I'm not perfect or at my goal, but I'm feeling so good where I'm at. Exercise was the keystone habit that got me going. I quit thinking about dieting and decided to stop whining about how much I hate exercise and give it a good time. Damn it worked.

Hello everyone,
I am New to this group as well. Just completed my first week at Curves, and I can honestly say I'm enjoying it. After months of not being able to exercise my Specialist stated this would be a good place to start. Seems like all my life it has been a challenge for me to exercise and eat healthy. I love sweets, especially cookies -my kids call me the "cookie monster" and exercise is not my cup of tea.

Take it one day at a time, one meal at a time.

Hello, That is a good sign that you will continue if you enjoy the exercise. Good luck and I think you will find a lot of support here in this group.

Welcome to the group! You'll find a great bunch of ladies here who are all respectful and caring (and fun, too).

Hi - I'm Gail. New to this group, but not to My Fitness Pal. Did Weight Watchers for a while, but couldn't justify the expense anymore. I'm currently playing with 10-20 pounds that I keep losing and re-gaining. I'm sure a lot of you can relate. It's just so hard since I hit 50; sometimes I almost feel like I'm pregnant: cravings, low energy, mood swings! I finally got on an estrogen patch for the hormones/mood swings/low energy. It's helping a bit, but I'm still finding it hard to get motivated to stay on track. Hoping to get some encouragement here, and to give some in return. Thanks!!

Hello, I am Dia, new as well. Just purchased a fitbit and just registered with MFP. With winter coming, I needed some motivation to keep me moving and watching my diet. Things I am doing to get a handle on this over-50 weight creep (weight likes to re-distribute itself in the wrong places I am noticing)--mall walking after work, counting calories with EVERYTHING I eat, consciously drinking a few glasses of water thru the day, fresh vegetables/fruit for snacks instead of tortilla chips and to just KEEP MOVING.

One more thing I'd love to be able to wear certain outfits again without holding my breath in to flatten out my stomach a bit...I have a feeling I am not the only one that tries that trick from time to time.

I look forward to interacting with you over-50 youngsters... we are a tough bunch.

Oh, and you can add me on your friend list if you like. Joyce

Sorry to see the original poster has been deactivated....boy that didn't take long!! :laugh:

Anyway, Welcome Gail and Dia....I am Judy, 51 and have lost 67 pounds. I "THINK" I am at maintenance, but gonna wait and see what happens with the holidays. I think if I can live through those and NOT GAIN....I will be able to maintain with no worries!!! :bigsmile:

Again, WELCOME!!! :flowerforyou:

I'm thinking about getting a fitbit. Did you get the wrist one and are you happy with it?

Welcome to the group. I hate exercise also, but can't afford curves or the Y right now. I do like kettle bell but they are on hold for this week. Please add me if you like.

Feel free to add me all of you fab fifties!

Sorry to see the original poster has been deactivated....boy that didn't take long!! :laugh:

Anyway, Welcome Gail and Dia....I am Judy, 51 and have lost 67 pounds. I "THINK" I am at maintenance, but gonna wait and see what happens with the holidays. I think if I can live through those and NOT GAIN....I will be able to maintain with no worries!!! :bigsmile:

Again, WELCOME!!! :flowerforyou:

Wow, 67 pounds! That's awesome, Judy! Thanks for the encouragement. I know it can be done, it just takes some discipline and a whole lot of encouragement!!