Needing Friends 50 and over

vanessabeams
vanessabeams Posts: 15 Member
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Hi Im new just joined this week Would love to have friends to support and support me on my weight loss journey Just turned 50 Ihave struggled with weight all my life But I am now at my largest and really want to be happier and healthy again :) Im married Have 3 beautiful grown children and now time to think about me Happy to make new friends on this Jornery :)
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  • morticiamom
    morticiamom Posts: 221 Member
    Hi there! I'm 53, and a lifelong 'chunker' too, except for a few times after severe dieting, but those never lasted long. I'm looking to make the change permanent this time. Friend request being sent.
  • padisneyfour
    padisneyfour Posts: 220
    HI! I just turned 50 this week. I have been on MFP since late March and and really liking the site! I make it a point to log in everyday> I have two daughters one will be starting her third year of college and one just graduated high school and will go to college this fall I . decided its mine time now too! feel free to add me!
  • sunfirelynn
    sunfirelynn Posts: 186 Member
    Hi! I'm 51 if you want to add me you can :-)
  • ckone4me
    ckone4me Posts: 108 Member
    Hi everyone, I am 52 so feel free to add meee..... ! Lol
  • NightMagic5
    NightMagic5 Posts: 111 Member
    Hi, I'm 58 & am definitely looking for motivational friends over 50. The first month I was here I lost 8 pounds & then later on gained 5 back --- kind of a yo-yo dieter. I'm not quitting though. If you don't quit you eventually get to the end. You can add me as a friend it you need more motivation.
  • Donna6017
    Donna6017 Posts: 176 Member
    Turned 50 in February. Feel free to add me. :smile:
  • Liongoddess
    Liongoddess Posts: 107 Member
    I'll turn 56 this month. I can always use more friends and support.
  • emmietoby
    emmietoby Posts: 172 Member
    hi!! i'm not 50 . i'm 61 years young would that be ok!?
  • Deb23455
    Deb23455 Posts: 17 Member
    Hi!
    I just turned 57 and have been on MFP since mid-June. I had a couple slimmer years but mostly I've been heavy forever
    I've lost 28 pounds since the first of the year, with another 45 pounds to go!
    This is the first I have made and have no idea how this works!
    Deb
  • Ksh1055
    Ksh1055 Posts: 248 Member
    I just saw this post and thought I'd take a moment to respond. I am 58 and will be 59 in October. I was sleeved on 2/5/14 and learn more and more about post op experiences everyday when I log into MFP. However, individuals aged 50+ may experience a whole set of different obstacles just due to our age (i.e., inability to lose weight, medication issues, skin elasticity, mobility, energy, etc.).

    I would love to be friends.
  • bluejeans56
    bluejeans56 Posts: 11
    Hi, I am 57 and need friends also, to make this journey . Feel free to add me as well.
  • dlb777
    dlb777 Posts: 13
    Sent friend requests to all on this thread ... We in the over 50 crowd have our unique issues. For instance, if you look at the diet diaries of some of our younger friends here, many of their food choices are banned by our doctors due to hypertension, cholesterol, etc.
  • sylvialivin
    sylvialivin Posts: 6 Member
    Hi over 50 and ready to comit to this journey !
    Friend me
    Also haven't added any pic as I am over fifty and can't figure out the I-pad photo upload

    :-)
  • QuietBloom
    QuietBloom Posts: 5,413 Member
    Will be 50 in October! You can do this!
  • lmckinster
    lmckinster Posts: 2
    Hi Vanessa
    My name is Lori & I am 55 & also have 3 grown children. My goal is to loose 20lbs by Christmas. I just started this journey this week. So far I have lost 3.5 lbs, by doing Beachbody's 3 Day Refresh. I am starting Chalean Johnson's 7 Day Diet Challenge on Monday. I don't think my problem is eating the wrong foods, but I do have a motivation problem with working out. I am hoping to find some people to help me stay motivated & keep me accountable to a workout plan. I am going to start my workouts with Beachbody's 21 Day Fix workout program & walking my dog "Zoe" one mile everyday. Wish me luck as I wish you the best too.
  • JreedyJanelle
    JreedyJanelle Posts: 645 Member
    I have dieted most my adult life! I have lost a ton and gained a ton and a half! Well not quite but it seems that way! Losing wt over 50 is much more difficult! This time I have to keep it off!
  • walk757
    walk757 Posts: 96 Member
    I am 57 and always looking for new MFP friends. Want to get fit and stay fit. Feel free to add me.
  • soyasee
    soyasee Posts: 19 Member
    I just turned 56 last week, is that too old? :-)
  • tami101
    tami101 Posts: 617 Member
    Hi! I turned 50 last month. I have been using MFP for 2 1/2 years and it has helped me change my life for the better! Feel free to add me! =)
  • toadg53
    toadg53 Posts: 302 Member
    Hi, I'm 60. Have been on MFP for a year now. Anybody can add me if they'd like.
  • bettyas59
    bettyas59 Posts: 5 Member
    Hi. I'm 54 and have a lot to loose. Would love some friends in similar circumstances. Add Me! :happy:
  • nonacgp
    nonacgp Posts: 132
    Welcome to mfp!! Friend request sent. :smile:
  • dedflwrs
    dedflwrs Posts: 251 Member
    Hello :)

    I'm 52. Feel free to add me. I too would love to get to know more people my age (I'm surrounded by young ones in real life)
  • nonacgp
    nonacgp Posts: 132
    Hi Vanessa
    My name is Lori & I am 55 & also have 3 grown children. My goal is to loose 20lbs by Christmas. I just started this journey this week. So far I have lost 3.5 lbs, by doing Beachbody's 3 Day Refresh. I am starting Chalean Johnson's 7 Day Diet Challenge on Monday. I don't think my problem is eating the wrong foods, but I do have a motivation problem with working out. I am hoping to find some people to help me stay motivated & keep me accountable to a workout plan. I am going to start my workouts with Beachbody's 21 Day Fix workout program & walking my dog "Zoe" one mile everyday. Wish me luck as I wish you the best too.

    Hi Lori....my name is Carol. I recently came back to MFP after being away for a year. I have been back for 3 1/2 months. I have 20 more lbs. to lose. I have a rigid exercise program. Many of my MFP friends do Beachbody workouts with great success. . I work out daily. I do either a 5K, Zumba or step aerobics. I change up so as not to get bored. Friend req
  • Java01
    Java01 Posts: 1
    How do I send a Friend Request to each of you on this Topic?

    I am 59. I have been trying all of my adult life to lose 10 to 15 pounds. I have only accomplished it a couple of times, but not as the result of healthy dieting and therefore have never mastered how to maintain.

    Most recently I lost about 10 pounds due to required dental surgery and a liquid only diet. Needless to say, I have gained it all back because I craved real food after not being able to enjoy it for 10 weeks.

    I am also post menopausal, only 5'2 &1/2" tall, medium boned, have skin that has become much more loose since the loss of collagen, enjoy all kinds of food--not a picky eater--really, really don't enjoy exercising and 15 pounds from what is a comfortable weight for me.

    I have been divorced for many years with no children. I am close to my mother (father passed away 7 years ago), close to sister and brothers and love being an aunt to my nieces. I have a very good job. Have my own home and a cocker spaniel, Pupperz!

    I am hoping to make some friends on MFP as well as to finally lose weight so I am comfortable in my clothing. I know 15 pounds may not be much in the minds of others. According to age & weight charts, my current weight of 140 is just slightly over the highest weight for my range. So, my body seems to read 140 pounds as normal for my build and trying to loose at this time in my life is so frustrating. I'm not looking for sympathy. Just would like to learn from others faced with similar challenges and FINALLY attain and maintain a healthy and more comfortable weight for myself.
  • weavernv
    weavernv Posts: 1,555 Member
    I turn 50 in one week. Feel free to friend me. I have been logging daily for awhile.
  • dolytuc
    dolytuc Posts: 1
    I am 54, new to mfp and would love to meet friends that are my age range. Please feel free to add me.
  • mjtbb
    mjtbb Posts: 77 Member
    I'm also 50. Have been on MFP since the end of March(for the second time). I did MFP about 2 years ago and did really well but medical issues derailed me and I gained back all the weight I lost. I'm still banging my head about that. I have rheumatoid arthritis so the exercise when it happens its very low intensity. Still I'm hoping that this time it will stick. I'm doing it with a different perspective and not a deadline so I don't get frustrated. Just trying to learn how to eat better so I can stick with it forever. Would love to get friends in my age group! Please, feel free to friend me!
  • jrjoogle
    jrjoogle Posts: 1
    hello... I am over 50.. just joined this week.... I am mostly trying to burn body fat... I eat really good. but sometimes too much of it.. hahah

    Make small changes every week... cut the crap foods... more whole foods, more water... cut the Sugar most of all!!!
  • rotay1960
    rotay1960 Posts: 9 Member
    You can add me. I am 54 years old. I just started calorie counting this week. There are some great weight loss results here..congrats!

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