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Hi, I'm Barbara! I just started here a few weeks ago and am loving it! I'm a wife and mother of two daughters, both in high school. I'm 51, and live in hot and sunny Florida. I was excited when I saw this group and joined right away! Great to be surrounded by so many like minded women! I love reading all the posts!0
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Hi Sheri and Ladies!
My name is Renate and I am 50 years old. I have 240-250lbs to loose. I did not have any weight issues until I got into my mid thirties, and I did not get into serious trouble until my late husband, late parents and son (he's fine now) became seriously ill, and I took a night shift position (I am a nurse) so I could care for them during the day. I joined in April, but was still on night shift zombie mode so I didn't do a thing until 2 weeks ago. A friend of mine recommended it, and I am glad she did!
I love to cook and eat, and fortunately, love healthy foods, so this is the group for me! So glad you started it and looking forward to posting and reading!0 -
Hello out there. My name in Jennifer. I live in Troy AL (go Trojans). I am starting a new chapter in my life as an empty nester. My son is 22 and married , my daughter is 18 and just started college ( only 10 minutes away so I will survive). I decided it is time to spend some time on me and loose some weight and get healthy. Even got my husband into the act and we go to the gym together. Looking forward to all the tips, conversation and recipes on this group.0
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Hi everyone! I'm Marie, (S Marie, but go by Marie since it is easily translated as a Maori name) and am a single American woman living and working in New Zealand.
So happy this group exists!
I'm 47 with no children, and have never really had problems losing weight when I have needed to in the past. In the past two years, however, the old metabolism experienced a major slow-down and I gained 20 pounds. Am at the highest weight of my life, and don't care to go any higher.
Joined MFP for motivation and support in losing the weight and building healthier habits, as well as engagement with others (I live in a very remote rural area, and spend far too much time alone!).
Looking forward to exchanging ideas, thoughts, and motivation as we all move along in our weight loss/ fitness "journies".0 -
Hello Ladies!
I'm 39 but certainly enjoy a good lunch
. I started back in MFP about a month and a half ago. My "last ditch" fat clothes were so tight I was convinced I had the wrong trousers. Alas, no. The scale was employed. Tears were shed. Revelations were had! Now I'm back to it. I am partially convinced we all know exactly how to lose weight, of course. It's the HOW to actually do it thats the issue! Demanding career, family, fiends and social life but somehow I need to find time to plan healthy meals and snacks. Then there is the preparation, the cleanup. Again and again. I tell you, it's exhausting! I love the groups and fiends and MFP for proving that extra push of motivation. The lovely sliders and graphs of progress. The fun tips, tricks and amusing anecdotes Happy to be here, looking forward to getting to know you all 0 -
Hello,
I'm Lisa and I'm 48, married, no kids and I need to lose about 80 lbs. Menopause is making trying to lose weight so much fun (not). I gained almost 100 lbs in a year about 11 years ago when my mom was terminally ill, then various health problems have made it very difficult to lose any of it.
I joined a great gym in Jan 2012 and I've been working out 5 days a week, mostly cardio. My main problem in the way of eating is my ginormous sweet tooth. I look forward to hearing any tips you can offer!0 -
Heiio my name is Pam. I am an upbeat individual who loves to share with women that are the same!!! I am 55 years old and currently on Weight Watchers and I have two weeks left on contract, so to speak. I have not reach my goal weight which is 145..I have been on WWs. for 3 months now and have lost 6 pounds. The first two weeks, I Iost 5 pounds right off the bat... But now I am at a plateau..I am frustrated!! !to say the least.. I am post menopausal and during my menopause I went up to 170 pounds. So in the last year, I have lost about 16 pounds for my son's wedding..Started on WWs during that time and it was coming off very slow (probably do to my hormones) So to lose the weight I went on X-30 drops..Lost the weight but eventually gained it back to 159 pounds..So went back to WWs at end of June 2013. So this bring to the present moment!!!
I have been doing pilates twice a week and then cardio and the circuit.. I belong to my local YMCA...I am incorporation swimming and senior stretch classes too. I do have condition with my sciatica! !But doing core and stretches makes it much better.. I like WW because of the accountability factor. I like being in a positive atmosphere....But I hate spending all the cash...So I would like to try this
journey and be inspired my ladies that have the some of the same life challenges.0 -
I've "technically" been on mfp since 2011, but only discovered the online community this August when I lost my blackberry and had to start logging from my computer; so in many ways I feel like a "newbie".
I am 43 years old; a mother of 4 children aged 13-20 and a high school English and Social Studies teacher. I also teach cooking and baking classes at my high school. I especially love French cooking and baking which includes a lot of butter, sauces, and wine. I also love to eat out and try new restaurants and cuisines.
This group sounds so perfect for me.
I have had issues with food and my weight during most of my adult life. When I was younger, a friend in the healthcare field told me about a derogatory term used by some doctors to describe women at risk for health complications; triple "F" meaning fat, female, and forty. I was appalled. I am still appalled and I hope this person was exaggerating, yet that term has been at the back of my mind for many years. I am now in my 40's and I have realized that I have become what I secretly feared. I want to make a serious change in my life. The first change will be in my thinking from now on, I am going to think of myself as fit, forty, and fabulous.0 -
Hi, I'm Sara and I'm 43 w/a 9 & 7 yr old. I'm married and I do enjoy cooking & baking (& eating). I'm looking fw to sharing & getting support. I've got about 30-35 lbs to lose. When I turned 39 my body seemed to hit a switch & I've been struggling to lose weight that would've come off easier in the past. I'm determined to do this! I've signed up with the "lose 20lbs by Christmas" to motivate myself. I'll be checking in daily b/c it'll keep me accountable. Nice to be in this group.0
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Hi ladies,
lovely to join this group. I am 51 years old, married with two boys (23 and 21). I love the hunting and collecting, preparation and cooking of food. I also have a very healthy and strong relationship with wine. I am attempting Ocsober this year in support of a friend ( not drinking any alcohol for October ). I will be taking Sat 12th off from Ocsober and donating to charity for every glass I have
Have been struggling with my commitment to my MFP diary and exercise has gone out the window!
Looking forward to getting back on track.
Cheers,
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Ocsober! Good for you! And donating the proceeds is great. Good luck, and welcome!Hi ladies,
lovely to join this group. I am 51 years old, married with two boys (23 and 21). I love the hunting and collecting, preparation and cooking of food. I also have a very healthy and strong relationship with wine. I am attempting Ocsober this year in support of a friend ( not drinking any alcohol for October ). I will be taking Sat 12th off from Ocsober and donating to charity for every glass I have
Have been struggling with my commitment to my MFP diary and exercise has gone out the window!
Looking forward to getting back on track.
Cheers,
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Hi, I'm Terrie
I'm 49 on Sunday, divorced, no kids of my own, raising my nephew's 5 yr. old daughter. I am definitely too old to be raising a 5 yr. old!!! I am a Type 1 diabetic and have had a weight problem longer tan I can remember. I originally joined MFP to check on the carb counts on some of the foods I was eating. After New Year's I decided it was time to get this weight under control. Since Jan. 7th, 2013, I've lost 53lbs. I'm strictly counting calories and exercising, and I log every day.
I'm visually impaired, complications of the diabetes, and have lived with my mom for the last 19 years. Since my mom loves to cook and is a great cook, I don't get to cook as much as I would like. I've been trying to get her to let go of the kitchen duties, but its hard to teach an old dog new tricks. I'm looking forward to learning new things from you, and sharing things I've learned. I'm interested in trying out some new, healthy recipes. Just as a side note, I was a volunteer instructor at the Braille Institute Desert Center, teaching cooking/kitchen skills to blind and visually impaired adults. I also taught a food exploration class where we explored different foods. One of the interesting things I learned as I did research for the class was that botanically speaking, bananas are an herb.
Happy tasting, Terrie0 -
My name is Tricia, I will be 53 next month and I live in Florida. I am married with two children ages 15 and soon to be 17 in November. I work in retail as a Live Nursery Specialist so I work outdoors mostly and constantly moving. I have always been very active and hadn't had an issue with weight until the last 7 & 3/4 years when I quit smoking. I also slowed down with activity but not with my serving sizes I am looking to make some genuine friends. I am originally from Pennsylvania and that is where my friends and I kind of faded when I moved to Florida.0
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Hi all! My name is Angel and currently live in Virginia. I just turned 51 and am tired of being so unhappy about my weight. I'm the only one that can do anything about it so here I am. I miss my home state of Indiana and my friends back there. I've been here for 3 years with no plans of moving back so it is time to stop feeling sorry for myself and get moving and eating healthy! I'm married, a mom of 3 and a grandma of 2 beautiful little boys. I welcome your friend requests.0
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Hi all! My name is Angel and currently live in Virginia. I just turned 51 and am tired of being so unhappy about my weight. I'm the only one that can do anything about it so here I am. I miss my home state of Indiana and my friends back there. I've been here for 3 years with no plans of moving back so it is time to stop feeling sorry for myself and get moving and eating healthy! I'm married, a mom of 3 and a grandma of 2 beautiful little boys. I welcome your friend requests.0
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Hello, my name is Pat. I am from Tennessee. I have gained 50 lbs during the past ten years. I am really beginning to realize that at 58 years of age, I MUST get serious about my health. I would love to have friends for the motivation and support! I am totally new to mfp and calorie counting. I have a lot to learn and a long way to go, but with courage and motivation, I believe I can do it with the help of the Lord.
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Hello, I'm Michelle. I am from Missouri and am 44 years old. I have two boys ages 9 and 3 -yep we got started late - and I started staying home with my 3 year old in May of this year. Going from a full time career woman of 20 plus years to staying home has been interesting and rewarding. My weight has been a probably since my late 20's - too much partying and eating not enough exercise. Plus the babies and now I have 35 lbs to get rid off which I am discovering is near impossible at my age. I joined to help get a plan together to get this weight off once and for all. I welcome any motivation and friends for the journey.0
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Hello, ladies.
I'm Tammy, 41 years old, from Northeastern Ohio. I have a 17 year old son who will be graduating HS in May 2014 and then (fingers crossed) entering the military. I've worked for the same company for 23 years but plan on resigning next year (after my son graduates and I find another job) and moving to California.
I was chubby as a teen and steadily gained weight after I had my son at 24. Earlier this year I decided that enough was enough. After countless diets and failed exercise programs, I got serious about making some changes. I've lost 56 lbs. and have went from a size 20 to a size 12. I'd like to lose 34 more lbs. and hope to see a size 10 again I'm looking at this not as a diet, but as a lifestyle change - one that I'm excited to make. My plans next year include moving to a new state, for a new job, with a new life, and a new body. 0 -
WOW. Welcome and congrats on the loss!!Hello, ladies.
I'm Tammy, 41 years old, from Northeastern Ohio. I have a 17 year old son who will be graduating HS in May 2014 and then (fingers crossed) entering the military. I've worked for the same company for 23 years but plan on resigning next year (after my son graduates and I find another job) and moving to California.
I was chubby as a teen and steadily gained weight after I had my son at 24. Earlier this year I decided that enough was enough. After countless diets and failed exercise programs, I got serious about making some changes. I've lost 56 lbs. and have went from a size 20 to a size 12. I'd like to lose 34 more lbs. and hope to see a size 10 again I'm looking at this not as a diet, but as a lifestyle change - one that I'm excited to make. My plans next year include moving to a new state, for a new job, with a new life, and a new body.0 -
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My name is Alexandra. I'm 43 years old, married, 3 children 5, 11 and 16.
I live in Omaha Nebraska. I'm German and live in the USA for almost 20 years.
I started on MFP 2 years ago and lost almost 40 pounds. I want to go down 20 more
But maintaining right now and that's good. I started running when I was 40
Years old. From being hardly able to walk 1 mile to now running 6 miles 3 times a week.
Looking forward to that group.0 -
Hi: My name is Beth and I will be 46 on Oct. 29. I love to cook, eat and entertain. I married my high school sweetheart, been married 28 yrs. in Nov. I have a son who is 26 and a daughter who is 20. I have been so committed to being a good mom and homemaker/and part time worker, that I forgot to take care of ME. Now they are grown and it is time for Me !! I use food as my emotional crutch and am trying to change my behaviors. I would love some friends along this journey for the ups, downs and good advice/support.0
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Hi,
I am Sherrie and will be 42 on December 8. I will be celebrating this by doing the Santa Shuffle fundraiser.
Ultimately that is my goal, to live a longer and healthier life by staying active.0 -
Hi! I'm Carol. I'm just getting back to MFP after a long absence. I've been kidding myself that because by sugar and cholesterol was okay it didn't matter that I was 100 pounds overweight. I have now decided to make a new commitment to myself and be as healthy as I can. I'm 57, married and have no children. I'm excited to be a part of this amazingly positive group.0
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Hi I'm Karen. I'm 51 years old and am looking to lose the stomach area that hits most of us at that age. I never had to diet until this age thing kicked in! I married late in life and am very happy with my hubby. We have no children. My sister-in-law says that what I have is what she calls "happy fat"! I love that analogy but still want to get rid of it (the stomach that is!). I'm pretty new to MFP having just joined a week or so ago. I think it is great and I've already met some wonderful friends here! The hubby and I dine out every Saturday night and I enjoy my nightly glasses of wine! These are things I don't care to give up either. I'd love to meet more people with similar goals and lifestyle and feel that this group looks like the place to do so. Looking forward to talking with you all!!!
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Hi my name is Teri and I am 58 years old.
I have 2 children, 1 stepchildren. 1 grandson, and a darling supportive husband.
In 2009 I was diagnosed with Sjögren's Syndrome, RA and Lupus after being very ill for 8-1/2 years. I have lost myself in dealing with this and what my body can physically do. I use to lift weights and ride bike 500 miles a week. Now I can't ride like Armstrong but I can do Rail trails which are slower paced and have soft grass if I fall. Also now it is so hard to lose weight and my body shape has changed dramatically.
Last week I suffered a meltdown and realized that I had to rewire my mind and what I was thinking. Also eating to desensitize myself was making my autoimmune diseases worse. I went from 135 to 204 and for the 1st time I am actually logging what I eat. What an eye opener! So I have lost 4+ lbs this last week and I am putting 1 foot in front of the other.
I am hoping to find healthier ways to eat and not give up all my food loves.0 -
Hello! I signed up for MFP and this group, last week, but haven't yet introduced myself. I'm Aralu. I just turned 50 in August and have a significant amount of weight to lose. My primary motivation is for health reasons but I would also like to get out of Women's sizes because there are so many more clothing options in regular sizes!
I eat out a lot but have recently started cooking at home much more often. My entire little family is moving into the clean eating thing, which makes it much easier for me.
My husband and I have been married 23 years. We have two kids - an 18 year old daughter and 21 year old son - who still live at home with us. (We also have two dogs and two cats.) We recently started taking Tai Chi classes and the more we do it, the more we enjoy it. (It's amazing what a workout it can be.)
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Hello! I am a 47 y.o. mom of a freshman college student and a sophomore in high school.
I have been happily married for 22 years!
I have never really battled weight, but the mid to late 40's are slowing my metabolism down! I used to be big into working out, but became burnt out a couple yrs ago, now I prefer brisk walks :-)
I just found MFP, and am sooo excited to keep on track and see some results! I am hoping to lose 15 pounds, I have my fingers crossed that MFP will keep me on track throughout the holiday season, when indulging is sooo tempting!
I plan on spending time on this site to keep me motivated, it seems like such a positive tool!
Yes, lunch with my girlfriend's is a necessity in life !!0 -
Hi everyone, I joined MFP a while ago and was doing good. Had unexpected surgery where I lost all my goal weight and then some. Looked great but was very anemic. Ate more to gain weight and feeling better. Gained a little too much (love chocolate and junk food - hey, I needed to gain weight to get stronger) and now I need to loose about 15 - 20 pounds depending on where I want to end up. It was either eat more or get B-12 injected into my veins. Wasn't part of my game plan at the time. Now that my dr has OK'd me exercising again I lost 1 pound so far. It was a tough year but I am doing great compared to where I was and am looking forward to many more years. At 61, I plan on being a sexy senior citizen!0
