Over 50 Ladies?

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  • udamom
    udamom Posts: 65 Member
    Just turned 50 Sunday (wahhhhhhhhh) was trying to losr 30 lbs before that happened but only got to 19. I log most every day and will encourage. Feel free to add me (anyone on this thead)

    Trish
  • daphnegerig
    daphnegerig Posts: 1 Member
    I'm 54 and as many of you, have struggled with extra weight for quite a few years. I used to be slimmer in my early 30s but was diagnosed with lupus and had to take prednisone every day. It took away the pain and made me feel great...but it also slowly added about 70 extra pounds over the next 20 years! No thanks to lupus I also had to have both my heart valves replaced in late March 2013 and now I feel fantastic!!! Oh, I'm still overweight and slow, and lazy and undisciplined. But now I can walk up a flight of stairs without feeling like I"m passing out, and walk down a street without stopping. Hooray!
  • kokum50
    kokum50 Posts: 4
    I'm 50 and can certainly relate to the "changes" that happen at our age, I'm back and trying to stick to losing that 30 lbs that came with the "change" so I would love to be supportive and supported - feel free to add me as a friend
  • fallcheryl
    fallcheryl Posts: 7
    I'm new and just turned 50 back in the Spring - with over 50 pounds to lose.

    Job keeps me on my behind all day, which hasn't helped much. Living in Washington State and am trying to get an evening walk in every day while the weather is nice.

    Would love to have some "friends" in the same boat!
  • Mary3905
    Mary3905 Posts: 1 Member
    Hi! I am 55 and working to lose 100 pounds. Totally dedicated to this and finally have my diet and exercise programs working together, Tracking food and exercise in MFP and I need all the help and tips I can get. Wishing success to us all.
  • mombolongo
    mombolongo Posts: 26 Member
    Hello I'm way over 50...More like 62..lol...Just started this site and I'm loving it...Been on the yoyo diet all my life...Now it's so slow to get rid of those extra pounds its at a crawl...Want to lose 50 lbs..I'm on alot of medicine's for high bp and high cholesterol...So glad to join your group if you'll have me...Love meeting new friends......Carol Ann
  • debraran1
    debraran1 Posts: 521 Member
    I'm 54, lost 30 on MFP and a lot of hard work. 15 more to go and then I'll reevaluate. I do things in small intervals.
    I hit menopause an it was like getting used to new everything...how I felt, weight going places it never did before, desserts taking the comfy chair, etc.
    I was so tired all the time, it was hard to get motivated and walking alone wasn't working after a while. For me the newer 20-30 minute DVD's were great because I could tell myself, you can do this, it's only half an hour....granted a "long" one at times, but doable.
    I have 3 college-age children and a 3 year old lab. Anyone want to share or need a little motivation, feel free to say hello or friend me.
  • katper15
    katper15 Posts: 21
    Totally understand where your coming from I'm 51 and just got over some knee problems and back problems from thinking I could do zumba (ha). I sent a friend request so add if you'd like.
  • Camera_BagintheUK
    Camera_BagintheUK Posts: 707 Member
    Hello everyone, I'm 50 years young - can't quite believe it! Haven't finished with my 20s yet! Spent most of my 30s and all of my 40s getting old before my time, as my figure got more and more matronly so it's nothing short of a miracle to discover it doesn't have to be that way! I've lost 2 stone since signing on here in November, and want to lose another. No sign of the menopause yet (or none I've recognised apart from all-over dessication!) - it probably doesn't dare! But I'm sure it's lurking.

    50 is the new 30!!!! With all that weight gone, it is starting to feel that way anyway!

    I'm happy to make new friends! I'm a Brit in the UK so talk a bit wierd and keep strange hours :wink:
  • texasgal22
    texasgal22 Posts: 407 Member
    In October I will be starting my last year of fifties - where does the time go! I've been active on MFP for a little more than year and really enjoying the support found here.
  • cingisblving
    cingisblving Posts: 3 Member
    Yes! Feel free to add me! I am also over 50 and find losing weight is more of a challange than it was in my 20's and 30's.
  • likleylad
    likleylad Posts: 30 Member
    Hi
    Feel free to add me I am 49 wanting to loose
    Weight and feel fit for my 50th
  • kmcintyre57
    kmcintyre57 Posts: 109 Member
    Hi im 56 and starting over today. I started about a year ago and lost 45 lbs pretty good, had surgery and gain a lot of it back, due to not being able to exercise. Would love the motivation from you and for me to help you motivate yourself also. Would love to have you as a friend!
  • kcg710
    kcg710 Posts: 2
    Hello, I have no idea how this works, but I am a decade over 50, female, and happy to give/receive encouragement to/from my peers. I have three daughters 32, 23, and 21. One is a special needs person -- I believe the politically correct term now is "intellectually disabled". I lost quite a bit of weight two years ago (50 lbs), but it is creeping back on. I want to lose 10 lbs so that ALL my clothes fit. :smile:

    I do walk the dogs early, early in the morning (one of the few times my husband and I have to converse). We try to go 2 to 3 miles. Sometimes time doesn't permit that. I also exercise at least an hour a day. I found out that after the first month or so, when I make the time, I actually have MORE energy. I know, I know, sounds crazy, but it really is true. In a Bible study I heard the statement that everyone has the same amount of time...24 hours in a day ... so it isn't that there isn't time for something, it's that it is not a priority. That said, eating and putting a roof over one's head has to be an el primo priority!! So...three jobs, WOW!
  • texasgal22
    texasgal22 Posts: 407 Member
    Weight was not in my vocabulary in my 20's and 30's but come 40's it began to gradually grow so I've decided not to beat myself up when I am gradually losing. BUT it would sure be nice to have the energy of 20's & 30's :bigsmile:
  • krchichester
    krchichester Posts: 1
    Add me too! I am 56 and need to lose 80 pounds, but I'll be happy with half of that!
  • themommie
    themommie Posts: 5,033 Member
    I turned 50 in feb , I have fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue and hypothyroidism, while getting older and having medical issues does make weight loss harder it is not imoossible. I started mfp in july 2010 and have lost 115 lbs, I feel like I have my life back.feel free to add me I love mfp and could not have done this without all the motivation and encouragement
  • jcanen57
    jcanen57 Posts: 10 Member
    I am 56 and I have been on MFP for a little while, thought I would say how much I enjoy the site. Its nice getting the support I need to continue in my life style changes.

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  • lajpeck
    lajpeck Posts: 83 Member
    Feel free to add me. I am over 50 and have a very demanding job where I am on my feet 8 hours or more a day. I hurt so much I had to do something and a year ago found MFP. I just recently started posting and looking for friends to get support and support in return. This has been a hard journey and it is not over so I would love to add more friends who are of a similar age.
  • lenoresaari
    lenoresaari Posts: 500 Member
    I m 53 and loving life. It seems there are alot of over 50 women here. My diary is open. Anyone can friend if you see fit.
  • Kittylu
    Kittylu Posts: 19
    Hi ladies. No one told me the 50s would be this difficult. I am always hot hot hot, and not in a good way. Weight loss has been a struggle since the 40's. This time I am not giving in! Good luck ladies.
  • dorsie50
    dorsie50 Posts: 6
    Thank you I do feel alone because of my age. I work out only 20 min to the Jillian DVD'S.
    Do you know anything about any other home DVD'S that work. I have pretty bad knees.
  • monikalrobinson
    monikalrobinson Posts: 5 Member
    I am 51 and experiencing menopause as well. I am also prone to depression and since starting menopause, I have lost all motivation to do anything especially exercise. I have made up my mind to get back into shape which will inevitably make me feel better overall. I need some positive input, support, and motivation that I know I can find on here. If you would be willing, can I add any of you? Thanks
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    monikalrobinson wrote: »
    I am 51 and experiencing menopause as well. I am also prone to depression and since starting menopause, I have lost all motivation to do anything especially exercise. I have made up my mind to get back into shape which will inevitably make me feel better overall. I need some positive input, support, and motivation that I know I can find on here. If you would be willing, can I add any of you? Thanks

    Feel free to add me, and definitely join the group over here:

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/506-near-or-post-menopausal-group
  • FaridPERU
    FaridPERU Posts: 172 Member
    feel free to add me :)
  • srcurran
    srcurran Posts: 208 Member
    53 and staring down 54 in a short period of time. Have always had trouble with my weight and now my health has got to be priority. Empty nester who wants to be healthy so I can enjoy retirement, when it comes, with my husband.
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