Over 50 Ladies?

SkagitYogini
SkagitYogini Posts: 112 Member
edited October 30 in Introduce Yourself
Any over 50 women looking to be friends? Gosh, this sounds like the opening to a personal ad! Seriously, there are so many young, energetic people posting on this site. While I'm inspired by their energy and stamina, I know in reality my body will never be that young again, and I'll never have their manic approach to fitness.

I'm menopausal, work three jobs, and I'm tired all the time! Having lost 10 pounds so far logging my food and exercise in MFP, I'm beginning to notice a wee difference in how I feel. If I'm lucky, I find three opportunities a week to walk my dog, or to walk at lunchtime. I also teach yoga one night a week and work the weekends at my family restaurant (which is where I get most of my exercise).

It would be nice to find some like-minded and like-aged women to interact with. Along with weight loss and getting (or staying) in shape, we also have the unique situation of seriously changing bodies that seem to have minds of their own. Let's share inspiration and ideas and help each other stay sane through this process!
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  • mggriso
    mggriso Posts: 35 Member
    Feelfree to add me, I am over 50 and understand about the body changing!
  • Scubanana7
    Scubanana7 Posts: 361 Member
    me too. I am 58. It is tough losing for us old birds! It has taken me 1 1/2n years to get this far and I'm not done yet! I'm vocal, so if you eat crap, you might not like this Texan....we can be outspoken....but never RUDE (we are Southern, after all) !

    oh my...just checked you profile. I love WA state. So beautiful. Mt Ranier is my favorite mountain on the planet and I've been to the Alps! Also love hiking, camping, river rafting, and scuba diving (of course), But your beaches are too cold for my blood! Maybe I'll see you someday for a hike. Hubby and I intend to hit the road with our trailer when he retires. And WA, OR, and ID are on our list (been there already and wanna come back).
  • nancybuss
    nancybuss Posts: 1,461 Member
    I'm 47 and only "Peri-menapause" Full time job, and a second job and two little kids and husband. I'm a tad busy but determined to be in the Best Shape of my life heading into 50.

    All those jobs - no wonder you're tired!

    Add me if I'm not too young. :wink:
  • caryninfla
    caryninfla Posts: 1
    You can add me to the over 55 group and post-menopausal. Weight sure doesn't come off the way it used to!
  • trixiemou
    trixiemou Posts: 554 Member
    HI,

    What you are saying ticks the boxes in my life haha....... I am 53, peri menopausal and am all over the place as it hasn't decided quite what to do with me yet. That change of body shape and feeling very frumpy brought me to MFP last year. I have managed to lose some weight but have been chasing the same few pound for months now. Exercise and fitness are certainly the way to go, even if it does happen slower than you want it to, oh and friends of course:happy: :happy: :happy:
  • fishbarn
    fishbarn Posts: 90 Member
    Hi I'm 51 & in the middle of making some life changes. Hopefully for the better. Maybe we can make them together.
  • fizzy123
    fizzy123 Posts: 220 Member
    I'm 49 this July and yes you've described a lot of my issues. I think the slow to no weight loss, despite keeping to my targets [mostly] is the hardest thing. My fitness is good but my body wants to do its own thing regarding weight and shape. Please feel free to add me :-)
  • dloggans
    dloggans Posts: 6
    Oh please, count me in! I am 56 and have struggled with yo yo weight loss for 20 years. Now, with the threat of diabetes, high blood pressure and more, weight loss is not longer about feeling good about myself, it is about living!
  • Donna6017
    Donna6017 Posts: 176 Member
    Oh please, count me in! I am 56 and have struggled with yo yo weight loss for 20 years. Now, with the threat of diabetes, high blood pressure and more, weight loss is not longer about feeling good about myself, it is about living!
    ^^This^^ Except I just turned 50. Feel free to add me
  • barbz2119
    barbz2119 Posts: 124 Member
    Hi
    Feel free to add me.
    I'm 57, 4 grown up children and a 3 year old grandchild that I help out with. I work full time, am a volunteer police officer and spend spare time on the computer doing geneology.
    With a family history of heart disease, and type 2 diabetes I really wanted to make changes before something happened to me. I started my MFP journey just over two months ago, have lost nearly 20 lbs, feeling SOOOOOO much better for it which is encouraging me to try harder.
    I used to go to the gym daily until a couple years ago, but never lost just maintained. I now know that diet DOES pay a big part. So fitness-wse it was like starting out again as i have little time with work, hobbies and home, I now get up at 4.30 every morning and go for a 2 mile walk. Hoping eventually to turn that into a job, but if not maybe increase the walking.
  • bubblybabeuk
    bubblybabeuk Posts: 216 Member
    Hi

    Add me too I was 50 this year but refuse to give in, I have been trying to lose the same 7-10lbs for forever!

    Mandy x
  • KANGOOJUMPS
    KANGOOJUMPS Posts: 6,474 Member
    I am 42 and hubs is 54, anyone can add me!
  • Cerylia
    Cerylia Posts: 1
    Add me if you like. I'm a 58 year old woman with alot of weight to lose. I started here in april.
  • amandapanda007
    amandapanda007 Posts: 11
    Add me to the list. I am 54 & am experiencing the same metabolic sluggishness as the rest of you mentioned. But, it is more than weight loss... it is feeling better, getting healthier, and stronger. It is critical that we get & retain muscle strength as we move forward. The physical change that has hampered our weight loss.... well, it will hit our muscles in the next decade. It is NOW or never, I think. So, it is a life-style change.... a mental change.... and we must be looking toward the future, and building our future as we want it to be. Happy to hear from all of us that are in the same boat!!! Good wishes on your journey!
  • aproctor1120
    aproctor1120 Posts: 56
    I'm in the 1/2 Century Club, too. Started her earlier this year and have lost 34 lbs. I have so much more energy and loose clothes are so much better than tight ones. Feel free to add me.
  • gsager
    gsager Posts: 977 Member
    Feel free to add me. I'm 60, work 2 jobs. My diary is open. Been here about 2 years.
  • conile55
    conile55 Posts: 1
    Over 50, just south of 60 and ready to make a change in my life. Tried this a year and a half ago and gave up too quick. Quit smoking 3 months ago and now I am ready to work on the weight. A girl in my office who is 50 just lost 65 pounds doing this. If she can do it, so can I.
  • ksb1957
    ksb1957 Posts: 12 Member
    I'm in.......!!!!!!!!! I'm 56......post menopausal......hypothyroid.................work a full time job...........a widow.........keep up a 3000 sq ft house......and 5 acres......up.......plus i have 5 horses.....2 giant old dogs and a couple of kitties.................and.............I try to make zumba at least two times a week......three if my knees hold out.........it's been tough.......but am making some progress...Been at it since January 7. I gained about 60 lbs thru my spouses illness (cancer), subsequent death.............and my hypothyroid discovery.
    Thanks
    Marae
  • anniegail1961
    anniegail1961 Posts: 116
    Hi There: I'm almost 52-feel free to add me as your friend.
  • ksb1957
    ksb1957 Posts: 12 Member
    wow!!!!!!!!!!! you hit the nail on the head with that one.......it is now or never!!!!!!!!!!
  • magzeen
    magzeen Posts: 3
    Yup. That's me. The 51 year old metabolism makes it more challenging to get in shape much less lose weight. But you know what? I feel better now that when I was younger! I know myself better and I don't worry about the things I did when I was younger. I'm more sure of myself but I also know what aspects of me I still need to work on.
  • YvonneCT
    YvonneCT Posts: 42 Member
    I get you. I'm 60 and would love to be your MFP .
  • jsalzman2
    jsalzman2 Posts: 2 Member
    Wow! I cannot imagine working 3 jobs. I am ove 50 this year by 10 years but I remember working long hours and those 12 hour days. Also, menopause is defintely in the way of losing weight. I was on Weight Watchers with my mother for over a year and lost 22 pounds but until I changed my attitude and began to chart my food in this web sight I had no idea how much sodium and sugar I was consuming without ever eating my favorite food..................................chocolate. I know its sad but that is my first love almost equal to my husband and children. Perhaps I should call it an addiction.

    I hope you have at least one day a week to do what you want........................and I hope you see results from your effort to encourage you to hang in there. Many times it is not instant gratification. My husband reminds me daily to be mindful and work your plan.
  • lovesretirement
    lovesretirement Posts: 2,661 Member
    Geez...we need a club of our own!

    I'm 60 and refuse to give up the fight.
    Feel free to add me!
  • padisneyfour
    padisneyfour Posts: 220
    Hi! I just turned 50 on the 7th and making progress to more healthier and active me! LOVING it!Always looking for new friends and motivations! Just back from a mini beach getaway and had a blast! feel free to add me!
  • 1yoyoKAT
    1yoyoKAT Posts: 206 Member
    *raising hand*. 55 here, feel free to add me. Eating healthy foods is a priority for me. Walking with my dog is my primary exercise. :flowerforyou:
  • jennylynnclark
    jennylynnclark Posts: 1
    I am 52, I have tried many diets and none offer a permanent solution. This is the first time I have tried the food diary/tracking. I like it and have been very successful so far. I am very strict about tracking every morsel that goes in my mouth. And eat anything I want after asking myself "is this worth all the calories it is taking off my daily allowance. I have only been doing this for a couple of months and have not gone over my calories even once, even with eating out. I am feeling happier about this being a lifestyle rather than another diet. Still a LONG way to go but in spite of the menopause and crappy knees I feel positive about the direction I am heading.
  • Montrose11
    Montrose11 Posts: 39 Member
    I am 54 and post menopausal. I think that's the first time I ever wrote that. Yikes. Any of you lovely ladies are free to add me. :wink:
  • Project9
    Project9 Posts: 135
    57 guy, not a woman. I fit half the criteria so half of you put in friend requests.
  • RJ459
    RJ459 Posts: 4 Member
    Would like to be friends on here. I have almost exact same issues. Age 57, 3 jobs and no time for exercise. i keep trying. Lost 37 lbs since feb gained back 2 and am on my way back down again. Starting to fall off the wagon need fresh ideas and input. Maybe we could help each other. Good luck on your journey
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