Where are the 45-55 year olds ???

Hi Susan and Susan!
Susan Davis I sent you a friend request. I am Kristine, 50 and I live in Arizona. I lost 55 pounds over the course of about a year and a half doing beachbody workouts and drinking shakeology. My catalyst originally was my daughter getting married in Maui. Then a son got married, then another son got married!! Thank goodness I am done with all of that, but it did get me on the road to a healthier lifestyle. I got to goal in June of 2012. Since about March of this year I have managed to allow almost 15 pounds to creep back on so I got back onto MFP to put my eating and exercising in front of me.

My goal now is to lose 12 pounds and I am using the Belly Fat Cure to see how that works. I am in my 3rd week, I lost 3 pounds the first week and nothing since. My struggles are mostly with wine. I also refuse to give it up so I work it into my eating plan.

For fitness right now I am doing nothing. It is over 100 degrees day and night here for the next 6 weeks or so and working out just is too hard. Even walking in the early morning it is in the 90's so that is out of the question. In the past I have done Power 90, Chalean Extreme, Turbo Jam and Hip Hop Abs. Power 90 got the first 35 pounds off. My only support system is my husband but he really doesn't count because he loves me no matter what!

My danger foods are salty carbs. Better Cheddars, Cheese-it, Lays Potato Chips. I have to say that none of those things have crossed my lips in over 2 years. I try to stay away from processed foods completely. I cook every night. I don't eat frozen meals, or use frozen or canned veggies. The only things I buy in a box are whole foods like oatmeal, quinoa, rice, pasta, etc. I try to limit my meats to chicken or fish or go meatless altogether which has made the BFC a little difficult since I get most of my protein from things that have carbs like vegetables, legumes, grains and nuts.

Hubby wants to go for Margaritas for happy hour, UGH!! So much sugar!

I will friend you too Susan from CA! I love your pic. My empty nester baby was a chihuahua who passed away last year. Still breaks my heart.

Tyler-Longview Texas Area

I guess I fit here. Most of the people I know trying to get into shape are MUCH younger than me. It doesn't seem that they have to work as hard. I started at 270 lbs. For the first twenty pounds calorie counting, 1200 per day, with light exercise. I am now combining calorie counting with predominantly lean protein diet, maintain carbs at 100g give or take, I do not beat myself up if I go over. In addition, I maintain under 35 sugars per day, I do beat myself up if I go over on sugar. In this second phase of weight loss I have started two a days for two days in a row, cardio and light weights, then one day of cardio. I weighed 248 this morning. I need to log that My short term goal is 220 lbs.

My weakness is bread, but I have only had one serving of bread in the last 3 months.

Hi. I'm a new member who just joined a few days ago. I just turned 50 on July 26th. I've decided to go ahead and try to loose maybe 25 pounds for the third time since hitting forty. I have always been thin or close to it most of my life before that. I have always had problems with putting the weight back on again nowadays after losing it.

Slightly over a year ago I had surgery to remove a rather large cyst and they also took the ovary. After that I put on the weight again. Before that I was doing well with my excersize bike until it broke. A friend was kind enough to give me the money for a new ones but the problem was lack of room here where I live. My mother is elderly and she ended up falling on hard cement over it and luckily she didn't die, but she blamed me right away which made me feel really bad. I have to be here to help her and my dad though at times. I just deal with alot of emotional hurt with my parents at times and it doesn't help my eating either.

I have finally decided to get serious about losing 25 pounds again and have been walking the pounds away. So far I might have lost 1 pound in two days with a calorie count of 1200 and this walking everyday for at least 20 minutes. I'm 150 pounds and 5' 4" tall and if I keep this up in 5 weeks I'll be about 134.9 pounds according to this site, which I'll be thrilled with. My weaknesses are dairy and carbs. I can sometimes have the need indulge in some sweets but if I have to I can resort to healthy food instead or limit them as I did in the past. I just had to make up my mind about when, which is now. I have some other health issues such as a thyroid issue and arthritis so my excersize routine is somewhat limited. I have so much drive though now I'm not sure where it came from but I like it!

Add me, I hope to be back to chat soon~ My name is Anne by the way.

Hi I am Darline, and I am 54. I am from Cleveland, Ohio. I have been on MFP since June, and i love the support system here. My friends are encouraging. I hope to lose 20 more lbs before the years end, I have trouble losing now that I am older. I seem to lose and gain back a few with water weight. I also have trouble with my stomach, which i never had until I turned 48. Now it is just there, and I hate it. I work out 3 times a week at least, maybe more. It helps me maintain a good energy level and i have lost about 1 lb a week. I do cheat sometimes and that does not help, lol. Good luck and add me. I hope I can help encourage you.

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Hi,

My name is Kathy and I will be 50 in 2014 . I live in Florida and just joined MFP at the beginning of July. My goal is to be 50 and fabulous! I have struggled with my weight for much of the last 20 years, with ups and downs. I actually joined WW in 2011 and did lose about 22 lbs over the course of about a year or so. I have gained about 12 of the lbs back and about a month ago decided enough is enough. I love MFP, and have found some great support through friends in our age range going through the same journey.

I like a few others also love wine! I decided if I want to have things I love, I have to exercise, so I joined LA Fitness and have been working out about 4 - 5 x a week. I have lost 4 lbs so far and I have about 20 - 25 lbs to go. We can do this, we just need a little help from our friends. I will send you a friend request. Any of you feel free to add me as a friend too :-)!

Who are you?Where are you from? Mandy belle from beautiful British Columbia.
What struggles do you have? I have had an issue with my right shoulder for about five years.
What goals do you have? To build back my deltoid muscles which are puny from lack of use over the last nine months and to get stronger overall.
Do you have a fitness program? Not really. I run 5 km and a 10 km at least once a year. I used to do a whole body strength routine five or so years ago. My loose plan is to do compound lifts a few times a week, yoga, and help other people to run ten km.
What parts of your body give you problems? Right shoulder and right hip flexor. Right shoulder will hopefully be fixed in 2 weeks with surgery. Stretching helps my hip flexor plus my shoulder might contribute to this problem.
What symptoms do you have associated with your weight? None. I am a healthy weight.
Do you have a support system? I have found mfp to be supportive as well as my husband and 2 good girlfriends, one who is a runner and one who is a body builder.
What is your food weakness? Potato chips and hash browns. I could live on chip butties:)
What do you struggle with emotionally around eating? I think I have this under control. I will indulge if I'm tired, sad, cold, etc. but won't allow more than one day to drown my sorrows in food.
What are your danger foods? There is no such thing as a danger food.

Keep it simple!!!! Just eat at or below TDEE making sure to have a goal for protein and fats or whatever else may be important for you individually. This is what works best for me:)

These are great questions! Thanks, I wish everyone the best of luck with your goals:)

Hey everyone, 45 here and I cant remember all the questions, but I'm from PA and my food that gives me fits is chocolate. Good luck everyone!

Hi, I'm Lisa from Maryland and I just turned 50 in January and started my healthier me on 2/24/13 and as of last weekend 7/28/13 I lost 56.4 lbs. When I started I did not exercise or eat healthy and was on 8 different meds (5 for diabetes, 2 for HBP and 1 for cholesterol). I began exercising 5 times a week and changed my eating completely 360 degrees and when I went back to my dr for a checkup on 5/30/13, I had lost over 24 lbs and the labs I had done the week before changed dramatically, so much so that he took me off all the meds except a half a pill for my HBP. My sugar went from 235 to 95, A1C from 10.2 to 6.5, cholesterol 178 to 79, and he was amazed. I go back this month and have tracked my BP for the past 2 months and it's averaging 119/78 so he may possibly take me off the last 1/2 pill which is what I'm striving for.

My weakness is chocolate.

I exercise now 6 days a week and alternate between cardio and strengthening exercises. I ran my first 5K race the end of June and completed it in 42:39 minutes which wasn't bad for a first timer. I have two more 5Ks coming up in Sept and Nov and am doing another 5K but it is an obstacle mud run, the Dirty Girl Mud Run this coming Saturday. Where I work out outside is like a bootcamp that a friend who is a personal trainer runs 4-5 times a week and lets just say I'm the mamma of the group. All the others are in the mid/late 20's and I'm the only 50 year old that goes.

My problem area is my stomach and finding it hard now to figure out what to do to get rid of it.

I have a 18 year old who just finished her first year of college and am a single parent that works full time and then exercises after work for an hour minimum.

Lisa

48 here and rapidly approaching 49!

Who are you? Michael

Where are you from? Born and raised in the great state of Alabama

What struggles do you have? Wellll, my situation is somewhat unique in that I'm working hard to stay in shape while coming up on 22 years in a wheelchair.

What goals do you have? My main goal is to try and gain a bit of muscle. I've never been very overweight, but it wouldn't be difficult for me to pack on some pounds really quickly.

Do you have a fitness program? I do weight training 4 days a week and I have a handcycle that I ride when the weather is nice.

What parts of your body give you problems? It's pretty common for most folks in wheelchairs to easily gain a little extra around the waist, so that's the main area that gives me the most problems.

What symptoms do you have associated with your weight? None really at this time.

Do you have a support system? My wife and my friends here on MFP!

What is your food weakness? Have to take it easy on the fried foods... and chocolate!


By all means, anyone please feel free to add me! All of us *youngsters* need to band together!

Hi everyone, I'm Stephanie from Texas, but live in Cincinnati. I've been tracking my calories since January and have lost 38 pounds with the help of Lap Band surgery. Would love to connect with others for support and encouragement.

I totally agree that it is tougher to lose weight once you go over that 'certain' age. I just turned 51 and when I was younger I could eat what I wanted to and never had to worry about gaining weight....Then I reached an age where if I did gain weight I just had to watch it a while and it dropped off......NOW, well......

so yes would love to have some of those 50 yo friends......

I want to meet new people, make new friends both online and off and support, encourage, motivate, be inspired & inspiring!

Who are you? MISTY MFP Name is flslp87
Where are you from? SOUTH FLORIDA
What struggles do you have? - so tired of watching what I eat to not lose anything and that middle area...well....
What goals do you have?

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ideally I'd love to lose 10-15lbs but my main goal is to decrease those jiggly parts....
Do you have a fitness program? ---I have several but currently am doing Insanity. I also love TurboFire and Combat
What parts of your body give you problems? - midsection
What symptoms do you have associated with your weight? - none
Do you have a support system? ---- great friends on here and even a few email friends.....I also am currently doing the Shred Diet plan so the Happy Shredders Facebook page is a great support place....
What is your food weakness? - chocolate, Chocolate.....
What do you struggle with emotionally around eating? - used to have the attitude that if I cheated, screw it but have since decided that if I am feeling strong and I want a piece of candy, I will have one.....
What are your danger foods? - chocolate chip cookie dough, thin mint cookies and oreos......

I would really love to hear from all you!!! What works for you, what doesn`t work you.... the good bad and the ugly!

Was at a stand still of gaining, losing the same 5 lbs and went on Shred Plan and lost 10lbs.....however between Mother's Day and the middle of July, I had way too many celebrations and put on some of that weight....>Now working on trying to get it off...If I am in control I can handle anything but if I'm tired and any of my trigger foods are in the house, well......

Add me if you like.....

Hello Youngsters,
Checking in to bring up the median age.
My story is lost 50 pounds last year and have not been able to relocate them, still missing. Live in New Orleans where caloric temptation is a continuous challenge. But it can be done. Goals involve getting up every day breathing and some more advanced goals such as walking down the stairs to get the paper. At the moment, all parts of my body are checked in for duty but some of them are slackers and need too much attention. For fitness I go to the gym for half an hour 2-3 times a week and play 2-3 rounds of golf walking the course, and a lot of other activity basically taking care of life and property. At the moment I no longer require support and my food weakness is all of the above. If I would describe any food as dangerous it would be extreme carbs of any variety but mostly the ones that don't fill you up and are addictive (like potato chips and so on). Enough about me...... cheers!

I'm Ruth, 47 and I live in San Antonio,Tax. Can't remember all your questions but feel free to add me. Daily login.