'm 64. Determined and motivated, because, after all, if not now, when? Feel free to add me.
  • threadlove
    threadlove Posts: 30 Member
    Hi I'm new to MFP, been doing it almost 3 weeks. I'm 50 and working on getting fit. I haven't been below 200 in over 20 years so I have a lot of work to do. I have been tracking my work outs with Endomondo for over a year. Last spring I went from 260 to 225. Over the winter I went back to 240.

    I've been working really hard the last 8 weeks at increasing exercise, but wasn't seeing any change in weight. I decided to start tracking my food intake to track and change my eating habits.

    I'm glad someone started this thread because I was looking for people like me.
    Bonnie
  • barbaratrollman
    barbaratrollman Posts: 317 Member
    You are welcome to add me too. :) I am 55 and am fortunate to have been gifted with pretty good health and high energy. Love the support system here. :)
  • KetoKeepingItSimple
    KetoKeepingItSimple Posts: 59 Member
    I'm 52 ( on the 20th) and have around 50-60 lbs to lose.... It's gonna be a long journey for me.... Anyone is free to add me
  • Masalamommy
    Masalamommy Posts: 16
    I have found reading OA literature helps motivate me
  • Masalamommy
    Masalamommy Posts: 16
    you can do it !
  • violettatx
    violettatx Posts: 230 Member
    Hi! I am 54. I was on MPF last year and lost a good amount of weight working out and tracking my calories. Then the holidays came, and I put a few pounds back on so I am back. You have to watch every mouthful and work out consistently at our age! I am highly motivated, so anyone feel free to add me as a friend!
  • mistybluu
    mistybluu Posts: 5
    Hi, I am 53 trying to loose my next 10lbs and can truly use some added support, I feel that helping U is a win, win motivational tool I really need, so add me and let's all win this battle of the bulge together :glasses:
  • Earthgrrrlll
    Earthgrrrlll Posts: 13
    I just turned 50 in January, post menopausal AND I had a gastrointestinal bypass last August, ileostomy take down in December and find the weight coming back on. Feel free to add me as a friend! I need the encouragement!
  • Marianne0642
    Marianne0642 Posts: 1
    Hi! I'm 54 and struggling with my calorie intake and exercise. I work in a restaurant so eating regularly and healthy while at work is a real struggle. Sometimes I have to force myself to do my exercises after a hard day of work, and often don't compensate for extra calories used. Moral support would be most welcome! I would like to lose about 50 lbs
  • lesle1
    lesle1 Posts: 354 Member
    I'm 52 and I runnnnnnnn. I'm going to run my first marathon this year. Oh yeah! Thinking October. :smile:
  • JoannMichelle
    JoannMichelle Posts: 12
    Hi,
    I'm 57, post menopausal and want to lose over 100 pounds. My doctor referred me to a gastric bypass program but I'd like to see if I can do it without surgery. Feel free to add me as a friend. I'm new here and can use encouragement. I promise to reciprocate.
  • hibiscuspurple
    hibiscuspurple Posts: 1
    Hi. I just joined and am already liking being able to log the food I eat. Aiming for more balance in terms of better quality food, more vegatables less meat, good/healthy snacks. I'm 54 until June. I figure better late than never. Also have diabetes so this all will help me with that as well. Anyone who wants to add me can do so. I like the idea of being able to touch base with others who 'get it' and who would cheer me on and I could do the same.
  • fiddlefiend
    fiddlefiend Posts: 2
    Hi JoannMichelle I'm 54 , post menopausal and have lost 40 lbs so far. I still want to lose 80+ lbs. I've been doing a lot of hiking and Tai bo. Sometimes it's hard to keep motivated. I feel so much better already. I think if I can lose the rest of this flab I'll be able to jump up to the sky..lol. I'm a professional violinist / teacher / conductor.
    Good luck with your weight loss program. It sure is worth it to feel healthier with each pound you lose. Don't you just love getting new smaller clothes?
    Fiddlefiend
  • caranais
    caranais Posts: 101 Member
    Hi, I'm 51 in the Uk and struggling to lose weight also. I've lost a few pounds recently, but finding it harder to do. Have started logging food (again!) and find this site makes it very easy as most foods are in the database. My main problem is lack of exercise I think, as I don't overeat too much and try to eat quite healthily. I walk as much as possible (well I could do more I suppose), am active at work - but I do have arthritis and sometimes the pain is really bad, and a flare up is usually followed by exhaustion. I need to get over this as after work most nights I just sit after making the dinner and tidying up. Now the brighter nights are here I want to start walking and am trying to find someone to walk with as I wouldn't let someone else down, but talk myself out of going on my own. I want to lose weight as I'm sure this would help the arthritis, and I just really want to feel better in general. I would gladly motivate others and welcome motivation (and sometimes a kick up the backside too). How do you become friends with others please? - I've never done this before as I'm a very private person, but think this is where I'm going wrong. It might be better to share with others and hear about the problems others have aswell.
  • anitalowe399
    anitalowe399 Posts: 10 Member
    hi im 56 and weigh 252lb have struggled with weight lossed for a few years now
    my motivation goes up and down like a yo yo....over the yrs have lost 112 lb with w/w ( long time ago ) and since i hit 50 have struggled to lose even 2lb in a week

    im no couch potatoe and do enjoy various keep fit methods....but sometimes i feel like im losing the plot...

    would love to be able to lose maybe 34lb to make me feel good and be in better fitting clothes instead of these stretchy black pants i keep wearing.....

    gonna fill in on the charts and see if this can motivate to make me choose healthier options

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