Just turned 47

margaret2222
margaret2222 Posts: 2
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Hi my name is margaret and I am new. I just turned 47 and am determined to get rid of the extra weight I have gained in the last 17 years. I tried weight watchers many times only to lose mostly money. I like the fact this is free and that it seems to have a huge support group.

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  • Brie4me
    Brie4me Posts: 238
    Hi Margaret, I turned 47 in Feb. It's been more challenging to lose weight now than it ever was for me in the past, but MFP has been a great resource for doing so! I reached my original goal last week (Yay!), but now I see I have a bit more to go =)

    Feel free to add me,
    Bren
  • SouthernCountryGirl
    SouthernCountryGirl Posts: 195 Member
    Hi, Margaret. I'm 50. I've done MFP for 2/3 years now on and off. It's a wonderful community with tons of great people in the same shape as us lol. It is definitely harder to lose the weight at this age! Takes lots more effort!! (dang it) Feel free to add me :)
  • lorettasnewbeginning
    lorettasnewbeginning Posts: 136
    Hi Margaret,

    I just turned 50 in March. MFP is like anything else, it works if you work it. I lost 33 pounds between May and October then fell off the wagon and gained it all back between October and May. I am back for round two, and it's working....again. I also have done Weight Watchers in the past and I don't miss paying that money! Feel free to add me!
  • m_wilh
    m_wilh Posts: 362 Member
    I just turned 47 in March. Please feel free to add me if you like. I've found that it is much harder for me to lose weight now than when I was in my 20s and 30s but it is definitely doable. In the past two years, I've lost 63 pounds.
  • DigitalDiana
    DigitalDiana Posts: 157 Member
    Hi Margaret, I just turned 54 and yes it does take more to lose ( especially after menopause). I have been using this site for just over 75 days though and have dropped 20 pounds without feeling hungry. At weight watchers I always felt hungry... but lost faster ( and gained it back faster. I found that at weight watchers if you couldn't make the meeting ( only once per week in my town) that it felt like you could cheat. I find this sight better as I feel compelled daily to log my food and to continue my journey. The fat that it is free is AWESOME! Even DH has lost 12 lbs!
  • la8ydi
    la8ydi Posts: 294 Member
    Hi Margaret (and everyone else)! I'm Diane - turning 46 the end of Aug. I keep yo-yo-ing...but I keep telling myself that THIS TIME IS DIFFERENT!!! Working on a lifestyle change - not another diet. Feel free to add me! And good luck!
  • Diane1966
    Diane1966 Posts: 20
    Hi Margaret
    I turned 47 two weeks ago and joined MFP last week, it's fab, really easy to use and the support here is great. Feel free to add me
  • kyliep99
    kyliep99 Posts: 15
    Hi Margaret, I'm turning 43, I've yo-yo'd most of my adult life, much harder as I get older. MFP is great, it keeps me honest:smile:

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