Looking for fitness buddies, women over 50

isastephanie
isastephanie Posts: 3 Member
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Hi, I'm Stephanie. I'm 54. I have a goal to lose weight and get fit but, I keep sabotaging myself. I'm hoping to find some fitness buddies (women over 50) to support and be supported by. If you are also looking, please send me a friend request and introduce yourself.
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  • marilyn07
    marilyn07 Posts: 15 Member
    I will be your fitness buddy. I also need motivation and someone to push me. I am currently walking every morning about 5 miles. I got a Fitbit and it has really helped to keep me focused. I like to push myself to get more steps each day.

    Marilyn
  • eandbmom
    eandbmom Posts: 51 Member
    I will be 50 in a few months. Having friends for motivation is what has helped me so far in this journey. I've sent you a friend request.
  • NextChapter60
    NextChapter60 Posts: 78 Member
    Hi! I'm 54 and early in my fitness journey. I understand self-sabotage; seems that as soon as I'm seeing progress I veer off course. It's a learning experience!
  • jobarker56
    jobarker56 Posts: 5 Member
    Hi, I'm 57 and I just started again today! I also keep sabotaging myself, I do good, see results, then veer off course. I then get very angry at myself. I wish I could stop this cycle!! I would love to have someone to go through this journey with!
  • leanndmary
    leanndmary Posts: 3
    Hi I'm Mary and I'm almost 50. I'm also pretty new to this and would love some friendly support. I will send you a friend request if I can figure it out. Computers hate me:)
  • dogpeeps
    dogpeeps Posts: 57 Member
    Hi Stephanie, Im Sue and I'm 52. Send me a friend request (any one else that's already responded is welcome to do so as well) and we can journey together. I had lost 65# and have regained 40# due to some health issues. I have just gotten a good report from docs andmI'm ready to start again. My former weightloss was with Weight Watchers so revamping to calorie counting has been a difficult transition. I could always use some help too. :)
  • Jennie1157
    Jennie1157 Posts: 1 Member
    Hi I am a newbie! My name is Jennie & I am 56 yrs old. I am in need of motivation!!! I just started the food diary this week. I need to get into an exercise routine. I have them at home sitting, & they aren't going to put their self into the dvd player. I am just not motivated. Maybe someone on her can be my inspiration. I need to lose 40-50 lbs.
    Can anyone help???
  • sailordixie
    sailordixie Posts: 1 Member
    Hello,
    Don't know how this works exactly so bare with me.
    I'm Dixie and I am looking for buddies that are over 50, women whom I can share recipes, get online and be motivated as well as motivate someone to work out. I am just starting out so if your just beginning, maybe we can do this together. Date is: 7/17/14. :smile:
  • esther617
    esther617 Posts: 18 Member
    Hi Everyone in this thread,

    I just turned 54. I've been here for about 80+ days, lost 14lbs and want to lose about 40ish. Anyone feel free to check out my profile and friend request me. I'm happy to add more friends. I keep my diary open and log daily. I've found this place to be great for keeping me on track. I would like to get more workouts in, but this summer has been really hard to get in the swing of it. I have two teenagers, a husband and a job that all take some of my time and energy. I like to cook!

    Best wished to all!
    Esther
  • djcangel
    djcangel Posts: 800 Member
    JOIN US @ 50+ 50 OR MORE TO LOSE GROUP...All are Welcome..Blessings and Best of Luck on your journey to be a better YOU!:flowerforyou: dj
  • rmbraziel
    rmbraziel Posts: 4 Member
    Hello all! I 54 soon to be 55 and working out was great looked good for the wedding and vacay to Virginia Beach. But like most getting back in the groove of things has been very hard and uneventful.
    I need motivation to get my groove back!!

    <a href="http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker"><img border="0" src="http://tickers.myfitnesspal.com/ticker/show/2798/6116/27986116.png&quot; /></a><p style="text-align:center;width:420px;"><small>Created by MyFitnessPal - Free <a href="http://www.myfitnesspal.com">Calorie Counter</a></small></p>
  • Snip8241
    Snip8241 Posts: 767 Member
    Hi Stephanie and everyone here,

    My name is Cindy. I am 58. I have been here just about three weeks. I am still navigating but I believe that we can help each other.
    I need to lose 30 pounds, I swim, walk and circuit train. I live in Maryland and I am retired.

    Feel free to send a friend request...put a message in and refer to this thread.
    We can do this together!
    Cindy
  • Coco_Puff
    Coco_Puff Posts: 823 Member
    Hi, I'm Debbie and I'm 56. I just started the eating clean lifestyle and the Strong Lifts 5X5 program. Doing great so far, 12 lbs. down and so much energy. Really feel this has worked better than anything I've tried before.
  • Kathygwest
    Kathygwest Posts: 15 Member
    Hi Stephanie, I'm Kathy and I'm 53. I've got 50 - 75 pounds to go and I'm finally in the right frame of mind to do it. I can always use extra encouragement. I've sent a friend request.
  • CindyWakelandArmstrong
    CindyWakelandArmstrong Posts: 1
    Hello, I am Cindy and have been going it alone for a few months now but I am wearing down and need pals to help keep me on track. I am 58 almost 59 and have a goal of loosing 75 pounds. So far I have lost 23 but seem to be stuck there. I would enjoy have like minded pals to share in this journey ... mine and yours. :)
  • Luckee_me
    Luckee_me Posts: 1,425 Member
    Hi,
    I'm in!!
    Good luck to you.
  • RUNNING_AMOK_1958
    RUNNING_AMOK_1958 Posts: 268 Member
    55 and have been at my goal since the first of June. Fit after 50 is an awesome thing!
  • raggiemom
    raggiemom Posts: 139 Member
    Hi, I'm Deb, 62. Been on the journey since Feb., and have lost 26 pounds so far. I've been stalled for a month now, and have about 40 pounds to go.

    Feel free to add me. None of us can do this alone, but together we can support, encourage, and help each other stay on track!!
  • CathrynParke
    CathrynParke Posts: 1
    Hello Stephanie,
    I am 54 also. I just began this project. My daughter who is in college got me started in it. I have about 40 pounds to lose. I am trying to watch what I eat and walk for my exercise. I am starting easy and trying to gradually build to a do-able regime that I can reasonably maintain. I lost weight about 5 years ago and got very thin with a strenuous exercise and eating program. But it was too much and my lifestyle slowly ebbed it away. So now I want to work toward my goal a little slower and maintain. That is the biggest obstacle for me. To maintain. It seems I can lose the weight - but have a hard time maintaining the loss with my lifestyle. Hope to be an encouragement for you. Thank you! Cathryn
  • Healthydiner65
    Healthydiner65 Posts: 1,552 Member
    62 here and log every day. Please read profile and send friend request if interested in receiving and giving support!
  • pennyo140
    pennyo140 Posts: 25 Member
    Hi! I'm Penny, 50 years of age. I lost 28# on weight watchers and maintained for several years. With perimenopause, I am on zoloft and have re-gained 20 :-( I am back on myfitnesspal and am committed to keeping under calorie goal, reaching exercise goal and eating healthy, nutritious foods. When I did WW I ate fake foods without any nutrition.

    Let's friend each other!

    Penny
  • Keasteregg
    Keasteregg Posts: 16 Member
    I'm 50 in February and would LOVE to join this group!:smile:
  • GrandmaJackee
    GrandmaJackee Posts: 46 Member
    Hi I'm Jackie, I'm 50 and just started this month. I love to eat so I exercise more so I can eat more :laugh:
  • ddkphotos
    ddkphotos Posts: 304 Member
    I am turning 49 in August (but feel much older!). I have fibromyalgia and osteo-arthritis so it's like my body is definitely over 50. Please add me if you'd like! I'm here every day...
  • liznotyet
    liznotyet Posts: 402 Member
    Please count me in. I am learning to love the way exercise makes me feel, FINALLY after 50+ years. So far it hasn't shown that much on the scale but it has improved mood and sleep. Treadmill (barefoot), aerobics videos, pilates, light weights, weekend hikes are my things. Trying to do 150+ mins a week without inducing day after soreness too often, or otherwise do damage.
  • Naughty_ZOOT
    Naughty_ZOOT Posts: 4,337 Member
    Anyone here can send me a friend request.

    Hello Stephanie,
    I am 51 and freshly menopausal- yay? I am a type 2 diabetic who embarked on a low carb, moderate protein and high fat protocol to gain control over my diabetes, prevent complications and get off of my meds about 6 months ago after receiving my worst blood glucose test results ever thanks to the whole grains that I had focused specifically upon in 2013. After dropping those and most dairy, my two worst glucose offenders, I have almost normal glucose, no medication, endless energy, no more IBS or GERD and I sleep normally now. I was a chronic night owl who could not fall asleep until 3-4 am and would awake around noon the next day feeling draggy and awful which persisted throughout the day. Now I naturally am relaxed and ready for sleep around 10-11 pm and wake easily around 6:30-7 am feeling fully rested. That alone has been amazing and my entire family would confirm this. I always said that the world ran on Early Bird time and that I would love to participate in that and was convinced that I was a perpetual night owl. I got my wish :D. My diary is always open to friends and I am a daily participant.
  • Naughty_ZOOT
    Naughty_ZOOT Posts: 4,337 Member
    Just started us a group ladies: Over 50 Women's Club
  • fitnessmare
    fitnessmare Posts: 117
    I am Mary and I'm 52. I have been going about this for over a year... derailed a couple of times but I'm back better than ever. I cut calories, it worked for a little while. Then I went Paleo. That worked too but I found myself at a standstill again. Silly hormones! :) Now I have gone super low carb, super high fat, and moderate protein (aiming for ketosis). As soon as I did that, I started on my way again! I like to stay healthy so I always "try" to eat healthy but I grew up eating everything and anything. But now I've found I can no longer do that!! I like how clear-headed and better I feel. I'm working on getting my energy levels up. My diary is open to everyone. Good luck to you all!
  • jacq0220
    jacq0220 Posts: 27 Member
    Hi Everyone

    I'm Jacqueline,

    I've been on this journey my entire life! My weight has fluctuated to over the years. I finally lost my baby weight when my kids became adults with a weigh loss of 107#. Over the last couple years 30# has crept back on. But I'd really like to get in control again.

    I have always enjoyed being active, walking, bicycling, swimming, and weigh lifting. But the last two years had me down with a bad knee. Also I seem to be really tired these days. After a full day of work I have such mental exhaustion.

    I've got a new knee and am ready to get back on my A game! As I read through the Bios I see many of us struggle with the same problem. Getting started and then falling off. I'm hoping I, and we can move through it!

    I remind myself that when I get a flat tire - I don't get rid of my car. It takes persistence over time to achieve your goals. Sometimes they don't happen as quickly as we like, but we gotta keep on trying!
  • cak2011
    cak2011 Posts: 6 Member
    Hello there!

    I'll be 54 next month. Feel free to add me! I am a daily logger and even make my food diary available. I try to work out 3-4 times a week and am really trying hard to eat only "whole foods" and then allow 1 or sometimes 2 days of eating whatever I want. I found that weight training is the key to everything!

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