Hi! Looking for 50 and over for mutual support.

Female and 51 here and really want to lose 100 pounds. Definitely up for some mutual support for those in the same boat. It's hard, when our metabolisms are so determined to work against us at this age!!

I've gone (just in the last five days) back to doing low-carb, because it's historically the only thing that works for my particular body. (Note: It's a PITA, so I'm definitely not recommending it as the cure-all for everyone... it's just what happens to work for me.) After several months of trying to eat a healthy "balanced" diet and staying under 1600 calories most days, I had gained almost 10 pounds. Talk about discouraging! Now I'm seeing the scales go in the right direction again, but I'm definitely feeling the craving for the occasional Reese's! :-D

Yay! I'll be your support!

MFP is a great source for you and it will help to have some friends to cheer on and offer you support. I have lost 52 lbs in 15 months and only hit one plateau (a month ago). That amazed me that I could go a year without plateauing or gaining in a given week -- because in the past, that would happen on a fairly regular basis. I follow 1200 cals/day, exercise 3-5 times a week, and eat some of my exercise calories back. There are lots of different opinions on MFP about all off the numbers. As an older female, however, I find that 1200 works for me and allows me to lose weight (but only if I exercise along with watching my diet). Plus, the exercise will help you feel better. I have only a few pounds more to lose, so it is going more slowly. Opening your diary is best; mine is open and friend me if you want.

I'm a year and a half away from 50 and would love more friends in my age group. Feel free to add me! I'm currently doing Jillian Michaels Body Revolution and C25K, with the intention of doing two 5Ks this fall.

Hi, I'm 55 from Australia. It's persistence and patience (or stubbornness and determination), and starting over again and again at my age. What worked in my 20's and 30's doesn't now. I look at weight loss for me now as character development. :-) Was sick recently and what took 2 months (kilo and a half) to lose went back on in 1. I may be fat and in my 50's, but I have the resting heart rate of an athlete, and I'm strong. Feel free to add me, if you like.

I'm fresh off of my 55th birthday and sick of having this "over 50" belly. I have about 25-30 to lose and have had trouble motivating. I will lose 5 to 8 pounds and then get bored, or stop whatever progam I'm following. Just the past 2 weeks I tried the "Fat Belly Cure" from a book I checked out of the library - big mistake!! Gained 3 pounds in that 2 weeks...lol. So that was obviously not for me...lol!! So I found this Myfitnesspal ap on my ipad and love it! Really helps me to track my eating and to see that my "small snacks" really adds up!!

I would love some MFP friends in my age range to support me and for me to support. Not sure how that works on here? Do we add each other to our friends settings?

Joann - I have knee problems too. Had surgery for a torn meniscus on the left one about 10 years ago. Will most likely need the right one done in the future. I fully expect knee replacements on both by the time I'm 65. I have osteo artheritis like my mom and she had both knees done. My older sister is having her hip replaced the end of this month. Hang in there - getting the weight off really helps!

My id is pamhoffca if anyone wants to add me.

I live in Ventura County California (where the fires have been blazing this week)

Pam

Hi there, I'm new to MFP as well, and I'm 56 years old. I've been at this pretty seriously for about three weeks and I'm afraid to get on the scales because I don't feel like I've lost anything, but I know something will happen if I keep it up. I tried low-carb for a week and lost 5 pounds, but then didn't lose another pound even though I was very strict with the carbs. Decided that's not the best way to go for me and joined MFP to count the calories. I haven't had a Dr Pepper in a month. That was the hardest thing to give up, but hopefully the rewards will make it worth the loss.

Hi! I am 57. I lost 12 lbs. before joining MFP and another 12 after joining. It took me about 5 months to lose this weight. I am now trying to maintain my loss with the help of MFP. What helped me jump start my weight loss is I gave up bread, rice, pasta for a month and limited processed food as much as possible. I also tried to not eat after 7 p.m. I also try to walk 30-60 minutes a day. Feel free to friend me. Welcome to MFP.

Hi! I'm 51 (so just barely over 50!!) . I've lost 78 pounds in a year. Don't you know...slow and steady wins the race!!:happy:
I'm on here everyday. You can add me. Good luck!

I am 59 years young and have been maintaining a 100 lb weight loss for two years. I did sleeve surgery, which helped to reset my metabolism and helped me to reach my goal weight. I log my food everyday, weigh myself daily and take my weekly weight on Sunday. I eat as cleanly as I can, moderate carb, high protein, no rice, pasta, bread. I weight train 3 days per week, go to spin class 2 times/week (more if I can) and use the treadmill, step mill, and rowing machine. I try to do TRX a couple of times per month.

Weight loss and maintenance require significant changes in lifestyle to have long lasting success.

Feel free to add me.

Morning all~
(well morning here in WV)
How is everyone doing this fine (but chilly here) spring day?
Any good suggestions that worked for you recently?
A new recipe maybe?

Welcome. I'm 57 years old here, 120 pounds to lose, just started this last week-- would welcome any new friends my age. We definitely have specific challenges to overcome!

you can add me if you like.i am 53 and been on this just over 2 week.on day 5 of level 1 (30 day shred).would like friends around my age.lynne

Hi Susannah..........feel free to add me for support.... My fitness pal keeps me accountable to the food I put in my mouth. Trying to lose can be very frustrating but you're not alone. Take it day by day and don't be too hard on yourself....there's always tomorrow. I started losing with a cleanse which kick started me into being conscious of what I eat and I didn't want to feel blah anymore. Started mfp in march and by eating healthy I continue to lose but very slowly...but that's okay I'm eating healthy and feel so much better mentally and physically and eventually I'll be at my goal...you can too!

I just started this week too. Not a real big fan of the scale so I plan on weighing only once or less a week. Famous last words lol we'll see how that goes anyhoo always open to new friends, new opinions feel free to add me everyone